We are so proud and excited for our little princess,
who was just baptized into
We love you Juna!
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
All Hallowed Out
Pass me that Baby Football!
The Neighborhood Gang (or part of them, anyway)
4 Wizard Hermione's from Harry Potter
(Holly, Shelbie, Jordan, Ashley)
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Delicious Pumpkin-Pie Bread
This is my favorite spiced pumpkin bread recipe. The key is using "pumpkin pie" puree (instead of simply pumpkin puree), and the cloves. It comes out tasting very richly spiced and flavorful. (Note: adding dry pumpkin pie spice doesn't give it quite the same rich taste as the canned pumpkin-pie puree, but it will still taste great if all you have is regular canned pumpkin.)
Pumpkin-Pie Bread
Mix the following ingredients together first:
3 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup oil
One 15 oz can "pumpkin pie" puree
1/2 cup water
.
In another bowl mix together:
3 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp cinnamon
Dump dry ingredients into the wet and blend well.
Pour into 2 greased bread loaf pans.
Bake 350 for 55 minutes.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese
4 tbsp butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 pound powdered sugar (add more to thicken)
YYYYUUUUMMMMMMMMYYYY!!!
Pumpkin-Pie Bread
Mix the following ingredients together first:
3 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup oil
One 15 oz can "pumpkin pie" puree
1/2 cup water
.
In another bowl mix together:
3 1/2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 tsp cinnamon
Dump dry ingredients into the wet and blend well.
Pour into 2 greased bread loaf pans.
Bake 350 for 55 minutes.
Cream Cheese Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese
4 tbsp butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 pound powdered sugar (add more to thicken)
YYYYUUUUMMMMMMMMYYYY!!!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
My 13.1
This is a number that embodies a certain connotation of achievement with it. Let me share the many ways that 13.1 is accomplished in my life daily...
13.1...
...calories my fingers burn blogging and shopping online in an hour.
...cans of diet Mountain Dew consumed.
...caramel-apple candy-corns that fit into one handful.
...handfuls of caramel-apple candy-corn eaten untill the bag is empty.
...water/child/phone/bathroom breaks while walking on the treadmill for half an hour.
...brain cells lost for each episode of Spongebob watched.
...miles driven to & from the gas station per week.
...diapers changed daily.
...minutes it takes to do a load of dishes.
...loads of laundry in a week.
...seconds of uninterrupted shower time.
...pounds my baby weighs.
...snacks I eat in a day.
...miles I run in my dreams.
...Now I think I'm entitled to a t-shirt or bumper sticker or medal, right?
13.1...
...calories my fingers burn blogging and shopping online in an hour.
...cans of diet Mountain Dew consumed.
...caramel-apple candy-corns that fit into one handful.
...handfuls of caramel-apple candy-corn eaten untill the bag is empty.
...water/child/phone/bathroom breaks while walking on the treadmill for half an hour.
...brain cells lost for each episode of Spongebob watched.
...miles driven to & from the gas station per week.
...diapers changed daily.
...minutes it takes to do a load of dishes.
...loads of laundry in a week.
...seconds of uninterrupted shower time.
...pounds my baby weighs.
...snacks I eat in a day.
...miles I run in my dreams.
...Now I think I'm entitled to a t-shirt or bumper sticker or medal, right?
Friday, September 23, 2011
Shoe Sale
Ahhh, the creativity of children...
Apparently all of our shoes are for sale, neatly lined up in pairs all up the stairs. So come on over for a shoe sale!
Apparently all of our shoes are for sale, neatly lined up in pairs all up the stairs. So come on over for a shoe sale!
Friday, August 26, 2011
A Walk in the Wildflowers
The kids and I went up to Albion Basin with Dad & Karen to capture some summertime sunshine and walk amongst wildflowers.
Beautiful!!
I LOVE these kids!
(I love the flowers too!)
Beautiful!!
I LOVE these kids!
(I love the flowers too!)
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Kason's Baby Blessing
I LOVE being a mother. My family, my kids, are my world. There is nothing sweeter than holding a new baby, to behold their precious and amazing spirit. It is the most spiritual experience, and testifies that there is more to us than the physical. Babies bring an awesome spiritual presence into the home, one of purity and innocence, sweetness and love. The miracle of creation and birth brings a mother nearer to God than anything else ever could. The blessing of being a mother has been the greatest blessing in my life.
We had a fabulous baby blessing day with all of our family.
Monday, July 18, 2011
Summer Wishin'
I wish...
my baby would stay tiny, curled up into a ball on my shoulder, making puckering faces and gurgling smiles.
summer would last forever.
kids didn't need to go to school.
Mary Poppins lived in my house.
potty training happened with the snap of a finger.
fat literally melted away.
bodies didn't age.
kids never whined and always shared.
diet Mtn. Dew grew on trees in my backyard.
I could wake up every morning bouncing with energy, so I really didn't need my diet dew.
I could be with my family forever...
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Country Fest
My kids absolutely LOVE going to the annual carnival at South Jordan's Country Fest. Nothing beats the expensive carnival games for cheap prizes, rides that go in a circle and never end (hello, I had to tell the worker, who I'm not sure even understood english, that "uh, I think my kids are done on this ride..." it's been about 10 minutes of riding in a circle and I'm going to throw-up just watching them!) face painting, cotton candy, free balloons, pony rides, all under a hot sun, Yeehaw!
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