Happenings..

**Enjoying this time of year. Can't wait for the trees to look like these. Isn't it beautiful?

**Accepted a 2nd job at Salt Lake Regional Hospital. Got my feet wet and worked the Surgical/ medical unit for 5 hours today...and absolutely LOVE IT. I applied only doing this for my future career and to get hospital experience. At first, I was feeling hesitant in accepting the offer. I stepped on the unit this morning still feeling uneasy, but I dove right in to all the exciting things and it felt great! Holy Mollie, I think I was born to work in a hospital..mm?

**Conference! Very ready to feel uplifted and inspired.

**Sleeping in this weekend. So thankful to rest up and have time with my hubby. Our schedules are opposite from each other, and miss each other for most week day mornings to just hang out.

**Feeling better. Getting over a bad cold that lasted about a week. I still am recovering, but feeling much better. Grateful for my health and wellbeing.

**Joe and I are happy that our hard work is paying off...A'ced our first tests of the semester!

**Have planned out next weeks menu. :)

**There's more decorating to be done tomorrow. I love change in my house. I plan on putting up some more fun october stuff. Adding and taking down things. And getting organized in our second bedroom. It's on the list of many things to do. Our second bedroom is just a mess and I would like for it to be utilized maybe as an office/craft/storage rm. mm? I don't know what I can do,..but organization is what it's lacking.

**Family gatherings. I love getting together with family no matter whats planned or not planned. Looking forward to sunday at the Carter Folks.

Week One

This semester, I've set a goal to designate Tuesday and Thursday @ 7pm to prepare/serve a meal following a new recipe. I was a little bit apprehensive with setting this goal because I've never had a passion for cooking, I tend to stay in my comfort zone by preparing the same meals, I lack confidence in my cooking ability and I fear failure. Ok. Lets face it, I'm a horrible cook, and haven't enjoyed it for that reason. This first week was nerve racking although successful. No appliance broke, nothing burned, no injuries, no food poisoning...pheww. I must be on the right track. 

..Most importantly Joe enjoyed it. 

Before doing anything to prepare meals, I did some research and found some great menus and tips here that helped me in the process. This first week I've learned so much already. 

Week One: On the menu.

Tuesday Sept 20: Pork Chop Sandwich 

This is surprisingly unique. I never would have considered making a sandwich out of a browned pork chop, red onions, cucumbers and cilantro. Odd, I know.  But pair these tasty ingredients with savory chile sauce, mayonnaise, and a sprinkle of lime juice, and you’ve got yourself a great sandwich.

4 boneless pork loin chops, cut 1/4 inch thick

4 (7-inch) French bread baguettes, split lengthwise*
4 tsp. mayonnaise, or to taste
1 oz. chile sauce with garlic
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
1 small red onion, sliced into rings
1 medium cucumber, peeled and sliced lengthwise
2 T. chopped fresh cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste

Preheat oven broiler. Place the pork chops on a broiling pan and set under the broiler.  Cook for about 5 minutes, turning once, or until browned on each side.  Open the French baguettes (i used french bread) and spread mayonnaise on the insides.  Place one of the cooked pork chops into each roll.  Spread chile sauce directly on the meat.  Sprinkle with a little lime juice and top with slices of onion, cucumber, cilantro, salt and pepper.  Finish with another quick drizzle of lime juice.

Thursday Sept 22: Sweet and Spicy Crock pot Chicken 

This is one of our new favorite dinners simply because it is soo easy and really tasty! Perfect for a busy night or a day that you don’t want to spend cooking in the kitchen. We love it in burritos, nachos and taco salad. I love that the recipe is so simple. 

Serves 4

1 pound (about 2) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (14-ounce) can petite or regular diced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (add more if you like extra heat – with this amount it is mild enough for my kids to eat it up but spicy enough to help offset the sweetness)

Place the chicken in the bottom of the slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the tomatoes, brown sugar and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken. Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 4-6 hours or on low for 8-9 hours. Remove the chicken to a cutting board and shred with two forks. Return to the slow cooker and mix the chicken with the juices from the tomato/brown sugar sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve in flour tortillas or over tortilla chips with toppings of choice: lettuce, sour cream, cheese, avocados, etc.

Lookin Forward to...

"The odds of going to the store for a loaf of bread and coming out with only a loaf of bread are three billion to one."  ~Erma Bombeck

AND...

RS Broadcast

"The purpose of Relief Society, as established by the Lord, is to 

organize, teach, and inspire His daughters to prepare them for 

the blessings of eternal life."

To fulfill the prupose of Relief Society, the Lord has 

commissioned each Relief Society sister and the organization as 

a whole to:

1. Increase in faith and personal righteousness.

2. Strengthen families and homes.

3. Serve the Lord and His children.

"Each one of these responsibilities supports and reinforces the other two. When we increase our faith, the result of that effort strengthens our family. When we serve the Lord and His children, our faith and capacity for righteousness increase."

-Julie Beck

Happy Wednesday

Autumn Love

For some reason my heart has been so full lately.

I am so grateful to Heavenly Father for all the beauty in the world, and the simple but powerful opportunities for happiness that He lovingly provides.

I hope you have a lovely Wednesday!

Same Night, Different Game

 REAL SL GAME:

REAL vs KANSAS CITY.

Avalon Night at Rio Tinto Stadium. FUN NIGHT for REAL fans. One Republic performed after the game. I attended with my co-workers and there family members. There are some die hard fans, I was shocked at how loud the stadium got during some of the plays. 

BYU GAME:

BYU vs UTAH.

> Joe cheering on the COUGS at the beginning of the game. NOT a fun night for BYU fans.




















Can you tell they're siblings? I absolutely love them so much!                                     

Sep 3, 2011

“There is much to be done in our temples in behalf of those who wait beyond the veil. … My brothers and sisters, the work is our to do." -Thomas S. Monson 

The temple is a place of peace and comfort, joy and newness. I am grateful more than ever for the temple, and I pray that as I return there I can continue to learn and appreciate the blessings of the temple.



South Jordan Temple. I am thankful for being able to attend with my sister-in-law Ashley.