Pizza Stromboli

We love this quick and easy dinner here. I serve it with a salad and some pasta sauce on the side and it makes a good homemade meal. I found this recipe years ago in a local church cookbook. Enjoy!


                              Pizza Stromboli


Ingredients:  1 loaf frozen pizza dough
                       2 Tablespoons oil
                       1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
                       1 teaspoon parsley
                       2 egg yolks
                       1 teaspoon oregano
                       1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese
                       1/2 teaspoon salt
                       pepperoni, chopped
                       mozzarella cheese


Directions:    Roll out thawed dough.
                      Mix together all ingredients,
                      except pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.
                      Spread out onto dough.
                      Top with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.
                      Roll up and crimp ends tightly.
                      Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes
                      in preheated oven.
                      Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

I set out the dough on a sprayed cookie sheet in the morning. It is thawed and ready by dinner time. If you can't find the frozen pizza dough, you can use bread dough too. I spray a sheet of plastic wrap and put it on top. Also, I double this and make two. It is good cold as leftovers too!

What's Inside My September Folder

September is here! And it is time for a new folder to take the front spot on my desk. Here is my September folder...

And here is what's inside...

The first thing inside is the September poem.

September Changes

September is like no other
It's days change color and weather
No other month can say quite the same
For every day, I can feel the change

It's cool breezes start out warm,
Changing to cold throughout every storm
The leaves change and fall
As the Summer leaves and Autumn kisses us all

September maidens feel the change
Like the blue of the sky
Yet the color so deep
Unbelievable beauty

Maidens fall throughout and watch
Each raindrop changing through colors so fast
Yet one streak remains the same
Of that wonderful sapphire rain.

September, unlike any other
Holds you tight, in any weather.
Changes come, no matter where you go

North and you'll get stormy snow
South and feel the heat of summer coming
September does this, no matter what.
Change lives within, Nothing to stop

September is beautiful
And awesome all the same
It's hope for the future and the change
Comes swiftly as we sweep away

The Summer ends and the Autumn begins
Change is all around
With one maiden leaving
And yet, another comes

Born into the world
Of wonderful September
The sapphire skies live on
Through out this wonderful September

Jessica Millsaps

The next thing inside is my list of things to do this month.

September

1. Decorate for fall
2. Begin to look for Halloween shirts/costumes
3. Order fall/Halloween table supplies
4. Fall Home Checkup

The Fall Home Checkup is a list of things from a newspaper article I clipped years ago. And through the magic of computers, I can share it with you here!

Fall Home Checkup

by Gene and Katie Hamilton September 2, 2001

Tips to get your home ready for winter

A good defense is the key when protecting your home against cold weather. Be your own home inspector. Take a stroll around the house with this checklist.

Inside:

• Replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Check that fire extinguishers work. You should have one in the kitchen and one in a family room.
• Hire a chimney sweep to clean the chimney and remove creosote buildup.
• Schedule an annual heating system tune-up to make sure your unit is running and properly adjusted. Periodically change or clean the furnace filter and make sure air ducts are not leaking.
• Add pipe wrap to insulate interior water pipes that are exposed and could freeze.
• Change the batteries and reset your programmable thermostat.
• Install weather-stripping on the inside of old windows to seal gaps and prevent air infiltration.

Outside:

• Clean gutters and downspouts so rainwater can flow through them. Make sure they're free of obstructions, and refasten loose straps holding downspouts to the siding. Patch holes in the gutters and position the splash plate so it directs water away from the house.
• Inspect joints between doors and windows and the siding for air leaks. Apply caulk to seal the joints.
• Inspect siding and refasten any loose clapboards and trim. Apply caulk to seal any joints between siding and openings or other material. Patch any holes or cracks in brick or masonry.
• Inspect the weather-stripping around the exterior of doors and windows. If it is in poor condition, replace it to prevent air infiltration.
• Install storm windows and doors, if you don't have them.
• Turn off the water supply to all outdoor spigots to prevent pipes from freezing and bursting. Drain the water by opening the spigot.
• Remove window air-conditioner units and store them inside or apply a winter cover.
• Clean up debris around central air conditioning units and cover.
• Clean out the garage or shed and remove anything that might freeze, such as paint or adhesives.

After making needed repairs, you can rest easy knowing your home will be ready for any kind of weather.

Note: Not to imply that we do everything listed here! ; )

Weekend Plans

Remember how a few weeks ago I wrote about our slow, nothing- to- do, free of commitment weekends? Me neither. Anyway...here is what we have planned for this first weekend of September.

Friday night is free, with the exception of Rhett working at the theatre for a few hours. I think we will have an easy supper and spend some time outside. The weather is calling for a perfect fall afternoon and evening. : )

Saturday we will start morning chores. Since I am a bit busier during the day lately, I thought it would be a good idea to enlist some help with a few small chores on Saturday mornings. I also think it is important to give the kids some responsibility as well as teach them basic life skills for when they grow up and leave me. Because I have heard that is what kids do. Imagine that! ; )

Saturday evening I am planning on a favorite meal of hamburgers on the grill with French fries for dinner. We have late Mass on Saturday evening as Rhett is serving. After that, I am hoping Steve makes a stop at our favorite Dairy Queen to get a treat from my sweet Madison.

Sunday is a busy day. First and foremost it is my hubby's birthday! Yep...he finally catches up to me in age. Happy 43rd Steve! : ) I think to celebrate I will have him cook some barbeque chicken on the grill for lunch. And have Peyton make his favorite side dish, a broccoli and stuffing dish. I am so good at delegating. After that we travel for the first soccer game of the season. We are hoping for a birthday win! Once we return from the game, Madison has her first Confirmation class, followed by Steve's requested chocolate cake with peanut butter icing. Which will be followed by me collapsing on the couch. : )

And that is what we have planned this weekend. I hope yours is crisp and cool and yummy too, whatever your plans may be. As always, thanks for visiting! : )

One last time for the stars and stripes dress this summer... Labor Day Weekend Mass. : )

A favorite picture of my "middle ones"...

and here they are altogether. Big sister was not quite ready...surprise, right? ; )

Enjoying the late summer/early fall view from the backyard these days...

Enjoying our annual Back to School lunch at our favorite café...

where I was so proud of myself for ordering this yummy healthy lunch...

that I celebrated with this huge piece of Chocolate Cream Pie. : )

A little phone shot of me and my oldest gal at my sister's house during our pizza and wing fest...

Speaking of food...my lunch one day this week...a bowl of pasta with fresh garden tomatoes. All is right with the world.

Look what we found! Fall has arrived!

One final shot of our little Kirby...who has adjusted to our new school schedule just fine. He lays under Peyton's desk all morning!

Have a happy weekend, friends!

First Day Of School 2013

Today was our very first day of cyber/homeschool, and it was great! I so enjoyed spending time with my kids in this new way...teacher and student. : ) Here are a few pictures of our first day. : )

Welcome message all ready to go!

Breakfast today was French Toast...

with fresh fruit.

I told them not to get too excited. It's back to Pop Tarts tomorrow. : )

Just keeping it real here, folks!

Madison's first day goodies...A Walking Dead shirt, some Bath and Body supplies, a pumpkin candle for her desk, and some pumpkin hand sanitizer.

Peyton's was almost the same...a Walking Dead shirt, a candle, hand sanitizer, and a handmade Walking Dead charm bracelet that she LOVED!

Rhett got a Walking Dead shirt too, as well as a candle, hand sanitizer, and a 49ers desk organizer.

Flynn loved her little magnetic dolls!

First day of school 2013...

and you may notice that they are all wearing their new shirts! As soon as they saw them, they put them on! Score one for Mom. : )

Working away...

even my little Preschooler was hard at work...

with her school hair ribbons on, of course!

And some yummy Back to School cupcakes to finish off the day!

All in all I would say it was a successful day. Thanks so much for all the kind words and support. Blessings for a wonderful new school year to you all!