Done with the first trimester!

It's a great feeling to finally be able to say that. This has been a weird pregnancy. General nausea, but not much vomiting ... very different from my last pregnancy. But the headaches. Oh, the headaches. They can stop any time now. Please.

I thought about posting a "belly picture," and then I thought again. I'm not really showing yet. I don't want to bore you with a picture of me attempting to show you a "belly." It's pointless.

I made some Spanish rice last night for dinner. I invented this recipe, so feel free to add to it or take away what you want. It's super-easy -- throw everything into a Crock Pot and voila! You have a delicious side dish. And it smells heavenly when it cooks.

Easy Crock Pot Spanish Rice

2 c rice, uncooked

2 c chicken broth

8 oz diced tomatoes with juice

½ c dried onions (or 1 onion, finely chopped)

1 ½ tsp garlic powder

2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp Cholula hot sauce (or any other kind) -- you can add more if you want it spicier!

Combine in Crock Pot. Cook on high for 3-4 hours, or on low for 6-8 hours. Stir periodically.

Serves 8 - 10.