Youth Baptisms

I checked with the Spokane temple to see if we could squeeze in a youth trip to the temple for baptisms on saturday afternoon before the reception, but they have reserved all of saturday for ward groups, so it won't happen. There is a 10 am slot open on july 14 (that would be tuesday morning, for those who are staying that long). I could reserve it if there are any who want to go. Comment to this post to let me know whether or not you can do a 10 am session on tuesday morning.

Get your Hotel Reservations made!

It's time to find out when everyone is planning on arriving in Spokane. Hotel Reservations need to be made. Most people are staying in the Marriott Residence Inn near Ellen's house. Karen called today and rooms are filling up fast--another wedding party just booked 20 rooms.

To make reservations at the Residence Inn call 1-800-331-3131. The hotel is the Residence Inn Spokane East Valley.

Chicken Fajitas

Marinade chicken for 2+hours in:
2 T oil
3 T lemon juice
1 minced garlic clove
1 tsp each cumin, garlic powder, onion powder
dash hot sauce
salt & pepper (go easy on the salt!)

Cook chicken on grill or stovetop. Serve with grilled peppers and onions. To make it even healthier, skip the tortilla.

Vegetarian Chili

from Karen

4 med zucchini, chopped
2 med onions, chopped
1 gr pepper, chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced

Saute in 1/4 cup olive oil until tender.
Add:
2 28oz cans Italian stewed tomatoes
1 15oz can tomato sauce
1 can pinto beans, drained & rinsed
1 can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 jalepeno, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup cilantro
1/4 cup fresh parsley
2 T chili powder
1 T sugar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin

Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 30 minutes.