“On occasion, scientist working on nuclear program in Iran turn up dead I think that is a wonderful thing. I think we should send very clear message, if you are a scientist… working on nuclear weapons, you are not safe”. Rick Santorum
Does this sound like the words of a man who is “pro-life”?
I am so blessed to be able to stay at home with my wee children. If I didn’t I would have missed all of this:
1. Karol holding Milo the Cat and trying to tickle him under the arm.
2. Caecilia having a conversation between Kermit and her Lamb. (complete with bahhh, bahhh. bahhhh)
3. Margaret putting her drawing book in the litter box while she lays blankets on the ground outside, on the wet ground, to sit on.
4. Margaret asking to take her drawing book everywhere she goes and drawing magnificent pictures! Today’s pictures were the Crucified Christ, snowmen (round and square) and the Nativity scene.
4. Benedict standing on the coffee table and dancing, then crawling over the arm of the couch for a quick snuggle.
5. Karol asking to watch cooking man (aka Alton Brown) so he can learn all about Kosher salt.
Ah, yes, being a stay at home mother is the best job in all the world.
I found a website today I call the Essential Ron Paul page, please check it out! Why Ron Paul?
O Wisdom, who came from the mouth of the Most High, reaching from end to end and ordering all things mightily and sweetly: come, and teach us the way of prudence.
This is the first of seven parts, all of them are on you.tube. I highly recommend them, grab a cup of coffee or a mug of tea, sit back and enjoy.
I know, I know, you are all tired of hearing about the fabulous Impressus Art Christmas Cards, but I wanted to let you know, that if you order today you will get them by Saturday (Monday for those in far off places!) and will have plenty of time to address them and send them out to your friends and family. Remember that Christmas is twelve days long, not ending on Christmas Day but beginning, there is nothing wrong with the cards arriving in the twelve days.
Our dear friend, Brother John Paul Mary Mfva, emailed me today to let us know that he will be ordained to the diaconate on June 2, 2012. Please pray for Brother as he prepares for his ordination!
Brother has a special place in our hearts as he was the first to see and suggest that Joshua marry me. I tell the story here, about midway down. You can learn more about Brother by going to the Franciscan Missionary’s Webpage.
Today is the Feast of St. Lucy. Traditionally the young girls of the family dress up in a white dress and wear candles on a wreath on their head and present the family members with a sweet breakfast roll. I am all about doing the traditions, but last night, the idea of making a cinnamon rolls the old fashioned way just was beyond my thinking. (The procession in the rain did me in.) I googled around and found a recipe for quick cinnamon rolls, modified it a bit, then got up a bit earlier this morning to make them. Now IÂ present to you:
QUICK CINNAMON ROLLS
The Hardware:
Greased 8 1/2 x 11 glass pan
Rolling pin
Two mixing bowls
Measuring things
The Software:
Filling:
1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 Tablespoon molasses
1 Tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoons melted butter
Dough:
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for rolling out dough
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4Â cup milk
5 Tablespoons melted butter
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees and grease the 8 1/2 x 11 pan
2. In a small mixing bowl, combine the sugar and molasses. With a fork, mix then together until combined then add the salt and butter, stir to combine.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir to combine.
4. Make a small well in the center of the flour mixture then add the butter and eggs, stir until a small ball forms, but don’t over mix.
5. Place dough on a floured counter and knead a few more times, to make sure all the dough is mixed. Then roll the dough out 8 inches wide 24 inches long (you may need to split the dough in two and roll out two 12 inch pieces.) Roll the dough out so that the long end is parallel to the counter’s edge.
6. Spread the filling mixture on to the dough, leaving about 1/4 inch at the top for the seam. Starting at the side closest to the counter’s edge, begin rolling the dough making sure that it is nice and tight. When finished rolling, place the seam side down on the counter and cut the roll in to 16 similar sized rolls. (or 8 if you split the dough into two.)
7. Place the rolls cut side down in to a greased 8 1/2 x 11 baking pan and place in a preheated 425 degree oven for 15 minutes, they will be slightly brown when done.
Today our parish had a procession in honor of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. We walked from downtown Moultire to our parish behind the image of Our Lady, with traditional dancers and while singing folk songs to Our Lady. We weren’t sure if we were going to go, but in the end, we decided to and I am glad we did!
Yes it rained, yes it was cold, yes we were not dressed appropriately (thanks to Margaret E for stopping at home and picking up warm gear to share!) but we had a wonderful time. The little ones did a great job walking, Benedict even fell asleep!
I leave you with this to enjoy:
I have mentioned in the past that we have been blessed with meeting many wonderful people. Margaret and Mike are two of those people and guess what?! They have a blog! Go over and check it out! Read about their life below the Gnat Line and life with their cute little baby, Alan!