Fun Friday: Homecoming Edition

Yes, it's homecoming here in our little town, complete with all that goes with homecoming in a small town.

We had a big community pep rally last night, preceded by all the different organizations setting up a booth of some sort - food, blow-ups, you name it. It was pretty fun, except I was hoping the Band Boosters, of which I am a member, would have their baked potatoes again this year. But they opted for Chick-Fil-A sandwiches and Papa John's pizza. Hmm.

Then the pep rally was really good. After last week's game, with it being kind of a near win, everyone is a little more optomistic about the team, I guess. The stands were full and everybody seemed semi-excited.

After growing up in "high school football mecca," though, I told my friend I'm not sure our community really knows what pep rallies are supposed to be about. I kind of feel sorry for our cheerleaders. Our squad is super! They win all kinds of awards at competitions and everything. But, very few people cheer with them. I do, of course, sometimes to the dismay of those sitting around me. But, what can I say? That's just how I was raised, people: when the cheerleaders say cheer, honey, you cheer!

Then, the evening ended with all the seniors lighting candles on the field, while the fire department lit a big "LHS 2013" sign. That was followed by probably the best homecoming fireworks show I've ever seen. I think the local fireworks stand owner has a senior this year. That helps.

Anyway, it was a fun night and hopefully our team is fired up and will win tonight. Fingers crossed, legs crossed, eyes crossed...just in case.

Son has a date for homecoming. She's one of the drum majors and a senior. I don't know what his preoccupation with older women is, but I'm sure it's only taking a few years off my life. Of course, they are "just friends," and she's a lovely, sweet girl. Son has great taste in women. So far. Fingers crossed, legs crossed, eyes crossed.

And, yes, we had to buy the ever-popular, ever-hideous mum for homecoming. Not sure how these things caught on, but they've been around a long time, so I guess we're stuck with them. The biggest difference is the PRICE!!! HELLO!!! But, hey, in 2.5 years he'll be gone and I'll long for a chance to buy another homecoming mum. Possibly. I'll miss him, let's just say that.

Lastly, I've tried all morning to upload the "Snake Pit" video with no success. Stupid technology!! Oh, well, hopefully before football season is over I can put it on one of my posts.

My take: Go, Raiders! Please win tonight, it's HOMECOMING, for crying out loud!!!

Check out this week's recipe. It's great, but not for dieters. Sorry, people.


Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp butter
1 small onion, chopped
8 oz cream cheese
3-3.5 C chicken
13-14 flour tortillas
2-4 C Monterrey Jack cheese
1 pt whipping cream
pinch of paprika

Directions:
1. Saute onions in butter, then add cream cheese
2. Cook and shred chicken, then add to cream cheese and onion; mix well
3. Put about 1 Tbsp of chicken mixture in each tortilla and roll up; place tortilla seam side down in greased casserole dish
4. Top with Monterrey Jack cheese
5. Cover with whipping cream and sprinkle with paprika
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes