Question 334

Q:  Today you almost _____________.

A:  Drifted off into the sun.

Question 333

Q:  What five words describe your mood?

A:  It's.  My.  Birthday. Today. Sucka.

Questions 331 & 332

Q:  Who inspires you?

A:  Duh, my sisters!

Q:  What was the last risk you took?

A:  Not much of a risk taker... can't remember any ... at all.

Lauren's baptism Day

This is Lauren with Elder Yanez, Elder Watanabe and Elder Tripp.

A little history here.  Elder Yanez came to our ward from Florida but he grew up in Long Beach California.  He went to live with his grandmother in Florida because his family wasn't supportive of his membership in the church.  When he arrived in our ward he was shy and scared.  He hardly spoke for the first two months or so.  He finally started to come out of his shell about the time he got a new companion - his first one went home.  He started to talk to people and tease Lauren occasionally.  He seemed happy.  His second one went home and then he got Elder Watanabe.  Elder Watanabe is from a small town in Japan.  His father teaches English but he never learned it from him.  Elder Watanabe's grandfather was the mission president of one of my good friend's mother while she was on her mission in Japan.  He is great.  He has a great sense of humor and a very positive attitude.  After only about six weeks Elder Yanez was transferred to Sunnyvale into a Spanish speaking mission and we got Elder Tripp another newbie.  While he is nice, he is nervous and doesn't know when to stop talking often.  He obviously misses home but he will grow into being a good missionary under Elder Watanabe's tutelage.  This was a great group of young men to help Lauren get baptized.

Question 330

Q:  What three words describe your family?

A:  HUGE.  Eclectic.  Interesting.

Questions 325 - 329

Q:  What are your favorite shoes?

A:  Kenneth Cole gray tones faux snake heels.

Q:  What are you trying to do?

A:  Finish up all the details for Lauren's baptism (23rd!)

Q:  What is your favorite brunch food?

A:  Not really a brunch gal but if I am attending one quiche.

Q:  Who have you recently deleted from your contacts/address book?

A:  Several I would like to but I won't mention names...

Q:  How much water did you drink today?

A:  Probably one 16 oz glass total.

Question 324

Q:  What are your favorite pair of shoes?

A:  My Adidas.  They take me where I need to go!

Sausage Leek and Red Pepper Quiche

I made this for a friend's birthday brunch today.  It was awesome!  Sorry no pictures but take my culinary word for it it's good.

Sausage Red Pepper and Leek Quiche

 

◾1/2 package shredded frozen potatoes

◾1 pounds hot or sweet sausage (I used Jimmy Dean Sage Sausage)

◾1 red bell pepper, diced medium/fine

1 leek cleaned and chopped medium (rinse thoroughly!!)

2 Tbls butter

◾1 1/4 cup grated mozzerella

◾1/2 cup grated parmesan

◾4 large eggs

◾3/4 cup half and half

◾1/3 cup milk

◾Salt and pepper

 

Directions:

Preheat oven to 425.

 

Microwave bag of potatoes for 5 minutes without opening it. (You are only using about 1/2 but I just let the portion I don't use cool on the counter and use it in the morning for hash browns.)

 

Cook sausage in large skillet.  Break up sausage and stir until sausage is no longer pink.  Drain sausage and set aside.  Add butter, bell peppers and leeks to skillet.  Cook until just tender, about 3-4 minutes.  Mix sausage, veggies and cheese in a bowl.  Add salt and pepper to taste. 

Spread the potatoes in the bottom of a 9x11 greased pan.  Place the sausage mixture over the potatoes evenly.

Whisk together eggs, half and half and milk in bowl.  Pour egg mixture over sausage mixture and bake on baking sheet for 20 minutes.

Reduce oven temperature to 350 and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until center of quiche is no longer runny.  (To fancy it up I add a generous sprinkle of parmesan the last 5 minutes.)

Questions 322 & 323

Q:  When was the last time you checked social network?

A:  15 minutes ago.

Q:  What do you have to get done?

A:  Baptism pulled together!

Questions 318 - 321 Birthday and Anniversary interuption

Q:  Waking up was __________.

A:  Easy.

Q:  What are you obsessed with right now?

A:  Connor's birthday Sunday, Lauren's baptism (23rd), our anniversary Sunday.

Q:  Which friend did you last speak to?

A:  Debbie.  This morning.

Q:  What is your dream job of the day?

A:  Baker.

Questions 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, & 317 WHAT?

Q:  Did you leave work on time?

A:  No work currently so, yes.

Q:  Where do you find pleasure?

A:  Between the covers of a book.

Q:  What do you always avoid?

A:  Crowds.

Q:  Is there anything missing in your life?

A:  Eternity.

Q:  What song could be your self-portrait?

A:  No clue.

Q:  What do you need to vent about?

A:  Shall I start a list?

Question 310 & 311

Q:  Who is your hero?

A:  My sisters.

Q:  What topic are you bored talking about?

A:  Bored isn't the right word but T.

Question 309

Q:  What time did you go to bed last night?

A:  Which time?  9 pm to read for an hour.  11:30 after putting Lauren back to bed - sore throat and a headache - and taking away the boys electronics, turning off the Wi-Fi and letting some cat in.  3 a.m. after Jim finally rolled over and stopped snoring.  Blah.

Lauren's baptism dress

Skirt is already lined.  From the measurements it should hit her just below the knee (I hope!)  Now, do I have her wear a white camisole underneath or do I try to line it?  And what to do about the skirt coming up?  How do I weight it?

Question 308

Q:  What should remain as-is?

A:  Red Vines.

 No contest.  Ever.

New Display at Nob Hill

This is a cute new display at Nob Hill.

It is on an end cap next to the Energy Bars & Supplements.

I like that it was interactive and fun!

 

(Lauren saw the newly cleared space and we both looked at

each other smiling.  She jumped up and I snapped a shot.)

Question 306 & 307

Q:  When did you last hold a baby?

A:  It was Autumn Haag on October 16th.

Q:  Today you made ____________________.

A:  A trip to Safeway BEFORE school.  (out of milk)  And cinnamon rolls later.

Question #305

Q:  What is your biggest expense right now?

A:  Mortgage

Question 304

Q:  What was something you couldn't do today?

A:  My husband was home sick with a head cold so I couldn't put out my Festive Fall decorations because he was napping for 3 hours.  I couldn't mop - he can't stand the smell of cleaning products (I think it is a long time ruse on his part and I fell for when I was young.).  I couldn't vacuum; see nap and head cold.  I couldn't yell upstairs to the kids;  again, see nap and head cold.  I couldn't watch my 15 minutes worth of a cooking show I like; again x 3 see nap and head cold AND remote hog.

(I did clean up from our Halloween party and put all of the decorations and such away!  Quietly.)