Dec 28th

Pizza, bread sticks, and salad??

Hollingsworths: pepperoni pizza

December 21 - @ the Bains

For those of you who are still in town, we are meeting at the Bain's this week.

We hope that all of you will have a Merry Christmas! Have a great time with family and don't forget the real Reason for the Season.

Smiths - spaghetti

Dec, 14 - clean out fridge

Hollingsworth - pizza

Dec. 7 - Fondue or Fried

Bring either a fondue or fried food. Things you have to dip into something else or that have been dipped in something (i.e., chocolate covered treats) can count as fondue.

Your arteries are going to LOVE this night!

Hollingsworths - fried Oreos (No, we have not made these before. You will be the first.)

FYI - Are you OK if Dec 14 is clean out your fridge or pantry night/pizza night?

Nov. 30 - National Game & Puzzle Week

Hollingsworths will bring:

Clean Out Yo Fridge - November 23

You know you need help eating your prime rib and filet mignon before you leave town for Thanksgiving. (if you are awesome enough to still be in town)

November 16 - Thanksgiving Meal

Hollingsworths - 8 lb smoked chicken
Smiths - sweet potato and cream cheese pie (with whipped topping)

Nov. 9 - Try a New Recipe

Hollingsworths - BBQ

I know it's not a new recipe, but I will try a new recipe another day.

Plan Ahead - November

Nov. 9 - New Recipe Night (National Try a New Recipe Day is Nov. 8th)
Nov. 16 - Thanksgiving Meal (Hollingsworths - eight pounds of smoked chicken)
Nov. 23 -Clean Your Fridge Out (National Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day is Nov. 14th)
Nov. 30 - National Game & Puzzle Week!!! (Smiths - dessert)

Happy Birthday Cookie Monster! Nov 2

According to my 2nd Grade Teacher Ning Group, Tuesday is Cookie Monster's birthday!


So let's celebrate Sesame Street style! Bring a food inspired by a letter or character from the show.

Check out this link for characters: http://www.sesamestreet.org/muppet

Bain- Cookie Monster's Birthday Cookie

October 26 - Halloween Theme

Smiths - "Bloody Burgers" & buns (sloppy joes)

Fri., October 22 - GN @ Carrie's!

Sign up for food.

Soups, Salads, Sandwiches, and Sweets

October 19 - International/Global

I don't know what we're bringing yet.

Oct .12 - Pizza & Popcorn

National Pizza Month

National Popcorn Popping Month

Bring pizza, popcorn, dessert, salad, bread sticks, etc.

Hollingsworths - pepperoni pizza

October Plan Ahead

12 - October is National Pizza & Popcorn Month
19 - Global Foods - Lakeview's International Missions Week
26 - Halloween Theme

Fire Prevention Week - Oct. 5

Bring something hot...temperature hot or spicy hot...

Hollingsworths - Enchilada Casserole (not very spicy hot but is temperature hot)

Sept 28 - Italian

Hollingsworths - Creamy Italian Chicken

Sept 21 - Breakfast

September is Better Breakfast Month. Let's celebrate with breakfast foods! By the way, would anyone want coffee? Let us know, so we can get out our coffee pot.

Hollingsworths - waffles

Sept 14 - National Anthem Day

Celebrate the birthday of the writing of our national anthem by bringing something American or red, white, or blue.

http://www.thenationalanthemproject.org/

Hollingsworths - red potato salad

September 7 - Tailgate Time!

Bring a tailgate favorite!

Hollingsworth - chips & dip & brownies (complements of the Smiths)

August 31 - Mexican

We're celebrating the trip to Mexico that the Thaxtons just took and the Smiths are about to take in addition to the recent win of Miss Mexico becoming Miss Universe.

Vickers - chips & salsa
Hollingsworths - Tortilla pie

August 24 - C week

To finish our back to school celebration, we're having foods that start with the letter C. I know what a few people are making.

Vickers - corn dip
Morgans - chocolate something...
Hollingsworths - cheese-stuffed hashbrowns

Plan Ahead - September

7 - tailgate favorites to celebrate start of football season
14 - National Anthem Day - traditional American foods or red, white, & blue foods
21 - breakfast - September is Better Breakfast Month
28 - anniversary of the Spaghetti House Siege in London - celebrate with Italian foods

August 17 - B

This week, all food must start with the letter "B."


Smiths - Bacon and Green Beans

Friday, August 13 - Move In Party

The Pughs are moving in their duplex Friday night at 5:30PM. They are graciously providing pizza to all who lift and lower their things. There will also be homemade ice cream after all the moving and shaking is complete. Please post a comment if you will be in attendance, so the Pughs will know how much pizza to order. Thanks!

Hollingsworths - 2

August 10 - A

Since the start of school is here, we're celebrating with ABCs. This week, all food must start with the letter A. Be creative...

Hollingsworths - artichoke chicken

Plan Ahead

Here's the game plan for the next several weeks. I'll start a new post for each on as the week arrives.


10- things that start with A
17- things that start with B
24- things that start with C
31- Mexican

August 3 - BBQ Night

Ches & I have a lot of BBQ that we can bring. I'm a terrible judge of amounts, so I'm guessing:

Smiths: 4-5 lbs BBQ

July 27 - International Night

Bring an international food. It can be Americanized international...

Hollingsworths - oriental casserole
Smiths - fried rice

July 20 - S to the fourth...

Sandwiches, soups, salads, and sweets...It could be S to the fifth power if you count sodas.

The Smiths and Bains will not be joining us, but hopefully, you will!

Hollingsworths - chicken salad

July 13 - Family Favorite Night

You know the drill.

July 4

If anyone is in town, you're more than welcome to come over and hang out. Dinner will be at 6.

Hollingsworths - BBQ & ice cream

July 6 - Pizza Night

I thought something quick & easy would be good since we'll probably all be July 4th-ed out.

June 29 - Patriotic Theme

Since many of you will probably just be getting back into town the Tuesday after the 4th of July, why don't we do a Patriotic Theme this upcoming Tuesday?

Bring something that is "patriotic" and/or contains something red, white, or blue.

2 things.

1. Someone left a pair of sunglasses at the house last night.

2. Here is the link to the apologetics site (specifically the podcasts) I was talking about last night.

http://www.reasonablefaith.org/site/PageServer?pagename=podcasting_main

June 22 - Summertime Feast

Since Monday marks the official beginning of Summer, why don't we all bring our favorite summertime food?

Smiths - watermelon

Jaye is the second runner up to Miss AL!

Kelly will do a full follow up later but our home internet connection is down.

Some have asked how Jaye did, she came in second runner up! This is the highest finish *ever* for a University of Mobile student/alum. Kelly will post pics once our internet connection is back up!

Miss Alabama finals

Well, we were so excited afterward that we forgot to update the blog! Jaye was 2nd runner-up! This is the highest a University of Mobile student or alumni has ever placed at Miss AL! Jaye will be at games tomorrow night, and we can give the full run down if you're interested.

MIss Alabama Prelim 3

Tonight was the conclusion of preliminary competition. Here's the update on your favorite contestants.



SCS - Talent & Rising Star
She wore a long sleeve deep purple costume and danced to the contemporary Christian song "My Redeemer Lives." She looked lovely in both talent and rising star.



Jaye - Talent & Rising Star
Jaye had a little blurp in her piece but recovered SUPER well. She was in OK spirits at visitation. Jaye wore a lovely red gown for rising star.



SBS - On Stage Question & Swimsuit
Her question was regarding legalizing gambling in Alabama, and she answered OK. She wore a lovely turquoise swimsuit and did fine.

Miss AU - On Stage Question & Swimsuit
Her question was "Is America coming out of the economic recession?" She also answered OK. Her swimsuit was a coral two piece, and she did fine.

Tomorrow, the top ten will re-compete in swimsuit, talent, and evening gown. There will be an intermission, and the top ten will be "interviewed" on stage.

June 15 - Mexican

Hollingsworths - cheesy chicken enchiladas
Chavers - seven layer dip

Miss Alabama Prelim 2

Night two is in the books!




SCS - Marianne's friend
She competed in evening wear and wore a beautiful white sequin gown with gold and silver accents. Marianne, SC says "Hey!"



Jaye
She also competed in evening gown, and she walked not too fast and not too slow! It was juuuuuust right. :)





SBS
Talent - Wow! SBS did great! She worked the stage and sang very well! Her tan was a little darker, too, and it looked nice!
Rising Star - She wore the BEAUTIFUL green dress, but our eyes were on little Emily! Rising Star Emily is the eight year old daughter of friends Rachael (Twinkle Toes) & Chad Counselman. They are UM alum with us and were on our original green team for puzzle party. Emily was so cute!!

Miss AU -
Talent - She played piano with a track, but she was ahead of the music.
Rising Star - I was too busy talking about little Em to notice.

Our UM friend Kristin Oliver came up, so she is in some of the pictures. Our other friend is Shannon Locklear. She's another UM alum. The Rams are well represented in the crowd! Whoop! Whoop!
Talent - off

Miss Alabama Prelim 1

OK...so, this is your official Miss Alabama update. There are four contestants that some of us know, so here are those details.



Sara Catherine (Andaulsia friend of Marianne)
On Stage Question - Is BP oil responsible...she answered yes and said some other relevant stuff that was good.
Swimsuit - She looked great! Definitely, one of the top five swimsuits of the group.



Miss AU
Swimsuit production number - looked good
Evening Gown - stunning! Wore a purple evening gown that was VERY flattering. Walked a little fast, but still did fine



SBS (Miss UM)
Opening number introduction - YES! She spoke at the PERFECT volume! :) Way to go!
Swimsuit production number - YES! Looked GREAT in her hot top and jeans! And who knew Sara Becky could dance?! Cute!
Evening gown - did fine!



Jaye (Miss Wiregrass)
Interview - feels GREAT about it, talked about teaching & character
On Stage Question - AZ immigration law & racial profiling...WONDERFUL answer! Said it could lead to that but that is why teaching character is important in order to prevent racial profiling
Swimsuit - wore same purple two piece from last year, ROCKED it! Her final pose was like a superman pose with confidence! It was FANTASTIC!!

Tomorrow...
SBS & Miss AU - talent & rising star
Jaye & SCS - swimsuit production & evening gown

Sweet Home Alabama - June 8

In the Spirit of Miss Alabama week I am bringing something "down home" from our state:

AKBain: Fresh from the farm tomato and basil salad

What are you bringing to celebrate the world's largest provider of scholarship assistance for young women?

June 1

I couldn't think of a theme, but I'm in the mood to cook an old Game Night favorite.

Smiths - Barbie Cups (about 2 dozen delicious bbq beef w/cheese in a "biscuity" cup)

Bains - Dump Cake

MAY 25

New Family Favorites

Per Ches' request, we will have new family favorites. You must bring something different than the last family favorite.

May 18 - BBQ & fixins

We have Mike & Ed's hot, hickory, & mild sauce.

Hollingsworths - 3 lbs. shredded beef

May 11 - Italian

Hollingsworths - Creamy Italian Chicken (feeds 6)

May 4

PCdM: Pre Cinco de Mayo or QdM: Quatro de Mayo

What says May 4th more than tacos?

Hollingsworths - 2.5 lbs. deliciously seasoned ground beef

Possible Saturday Kayak Fishing Trip

I've mentioned this to most of you already, but just to be inclusive I'm going to try to go fishing at Lake Martin early Saturday morning if the rain holds back. I'll be taking a kayak for myself, with room for one more in my car. If anyone else is interested, respond here or email me at chessmith@gmail.com.

April 27 - Breakfast

It's brinner night again! We will also be having some extra guests from the Sigma Nu fraternity on Tuesday. I don't really know how many will come, but I'm guessing two to four guys.

Hollingsworths - waffles

April 20 - ?

The theme is...

I don't know what you're bringing, but I'm bringing__________.

Hollingsworths - homemade ice cream (take 2)
Morgans - salad with fun toppings

April 13 - Mexican

Bring your favorite Mexican dish!

Hollingsworths - tortilla pie

April 6 - Play ball!

Major League Baseball's Opening Day 2010 is April 4. Let's celebrate by bringing something you would eat at a ball park!

Geigers - cheese dip
Hollingsworths - burgers (8 patties & buns)

Easter Sunday

Everyone and Anyone who will be in Auburn Easter Sunday is invited to the Bain's house for lunch. So far I know Kelly is making a ham and we are doing potato salad and spinach dip.

Can we please get a head count and food count on the blog? You are welcome to bring your dish over Saturday so you can come straight from church Sunday. Looking forward to having you over and Tanner will give directions because that is not my thing.

March 30

Crock Pot Nite!

You must bring something cooked in a crock pot. If you do not have one, I have two you may borrow. Kudos to Courtney for some fun theme thinking!

Hollingsworths - chocolate bread pudding (It's a lot like chocolate cake.)

March 23

Pizza, Salad, & Dessert

Since several people will be just getting back into town, let's keep it simple.

March 16

Top O' the mornin' to ya!

Since next Wednesday is St. Patrick's Day, why not do another themed dinner?

At least one of the following rules must be followed for your dish:

1. It must be an Irish dish.
2. It must contain potatoes.
3. It must contain something green.

March 9 - Smorgasbord

Since several people are headed out of town for spring break, it is a good time to clean out your fridge or pantry. Just bring something you need to get rid of. Happy cleaning!

March 2 - Dr. Seuss' Birthday

After much thought, everyone has to bring something that meets at least one of the following requirements.

1. It must be green or have something green in it.
2. It must have eggs in it.
3. It must have ham in it.

We will provide green chile chicken.

February 23: Baby Shower!

I believe the plan for next week is for a general "pot luck" (or as its called in the Methodist church.. a smorgasbord)

Smiths - Chicken Packets (basically just crescent roll chicken)

February 16 - Italian!

Ciao! Bring an Italian dish! Don't forget the desserts!

Family Favorite Night!

Everyone bring a family favorite dish!
Bain-Cherry Salad. Every good southern woman has to have a congealed salad recpie up her hoop skirt.

February 2nd

Breakfast!

Hollingsworths - waffles

January 26th

BBQ!

Hollingsworths - 3 lbs of meat
We also have *tons* of hot and mild sauce from Mike and Ed's. If you prefer another sauce feel free to bring it.

needed:

more meat
buns/texas toast (AKB *loves* Texas toast)
sides
desserts

January 19

I hope that everyone has a good, safe MLK Holiday weekend!

How does everyone feel about TACO NIGHT? Ches & I will bring meat!

We still need:
*tortillas/taco shells
*tomatoes
*lettuce
*cheese
*sour cream
*salsa
*black/refried beans
*corn
*chips
* more side dishes
*dessert (maybe one more)
*more meat (?)- Ches & I tend to favor milder seasoning, so someone can also bring some meat with "more kick"

January 12th

Soups and sandwiches

Needed:

** forgot to add, maybe a pack of crackers or two? **

2 desserts

soups/chili

sandwiches

We're doing turkey sandwiches. Also, if there are special drink requests let us know.

See y'all there!

January 5

I'm not sure if you guys talked about Tuesday during Sunday School or not, but I was wondering what everyone thought about having Pizza Night this upcoming Tuesday?

I figured that we'd want something easy to ease us all back into the normal routine.

If you guys are OK with pizza, then we'll need the following:

PIZZA!!
Salad - Smiths
Dessert (maybe 2 if we have several couples attending)