Family Reunion 2010

Thought I would post some pictures of the Fairview reunion. Thank you so much to all who attended and those that took the time to stop by. We had so much fun planning this,and everything went so smooth. Enjoy! Craig

                                                         Joseph Smith was definitely cool
More PIX....

More to come.

Ahem.

So... no pictures of the reunion?

Is this silent treatment for those of us that weren't able to attend?

Really mature, guys.

Grandma Faith Gandolph and Her Sister in law Helen (1949?)

Chaz Baseball Scedule

Here are the dates and sites for Provo High School Varsity/JV baseball games. All varsity games start first at 3:30 PM JV follows at about 5:30 PM Chaz starts on the JV and up until this point has not played alot of varsity. If you plan on seeing him play plan on the 5:30 game.
March 30 vs. Westlake HS @ Provo
April 1  @Westlake HS
April 5  @ Timpanogas HS
April 7 vs, Timpanogas @ Provo
April 13th @Mountainview HS
April 15th vs, Mountainview @Provo
April 20th vs. Timpview @ Provo
April 22nd @Timpview
April 27th vs. Lehi @ Provo
April 29th @Lehi
May 6th vs. Uninta @ Provo
State tornament starts after that.

Chaz goes Deep

Just not deep enough. Yesteday Chaz hit a towering drive to deep leftfield at Orem HS. The ball was caught at the top of the wall just feet from a HR. It's gonna happen any day now. he has a great swing with alot of power. Provo won their first region game 13-2. Next game is Thursday at Provo Timp Park (At the base of the twin smokestacks in Provo) Varsity starts at 3:30 JV at 5:30 Chaz is playing mostly JV.

Craigs Phone

Had it out with T-Mobile on Friday. Then after holding my ground and standing on principle for 2 day's I realized I can't live without my cell. So I called them and allowed them to be my provider once again. Now they know better!

Stick together my hind side!

Recipe Blog added

I have a recipe Blog that I did for the Relief Society in my ward. There were so many fun things on there so i added it to this blog. Whenever I post a new recipe it should show up here. I could put it off to the side if everyone wants. let me know. There might be some duplicates like the Fluffernutter post, but that will not happen again. Craig

Awesome Pork Barbacoa Burrito's

If meat could possibly taste like candy, this is the recipe to do it...

Use this to make aweome Burrito's Cafe Rio Style) or incredible salad, and even the best pulled pork sammy you have ever had.

Get a 5-6 LB pork roast, (Sams Club has a great one) place it in the crock pot. Fill pot with water about an inch from covering it. Sprinkle with tsp salt and quarter an onion for flavor and place on top.  Place lid on crock and  cook on low for about 6 hours.
  In a separate bowl mix together, 1 3/4 cans Dr. Pepper (NOT DIET) 1 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 ounce Chipotle sauce (Any store will have it) 1 TBLS minced garlic, 1 cup taco sauce (or finely chopped salsa) 1 tsp dry mustard  1 tsp Cumin. (Taco seasoning will work)

Drain liquid from crock pot and SAVE. Set aside. Throw onions away. Pour bowl mixture over the pork roast then shred the roast using two forks. Let the sauce soak right in. Cook this shtredded delight for about 2 hours covered.

Green sauce
Take the liquid drippings and place in stock pot. Pour in 1 large can (Quart) of green enchilada sauce. bring to slow boil and add 3 TBLS corn starch mixed with 1 cup water. Stir in and this will thicken. Do not burn.

To make burrito's,  slightly warm a large flour tortilla. Add some mexican rice (Store brand is fine) Black beans (Canned are fine) and Barbacoa pork. Add cheese, green sauce and roll. Cover burrito "enchilada" style with more green sauce.  Guacamole and sour cream are optional.

For salad, Chop fresh Romaine lettuce, add mexican rice, barbacoa pork, and tortilla strips. Cheddar cheese on top, with guacamole and some Pico de Gallo.

For Pork sammy, place pork on soft roll, add cheddar cheese, light mayo and slice of tomato.

Any Survivor Fans in the Family?

Is anyone in the family a survivor watcher?

How about the amazing race?

Gandolph's circa 1990

North Carolina reunion 1990. was that really 20 years ago? wow. Thanks to Sheryl for sending me this picture. If I am not mistaken, (and I very well could be) this is the only family picture with all 11 children and Dad and Mom. If someone else has another i would love it.

For all of the grandchildren out there look at the ages of your aunts and uncles.
Tom-36, Sharon-34, Lauren-33, Sheryl 32, Jan-30, Heather-28, Craig-26, Todd-24,Scott-22, Kim-13,Karissa-11

Priceless!

Asked Dad to snap a shot of me and Ashliegh at the deli. Before I could tell him the camera was backwards he snapped a shot of....well you can figure out what happened next. BTW anyone wondering if you have a Gandolph nose.......look here and then look in the mirror. By the way...like Rudolph, I too am blessed with this wonderful nose.
Love you Dad! Craig

Sister Gandolph Heads to MTC

Had a chance to say goodbye to Ashliegh this afternoon right before Grandma and Papa took her to the MTC. She looked great and she is ready! Tacoma WA here I come!

Chocolate Egg Cream Soda

 

This is a drink Mom and Dad grew up on in Brooklyn NY. Used to be that every corner had a soda shop. The term "Soda Jerk" originated from the guy who would serve up the fountain drinks. Funny thing is, there is no eggs or cream in this drink. Here is the simple recipe to make this fantastic concoction.

In a 16 ounce glass, (Not plastic) pour 1 1/2 inches colod milk (Whole milk works best) 1 inch of chocolate syrup (Do not mix) pour seltzer water into the middle of the glass about an inch from the top. Take a metal spoon and mix the contents of the glass without disturbing the foam on top. the drink should look like chocolate milk with white foam on top. Enjoy.
This drink does not last long so drink right away.
PS...You can make a vanilla egg cream as well using vanilla syrup.

Authentic N.Y. Egg Cream Soda

This is a drink my Mom and Dad grew up on in Brooklyn NY. Used to be that every corner had a soda shop. The term "Soda Jerk" originated from the guy who would serve up the fountain drinks. Here is the simple recipe to make this fantastic concoction.
In a 16 ounce glass, (Not plastic) pour 1 1/2 inches colod milk (Whole milk works best) 1 inch of chocolate syrup (Do not mix) pour seltzer water into the middle of the glass about an inch from the top. Take a metal spoon and mix the contents of the glass without disturbing the foam on top. the drink should look like chocolate milk with white foam on top. Enjoy.
This drink does not last long so drink right away.

Have We taught our Children Well?

Do our kids understand the importance of eating right? Do they know what a "Fluffernutter" is? Or how to even make one? Shame on anyone who did not pass along this right of passage.

Take 2 pieces of bread. On one side spread your favorite type of peanut butter. On the other spread quite thickly, marshmallow "Fluff". Squish together any marshmallow creme will do. You can find this at Walmart over by the marshmallows.

make sure to have an ice cold glass of milk handy. You will need it.

Makes a great late night snack and after school as well.
Please teach the children. The children are our future!

The Ultimate "Fluffernutter"

This is a 30 second recipe that you will love. it is something I grew up eating and wanted to pass on. Your kids will love you. It's kind of a New York east coast sandwich, my kids love them. Every once in a while you will hear someone in a movie talk about a fluffernutter. Here is what it is.

Take two pieces of bread. On one side spead peanut butter, on the other spread marshmallow "Fluff" squish together and enjoy with an ice cold glass of milk. Great late night snack or after school treat. "Fluff" is a brand name i don't see out here in utah, but any marshmallow creme will work. Walmart sells one over by the marshmallows. Enjoy.