Tamale Fundraiser!

Who knew a fundraiser could be so much fun???

Today we drove to the church bright and early to help make TONS of tamales. No, our family can't eat them right now, but I heard that they were delish! 

I had never made Tamales before, so there was a lot of learning, but I love to experience new things and especially when it relates to a different culture...and FOOD! =)

Melissa and her awesome sisters were heading up most of the effort and a few other gals were awesome and did the shopping. What sweet servants we have on our team!

We made a few different kinds for all the pre-orders we received ( Brandon sent out this Facebook message:

"Are you hungry for some tamales? Do you need a break from cooking dinner? The Spring Break Mexico Missions team is selling tamales, and we will deliver them to you on December 22. We have 6 different types - Chicken vegetable, Jalapeno cheese, Chorizo with beans & cheese, Chicken with red sauce, Orange and Pineapple. They are $12 per dozen and you can mix & match, or get 6 of each flavor (3 dozen total) for $30."

Not a bad price and from the sounds of it, they went over really well...here is what Melanie said on Facebook:

 "Hey everyone who helped with the tamale fundraiser...I would like to say thanks, they are so yummy!!! PS the ladies at my work place also loves them and both said they would order at least double next year, you have made them customers. They too wanted to say how delicious they are and thank you! :) Merry Christmas everyone!"

Yea! So encouraging to know that they were just right!

The kids did great...they were totally into it at first as they got to wash up and squish the tamale batter flat with the press. Keaton even tried his hand at filling and rolling them-he did great! After awhile, they got bored and ran off to play (yes...they were running through the church!) with the other kids. I'm pretty sure they enjoyed their day!

Here are a couple of pics from today:

Nicole (who is 9 months pregnant and not even going!) was sweet enough to help out for the day!

Some of the team and a few extra helpers ready to start the next batch!

Well, I'm exhausted...time for bed. This has been a wonderful day and I'm all excited for our trip...especially looking forward to hang out with that hilarious Mel for hours on end! She is a hoot! =)

Serving Him,

tarena