A Halloween Poem

Happy Halloween!

From the Friend (October 1929)

And here's the kids before the trunk or treat last night:

Scripture of the Day: D&C 11:12

Saturday Morning Cartoons #49

Hope you are having 

a great weekend!

Scripture of the Day: D&C 3:7-8

Halloween Parade

Sweetie Peach at the school parade this morning. By the time the parade was done the parasol was gashed. I had had a feeling that would happen. But she looks darling, right?

Thanks to Mimi for buying the costume!

Scripture of the Day: Mosiah 29:20

Random Happenings

First, an apology for the last cartoon I posted. I guess I am a little naive. It has been replaced with a more appropriate one. If you missed it, don't worry--it's probably better that way. (Thanks to the good friend who filled me in!)

Sore throat today, but 5 classes to teach. I am not sure how that will work. I may be dead by bedtime tonight.

Some friends of ours lost their daughter in a bike-car accident last night and we are in shock over her loss. I cannot even imagine the pain of losing a child.

On a lighter note, Kitty has learned to do a back handspring on the trampoline. She has been working hard at tumbling lessons to learn this. Now I need to get some pics of her.

I had fun going out to lunch for VTing yesterday. My partner and I have the two best ladies to teach! Mary is one of the most positive people I know and always willing to help. Kathya is fun, energetic, and a wonderful mom. I am learning so much from each of them.

Our dishwasher stopped working two days ago. I have been trying to find a spare minute to go buy a new washer-dryer set, but maybe it will have to be three appliances now. At least having a broken dishwasher gives me good reason to get take-out for dinner each night!

I guess that's it for now. I have to get ready for work. Hope your day is going well!

Scripture of the Day: Alma 17:13

Tomato-Basil Parmesan Soup

This recipe (found in the current issue of BYU Magazine) sounds so delicious. The only problem I can see with it is the 1/2 cup of butter used for the thickening roux. I may have to play around with this to see if I can reduce the amount of butter and make it healthier. If I can find a spare minute...

2 (14 oz) cans of diced tomatoes, with juice
1 cup finely diced celery
1 cup finely diced carrots
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup finely diced onion
1/2 bay leaf
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 Tbsp dried basil
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 cup Parmesan cheese
2 cups half and half, warmed
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

In a large slow cooker, combine the first 8 ingredients listed above. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 7 hours, until flavors are blended and vegetables are soft.

About an hour before serving prepare a roux: Melt butter over low heat in a skillet and add flour; stir constantly with a whisk for 5 to 7 minutes. Slowly stir in 1 cup of hot soup from the slow cooker. Add another 3 cups and stir until smooth. Pour all back into the slow cooker. Stir and add Parmesan cheese, warmed half and half, and salt and pepper. Cover and cook for another hour until ready to serve.

Scripture of the Day: Helaman 12:1

Saturday Morning Cartoons #48

Really, this should be labeled

'Saturday Night Cartoons'!

It's nearly 10 pm and I am finally

getting around to my post.

Sometimes life happens :-).

Scripture of the Day: D&C 124:20

Dear student with the facial piercings,

Although I applaud your strong personality and individuality, may I offer a small suggestion? While talking to others, it may be a good idea to refrain from moving your lower lip piercings around from the inside with your tongue. It is rather distracting for whomever you may be speaking to at the time (at least it was for me) to see the studs shifting in and out through your skin. Just a thought.

Sincerely,

Professor Irvine


Scripture of the Day: 2 Nephi 22:2