Tuesday Happenings

What a great day we had on Tuesday!

My friend, Renee Springer and her kids, along with me and my kids, all packed up and headed to Denny's for the FREE Grand Slam meal being offered! All we had to do was purchase drinks - not too bad! You should have seen the dear lady's face when I told her we had 2 adults, and 5 kids (3 and under)!!!

After the fabulous meal of 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 sausage links, and 2 slices of bacon, we headed out to a really neat park to let the kids have some fun (and wear out some stored up energy!!!). I might also add the temperature was a beautiful 80*!!!!

Enjoy the various pictures below. I took some of Renee's kids, but I'll share them with her and maybe she'll post them on her blog.

Pictures from Sunday

Let's see...here are some random pictures from Sunday with explanations.

I was finally coerced into playing the piano at church...I was just a tad bit nervous because it has been so long since I've played extensively...and I get terribly embarrassed if I mess up (especially if it's the first time somewhere...)! My dear husband thought he would take a picture so I could put it on the blog!

Pastor Santiago Hernandez teaching the Sunday School lesson.

And then...we had a visitor show up for church this morning! Unfortunately, he provided great entertainment...he read a car brochure...

...he wrapped and re-wrapped his hand several times throughout the service...

...and was enjoying reading the newspaper....!!!!! :)
[Thanks Jonathan for the pictures!]

Anyway, this is the border station where we are waiting in line to cross back into the States.

When we got home, Taylor was supposed to be getting changed, but found this hat instead. I thought he looked really cute and asked him if he wanted to get his picture taken, he said "yeah"!!!

Cheesy Sausage Stromboli

Okay...for two of the people who commented...here's a recipe for you to try out. And I was going to make a comment about my sister-in-law not commenting, but since she finally commented... ;)

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CHEESY SAUSAGE STROMBOLI
(This was originally taken from a Taste of Home magazine, but of course, I changed and added a few things to suit my own taste.)

Ingredients:

1 lb. pork sausage
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1/4 tsp. oregano
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 lb. sliced provolone cheese
Pepperoni
1 pck. pizza crust mix
Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top

Directions:
1. Brown sausage until no longer pink; drain and let cool.
2. Mix pizza crust mix according to package directions.
3. Add seasonings, egg, and shredded cheese to sausage mixture.
4. Roll out pizza dough to form a rectangle.
5. Place a layer of sliced cheese onto middle of pizza crust. Then add pepperoni and half of the sausage mixture. Repeat another layer. (see picture below)

6. Fold dough over the filling. Start with the ends first, then fold the long sides last. (see picture below)

7. Carefully flip the stromboli over and place on a greased baking sheet.
8. Cut diagonal slits on the top of the stromboli.
9. Brush tops with butter or egg if desired, then sprinkle the Parmesan cheese on top.
10. Bake at 375* for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
11. Serve with pizza sauce for dipping...and ENJOY!!!!

yields: 4 servings

Inspiration and Church

I think I should take a poll about what to blog about...nothing has been coming to mind these days. So anyway, if you could send some inspiration my way, please leave a comment! :)

Here's a post to leave you with until I receive my "inspiration"!

Part of Michael's school requirements are to attend a Spanish Church once a week. This morning began our trek to the Rio Bravo Bible Methodist Church across the border in Mexico. Thank-You to Jonathan and Renee Springer who went with us and "showed" us the way!! ;)

The Church.

Kyle decided he wanted to go up front with the other kids when they presented what they had learned during Sunday School.
Jonathan and Renee (and Korey) conversing with the pastor after church.
If you are interested in seeing and knowing more about the Bible Methodist Churches along the border, click here.

A "This and That" Post

Yes, we have made it home safely. Still trying to figure out where to put everything, though...

So anyway, here's a few misc. pictures from recent days.

While in PA, we were able to go visit "Aunt Brenda" one day while she was at work.

We were feeling a little sad on Sat. because we were missing the great annual PA Farm Show H.S. Rodeo...but, we found a little down-home country "rodeo" right down the road from us. There weren't very many people, or contestants, but it was something entertaining to do!

Kyle climbed the fence...he definitely needs a cowboy hat and boots down in this country!!

Kyle also had great fun pulling somebody's dog around on a leash!! (poor dog :)

Today starts a new chapter in our lives and also a new schedule. Michael starts first semester of full-time language school, while I continue with the Rosetta Stone and try to get all the housework done and still manage to keep the kids under control!!!! ;) If you think of it, keep us in your prayers!!

My little Penn State boys

My sister got Kyle and Taylor these cute little Penn State outfits. We all wore Penn State yesterday in hopes that we could show our support to our team playing in the Rose Bowl...

(Too bad you can't see the cute little lion logo on the back of Taylor's shirt!)

...unfortunately, we lost! Boo! Hoo!

Christmas Quilt

I really hate to say how long I've been working on this crazy quilt...but, now that's it's done, I'll forget all about the "it's taken years" part!!!


Some of the quilting detail...