San Mateo Spring Classic

Rachel and I had a fun trip this weekend. We started out Friday night driving down to San Mateo. We went with our friends the Parino's, Sylvia and Brittnie and Ashley Joseph. We stayed in an AWESOME hotel, the Marriot. The rooms were great and very spacious and the beds were so comfortable!!! We all shared a room the first night and then Rachel and I got our own room Saturday.


We played games Saturday morning and into the afternoon. We then headed back to the hotel, where the girls swam and talked in the spa. Our friends the Duro's, Sandi and Erica and the Walton's, Kim and Nikki, and Evalin Fiatoa hung out with us. For dinner we headed to Red Lobster, for some good food and many laughs!!!



So of course, I have a story to tell about this trip...We were leaving the hotel to go to dinner. I was on the phone with my sister, telling her about our games for the day. We walked out to the parking lot and I was on the phone, I got into the Tahoe. I am sitting in there talking on the phone, I am wondering where everyone went. I look around and realize that I am not in Sylvia's car...I am in a different car, sitting in the front seat, just talking away! Lucky for me no one was in this car! So I just start cracking up and kind of screaming and laughing and explaining to Kara what just happened. Of course everyone was wondering where I was. Kim and Sandi drive around the corner wondering what we are all laughing at...so I had to explain all of this to them and it was just funny! OK so it was a Suburban, not even the same color.


One more Tournament to go...

Take Me Out To The Ball Game...

Baseball season has begun! Josh was drafted by the Braves this year. I am happy to be in the stands watching baseball again. I look forward to it every year. He has been hitting very well so far. He has hit a double in each of the games he has played.

SIXTH CHALLENGE

Thanks for this Shellee...I needed to do a new recipe anyway! I was dying to see what would come up and I was kind of sad that it was something recent and not embarrasing to anyone...HAHA

This is a picture of what Rachel made for her German class. She had to prepare a meal, bring in recipes and take pictures.

We got this out of Emeril's Junior Cookbook. We have made it many times since and we love it!!!

GERMAN APPLE PANCAKE

4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup whole milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
*We used Granny Smith, it is the best flavor for this!
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
Confectioners' sugar
Maple syrup (optional)

In a large mixing bowl, combine the beaten eggs, milk, flour, and vanilla, and whisk until just blended, being careful to not overmix. Set the batter aside to rest at least 20 minutes.

Position rack in center of oven and preheat the oven to 450ºF.

In a heavy ovenproof 12-inch skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over high heat. Add the apples, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the apples are soft and lightly golden around the edges, about 6 minutes.

Add the brown sugar and cook, stirring, until the apples are caramelized and very soft, 2 to 3 minutes longer. Add the remaining tablespoon of butter and stir to melt.

Working very quickly, pour the batter evenly over the top of the apples. Using oven mitts or pot holders, transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the pancake is golden brown and puffed, about 15 minutes. Don't be alarmed when you see the edges of the pancake puff up over the top of the pan--this is supposed to happen!

Using oven mitts or pot holders, remove the skillet from the oven and serve the pancake immediately, sprinkled with sifted confectioners' sugar and drizzled with maple syrup.

Now it is your turn...
Go to the photo folder in your computer
Go to the 6th folder of photos.
Go to the sixth picture.
Put the picture on your blog and description of it.
Invite six friends to join the challenge.

CAST PARTY minus the GREEN ROOM

So after Kacee's 'Tony Award' winning performance we went out to Baskin Robbin's to celebrate. She actually sang a solo in her play!!! She did a great job and you could tell she was having a good time. The best part about watching her was that she was up there saying all the lines along with the other kids!


So while we were at ice cream, we had a fun time playing with my camera. Kate and I took a picture together. Funny thing about this picture is that while we were both holding onto the cone, she was breathing. I think she gave me mouth to mouth...

Hey Aunt Kori, Can I Borrow Your...

So My niece Kacee calls me on the phone. She is super excited and says to me:

"I got a part in my school play!
Kacee that's AWESOME!
And guess what? I am a librarian!!!
WOW that is really COOL!
Can I borrow a sweater vest?
SWEATER VEST???
(I hear my sister cackling in the background!)
Kacee I don't have a sweater vest!
You have too, all librarians wear sweater vests."

I am not sure where this came from, but I do know that I do not or will not ever, wear a sweater vest in my library!

Now glasses I could help you out with...SEE NEXT POST!

The Glasses

ME!!!


KARA


KAILA


KYLE


KACEE


KATE