It is nice to say that lately things have been pretty quiet around here. This is not to say that we don't have a to do list that is a mile long, we have just chosen to take a little time off from it. Of course, the fact that it is all stuff that needs to be done outside and that it has been close to or over 100 degrees for the last 2 weeks has nothing to do with it :)
Instead of slaving outside we have been relaxing inside enjoying the time with each other. Ethan, as usual, provides some great photo moments that are just too good to pass up.
Mother Nature has also been providing opportunities for photos too with all the fledgling birds that have taken a huge liking to our yard this year. Not an evening goes by that we don't get some sort of show. The evening I took these we had a dozen or so of 3 different birds.
In other news I am preparing to start the MSW program in a few weeks and starting to get very excited for it... not so excited about all the work or the regular trips to Redding... but very excited about what completing the program will mean for my professional goals and better supporting my family. Even more exciting than that... at least for the 3 of us... After 2 years of working swing shift Sean will finally be going back to a day shift... even though it is only temporary (going at least through the end of Nov and has the potential to be permanent) and it means Sean will be working 5 days a week instead of 4... we'll actually get to have evenings together again. It will really be a novelty to see each other more than just a couple days a week!!
New Favorite Recipe
My wonderful friend Leanna is an amazing cook who creates spectacular meals. Over the next few weeks I will be sharing some of her tasty creations.
Harry's Pub Pizza Bread
By Leanna Nocita-Lyons
Ingredients:
1 package 3.5 ounces) pepperoni slices
1 can (3.25 ounces) sliced ripe olives
1 can (3.25 ounces) sliced mushrooms (optional)
2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley (or dried parsley)
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp all-purpose flour (this is a must)
1 garlic cloves, pressed
2 packages (11 ounces each) refrigerated French bread dough
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
2 tbsp (1/2 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 can (15 ounces) pizza sauce, warmed (optional)
Dice or cut the pepperoni slices into smaller strips. Drain the olive slices and the mushrooms, and put into bowl, add the pepperoni and/or other meats. Add parsley, Italian seasoning, Mozzarella, and Parmesan. Press the clove of garlic and mix together well.
On a cutting board, lay out waxed paper, sprinkle with flour (this really, really is a must.) Take the French bread dough, seam side up, and slice open, half way (do not cut all the way through.) With rolling pin, roll out the dough width-wise to create a well. Transfer to lightly greased cookie sheet.
Spoon on pizza sauce (I used regular spaghetti sauce...) add half the mixture to each French bread "well." Extra sauce can be then used as a dipping sauce. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-30 minutes.
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Books We Love
- Thomas the Train Engine (E)
- David Eddings: Belgariad/Mallorean (D/S)
- R.A Salvatore: Drizzt Novels (S)
- The Dragon Opposites Book (E)
- Ralph S. Mouse; Beverly Cleary (D)
- Where the Ni-Lach; Marcia Bennett (D)
- Green Eggs and Ham (E)
- Warhammer 40,000 Novels (S)
- Little House; Laura Ingalls Wilder (D)
- 10 Little Dinosaurs (E)
- Mercedes Lackey: Novel's of Valdemar (D)
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