Apple Enchiladas (or Apple Dumplings)

Trying a new recipe today! My great aunt told about this! And it looks delicious!

Apple Enchiladas

2 cans Cresent rolls
1c Brown sugar
1 stick Butter
1tbsp. Cinnamon
Mountain dew
2 Granny smith apples (16 pieces)

Core apples and cut in 8 pieces each
Mix brown sugar and cinnamon
Put one piece of apple in crescent roll with some of brown sugar mixture. Roll. Sprinkle some brown sugar mixture on top. Add melted butter stick to rest of brown sugar mixture pour over top all crescent in pyrex pan. Pour can of mountain dew in between rows
In Pyrex pan. Cook at 350' for 35-45minutes

20s Thursday

Explanation:

Wednesday-fell asleep at 5:30pm...can you say exhausted?!

Thursday-Internet wasn't working...blah

So let's give Friday a try.

Twenties Thursday...pretty much self explanatory...we are all in our twenties and we get together on Thursdays (or Tuesdays, which ever permits).

This Thursday, we went to The Yardhouse for lunch, and it was delicious!

Now for introductions! First we have James, he's the blurry figure in the back left. He's from Missouri, moved to Houston, then back to Missouri, now back in Houston for good...at least for now. Video extraordinaire and co-creative genius. Second, Peter, the Asian guy next to James. He's from New Jersey, moved to Houston, works at our Faith Center. "Founder" of Twenties Thursdays. Next, Brit H., from Austin, went to school in Huntsville, lives Houston (I guess that's really a given for all these people). Full time with FCA. Phenomenal volleyball coach and mentor. Roommate in The Orphanage. Then, Charlotte, from Austin, graduated from A&M, she now calls Houston home. Old roommate, great friend. I'm the one next to her. Next, Rochelle, from Houston, graduated in Houston, lives in Houston, but probably will end up overseas (my guess, Spain). Soon to be Mrs. Tucker. Office extraordinaire! And last, Jordan. From Dallas, graduated from A&M, and now here. Fiance to Brit M. Leader of interns. New to office.

All great people, co-workers and friends. Seven very different stories all leading to this place, intertwined for this season of life. All learning, all growing. Most likely all ending up in very different places. Hopefully we will all remember how each one of us impacted the other. Glad to have each of them in my life, never to forget them.

Introduction wasn't necessary, but what about a blog is?

So welcome to Twenties Thursday.

D

My Tip for Tuesday

Challenge: do something spontaneous this week

please forgive me

Ok, so I got so wrapped up in yesterday I totally forgot to blog!! But it's ok, I am still here, no worries. I guess I was just enjoying time with friends last night, I forgot all about this "cyber-world".

Well today is Sunday, which always comes with so much thought and process. This week has been a very weird one. Lights going out. Terrible snow coming. No snow actually coming. Ice. Fun. Laughter. Sleep. Fellowship. Outlet Shopping with mom. Discovering Green. Reading in the sunshine. Well, with all this right in front of me, you can see how I didn't really feel inclined to sit at my laptop, but....

Let me introduce you to half of "The Orphanage"...

Jenn "Coco" Bonds, Sarah "SayJayTay" Taylor, Quimi "Spanish Speaker" Alaniz, and me(from left to right)

Spanish Speaker isn't her real nickname, but I didn't have one, so for now it'll do.

I cherish each of the girls I live with (there are three more that are NOT in this photo). They all come from different places, have completely different stories, and are all here for different reasons. But right now, in this moment in time, the Lord has put us all here in the same place, doing vastly different things, for the ultimate purpose of advancing the Kingdom of God. It looks different for all of us. But with this one thing in common we are able to encourage, give rest, have a lot of fun (which we do), and share what the Lord is doing from each perspective.

Honestly, I wouldn't change a thing about this moment in time. For the first time, in a long time, I actually enjoy where I am, what I am doing, and see the doors opening as an opportunity instead of a disappointment. It's not at all where I thought I would be. Or even where I wanted to be. But the Lord is changing me, which I am most thankful for. Freedom from chains I put myself in, and thought I wanted to keep. But with freedom comes joy. And for joy and freedom I am very grateful.

D

SNOW DAY!!!!

Ok, so it didn't really snow. But the weatherman said it was going to, so doesn't that count for something.

Snow or no snow many people enjoyed a "snow day" off work today including Amanda, so she spent time with my roommates and I! We had a blast and Jen and I scratched ANOTHER thing of our to do list (more on that later though).

Today is for sharing of a great baking idea! Recipe to come, because at the moment I am in the dark writing this because my roommates ar

e sane and go to bed at a decent time. So recipe tomorrow hopefully!

But that doesn't mean I can't share a photo with you!

Ladies and Gentlemen (although I am almost there is only one or two actual people seeing this, it's fun to say) I introduce to you Amanda and Danielle's (not so) Famous Smore's Cupcakes!

Recipe's To Come

-Chocolate Cupcakes (to be honest, this recipe was a little dry, so changes may come)

-Marshmallow Topping with Cinnamon Graham Cracker Crumbs

Wish you could join our little sugar feast!

D

Comfort of Good Friends and Good Food

Shout for joy in the Lord.... Psalm 33:1

Oreos. Chocolate chip Cookie. Vanilla Ice Cream.

Delightful.

Tonight was lovely. Food and friends (mostly roommates) what

could be better?! Yet, we are all waiting on the snow, which

might turn out to be a big joke. But we are trying to be optimistic about it.

Simple Joy.

Joy of an Unexpected Day

Cold. Icy. Cold. No power. Oh and did I mention it was cold?!

Now I live in south Texas, that means hot and humid for most. Well, not today. Today my roommates and I awoke to a very cold and icy morning. Not to mention right in the middle of getting dressed the power goes out.

Already late for work, I decide oh well, it is what it is and so I'm just gonna breathe and move on. I get to work. no power there either. I should have known that being that I live on the other side of the parking lot of my job. So my co-workers and I met to evaluate the situation it was decided we would stay until noon and then assess the rest of the afternoon and week.

Something you should know, where I am from when it gets below fifty, no one knows what to do. It was, at this point just cold. No snow. No sleet. Barely any ice.

Noon came, and they said we should stay. My thoughts, "I'm out of here." (Along with a little tirade in my head about how I don't understand, which this happens a lot) Now I respect my co-workers and the people above me. But I wanted to do something that was something today. Which led me to my next destination.

Faith Center Clothes Closet and Food Pantry.

For three hours I got to hang out with one of my roommates (she works there) and some awesome volunteers. I did insignificant things like sort a few bags of clothes and hang a few bins of men's pants. But today was refreshing.

I have come to realize that I am in a place that allows me to serve the people around me, and to do it with the people in my life. I get so beat down by this rut and lie "I'm stuck here" that I constantly believe. But it is straight from the cunning enemy himself, who never wants us to be content on where God has intentionally placed us. I always what to know the next step. I won't know until He leads me there. Then and only then can I take my mind down that path of anxiousness, which in the right time with be joy overcoming that anxiousness, because I am meant to be there.

Today, I was meant to be exactly where I was. Exactly where I am. And I am certainly glad to be here.