Remember - Walker Family Blog: October 2011

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Thursday, October 20, 2011

I just wanted to share my friend Candise's video she made about the adoption of their son, Brody, from Africa. It's quite long, but worth watching. He is so happy to be home!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=RxYFa9swG5o

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Too Soon Spring

Here is a poem Paul's dad wrote. It's about the passing of Paul's brother, Steven, who was born premature and lived for only one day.

This phoenix rising through the snow, would with its blossoms bring, renewal of eternal hope

Too Soon Spring
The earth was dressed in her wedding gown,
As white as the driven snow,
Awaiting the coming of the spring time,
When all the flowers grow.

The ground was clothed in hoary frost,
As far as the eye could see,
The crocus bloomed resplendently,
The bride's bouquet to be.

This phoenix rising through the snow,
Would with its blossoms bring,
Renewal of eternal hope,
That it would soon be spring.

Springtime came with a sudden rush,
And with the heat of day,
The fragile bloom of the crocus flower,
Wilted and blew away.

Steven came with the hope of spring,
And blossomed for a day,
But like the fragile crocus bloom,
A guest who could not stay.

Now all too soon their beauty gone,
Lives but a memory,
Until the day when flower and son,
Bloom in eternity.

~ R. Hardy

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Mediterranean Pesto Sausage Soup

Here's the recipe of Mediterranean pesto sausage soup.

Olive oil
1 pound smoked pork sausage
1 red onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 pound red lentils
28 ounces chopped tomatoes
8 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
4 ounces pesto

Saute the smoked pork sausage in the olive oil until broken up and browned. Add red onion and garlic and saute until onion is tender.

Add the lentils, tomatoes and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour or until lentils are tender and breaking up.

Add salt, pepper and pesto and serve with julienned basil for garnish.

Mediterranean Greek Salad

Here's the recipe for the Greek salad Cindy made when Scott and Lor visited Vancouver.

1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 tsp. chopped fresh oregano or 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp seasoned salt
1 tsp garlic powder with parsley
3 medium cucumbers, peeled and chopped
3 to 4 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1 medium onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 can (6 oz) Greek olives, pitted, or ripened pitted olives
1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Combine oil, vinegar, oregano and seasonings: cover and shake well. Set dressing aside. In medium bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, onion, olives and cheese; mix lightly. Shake dressing. Add to salad: toss lightly to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Presentation: Serve with a slotted spoon on lettuce-covered platter, if desired. Crusty rolls or warm pita bred are a perfect accompaniment.

Variation: Add dressing to 2 cups torn romaine lettuce instead of vegetable mixture.

Monday, October 17, 2011

Roxy Jay October 17, 2011

Am I cute?

Yes, I am!

Homecoming 2011

The awkward boutonniere

Flowers are done, but we ended up fixing Justin's a bit.

The Fab Four

More of the boys: Drake, Colby, Justin and Jake

Hugs all around

The First Twelve

Are we done yet? Notice the fixed flower!

Jump!

The Whole Group--all twenty four!

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Welcome!

I wanted to make a blog where we can all post pictures, events, etc. for the family to see. I will email all of you the user name and password to add/edit.

I think it will be fun to keep in touch through this - Justin I want to see some more pics from Homecoming!! And we need to see some pics of Sayde's blessing!!

Love you guys!!! :)
Lor