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  • Cookout Favorites for Memorial Day

    Spicy Poblano Burgers with Chipotle Cream - Smoky and spicy, these burgers are a different and delicious take on the standard grilled burger recipe.

    Bacon Burgers with Bacon Onion Balsamic Jam - These are for the serious bacon lover. There's bacon inside and on top of the burgers, and the sweet and savory jam is the perfect topping.

    Bacon Ranch Potato Salad - Homemade ranch dressing and crispy bacon turn traditional potato salad into something magical.

    Smoky Baked Beans - There's no need to buy canned baked beans when you can make these at home. The ingredients list includes chipotle, bacon and beer, so you know these are good.

03.12.12

Introducing Baby C!

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I’m thrilled to announce the arrival of Clara Jane Champion. Our sweet little girl was born last Monday, March 5, at 3:50pm. She weighed 7lbs. 5oz. at birth and is 21 inches long. We are quickly adjusting to life as a family of three and are so happy to have her home. She is a beautiful girl with a head full of dark brown hair. She’s been eating like a champ…no surprise there. ;) Eric and I are completely enamored by her and can’t get over how adorable she is.

We’ve been living off meals I made and froze in advance (so glad I did that!), but I can promise you we’ll be back in the kitchen soon. Until then, I’ve updated my featured recipes with a few of my favorites for spring.


  • http://www.jaimecooks.wordpress.com Jaime Szajna

    She’s adorable. I love the name, but have to ask, what was your inspiration? I’ve thought of naming a girl after my grandmother, but worried that Clara was too old fashioned, I’m now reconsidering.

    • Courtney

      Jaime, we like old fashioned stuff, so the name was kind of perfect. :) Jane is after Jane Austen, and we decided that before we ever picked Clara.

  • Kayla

    She is so gorgeous and I love, love, love her name! Clara Jane was on our short list too. :) Congrats!

  • http://freshandfoodie.com Fresh and Foodie

    Congratulations!

  • http://madeinmelskitchen.com Melissa

    Congratulations! She is absolutely adorable!

  • http://www.tadkamasala.com Charul Ajmera

    Awww! Congratulations you guys. And take care. All the best for days ahead. :)

  • http://traceysculinaryadventures.blogspot.com Tracey

    Congratulations!! She’s beautiful :)

  • http://www.shemakesandbakes.com Emily

    Congratuations! She’s so beautiful! Love the animals checkin her out. :)

  • http://www.carriessweetlife.com Carrie

    Congrats she is adorable. When you have time can you share what kind of meals your prepped in advance?

  • http://www.abbyandjuddlangham.blogspot.com Abby

    She is beautiful!!! Congratulations!

  • http://peachesncreamblog.blogspot.com Helena

    She is so precious…Congrats! Happy for you guys:) Take care!

  • http://www.homemadecroutons.blogspot.com ErinCroutons

    Wow, she is beautiful and I LOVE that name. :)

  • http://thefigtree.blogspot.com Courtney Jones

    Congrats!!! She is absolutely gorgeous!!!! :) What a beautiful family. xoxo
    All the best :)

  • Ana

    What a precious little girl- love the name! Congratulations! :)

  • http://www.southernpinklemonade.com Heather

    Congratulations!!–She is beautiful! Love the name :)

  • http://www.macaroniandcheesecake.com Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake

    Congratulations! She is beautiful! Hope you are feeling great too!

  • http://www.branappetit.com brandi

    congratulations! she’s gorgeous!

  • http://stickafork.net Chrissy

    Congrats! She is beautiful!

  • http://www.evabakes.blogspot.com Eva @ Eva Bakes

    Congrats, Courtney and Eric!

  • http://ryanbakes.com Ryan

    Congrats Courtney! She’s beautiful and I LOVE her name! So happy for you all and that picture of the doggy and kitty checking her out is precious. :)

  • http://www.danieatsveggies.wordpress.com Danielle

    Precious! Congrats!!

  • http://www.dainty-chef.com/ Krissy@DaintyChef

    She is adorable, congrats to both of you! Love the name :)

  • http://www.krissys-creations.com Krissy’s Creations

    She’s absolutely beautiful! So perfect! And wow, you look gorgeous in the hospital. Most woman look all crazed and tired, but you look truly happy. Beautiful family Courtney!

  • Courtney

    Awwww, she is GORGEOUS!!!!!!! Congrats!!! Enjoy this time.

  • http://cookingwithlt.blogspot.com Laura

    Congratulations! She is so precious.

  • http://confessionsofcityeater.blogspot.com/ Stephanie

    Congratulations! Enjoy this stage and being a new family of three!

  • Jessica

    Hello Champions!

    So sweet and tender little girl. Congratulations!
    Here we say every little boy/girl born with a bread under his arm, your little girl is really fortunate to have cook ‘lovers’ parents. We wish you a happy new road all three together.

    Jessica,
    Barcelona

  • Sophia

    Congratulations! She is such a beautiful baby! You look great too! Take care and enjoy your bundle of joy!

  • Caroline

    Congratulations! She is so precious. I am so happy for you!

  • http://www.erinsfoodfiles.com ErinsFoodFiles

    She’s totally adorable! Congrats!

  • http://whatscookinchicago.com Joelen

    Congratulations! Clara is absolutely precious! Enjoy motherhood – you’ll be great!

  • http://www.beantownbaker.com Jen @ BeantownBaker.com

    Congrats! She’s adorable.

  • http://jessicainsd.blogspot.com Jessica @ Sunny Side Up

    She is beautiful! I absolutely love her name. Congratulations!

  • Ellie R.

    yay! shes so cute!

  • http://www.brannyboilsover.com branny

    So happy I share a birthday with such a beautiful angel.!

  • http://www.cluttercafe.com cluttercafe

    Congratulations on your beautiful baby girl. She is precious. Good luck and lots of blessings.

  • Laura

    Congrats! She’s beautiful!

  • http://www.simplebites.net/ Aimee @ Simple Bites

    Congratulations! She is truly adorable. Our little Claras are blog cousins! ;)

    Happy to have discovered your lovely site. I’m adding it to my reader!

    (sorry if this is a duplicate comment. I left one before and it vanished)