Bill and Anna Moore are college sweethearts. After meeting at Birmingham-Southern College, they started dating in January 1999. The couple spent the next several years finishing school and launching their careers and then finally tied the knot in June 2005. Bill is a financial advisor for Stifel, and Anna is the Director of Admissions at St. Paul’s Episcopal School. They are very proud parents of two ambitious daughters, Sarah (15) and Harriet (11).
“Both of the girls are what I would consider “full-time” athletes. Currently, Harriet is finishing up her softball season, and Sarah is in the middle of travel basketball,” said Bill. “Harriet also plays fall ball at the municipal park and then flows right into school basketball. Sarah will spend her summer getting her required mileage for the upcoming cross-country season and then move on to playing basketball for the school. Once that season is over, she will play keeper for St. Paul’s soccer team.”
Sarah and Harriet are also very studious, remaining on the Head of School list every year at St. Paul’s.
“While they are certainly into sports, Harriet plays the cello, and Sarah is looking forward to taking photography next year, which is one of her hobbies,” Bill shared. “My hobbies include hunting, fishing, and sailing. I include everyone that wants to participate in all three. Harriet has enjoyed sailing and is hoping to get into a sailing camp at the Mobile Yacht Club this summer. Sarah is still after her first buck, and now that summer is here, she will go offshore fishing as much as we are able to take her.”
Anna shared that the family truly enjoys entertaining and hosting parties for everything from school functions and clubs to Christmas Eve for their extended family.
“When we renovated our house a few years ago, we put a lot of thought into our kitchen and areas to entertain because we love to host,” she explained. “Our daughters even prefer to have their birthday parties at home! Last September, we did a ‘cupcake challenge’ for Harriet’s 11th birthday, and in April, we did a Mediterranean coast theme — think blue, white, lemons, and homemade pizza — for Sarah’s 15th birthday.”
The Moores describe this as their busy season of life. However, they know one day they will miss it. With Sarah and Harriet’s schedules keeping the couple moving in all sorts of directions, the family prioritizes and embraces quality time over dinner.
“While we are in the kitchen cooking, we like to listen to music and use that time to catch up on our day,” said Bill. “Anna is usually the one planning meals and grocery shopping. She will be the first to tell you that I am the better cook for meals, and she is the go-to for appetizers, charcuterie boards, salads, and desserts.”
The family enjoys preparing and eating lean meats with a vegetable and starch. They believe their meals can be delicious and healthy! One of their favorites is marinated pork tenderloin served with asparagus and sweet potatoes, and they wanted to share it with everyone.
The Best Pork Tenderloin
Ingredients:
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic, OR 1 teaspoon garlic powder or roasted garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, non-smoked will work fine too
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning, OR Herbs de Provence
- 2 pounds pork tenderloin
Directions:
Marinade: Combine all marinade ingredients in a jar, cover and shake vigorously. Pour marinade into a ziploc bag along with the pork, press out as much of the excess air as you can, then seal the bag and chill for 30 minutes.
For Baking: Transfer pork to a baking dish and pour half of the marinade over the pork. Bake at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes or until no longer pink in the middle. Slice and serve.
For Grilling: Wrap pork in foil and grill for 15 minutes, turning throughout to ensure even cooking. Unwrap, place directly on the grill, and continue to grill until completely cooked through and no longer pink in the middle. Slice and serve.
Author: Gabriele Jones
Gabriele has been married to her husband Daniel for 16 years. Together they have three incredible children - two boys, ages 15 and eight, and a sweet girl who joined the family last summer. She is a full time Pink Cadillac Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics. When she isn’t spending time with family or building her business, she supports her husband who is the Lead Pastor and Planter of Forward Church in Foley.
