Nae’s Heart

So after church tonight we had a Fall Fellowship.  Everyone brings soup, bread and pie.  James made the soup and it was delicious, but he will have to post that recipe.  He picked out the pie recipe (Taste of Home 2009 Quick Cooking Annual Recipes) but I was the one who made it this afternoon.  It was delicious also and I am sure you have guessed what it was… Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake.  It was a simple recipe and only took about 45 minutes to mix and bake.

The Recipe: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min + cooling

1 jar (12 ounces) maraschino cherries

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sugar

2 eggs

1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

1 chocolate cookie crust (9 inches)

6 chocolate covered cherries (although I didn’t use these)

Drain the maraschino cherries, reserving 2 tsp cherry juice. Cut the maraschino cherries into quarters; set aside. In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and reserved cherry juice. Add the eggs; beat just until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips and cherries.

Pour into the crust (crust will be full). Bake at 350º for 30-35 min or until the center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Serve with chocolate covered cherries. 6 servings

Hope you enjoy and don’t make your pieces to big because it is very rich!

So I am subbing in math and it makes me laugh to realize that I am teaching a subject I dislike.  I have subbed in Pre-algebra and Algebra 2, and have yet to sub in Pre-Calculus.  I didn’t even take pre-calculus.  lol  I do enjoy being able to get to know the students on a more personal level.  It is nice to know that whether they pass or fail doesn’t rest entirely on my shoulders.  I am glad that I can leave at the end of the day and not have to worry about grading quizzes and tests.

I have had a busy day today and have actually enjoyed it.  I subbed k-4 and did my normal breaks and then this.  I am going to get my allergy shots after work and then do laundry.  James and I are hopefully going to have a relaxing evening at home.

So last week I had a very busy week working almost everyday all day. I am also working on a project for the office at school.  The weekend was relaxing and fun.  On Friday, I cut James’ hair.  I think it looks pretty good!

On Monday and today I stayed home sick. I am feeling better and will be going to work tomorrow. I am hoping that I will be good for the rest of the week!  I miss my k-4 kids!

So I updated the Jewelry page It now has a link to an album with Pictures and prices.

Well, On Thursday, James headed off to Ventura for GSACS Teacher’s Conference and I headed to Ontario Mills with Alyssa and Marissa.  We went and got my hair cut, said hi to my parents, went and got the Altima from Tim, and then meet up with Ruth and Hannah in the mall.  We had a great time wandering in and out of stores, trying on fancy dresses, and being a little crazy at times.  I left the mall with the girls around 3:00 and headed home.  We watched a couple movies and then headed to Sonic for dinner.  After dinner we went back to my house and watched another movie and then played Apples to Apples. We went to bed around midnight.

On Friday, I woke up around 8 and grabbed my computer.  The girls woke up around 9 and we had a lazy morning just hanging around the house watching movies, doing our hair, and listening to music.  Ruth came  over around 1 and hung out with us, then waited at the house while I went and dropped the girls off.  Mom and Dad A got to our house around 4 and I went to pick James up from the church around 4:30.  We fixed dinner and then headed out to watch James play softball.  After the game we came home and had dessert.  We were all pretty tired so we went to bed a little earlier then normal.

On Saturday, We were all ready to leave the house at 9:15.  We headed to the mall to do some shoe shopping, then to the bead store to buy some supplies for about 4 sets of jewelry for Mom A. We headed back to the house for lunch and to meet up with Ruth and Mom and Dad W.  While Mom and Dad W ate some lunch Mom and Dad A took a walk with Ruth and James.  Then it was time to start making dinner.  We had steak, corn, and fruit salad.  Ruth took off to spend the evening with Hannah and the rest of us headed to yet another mall.  When we got home from the mall James got Mom and Dad W and Dad A to play Wii bowling.  They all had a great time.  After bowling Mom and Dad W and James played golf.  We had a great time with everyone.

On Sunday morning, Mom and Dad A left around 8:15 to head home and James and I headed to church.  After the morning service we went to Lori and Eli’s house for a birthday party for Luis, then headed home to take a nap.  Sunday night after the service we headed to the Lopez’s house for GASS (gathering after sunday service). It was a very encouraging time of singing and testimonies.

On Monday, it was back to work. Then because I had the afternoon off I went and hung out with Sarah and Chase.  I was back around 6 to eat dinner with James and head to Meatchew.  Meatchew was very encouraging and uplifting.

Finally, today, I have a regular Tuesday and will finally have an evening at home with just the 2 of us.  I am really looking forward to spending time together.