Boss Arrives Today From Thailand

The younger brother of "Big" is arriving this evening from Thailand. While he is called "Boss" that, like "Big", is for the convienience of us non-Thais who can't pronounce their names. Dave will be picking him up at the Cincinnati Airport in Kentucky tonight. His brother is excited about his arrival. Boss is visiting for a couple of months to settle in before he comes for school next year. Our in home International Community is growing. I'll post a photo tomorrow for you all to see.

My Hairy Children

Sassy and Oliver

Sun At Last

I went to work today to help Kori look after Cledi as her husband Gene was on duty at the hospital. The sun was shining and the sky was blue, a georgeous day after all the cold weather we have been having. There is still plenty of snow lying around but it was warm enough to take Cledi out for a walk in her wheelchair.
We headed off to the park and spent about two hours just walking around and talking to other people who were on the same mission as we were, to soak up some sun. I noticed a couple of small trees had new buds, which would seem a little early, and I spotted a few daffodils poking their first leaves through. The snow was melting fast and water was lying round on the grassy areas. Spring is just around the corner. The ponds in the park are still covered with ice though, so I think the daffodils are rushing things a little.
Cledi loved the adventure and laughed and kicked the whole time.

Dedicated Shoppers

For all you dedicated sale crawlers out there, Elder Beerman has some great yellow spot sales on right now. I'm going to go and browse the ladies apparel and makeup before work this afternoon. Its a good time to buy for next winter.

Recipe Of The Day - Get Them To Eat Brussel Sprouts Bake

I know a lot of you enjoy a good recipe and cooking like I do so I'm going to share a few of my favs with you. Actually I'm working on setting up a website where you can print of the "Best Of My Best" and try them for yourself. However, that's taking a little time as I am not an expert at websites and am slow to get it up and running. So.....I decided to share the occassional "goodie" here. This brussel sprouts bake has them all coming back for more.

Get Them To Eat Brussel Sprouts Bake
1 pkt (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/2 pound (250g) sliced fresh mushrooms
1 medium onion chopped
2 tbsp butter
20oz (600g) brussel sprouts. Frozen ones thawed and drained are good.
3/4 c shredded cheddar cheese

1. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth; set aside.
2. In a large skillet or pan saute mushrooms and onion in butter until tender. Stir in brussel sprouts. Remove from heat. Stir in cream cheese mixture.
3. Spoon into a greased shallow baking dish.
4. Cover and bake at 350F (176C) for 25-30 mins or until bubbly.
5. Uncover; sprinkle with cheddar cheese.
6. Bake 5 mins longer or until cheese is melted.

Family member comment. "I don't really like brussel sprouts, but I could get to like them like this."

Team Wins Sportmanship Award

Congratulations Spring Valley Academy boys basketball  for winning the sportsmanship award at the recent tournament at Andrews University in Michigan.

 

In House Dictionary - Face Problems

While sitting around the Herdman kitchen table a group of teenagers were heard moaning about their various facial maladies of pimples, rashes and the disadvantages of teenage skin. A person who shall remain nameless lamented "I hate this anus I get on my face".