Snow Again!

It may be hard to tell, but that is snow in my front lawn! Texas doesn't normally have snow, but I guess the weather doesn't care what I think. Today is also Stuart's birthday! He got to come home early because of the snow. Happy Birthday to him!

Stuart and I had a final stop at Temple Square in Salt Lake City Utah. Thank you to Bruce and Reva for being so kind and hosting us during our stay. We love you!!!

A Visit to Grandpa Neff

Stuart, Ginger, and I went to visit our great aunt Catherine and Grandpa Neff. He turned 99 this year!

Friends and Family

We visited with friends and Grandma McAllister while we were in Utah. Stuart is sitting with his friend Sean and sister Ginger.

Hiking in Utah

Stuart and I hiked the Y in Provo, UT and saw some amazing views and sunset. We couldn't have been more thrilled to be there.

Did She Say Healthy?

So Stuart and I are trying to eat healthier in pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. We have been trying some very good vegetarian recipes. These are bean enchiladas. They call for:

1/2 cup of chopped onion
1 chopped bell pepper
2 tbsp of salsa
2 cups of pinto beans
1 cup of frozen corn
another cup of salsa
corn tortillas
1 tsp of cumin

Preheat you oven to 375. Saute the onions and pepers in 2 tbsp of salsa until soft. Add the beans, cumin, and frozen corn, and heat through. Brush the insides of the tortillas with salsa and add filling. Roll and place in a 13x9 pan. Add desired amount of salsa on top, and sprinkle lightly with cheese. The less cheese the healthier. Bake for 15 minutes and serve.

We loved this dish, especially with steamed broccoli, peppers, and summer squash on the side. We hope you like them too!

By My Sister's Request

My sister has requested that I publish pictures of my Thanksgiving decorations. I still have my leaves and pumpkins out, but I traded the witch and Halloween pumpkin for a turkey and pilgrims. Thanksgiving has extra meaning for me this year since I have so much to be thankful for.

More Exciting News!!!

I have been accepted to the University of Texas at Houston's School of Nursing. I also was accepted to Texas Woman's University, but I will be attending at UT. Go Longhorns!!! I would like to reiterate that I am so grateful for the people that have helped me to keep going in pursuit of my dream career. Thank you!!!

A Nice Reward

Phi Theta Kappa is an international honors society. I have recieved the honor of being inducted because of my academic achievements. Thanks to my husband, friends, and family for loving me and supporting me to help me get there.

Let Them Eat Cake......or Banana Bread

So, when you live at sea level there is a problem called flooding when we recieve a decent rainstorm. After about 20 minutes of heavy rain, this is what our street looks like. So when it does this we have to wait another 20 minutes for the rain to find the drainage ditches that it belongs in. However, we did get to eat banana bread to sweeten the situation.

San Antonio and Friends

We had a great time in San Antonio visiting Josh, Kim, and Caleb. They moved there recently and we had to visit them. Thanks for the amazing hospitality!

Talent Show

Stuart and I are a part of the primary board at church. We were asked to participate in a dance to Super Trouper by Abba. It was played in Mama Mia! the musical. Stuart was the lights and I was on stage. This is where my tye dye shirt came in.

A Visit to the Baytown Nature Center

The marsh Monarch.

A lovely grasshopper for Izzy.

I couldn't resist the close-ups of the beautiful moths, butterflies, and flowers.

This is a Heron (water bird) foot print.

This is my favorite flower shot.

This is a water Ingrid.

We thought we'd strike a pose.

This is the Texas monument where the battle for Texas independence was fought.

This is the Fred Hartman Bridge.

We made some baked oatmeal with apples, craisins, and pecans to eat at the park.

So Baytown has a wonderful nature center that presents the marshes in their natural and clean environment. We enjoyed walked around the park, and seeing all of the viewpoints since the center touches three different bays.