My goodness...I just have to shout out and say THANKS to all of you who were so eager to SIGN on for the next INSPIRATION UNLIMITED 2009!!!!!!!! WOWEE!!! We opened the registration up to the alum first and they were rarin' to go! The 16th, registration opened for EVERYONE and within TWO days...it's a SOLD OUT event! I feel so blessed to be a part of this thing...you just don't know! AWESOME! Gals-- we are so pumped to get back to Vegas...I can't even wait to design my classes! YAY!!! We are considering a wait list...so if you did not get signed up...please, go ahead and contact us in the hopes that we might have a spot or two available.
[WARNING: this is going to be a long blog post :) ]
So I attended my second MOPS meeting this week and though I hesitated on going just because I had some major things that I needed to be working on...I am feeling SO BLESSED that I went. God is feeding my soul and there's just no denying that. I'm really growing as a Christian and I know that once I become centered...everything else will just fall into place. I'm just trying to "listen." The MOPS gals are doing book study on "Having a MARY heart in a MARTHA world" and well, I cannot wait to devour this book...did I mention I'm not a reader. But we reviewed just one chapter and I was like...okay, I'm IN. Can't wait to catch up.
Ever had taco pizza? We sometimes get it from local pizza joint and it's a nice change of pace. Kinda like having pizza and salad all in one! My family loves all things TACO. So I thought I'd try my hand at making Taco Pizza...uh, DE-LISH!!!! I made it Saturday night and it was SO YUMMY, SO YUMMY...there was a PARTY IN MY TUMMY!!! LOL! (some of you will know what I'm talking about :) We just loved it and we made it again tonight...and guess what...IT WAS EVEN BETTER!!!!!!!!! Man, it's good stuff...you should try it...
First you make the pizza crust...I like this one. I usually make mine with all or half whole wheat flour. Use picante sauce or taco sauce in place of pizza sauce. Add about 1/2 lb of seasoned ground beef/meat (with taco seasoning) and most of an 8 oz. package of shredded cheese (mexi blend). Cook about 15 min on 425 or so. Meanwhile, chop about 1/3 head of lettuce and 3-4 Roma tomatoes. When pizza is done, take out of the oven and pile on lettuce, tomato and remaining cheese! So easy...and just wonderful! You can serve it with Spanish rice and refried beans to round out a meal.
Abby made her own pizza...heart shaped...it was Valentine's Day after all...
Saturday morning...I fixed a sweet little breakfast of heart shaped pancakes and bacon...the girls had games early so it was quick, but they were surprised and loved it...
I sewed my little heart out this past weekend! ...some fun projects for Fiskars...I suppose I could give you a little peek?
I know, I know...I can't do anything without doing red, turquoise and lime green...just wait till you see my coupon wallet I'm working on!
Speaking of all things fabric-y...did I ever show you this? I can't remember?
I did a litte article on working with fabric + canvases over at Fiskars and it is TOO FUN!! These make great gifts and are fun to make! Gotta check it out!
Well, I'll leave you with a little peek of sketch #4 from Got Sketch 103...it goes up tomorrow morning! Can you guess how old I am? LOL! I actually scrapped a page about ME for a change...capturing me at 33...it was fun! It's not too late to sign up for 103 -- we're half way through the class but you can join in the fun at any time! Don't forget gals...tomorrow is chat night! 8 pm CST
Well, I've blabbed on quite enough, I suppose...I must get some rest! Have a great weekend!
woo hoo! sold out! woo hoo! How very exciting!
and oh my goodness! That Taco Pizza looks delicious!!!!! Want to come over and make me one? :)
Posted by: ginger | February 19, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Oh that taco pizza looks great!! We usually do tacos/taco salad once a week here and I think I'll try this next time instead. I'm also printing off that pizza crust recipe! Thanks for posting a link.
And yes... I know exactly what you are talking about... "there's a party in my tummy.. so yummy.. so yummy". :) My kids love that show and we hear that at the table a lot!!
Posted by: Casie | February 19, 2009 at 09:25 AM
So glad that you made it to MOPS this week, it a great group and a good book. I started it but then got distracted, I think I'll take another read through.
Love that pizza idea, thanks for helping me figure out what's for dinner!
The projects look great, as always.
Have a good weekend,
Posted by: Houston | February 19, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Hi Janna! Taco Pizza sounds great! Wondering if you will open a wait list for Inspiration 2009?!
Posted by: Dee Bjorklund | February 19, 2009 at 12:20 PM
I know so what you mean with "Party in my tummy, So Yummy, So Yummy" I might have to try your taco pizza, sounds easy and delish!!
Posted by: Cori Leiterman | February 19, 2009 at 01:55 PM
Can I get 'whoot-whoot' for Yo-Gabba Gabba?!!! My son LOVES that show! That pizza looks good, too. Might have to try it, although I may have to do it on the sneak-my Mexican family may want to disown me!
Posted by: Gloria Baures | February 19, 2009 at 11:26 PM
We are all about Yo-Gabba-Gabba around this house too! Kensington thinks she's Foof sometimes...ei-yi-yi!
Congrats on the sell out! That's awesome for you.
~Kim
Posted by: ~Kim | February 20, 2009 at 12:40 AM
I love love love MOPS! I miss it terribly! My best friends that I have had for 12 years I met my very first day at MOPS! It is the best ministry for Moms. I used to speak at MOPS meetings around my area and a couple of MOPS conventions. Stick with it! Every morning seemed to be a hard one on MOPS days but once I was there I always was blessed. Congrats on your sell out!
Posted by: Suezi Gurzi | February 25, 2009 at 05:46 PM
Your book study "having a mary heart in a martha world" will be a blessing. It is such a wonderful book. I know it will bless you. Always love seeing your work - you are such an inspiration.
Posted by: June | July 19, 2009 at 07:31 AM