SD Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ~A Weekend to Remember ~~The Main Event

The stage was set... It was show time.

Some of the guys hadn't played together for over 30 years,

so they had been rehearsing for the better part of the week.

While the band was busy,

we "girlfriends" enjoyed a sweet reunion.

We four tagged along with the band from 1979 to 1981...

and spent many hours together watching them 

set up, perform, and tear down.

Our guys were the opening act...

with this display on the jumbotron,

the M.C. read the history of Precious Cargo.

And then...a suprise visit from Wally Wingert,

a CHS classmate and friend of some of the band members.

(He is a performer and actor living in LA)

He introduced the band...and then...

 it was non-stop music.

It was fun to catch glimpses of hubby 

and friends on the jumbotron.

Since there were two drummers that had performed 

with the group over the years,

hubby had a chance to come out front 

to play auxiliary percussion and join in on vocals.

They performed 13 songs in their 30 minute timeframe.

They rocked the house...

The crowd was on their feet.

There was no doubt that this group belongs in the

SD Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Hubby took this photo when he was out front...

The venue was packed!

The weekend was certainly one we will remember...

...forever!

Take care,

~Natalie

When You Have Leftover Easter Ham...

It's time to make Ham Fried Rice.

Take care,

~Natalie

Things in my House Thursday ~The Little Things that Make me Smile ~An Easter Bunny Sighting

I thought I saw the Easter Bunny...

...in the dining room

...and in the bathroom.

I know, I saw him, too...

...in the living room.

Easter Blessings to all our Family and Friends.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Take care,

~Natalie

What'cha Workin' on Wednesday~That's a lot of Bread #lovefacsclasses

Today we baked 21 batches of Cinnamon Rolls...

and noone killed their yeast!

Most of them were picture perfect...

and "melt in your mouth" delicious!

Yesterday, we made dinner rolls.

18 batches turned out...

One group killed their yeast.

One group used too much flour.

One group mismeasured their salt.

That's an 86% overall.

I guess we can't get an A every day!

Before the yeast breads, 

we prepared the four types of Quick Breads.

Pour Batter, Drop Batter,

Soft Dough, Stiff Dough,

along with a couple of variations on the Quick Bread theme.

Learning skills for a lifetime.

#lovefamilyandconsumerscienceclasses

Take care,

~Natalie

Forming a Feline Friendship ~Will it Happen?

When I get home from school, Lucy is always there to greet me.

She comes out from her napping place to meet me at the top of the stairway 

just like she had done for years with her friend Callie.

As you know, Lucy's world has changed a bit.

Callie has been gone for 5 months.

Two weeks ago, Jasmine moved in...

there has been some growling and hissing.

Jasmine is quite the social cat.

After school, she sits on my pillow, on my stool,

while I check into my two Etsy shops,

and answer personal emails.

Lucy is not convinced that adopting Jasmine was a good idea.

"Maybe if I ignore her, she will just disappear."

Hubby and I are hopeful that they will 

learn to tolerate each other...

I will keep you posted.

Take care,

~Natalie

My Last Pie Party ~Here's a Report

Apple Pie Day...

it's the conclusion of our baking & quick breads unit.

Some of the students really are "pie artists".

Of course we bake them one day, and serve the next.

Pie does taste better with ice cream and coffee.

We set our tables,

talk about host and hostess duties,

and then anxiously wait for our guests.

We invite teachers and administrators.

We invite directors and coaches.

We invite mentors and counselors.

It's pretty special when when parents can get away 

from their work to be a guest.

Here's mother and daughter...

And father and son.

It's one of the highlights in my foods class.

Thanks for the sweet memories!

Take care,

~Natalie