I have been a slacker this week on postings.....My mind has been else where as I have dealt with a death. How blessed we are with the knowledge we have of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and Eternal Families. How could we live from day to day and face what we face without this wonderful knowledge. I am so grateful for my testimony of the gospel and Eternal Families. Even at death we are not separated from the ones we love.
Thought: Death, though bitter to observe, is not the end, but is, rather, only another graduation from which we go on to a better life."
President Gordon B. Hinckley
Recipe:
Cowboy Stew
1 lb ground beef, browned
1 (7 1/2 ounce) package Spanish or Mexican rice mix
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes (chili style)
1 can diced chilies
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can whole kernel corn
Directions
Spray the bottom and sides of crock pot with non-stick cooking spray.
Layer the browned ground beef, rice mix, crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes (do not drain), and corn in crock pot. Do not stir.
Cover and heat on low for 4 hours or until rice is tender. Stir well and serve. Can add cheese, sour cream and corn chips.
This is SOOO good! I could eat it all myself.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Foospiration Aug. 20, 2008
Thought:
'The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.' Ben Franklin
Recipe:
Mini Caramel Apples
RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
4-inch lollipop sticks
Melon baller
Granny Smith apples (one apple makes about 8 mini apples)
Butterscotch or peanut butter chips
Chopped nuts, nonpareils, sprinkles, shredded coconut (optional)
Small paper candy cups
1. First, cut the lollipop sticks in half at an angle (the pointy end will go into the apple pieces easier). With the melon baller, scoop little balls out of the apple. Each ball should have a section of apple peel. Push half of a lollipop stick into the peel of each ball. Pat the apple pieces dry.
2. Melt the chips according to the package directions. Dip and swirl the mini apples in the melted chips, then roll the apples in nuts, sprinkles, nonpareils, or coconut, if desired. Place the mini apples in paper candy cups to set.
'The Constitution only gives people the right to pursue happiness. You have to catch it yourself.' Ben Franklin
Recipe:
Mini Caramel Apples
RECIPE INGREDIENTS:
4-inch lollipop sticks
Melon baller
Granny Smith apples (one apple makes about 8 mini apples)
Butterscotch or peanut butter chips
Chopped nuts, nonpareils, sprinkles, shredded coconut (optional)
Small paper candy cups
1. First, cut the lollipop sticks in half at an angle (the pointy end will go into the apple pieces easier). With the melon baller, scoop little balls out of the apple. Each ball should have a section of apple peel. Push half of a lollipop stick into the peel of each ball. Pat the apple pieces dry.
2. Melt the chips according to the package directions. Dip and swirl the mini apples in the melted chips, then roll the apples in nuts, sprinkles, nonpareils, or coconut, if desired. Place the mini apples in paper candy cups to set.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Happy, but sad!
As we have shared with you before, the missionaries are a big part of our lives. They have become part of our family, and we truly love them. Today was transfer day, and three of our boys left. One unexpectedly! We are sad that they left, but happy that they are serving the Lord. As much as we would love them to stay; we have to remember that they are on a mission for the Lord and are going where he wants them to go. Like so many other people in our lives; just because there is a distance between us, doesn't mean our relationship has to change. We will always be close no matter where YOU are!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Elder Jensen
Elder Oomrigar
Elder Sebastian
Elder Jensen
Elder Oomrigar
Elder Sebastian
Foospiration Aug. 13th
Thought:
Great buildings were never constructed in uncertain foundations. Great causes were never brought to success by vacillating leaders. Faith has always been, and always be, at the root of any meaningful practice and endeavor. President Gordon B. Hinckley
Recipe:
Buttermilk Sugar Cookies "Kristen Homer"
1/2 cup (1 stick ) butter softened
1/4 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
6 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp almond extract
1. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. While the mixture is creaming, in a separate bowl mix together all of the dry ingredients and set aside.
2. To the bowl with the sugar and butter, add the eggs one at a time with the mixer running, mixing well after each addition. Add the extracts and mix until combined.
3. Alternately add the flour mixture and the buttermilk in 3 additions, starting and ending with the flour and mixing until combined after each addition. Separate dough into thirds and transfer to plastic wrap to chill for at least and hour.
4. Preheat oven to 350°. Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut to desired shape. If the dough becomes sticky add a little more flour and re-roll. If desired, sprinkle with turbinado sugar before baking. Bake for about 8 minutes or until puffed and cooked but not browned. Let cool and frost with your favorite frosting.
Great buildings were never constructed in uncertain foundations. Great causes were never brought to success by vacillating leaders. Faith has always been, and always be, at the root of any meaningful practice and endeavor. President Gordon B. Hinckley
Recipe:
Buttermilk Sugar Cookies "Kristen Homer"
1/2 cup (1 stick ) butter softened
1/4 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
6 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp almond extract
1. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream together the butter, shortening and sugar until pale and fluffy, about 5 minutes. While the mixture is creaming, in a separate bowl mix together all of the dry ingredients and set aside.
2. To the bowl with the sugar and butter, add the eggs one at a time with the mixer running, mixing well after each addition. Add the extracts and mix until combined.
3. Alternately add the flour mixture and the buttermilk in 3 additions, starting and ending with the flour and mixing until combined after each addition. Separate dough into thirds and transfer to plastic wrap to chill for at least and hour.
4. Preheat oven to 350°. Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut to desired shape. If the dough becomes sticky add a little more flour and re-roll. If desired, sprinkle with turbinado sugar before baking. Bake for about 8 minutes or until puffed and cooked but not browned. Let cool and frost with your favorite frosting.
Sunday, August 10, 2008
Happy Birthday Tegan
Today Tegan would have turned 8 years old. It is hard to believe that I have an eight year old.
Tegan was born August 10, 2000 at 7:52 AM. She weighed 8 lbs 8oz and was 22 inches long. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho. Though her journey in this life was rough, she is running and playing now. We look forward to the day where we can take her in our arms and hold her once again.
Tegan was born August 10, 2000 at 7:52 AM. She weighed 8 lbs 8oz and was 22 inches long. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho. Though her journey in this life was rough, she is running and playing now. We look forward to the day where we can take her in our arms and hold her once again.
Saturday, August 9, 2008
Friday, August 8, 2008
Pinson Mounds
We went to Pinson Mounds today. We walked on the main trails, and then went on a nature trail hike. It was a lot of fun. The trail was barley wide enough to get the stroller throu. As we hiked we made up a story about what we saw.
Pinson Mounds is the largest Middle Woodland period mound group in the United States, and dates to about 1-500 A.D. The Native Americans that built the mounds lived long before historically known Native American tribes, and used the site for ceremonial purposes. The largest mounds were used for various ceremonies, while a few of the smaller mounds, as well as the Twin Mounds, held burials. A number of cremation and activity areas have been found nearby.
Pinson Mounds is the largest Middle Woodland period mound group in the United States, and dates to about 1-500 A.D. The Native Americans that built the mounds lived long before historically known Native American tribes, and used the site for ceremonial purposes. The largest mounds were used for various ceremonies, while a few of the smaller mounds, as well as the Twin Mounds, held burials. A number of cremation and activity areas have been found nearby.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Rock Stars
While Jana was here visiting, her and I played guitar hero a lot. We had tons of fun. I can play more than one song. YEAH!!!!!!!!!! You rock Jana! Lets play again soon.
Wednesday, August 6, 2008
In Memory of Beau
This is Aunt Lucile's dog, Beau. He was her constant companion. While she was here visiting us, he started having seizures, and they gave him some medicine hoping that it would stop them. The medicine didn't work, and he went to heaven today. We will miss him, but not as much as Aunt Cil, Harley and Izzy (Karla and Jana's dogs)
Shiloh Civil War Battlefield
Today we went to Shiloh Civil War Battlefield.
The Battle of Shiloh
April 6-8, 1862
One of the greatest battles of the War Between the States erupted near the banks of the Tennessee River at Shiloh, Tennessee. Following the battles of Ft. Henry and Donelson, Union General Ulysses S. Grant moved his troops south along the river to Pittsburg landing for training and field exercises. Many of his men were raw ruits. Grant did not fortify his position. Following the losses of Ft. Henry and Donelson Confederate forces under the command of General Sidney Johnston established a new line that covered the Memphis to Charleston Railroad. Johnston concentrated his forces near Corinth, Mississippi in hopes of engaging Grant's army before it could be reinforced. Johnston began marching from Corinth on On April 2, 1862 towards the suspected location of the Union forces. By the evening of the 5th, Johnston was prepared to attack. Grant wired his superior, General H.W. Halleck, with slight suspicion of attack. Halleck ordered Grant to stay at Shiloh and await einforcements from General Beull. It was believed that the nearest Confederate
forces were at Corinth.
The following morning, April 6, 1862, Johnston launched his attack. The Union forces were quickly driven back to the north and east. They found themselves rapidly approaching the Tennessee River to the east and Owl Creek to the north. However, the Union troops finally established a line at a area know as "the sunken road". Confederate forces launched eleven attacks against the position, but the line would not break. The area became known as the "Hornets Nest" because of the intensity of gun fire and grazing of bullets. Finally the southern troops brought sixty-two artillery pieces to bear on the Hornets Nest, many at point blank range. After holding the position foe six hours, the Union forces surrendered.
Fighting also occurred near the Hornets Nest on a peach orchard. General Johnston personally led the final Confederate assault. He emerged with clothes torn from grazzing bullets. He was moved to a nearby tree where it was discovered that he had been shot in the back of the leg. He refused medical attention and bled to death even though a tounique would have saved his life.
The Battle of Shiloh
April 6-8, 1862
One of the greatest battles of the War Between the States erupted near the banks of the Tennessee River at Shiloh, Tennessee. Following the battles of Ft. Henry and Donelson, Union General Ulysses S. Grant moved his troops south along the river to Pittsburg landing for training and field exercises. Many of his men were raw ruits. Grant did not fortify his position. Following the losses of Ft. Henry and Donelson Confederate forces under the command of General Sidney Johnston established a new line that covered the Memphis to Charleston Railroad. Johnston concentrated his forces near Corinth, Mississippi in hopes of engaging Grant's army before it could be reinforced. Johnston began marching from Corinth on On April 2, 1862 towards the suspected location of the Union forces. By the evening of the 5th, Johnston was prepared to attack. Grant wired his superior, General H.W. Halleck, with slight suspicion of attack. Halleck ordered Grant to stay at Shiloh and await einforcements from General Beull. It was believed that the nearest Confederate
forces were at Corinth.
The following morning, April 6, 1862, Johnston launched his attack. The Union forces were quickly driven back to the north and east. They found themselves rapidly approaching the Tennessee River to the east and Owl Creek to the north. However, the Union troops finally established a line at a area know as "the sunken road". Confederate forces launched eleven attacks against the position, but the line would not break. The area became known as the "Hornets Nest" because of the intensity of gun fire and grazing of bullets. Finally the southern troops brought sixty-two artillery pieces to bear on the Hornets Nest, many at point blank range. After holding the position foe six hours, the Union forces surrendered.
Fighting also occurred near the Hornets Nest on a peach orchard. General Johnston personally led the final Confederate assault. He emerged with clothes torn from grazzing bullets. He was moved to a nearby tree where it was discovered that he had been shot in the back of the leg. He refused medical attention and bled to death even though a tounique would have saved his life.
Foospiration Aug. 6, 2008
Thought:
"Just becasue someone says you can't do it, doesn't mean you can't, it drives you to succeed" Kim Barrow and whom ever else
Recipe:
Kansiyé - Traditional Recipe from Guinea (West Africa)
1 lb beef or lamb, cut in 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon thyme
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
cooked rice, to serve
Directions
Brown meat in oil in 10-inch frying pan.
Add onion, salt, pepper, thyme, garlic, parsley and clove.
Combine tomato sauce and 1 cup water, add to meat mixture and stir well. Dilute peanut butter in remaining cup of water and add to mixture.
Cook over medium heat for 1 hour, or until meat is tender. Serve hot over the cooked rice.
"Just becasue someone says you can't do it, doesn't mean you can't, it drives you to succeed" Kim Barrow and whom ever else
Recipe:
Kansiyé - Traditional Recipe from Guinea (West Africa)
1 lb beef or lamb, cut in 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon thyme
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 cups water
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
cooked rice, to serve
Directions
Brown meat in oil in 10-inch frying pan.
Add onion, salt, pepper, thyme, garlic, parsley and clove.
Combine tomato sauce and 1 cup water, add to meat mixture and stir well. Dilute peanut butter in remaining cup of water and add to mixture.
Cook over medium heat for 1 hour, or until meat is tender. Serve hot over the cooked rice.
Shaunee's first day of school
This is Shaunee's first day of Kindergarten. She wanted to wear this dress on the first day of school. She has been scared about going to school. She has been worried that kids will make fun of her, or beat her up. We have been talking to her telling her that there is nothing to worry about. She had so much fun! She goes to school from 7:45 until 2:30. We take her to school and pick her up. We live 7 miles from the school. She can ride the bus, but the bus would pick her up at 6:20 in the morning and take her to school. When school is out, the bus would drop her off at home at 4:00 pm We figured that was a long time for a kindergartner to gone from home.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Eating Bar B Q
The big thing in Tennessee is eating good ol' Bar B-Q. Here is Shaunee eating some ribs. After we went to the zoo, we took our family to have real bar B-Q. We went to a little place called Neally's Roadside Bar B-Q. We fed 8 people for less than $50 and we had tons of food. Good eats!!!!! So if you all ever make it this way we will talke you all out for Bar B-Q!
Zoo
Joe's sisters and aunt came from UT to spend a week with us. The first place we went was the Memphis zoo. We had a lot of fun, but it was WAY Hot! The kids seemed to have fun and Justin was excited as we got to see the pandas which are his favorite.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Learning to ride
Justin has been practicing trying to ride his bike without his training wheels. He is doing pretty good, he just needs to work a little more on balance and keeping the wheel straight.
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