Back to School

So it's time to go back to school and I am actually pretty excited, believe it or not!

I mean, I'm a senior!! It's so exciting and, even though it's going to be a very stressful year, I can't wait to experience our last year with all of my Pepperdine friends!! I have a busy schedule with classes, a job, and an internship with Northwestern Mutual, but I will try my best to make the best of it.

Because of my busy months coming up, I just wanted to ask you all for your thoughts at this time. I will need your prayers because not only do I have to be a student too, but I wanna be an amazing wife all the while and I know it's going to be tough.

Jesus will be with me through all of this and I can't wait until May 2, 2009!!
(Mark your calendars!!!)


GRADUATION!!


=]

It's Official!!

So Monday I decided it was finally the day to make things official...
Off to the Social Security Office I went!

Believe it or not, I changed my name!


I kept my full first name as my parents had named me, and I kept my maiden last name too... so what exactly did I change??

Well, I hyphenated! I added my husband's last name to the end of my maiden last name!
It was amazing!

Yay!! =]

Health: Day 1

So Hubby and I have decided it was time to start worrying about our health. We decided to go to the local gym Tuesdays and Thursdays, and play a few sports (tennis, basketball, etc.) on other days. Well, today was day one...

...and workout we did. We were there for about an hour, didn't want to over-work ourselves on the first day, lol. =] I ran about 3.25 miles and did a few reps on my arms. I am so excited about this new schedule of ours, and I really hope we keep with it. I wanna loose a few pounds and there isn't a better time than the present!

Wish us luck!!

Cooking - Dessert: Father's Day Cupcakies! YUMx2!!

Father's Day Cupcakes were a success. I told my niece and nephews I'd make cupcakes for them so they can decorate some for their dad's. Well, it was so much fun! They decorated cupcakes for almost a whole hour!!

Here are some pictures of our productive
Father's Day Morning!!

Undecorated Cupcakes & Decorating Materials:

Close-Up of Decorating Stuffs:

Sprinkles, Chocolate Chips, and White/Milk Chocolate Chips:

My Nephew, Agustin (9) sitting proud with his 1st decorated cupcake!
Yay!

My Nephew, Betito (10), and my Niece, Gaby (15) decorating away!!

My last nephew, Jonathan (5) sitting proud with his over-decorated cupcake! =]


As you can see, Father's Day Cupcakies Day was a Success!!
FYI, if you haven't noticed, I have 3 nephews and 2 nieces (one niece, the 5 month-old
posted on a past post, isn't shown here) and I couldn't be a happier aunt!!


You should try decorating cupcakes with a bunch of kids, it's amazing!! =]
P.S. It's really, Really hot back home which is why 2 of the kids don't have their shirts on, lol.
Sorry if they're inappropriate, hehe.

Cooking - Dessert: Father's Day Funnel Cakes!!! YUM!

For father's day, hubby and I decided to go visit our parents for the weekend so Saturday morning, off we were!
After swimming, playing with the baby, and having a carne asada, something caught my eye. It was a bag of powdered sugar. This may seem weird to you but since I've been baking and cooking so much (the housewife in me, lol), I felt like I just had to make something with it. I asked my dad what he wanted me to make (so long as it included powdered sugar). The first thing he said was "Funnel Cakes!" Funnel cakes....?? I don't even know how to make them or... Funnel cakes? Really?? Well, ok. Dad wanted it so Google and I became acquainted once again.

I found this quick and easy recipe on line and quickly started to work since all of the ingredients are things you'd normally have at home! Let me tell you... they were DELICIOUS!!! =] I was so glad I made them. They were going faster than I could make them so I decided to eat small pieces as I was making some more. Father's Day Funnel Cakes were a success!

Here are a few pictures of my funnel cakes:










Add some strawberry marmalade... Yummy!!

Six Flags ain't got nothin' on me! =]

You should all give them a try!
Not as difficult as you'd think.
Good Luck!

Cooking - Dinner: Beef Enchiladas

I had planned to make Enchiladas for dinner tonight since Monday evening. After checking in the fridge to make sure we had everything I was good to go! I decided I would take pictures of every step so I can teach others how to make Mexican Beef Enchiladas through my blog. Anyway, here are the directions along with pictures for all to follow (p.s. I really like cheese so feel free to omit some where ever you'd like)!! Good Luck and Enjoy!

Ingredients:
-1 lb ground beef
-2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
-16 oz of Salsa
-1 can of enchilada sauce (I prefer "Las Palmas")
-1 Packet of Taco meat seasoning (I use "Taco Bell" brand)
-1/4 cup of water
-8 Corn Tortillas






Directions:
1.) Heat all 8 tortillas and set aside to be used later
2.) Brown mean and drain. Add 1/2 cup of cheese, meat seasoning, water, and 8 oz of salsa to meat and heat until everything is mixed well and cheese is melted

3.) Open enchilada sauce can and pour sauce in a semi-deep plate (you need something wide enough so you can put the tortillas in one at a time but deep enough to hold the sauce)
4.) Put the remaining salsa (and cheese if you'd like) on the bottom of a baking dish to prevent the enchiladas from sticking when baked. (I like to use a squared baking dish and make 2 layers of 4 enchiladas)

5.) Dip a tortilla in the sauce plate, covering the front and back with sauce.
6.) Add some of the meat mixture and, if you'd like, a bit more cheese.
7.) Fold the tortilla over and place in the baking dish, over the salsa, seam side down
8.) Repeat with all 8 tortillas, adding a small layer of cheese between each layer of enchiladas
9.) Place in oven at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted10.) Add a dab of sour cream and enjoy!

Cooking - Dessert: Cupcakies!! =]

I have been in such a baking mood lately so I decided to make some cupcakes! I realized I didn't have cake mix or anything to bake with so off to Albertson's I went. Well, not only did I buy cake mix but I bought 2 large tubs of white frosting, a package of food coloring, and plenty of decorating sprinkles. After baking them I asked Hubby to help me decorate... We had a blast decorating them! My cousins showed up later that day (before I got to take pictures, which is why I only have 6 in the pictures, lol. They were so delicious (and pretty), I didn't want to eat any of them! I mean, look at this one with a palm tree and a sun... art!! =]

In other news, I wanted to show off my first plant! It's an Orchid I got at a wedding (it was used as a centerpiece, neat right!?). It is so beautiful and it has grown 2 flowers since I got it. One of them is barely blooming, see? It's so pretty isn't it!? I Love it!

Anyway, enough blabbing on for today! I'll post any more baking I do for inspiration. Father's day is right around the corner... Maybe I'll do something like this for dad! Hmm...