Disney On Ice

Tom's mother got us tickets to see Disney on Ice at the IWireless center.  There was only the four of us that went (Shirley, myself, my nephew Marcus, and Skylar)

Family Game Night

All of us gathered in the living room to play Farkle

Skylar and Tobi - The Dynamic Duo

Skylar is so happy to have Tobi around, because he loves to play and be silly with her.  

Happy Birthday Tobi

This picture was taken one minute after midnight on Tobi's 17th birthday!  We are so happy we can be a part of your day!  Tobi's family called him the next day to wish him a happy birthday.

To Whom It May Concert - band practice

Since Tobi's drum set is setup in his bedroom, the boys practice almost every day in Tobi's bedroom.  It gets a little crazy but it's so fun to listen to them!

Halloween

Marcus, Kyra, Carter, Skylar

This is how I decorated the backyard for our trick or treaters!  I had spooky sounds and music playing on my laptop.

Tobi Cooks Schnitzel and Spaetzle

Tobi has been wanting to cook dinner for us ever since he arrived.  We went to the grocery store together and purchased all of the items we needed, and he walked me through how to make schnitzel and spaetzle.  We have never had this meal before, so we were all very anxious to try Tobi's favorite food to eat in Germany. 

When he arrived, he gave us all gifts.  My gift was a spaetzle maker, and this was my chance to learn how to use it! This picture shows Tobi making the spaetzle with the gift from his mother.  It's a pancake-type batter that needs to be poured onto a slotted tool (kind of like a cheese grater).  The batter drops into a boiling pot of water and makes small dumplings. 

Tobi's Schnitzel
6 thin pork cutlets
Seasoned breadcrumbs
Milk & Eggs
Oil for frying

1. Pound the pork cutlets until 1/2 inch thick.
2. Dip in milk & egg mixture.
3. Coat with seasoned breadcrumbs.
4. Fry in oil until golden brown.