Wishing my Dad a Happy 52nd Birthday
&
Wishing my parents a very Happy 31st Wedding Anniversary!
We LOVE You!
Parent's wedding - 8/9/1980
Parent's 30th Wedding Anniversary - Punta Cana 8/9/2010
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Friday, August 5, 2011
PROJECT 365: 7.29.2011 - 8.4.2011
7.29.2011 - Shop card junkie!
7.30.2011 - Look! It's Elmo
7.31.2011 - No, let me change the channel!
8.1.2011 - Forget the toys, I got my toes!
8.2.2011 - Proof FIL was feeding the pooch human food
8.3.2011 - Hate when this happens
8.4.2011 - $3.89 per gallon... Yikes!
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Local Events in the Lehigh Valley
When I find information about events taking place in the valley, I like to spread the word. Take a moment and think about taking advantage of what the Valley has to offer!
Below are a few that I found, courtesy of Style magazine:
Das Awkscht Fescht:
48th Annual Event
When: August 5th, 6th, 7th, 2011
Where: Macungie Memorial Park - Macungie, PA
Zoo in Paradise:
A fundraiser for Lehigh Valley Zoo featuring the Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band "PARROTBEACH."
When: Saturday, August 27, 2011 | 6 - 10PM
Where: LV Zoo
Info: Tickets Required: $10 in advance; $15 at gate
Must be 21 to attend.
Information and directions: lvzoo.org
The Literacy Center's "Literacy Changes Lives" Golf Outing
When: Monday, August 29, 2011
Where: Silver Creek Country Club | Hellertown
Time: 9AM Shotgun Start
Info: 610.435.0680 x119
ljohnson@theliteracycenter-lv.org
Lehigh Valley Health Network Marathon for Via
Relay - Full & Half - 5k Walk
When: Sunday, September 11, 2011
Info: ViaNet.org
American Heart Association: 2011 Lehigh Valley Heart Walk
When: Sunday, September 18, 2011
Where: Downtown Easton
Time: Festivities begin at 8:30am / Walk starts at 10am
Info: More information or to register:
Diana Skowronski: 610.867.0583, ext. 225
diana.skowronski@heart.org
heart.org/lehighvalleywalk
Morning Star Rotary of Bethlehem's: Run With Rotary 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk - 21st Annual
When: Saturday, September 24, 2011 8
Where: Race begins and ends in South Bethlehem, runs through Celtic Classic grounds and Historic North Bethlehem, and along side Lehigh River.
Time: 8AM
Info: Register online at MorningStar5k.com
Lehigh Valley Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk - 3rd Annual
to benefit The Lustgarten Foundation
100% of all money raised will go toward pancreatic cancer research
When: Sunday, September 25, 2011
Time: Registration: 8:30AM; Walk Begins: 10AM
Info: Information/Registration: 866.789.1000
lustgarten.org
Women's 5K Classic - 19th Annual
When: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Where: Little Lehigh Parkway - Allentown, PA
Time: 9AM
Info: Register and learn more at www.womens5kclassic.org
If you are holding an event or know of one that you would like posted, please share this information by emailing me at theroddybride{@}gmail{dot}com!
Below are a few that I found, courtesy of Style magazine:
Das Awkscht Fescht:
48th Annual Event
When: August 5th, 6th, 7th, 2011
Where: Macungie Memorial Park - Macungie, PA
Zoo in Paradise:
A fundraiser for Lehigh Valley Zoo featuring the Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band "PARROTBEACH."
When: Saturday, August 27, 2011 | 6 - 10PM
Where: LV Zoo
Info: Tickets Required: $10 in advance; $15 at gate
Must be 21 to attend.
Information and directions: lvzoo.org
ETA (Thanks John Hofmann, SR!):
Run Wild at Lehigh Valley Zoo
When: Sunday, August 28, 2011
Time: 5 & 10K Race - 8AM; 1 Mile Walk - 9:50AM
Where: LV Zoo
Info: For information and directions please visit www.runwildatlvzoo5k.com
To register online visit Run Wild at Lehigh Valley Zoo
The Literacy Center's "Literacy Changes Lives" Golf Outing
When: Monday, August 29, 2011
Where: Silver Creek Country Club | Hellertown
Time: 9AM Shotgun Start
Info: 610.435.0680 x119
ljohnson@theliteracycenter-lv.org
Lehigh Valley Health Network Marathon for Via
Relay - Full & Half - 5k Walk
When: Sunday, September 11, 2011
Info: ViaNet.org
American Heart Association: 2011 Lehigh Valley Heart Walk
When: Sunday, September 18, 2011
Where: Downtown Easton
Time: Festivities begin at 8:30am / Walk starts at 10am
Info: More information or to register:
Diana Skowronski: 610.867.0583, ext. 225
diana.skowronski@heart.org
heart.org/lehighvalleywalk
Morning Star Rotary of Bethlehem's: Run With Rotary 10K Run & 5K Run/Walk - 21st Annual
When: Saturday, September 24, 2011 8
Where: Race begins and ends in South Bethlehem, runs through Celtic Classic grounds and Historic North Bethlehem, and along side Lehigh River.
Time: 8AM
Info: Register online at MorningStar5k.com
Lehigh Valley Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk - 3rd Annual
to benefit The Lustgarten Foundation
100% of all money raised will go toward pancreatic cancer research
When: Sunday, September 25, 2011
Time: Registration: 8:30AM; Walk Begins: 10AM
Info: Information/Registration: 866.789.1000
lustgarten.org
Women's 5K Classic - 19th Annual
When: Saturday, October 15, 2011
Where: Little Lehigh Parkway - Allentown, PA
Time: 9AM
Info: Register and learn more at www.womens5kclassic.org
If you are holding an event or know of one that you would like posted, please share this information by emailing me at theroddybride{@}gmail{dot}com!
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
2 more days till... MUSIKFEST!
That's right! Musikfest 2011 will be here starting this Friday, August 5th!
I probably write about the coming of this event yearly but it's because it really is a big thing here in the Lehigh Valley. It seems like a large part of Bethlehem shuts down for it. It is one of the most popular festivals in the area. There is always a wide variety music to listen to and the food... oh my! So many things to fill your tummy with!
Majority of the entertainment is free but some of the headliners you will have to purchase a ticket for. Click HERE to see the full list of headliners and purchase your tickets.
Some of this year's headliners include:
Stone Temple Pilots - 8.5.2011
Maroon 5 - 8.6.2011
Steely Dan - 8.10.2011
Nick Jonas - 8.13.2011
This year they are changing it up a bit. They will have 10 venue sites on the North Side of Bethlehem + 5 NEW venue sites on the South Side area around SteelStacks and Sands Casino.
Below are the 5 new venues located at SteelStacks, details below provided by Musikfest.org:
- Sands Steel Stage at PNC Plaza
Capacity: 7,200
Programming: Musikfest's main stage – featuring national touring acts
Opens: 6 p.m. nightly; showtimes TBD
Ticket required - Americaplatz at Levitt Pavilion SteelStacks
Capacity: 2,500
Programming: Blues, rock, R&B, world, Americana and more!
Open: 5-11 p.m. nightly
Free - Musikfest Café presented by Yuengling at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
Capacity: 450-900 depending on the show
Programming: Indie rock, rock, singer-songwriters, soul, cabaret, plus new music-themed lunches Fridays through Sundays and late-night comedy shows nightly
Open: Daily
Ticket required - Frank Banko Alehouse Cinemas at the ArtsQuest Center at SteelStacks
Programming: Will offer regular cinema programming plus Musikfest events such as concerts, artist workshops, educational programs, music-focused documentary films
Open: Daily
Some events free; others require admission ticket - Air Products Town Square
First Street and Founders Way
Programming: Street performers, local and regional bands, acoustic singer-songwriters
Open: 5 p.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday and 12p.m. - 1a.m. Fridays-Sundays
Free to the public
So if you are in the area, I urge you to come out and experience it! There are things for everyone. Earlier in the day is perfect for families while the night time is an excellent time for the adults to come out and play. My family and I always hit up the night time for some Spanish music at Plaza Tropical or for funky like groups like, The Red Elvises at the Volkplatz. Daily schedule can be found HERE.
For more information on the Musikfest and what it is about, visit Musikfest.org or click here for Musikfest 101.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Recipe: Peanut Butter Cupcakes
These cupcakes were the biggest hit at Saya's cupcake themed 1st birthday party. Anyone who had the opportunity of trying one gave nothing but great reviews, even days later. The only bad part? I never got to hide one for myself. Darn!
Looks like the perfect excuse to make them again. Hopefully Saya isn't allergic to nuts because she will have to try these cupcakes one day too! :)
*Sorry* I don't have a picture of the finished product. I will update when I make these again!
Peanut Butter Cupcakes
TOTAL: 1 - 1.5 hours | MAKES: 24 Cupcakes
Original Recipe: Becky Bakes
Ingredients
Cupcake:
1 stick (1/2 cup) of unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
4 large eggs, separated
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup whole milk
24 chocolate covered peanut butter cups
Frosting:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
6 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions - Cupcake:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners.
2. In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, brown sugar, sugar, and butter at medium speed until fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add to butter mixture alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour, beating just until combined after each addition.
4. In a medium bowl, beat egg whites at high speed with a mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold beaten egg whites into butter mixture.
5. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, fill each 2/3's full. Place 1 chocolate covered peanut butter cup in the center of each muffin cup, pushing down until the edges of the peanut butter cup is even with the cupcake batter.
6. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until edges of cupcake are golden brown, let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely. Spread or pipe peanut butter frosting over cupcakes.
2. In a large bowl, beat peanut butter, brown sugar, sugar, and butter at medium speed until fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3. In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add to butter mixture alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour, beating just until combined after each addition.
4. In a medium bowl, beat egg whites at high speed with a mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold beaten egg whites into butter mixture.
5. Spoon batter into prepared muffin cups, fill each 2/3's full. Place 1 chocolate covered peanut butter cup in the center of each muffin cup, pushing down until the edges of the peanut butter cup is even with the cupcake batter.
6. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until edges of cupcake are golden brown, let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pans and cool completely. Spread or pipe peanut butter frosting over cupcakes.
Directions - Frosting:
1. In a large bowl, beat butter and peanut butter at medium speed with a mixer until creamy. Add milk and vanilla beating until combined. Gradually add confectioners' sugar, beating until combined.
ENJOY!
Friday, July 29, 2011
PROJECT 365: 7.22.2011 - 7.28.2011
7.22.2011 - My life saver!
7.23.2011 - Nely planking...her style
7.24.2011 - Big girl drinking from a straw!
7.25.2011 - Awesomeness :)
7.26.2011 - My bad-ass Call Center Voodoo doll
7.27.2011 - Day Dreaming {sigh}
7.28.2011 - Saya's new playhouse and picnic table
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