Day 36 of 365

Today was an eventful day.  We (my mom, dad and I) were the sacrament meeting speakers.  Our assigned topic was “Let virtue garnish they thoughts unceasingly; then shall they confidence wax strong in the presence of God” (D&C 121:45).  I love hearing my mom and dad speak.  I then had primary to do and the kids were a little bit out of control...  That's just how it is some Sundays.  Oh well - we just try again next week.


After church, I went to Idaho Falls to see some good friends of mine who were visiting from Illinois.  It was so nice to visit with them and spend Sunday afternoon together.  Thanks Hundertmarks for inviting me to spend the afternoon with you.  I sure love your family :)

They yummy ice cream dessert Martha made...
So good :)

Seth, Martha's cute nephew.

Me and Martha - love you girl

BBQ Meatball Sauce

This is a recipe I found in a local cookbook, from the town of Waverly, Illinois. I have taken this to potlucks, parties, served it at home - It always gets great reviews!

Barbequed Meatball Sauce

2 cups ketchup
1 ½ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons liquid smoke
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ cup minced onion

I buy a bag of frozen meatballs (from Wally World), cook according to directions in oven. I then mix up the ingredients for the sauce. I then place both sauce and meatballs in crockpot on high for 30 - 45 minutes and then turn to low. They are ready to serve and delicious.

Food Storage: I bought a small bottle of liquid smoke and it has lasted me forever. All the other ingredients I use frequently for cooking or already have in food storage. If you were invited last minute, you could cook the meatballs in the microwave, make the sauce on the stovetop and then take it in the crockpot. Easy.