January = SNOW!

We just got pounded with snow last night and I am sure, this is
not the last of it. It seems to have been pretty slow this year, compared
to what we got last year. Anyway, just loving staying in and doing
projects - now just need to find a project.
(Sorry, my snow picture won't upload.. another day, maybe)

I got china for Christmas, so I made a "fancy" dinner and
had my sisters over. It think it turned out so pretty!! I love
them and can't wait to use them again!






TODAY'S PROJECT IS: Homemade S'mores!
We are going all out today - these will not be your typical
campfire s'mores. I am going to make marshmallows
which I have been waiting to do for years. We are
also having homemade chocolate sauce and homemade
graham crackers. Can't wait to see how it goes!!!

December Wrap Up

I realize I haven't been so good. So, just a quick wrap up of December.
We went to my parents house for Christmas. A good time was had by
all.


Here is E with her most favorite little boy.


E and P - looking their best - as always...


It really is tricky to catch this little boy smiling. He smiles
and laughs constantly - but even the look of a camera being out
somewhere and he stops. But, he was cute was ever.


Santa brought us all slippers - love them!!


How cute is he all dressed up as Santa?

Lights... and House

Last weekend, we went and saw the lights downtown. The Grand
America Hotel is having a Gingerbread Festival so we went and saw
the house that were up for bidding. I wanted to buy one, but with
bidding beginning at $100, I will just admire. They were gorgeous
and I wanted to come home and make one. Guess I will settle for
the graham cracker ones we make at the ward christmas party.
Everything was so beautiful. I love this tradition!!!

A Busy Weekend

My parents came out for Thanksgiving. It was quite a busy weekend. My older sister just bought a house, so we spent a few days out there painting and getting it ready to move in. In the middle of this we had Thanksgiving at my house. It turned out really well. I had to do the turkey, which I have never done before. I bought the kind that is already done you don't even have to touch. That is seriously the way to go. The dinner was great. And while we had all of the family here, my brother-in-law blessed my nephew. We got all of the food cooked and transported with no accidents, and even quite a bit of leftovers that we are still enjoying. To end the weekend, we came back to my house to watch the BYU - Utah game. BYU won!! It was a great weekend, even though it was probably more work than going to school!

Carving Pumpkins

We were debating about whether to carve pumpkins or not. Finally, we talked ourselves into doing it. We usually have a good time, but we just have to get going. Here are the results. I think they all turned out really good.


A look at all four.

Captain Crunch by PJ.

Avoid the Noid by me. (remember the Noid from the Domino's Pizza commercials? He is the dude that makes your pizza cold.)

Of course we had to do the Y logo by guess who?!

Mr. Koolaid by Em

Starting Early...

We are starting early to train a new BYU fan. The hat is a bit big
but he looks so cute in it!!! (couldn't resist adding another picture.)



His dad is a Ute fan, so Em and I had to dress him up for game day!



Not sure his dad likes it, but .... oh well!

PUMPKIN CRAZY!!!

I have decided I really love pumpkin treats. My neighbor brought
over some pumpkin cake that was super good. I don't know why
I have waited so long in the season to begin pumpkin baking, but
I decided I have waited long enough. I need those treats!

Delicious Pumpkin Cake from my neighbor.


My pumpkin roll, that I couldn't resist any longer.
The best part about the pumpkin treats.... the cream cheese frosting!!!