Weekend Randomness and a Yummy Leftover Recipe

It is “that” time of year! Pumpkins are everywhere and the air is cooling! I took the herd to the grocery store a few days ago. For the record, that is something I try to avoid. Within 2 minutes, my cart was full:

The gourds and pumpkins were irresistibly gorgeous! Pumpkin carving plans were made – but I insisted on waiting for David to get home from work. Oh and I also “insisted” on the pumpkin carving festivities to occur in the backyard…in the dark. No pumpkin gut & goo in this gal’s kitchen. 

Based on the pumpkin melee that occurred, I am anticipating a grand pumpkin harvest next spring…seeds were strewn far and near. ((Better outside than in…do I know my herd or what??)) 

I went to the dentist last week for my 6 month cleaning. Cavities ((plural)) were found. I bet you can’t guess how many. I wish I couldn’t guess. In an unrelated note, did you know there are prescription toothpastes?? I wish I didn’t know about that either. Oh and one last random thought: we HAD a trip planned for spring break – I had the cool idea to sit in a dental chair for several hours instead.

The boys went to the OU/TX game this weekend for Kade’s birthday. He is getting so big – against my will.

My dad (in the middle), aunt and their cousin went to the OU/TX game 50 years ago this weekend. 

We pulled out my vintage Super Nintendo. Super Mario Bros is the bomb diggity – the guys love it. We have already beat the whole thing once and have now started over. I am proud to say, I am a master at playing SMB on the Super Nintendo. Finally, something I do impresses the boys. 

A couple of days ago, I made this Citrus-Apricot Jerk Pork Roast in my slow cooker. I started it 3 hours too late. Surprisingly, dinner was not ready on time. I had to make two meals that night – boo. The boys were thrilled to eat their most favorite meal I make: bulk frozen store bought meatballs, jarred pasta sauce and angel hair pasta. Mom said: “Emily, you have to remember, you are feeding a pack of dogs – don’t take it personally.” I felt strangely better after that.

Consequently, I have 4  pounds of the most delicious slow cooked jerk pork “leftover”. Tonight, while the boys were heading back from the game, I made myself the MOST unexpectedly perfect quesadilla ever! 

It was simple and awesome: Amish fresh yogurt farm cheese, jerk pork & my own sour cream Dijon sauce. SO.GOOD.  I ate dinner after Gracie ((who had her favorite meal – grilled cheese)) & she asked for a bite. “MMM, mom! This is so good – it tastes different but is so good, can I have two pieces?” She likes my food (yay)!