Crazy Gallants: Today Is Tom's Birthday!

Monday, September 8, 2008

Today Is Tom's Birthday!

Today Tom turn's 36! We are celebrating with his favorite cake...German Chocolate, homemade of course, and a yummy dinner. Shrimp Kabobs and Alfredo Pasta with Ceasar Salad and Garlic Bread. MMMMM...
I've been cleaning all day, cuz he loves a clean house. And I cleaned out his car!
We got him a little thing for his guitar called a kaypo.
This morning the kids were up early making cards and confetti!

3 comments:

Yvette said...: Happy late Birthday Tom! Sounds like it was a good one.; September 9, 2008 at 6:17 AM
Kristine said...: Boy do I remember sharing in that yummy german chocolate cake last year in our Sunday School class! You are such an awesome gal Heidi!; September 10, 2008 at 8:02 PM
Gallant Family said...: I know Pete wished him a happy b-day, but I didn't so, happy late one, Tom!!! What a great shot of him looking at the candle! Just looking at that cake makes my stomach ache for some. Mmmm, I need some chocolate.; September 13, 2008 at 3:24 PM

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We have a great family! I love being a mom. It's getting better and better the older they get. Sure I occasionally look longingly at someones sweet bundle of newbornness, but really I'm over it and enjoying every second (almost) of raising my kids. I love their unique personalities and I'm so grateful for their love and obedience...ha ha okay, I am grateful for their love and I long for their obedience. They are amazing little people, I am so blessed. It's fun and sometimes maddening to see me and Tom in them. being a parent is awesome and as far as I can tell it only gets better!

So What is Quinoa?

Quinoa, pronounced KEEN-wa, is a tiny grain grown in the Andes. There are 3 common varieties namely Red, White, and Black. To the Incas, quinoa was called "the mother grain" because it was a major source of protein for them. It actually contains all of the essential amino acids making it a complete protein. Pretty cool, huh?
The quinoa used in this recipe is rolled. Just like how oats are made into oatmeal. Usually you can only get it by mail order. The most common variety is the whole white quinoa found in heath food stores. It is good to add to soup, cooks like rice and makes a good pilaf, yummy as a hot breakfast cereal and there are many more uses.