Another Moment in a Series of Fortunate Events

As I've told you all before, Jessica has been trying to make a new meal each week. This week is Mexican week. Tonight was Chicken Enchiladas! Delicioso!

The finished product. 'Twas fantastic!

I hope you can feel the radiant celestiality of the enchilada.
I know I can.

Chicken Enchiladas

10 corn (we prefer flour) tortillas, heated
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (4 oz.) can green chilies, chopped
1 lb. cooked chicken, shredded
1 (10 oz.) can enchilada sauce
1/2 cup Colby Jack cheese, grated
cooking spray

Directions:
1. Saute onion and garlic in a large oiled skillet over medium heat, about 5 minutes

2. Add chilies, chicken, and enchilada sauce, cook 2 minutes. Fold in cheese. Remove from heat.

3. Fill each tortilla with 1/3 cup of chicken mixture and roll up. Place seam side down in an oiled (pan spray) baking pan (tip: Dip each warmed tortilla in water, shake off excess before filling with ingredients).

4. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes. Broil for 5 minutes and serve hot.

A few of our own recommendations:
The chicken has a lot more flavor if it is cooked in the sauce with everything. We left a little bit of the final saucy mixture, and a lot of cheese, to put on top of the enchiladas before throwing it in the oven. We probably would have another can of enchilada sauce just to pour on everything next time. Also, it's really good when served with sour cream, lettuce and tomato.

Enjoy!

Johns Family Reunion

The second Johns Family Reunion was held at Sundance this year. Tasha was kind enough to plan the thing and we spent it in a massive lodge that magically managed to house thirty-three people. Unfortunately, I didn't have the camera with me like I planned for most of the reunion, so the photos include just a couple of the things that we did that weekend. But, we had a blast and it was great to see everyone. Let's do it again in three years!

This was the lodge. It was massive inside.

We found these swings in the middle of the forest.

Just me being me.

Just Jessica being Jessica.

Jessica was brave enough to scale the Great Wall of Sundance.

Wildflower.

Us enjoying our canyon walk.

My beautiful wife.

What a beautiful canyon.

We like this one.

Wildflower.

This is Max.

We went down to Heber for Granny's shakes.
A bit o' the fam here.

Dylan playing "Fasta Daddy, Fasta" with Allen.

Kate. What a photogenic cutie.

Reese and Mira. Cuuuuuuute.



Lola. Precious.

Another Delicious Creation

Barbecue Chicken Pizza. Another success! We had a different kind of cheese (cheddar rather than colby jack), but that didn't seem to matter. We got down to business and it was fantastic.

Fun on the Fourth

To start things off, Jessica, Ashley and I went up Provo Canyon to have a lunch at Nunns Park. The place was really busy, but we managed to find a nice spot and enjoyed the shade. After the picnic we came back to our place, watched a movie and just relaxed. After that we headed to the Stadium of Fire. We didn't actually go in (but heaven knows we wanted to see the Jonas Brothers!), but we sat out on the grass just outside. We had a great view of the jets and helicopters that flew over, the giant flag, and of course, the fireworks.

Ashley and Jessica at the picnic.

A beautiful day.

I decided to take a few nature shots.

Artistic.

Unfortunately, our blanket was near a lot of ants.
Artistic, also.


A helicopter fly-by.


Me, Jessica, Whitney (she was nearby with many friends), and Ashley

Laiks Aizbraukt!

For those of you not fluent in Latvian, Time To Leave.

Jessica bids farewell to another group of her missionaries this week. They leave the MTC bright and early this Tuesday at 3 a.m. or something ridiculous like that. She has really enjoyed this group and is sad to see them go. She loves seeing them grow as they develop their teaching and language skills and is always sad when it's time to say goodbye.

Sister Reber, Jessica, Elder Wendelboe, Elder Johnson

Good luck in Latvia!

The St. George Vacation

Ultimate relaxation...

Ashley, Jessica and I have been planning on going on a summer vacation for the past while, possibilities ranging from camping along the Pacific coast, camping in Zions, many things. But, just the other week we found out that Jessica's aunt, Elna, has a condo in St. George that was available for the weekend before last. So, needless to say, in a day our vacation was planned and the day after that we were cruising down to enjoy a weekend of sun and sensational relaxation.

Ashley Kay was kind enough to drive.
Our car has no A/C but Ashley's does. Wonderful.

Jessica enjoying the ride up.

Word, yo.

Our view from the balcony. Rough, right?

Palm trees abound.

The condo was on the edge of a neighborhood that
bordered a little desolation. Made for a good bike ride.

I took this while I was riding the bike.
Seriously, I was moving, riding with one hand.

We had a delicious barbecue.

Jessica and I had a rousing game of tennis. Jessica won.

The pool was beautiful and palm trees were everywhere.


If I remember right, this entire day was spent at the pool.


Yeah, we stayed there until it got dark.


That Sunday after church we stopped by the
St. George temple and went through the Visitors Center.
That brings our temple count to four for June.


Jessica and Ashley


Me and Jessica


An artistic shot inspired by the movie in the Visitors Center.


Sadly, our trip had come to an end. . .