The Wright Place

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Coming Soon! - 2011 Update

Our Christmas card didn't get out until after Christmas, and now that it finally got mailed, I still haven't gotten anything put up here... BUT, stay tuned and I will eventually get something posted here in the not too distant future. :)

Saturday, January 22, 2011

One Minute Ciabatta Bread

So much for my New Year's resolution to blog more... :) Here it is half-way through February already and I'm back-dating my first post to January so I won't have missed a whole month.

Anyway, I did make an amazing discovery in January. I stumbled upon a recipe for ciabatta bread that takes only one minute of preparation (presuming the ingredients and utensils are pre-gathered)! It has only four ingredients and it is delicious. In fact, here's a picture of my first attempt:

I wasn't able to get the camera before it was all gone! :)

1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dry yeast
2 c warm water
4 c flour
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Mix (easily done by hand with a big spoon) and let rise for 8-12 hours, then shape and bake for 25 minutes at 400 degrees.

I've told everyone I could to Google "one minute bread" and find this recipe because it is nothing short of amazing to me! I shall never buy ciabatta bread again!

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Merry Christmas 2010

Brian
His chiropractic practice is still doing well, which is a blessing we're all grateful for. Brian continues to do a lot of maintenance and upgrades around the house. This year, he installed cabinets and countertops for my craft area, as well as cabinets in the laundry room. He also installed a new fountain in the backyard, floodlights, a new barbecue grill, and a TV that swivels so the kids can watch movies either on the trampoline or in the hot tub. He is a master gardener and, in addition to his oranges and grapefruits that multiply exponentially each year, he is growing strawberries, a few varieties of tomatoes, basil, and red peppers.

Chanda
I've enjoyed being home with Carsten, watching him learn and grow. I've also had a lot of fun this year with the embroidery machine Brian gave me last Christmas; it's opened up a whole new list of hobby projects for me. I'm hoping to also find the time to get back on the blogging bandwagon this year.
Brian and I are looking forward to celebrating our 4th anniversary in January.

Ethan
Ethan turned 12 in November and was ordained a deacon. He is in 6th grade and doing well; he got almost all "A"s this quarter. He continues to participate in swim team during summers and flag football in fall.

Elise
Elise turned 8 in July and was baptized. She is enjoying 2nd grade. She is a good artist and she does a great job of "babysitting" Carsten so I can get other things done around the house; she is so loving and tender with him, it is really sweet to see.

Treyton
Treyton turned 7 in August and is loving 2nd grade. He took Spanish, cooking, and science in summer school and wants to be a scientist. He is very good reader and is hoping to start piano lessons in January.

Carsten
Carsten turned 1 in October and started walking mid-December. He has taken a couple of baby signing classes; he signs "more" and "all done" at mealtimes and is working on more. He enjoys playing with cars, trains and anything with wheels. He sings and hums and dances when there is music on. He is adorable and we all love having him around.

We hope this finds you well and happy! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! :)

Monday, November 22, 2010

Wedding Book

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Thursday, May 13, 2010

Mother's Day

Brian brought me breakfast in bed on Mother's Day; the most delicious omelet ever!!!

Today, (as I was making him breakfast) Treyton said, "I wish there was a Son's Day."
Me: "What's that?"
Treyton: "Well, there's Mother's Day and Father's Day were you get food made for you. I wish there was a Son's Day where you have to make food for me."
Me: "Don't we make food for you every day?"
Treyton: "Well, yeah, but... I wish there was a Son's Day."