tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18811526727460138442024-03-13T12:34:15.052-06:00Six is Sensational*Life isn't perfect, but it's pretty darn good*Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.comBlogger301125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-41234595165651732382010-12-01T17:54:00.004-07:002010-12-01T18:02:43.562-07:00Pumpkin Crunch Muffins<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9_pWXPn9o33ntOzYEsq4Vr1xK2cIU0TGcZOmOesdSIwfdvq536Tg2CaFhpMXeq0GxQWFBWBSKzvj438d5tUDrEgKAokhTLy-yB7fKebqXK_YtW8wBKYhr0UZvJSBtUo7ttixPe-wyEG9/s1600/pumpkin+crunch+muffins.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip9_pWXPn9o33ntOzYEsq4Vr1xK2cIU0TGcZOmOesdSIwfdvq536Tg2CaFhpMXeq0GxQWFBWBSKzvj438d5tUDrEgKAokhTLy-yB7fKebqXK_YtW8wBKYhr0UZvJSBtUo7ttixPe-wyEG9/s400/pumpkin+crunch+muffins.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545882379302385426" border="0" /></a><br />I found this recipe quite awhile ago at <a href="http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=204&sid=251306">KSL.</a><br />In the original recipe, the crunch is made by topping<br />the unbaked muffins with about one tablespoon of brown sugar each.<br />I have never had success with using brown sugar like that.<br />When I try it, the brown sugar usually melts and looks kinda gross!<br />The main body of these muffins is delicious,<br />so I adjusted the crunch topping by adding butter, oats and flour<br />to the brown sugar.<br />The results were delicious!<br /><br />Use the recipe found at KSL,<br />and add this topping to the top of the unbaked muffins:<br /><br />1/4 c. butter, melted<br />1/4 c. brown sugar<br />1/2 c. oats<br />1/4 c. flour<br />Mix with a fork until crumbly, and sprinkle on muffins.<br />Bake muffins for about 20 minutes.<br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-19030896209237946472010-11-24T09:34:00.004-07:002010-11-24T09:48:13.893-07:00The Blizzard That Wasn't and Gratitude<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH5QjOCZey0YycNh6MLuy5uYmz2gavQI_Yg7_Nl4xP1F-bK4gkIupvlpPjQWsxLVBhXojvBxPJoz2dA35PENmvIQLmIUfJ-Ypq7WS_EIIibcyx6deeOGE-EQgbf4FXzyOPGd-92-YsW6dD/s1600/blizzard3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH5QjOCZey0YycNh6MLuy5uYmz2gavQI_Yg7_Nl4xP1F-bK4gkIupvlpPjQWsxLVBhXojvBxPJoz2dA35PENmvIQLmIUfJ-Ypq7WS_EIIibcyx6deeOGE-EQgbf4FXzyOPGd-92-YsW6dD/s400/blizzard3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543156203551039826" border="0" /></a>It looked threatening enough.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9FaWb4N-yp176S0f3JoSUrvZA1mJdSdEwO4lyR03j0rQQmbwXfohpHb0L39FiHCtHnZQ-h7h-EqoHua754LekzOsTVoypWZWl7I9sPiGPdpfr59T5V7f9I3hBUwk5r6I8qq9nec7Dxqg/s1600/blizzard4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl9FaWb4N-yp176S0f3JoSUrvZA1mJdSdEwO4lyR03j0rQQmbwXfohpHb0L39FiHCtHnZQ-h7h-EqoHua754LekzOsTVoypWZWl7I9sPiGPdpfr59T5V7f9I3hBUwk5r6I8qq9nec7Dxqg/s400/blizzard4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543156193145926706" border="0" /></a>Looking even more threatening....<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipVy0LjIsYquHxl2DoUu8U6DHo4_B0edv-RV1y0nBhV2L-Zmubub49kAQCD5T2BNHTlo5RC8mlOppcFcw44YByBKm-gui9jXMve7oqwekXU5cUStfMqLDxek2u_rzDQm1Tc7MKSKAHLYOM/s1600/blizzard5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipVy0LjIsYquHxl2DoUu8U6DHo4_B0edv-RV1y0nBhV2L-Zmubub49kAQCD5T2BNHTlo5RC8mlOppcFcw44YByBKm-gui9jXMve7oqwekXU5cUStfMqLDxek2u_rzDQm1Tc7MKSKAHLYOM/s400/blizzard5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543156182553512626" border="0" /></a>The flakes begin to fall.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFqnUToHabpvWVOpdB5I5GZXhXPX14a2bXlI6Lr6_KHBezBJ9Ra4wuHcHlmkCkj3vHP3GN0MxEWqWLQ8qX6bw1b-H4FRxUoS1NcN3JlVjT92fjMeBHsyDCy9ELcjwvxq61w_A8Y5CSXOh/s1600/blizzard6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFFqnUToHabpvWVOpdB5I5GZXhXPX14a2bXlI6Lr6_KHBezBJ9Ra4wuHcHlmkCkj3vHP3GN0MxEWqWLQ8qX6bw1b-H4FRxUoS1NcN3JlVjT92fjMeBHsyDCy9ELcjwvxq61w_A8Y5CSXOh/s400/blizzard6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543156172365710546" border="0" /></a>When it started, it snowed and blew pretty hard...<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4h0ugoMjUQZfnRSRhB0ySCUdJfOoJuglbu_pNomJexUDZfuAq4x9lkU3lsKm6mvGBDqqrzbld0ELpxOr5-QVD83HVTP72GnadIMtnhHohNzZF2ijSahTc2KsEQ8FvzFb16mT-GmPgbGES/s1600/blizzard7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4h0ugoMjUQZfnRSRhB0ySCUdJfOoJuglbu_pNomJexUDZfuAq4x9lkU3lsKm6mvGBDqqrzbld0ELpxOr5-QVD83HVTP72GnadIMtnhHohNzZF2ijSahTc2KsEQ8FvzFb16mT-GmPgbGES/s400/blizzard7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5543156162362640626" border="0" /></a>but it didn't last for long.<br />Oh well, the tree looks pretty cool anyway.<br /><br />Gratitude<br /><br />Tomorrow is Thanksgiving, and there's so much I'm grateful for!<br />My husband (the best!), my kids (awesome!),<br />our families, the gospel of Jesus Christ, wonderful friends,<br />a good roof over my head, Christmas music, scented candles,<br />my sisters, cars that run, food to eat, warmth,<br />electricity, exercise making me stronger, health and strength,<br />Cream of Wheat, dark chocolate. (Not necessarily in that order).<br />This is just a few because the list would be way too long!<br /><br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving!!!<br /><br /><br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-38582572466153841872010-11-08T18:02:00.006-07:002010-11-14T08:21:10.434-07:00Lasagna Soup<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94nn_8amq8OlEgc3J28pKwhZ8v8WuO6VaII3S6XJpaM7mzA1IUzDJHRW5S6AvwGfRRlLBLALISGE2MoR4ToazQg6xugHDfkgN6Mxfvk49odHKH0NSNM6O-xEUQrtl0dKVk9IFTAxqj9WX/s1600/Lasagne+Soup.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi94nn_8amq8OlEgc3J28pKwhZ8v8WuO6VaII3S6XJpaM7mzA1IUzDJHRW5S6AvwGfRRlLBLALISGE2MoR4ToazQg6xugHDfkgN6Mxfvk49odHKH0NSNM6O-xEUQrtl0dKVk9IFTAxqj9WX/s400/Lasagne+Soup.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537349420298733186" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:times new roman;">I found this recipe today over at <a href="http://www.realmomkitchen.com/">Real Mom Kitchen.</a><br />I changed it up a little by using no green pepper,<br />adding a little olive oil, an extra tablespoon of brown sugar,<br />extra pasta and an extra garlic clove.<br />It really does taste like lasagna.<br />Give it a try and you won't be sorry!</span><br /><span style="font-family:times new roman;">Here's my version:<br /><br />Lasagna Soup<br /><br />1 lb. ground beef<br />a small handful of dry minced onion<br />4 cloves of garlic, minced<br />1 T. olive oil<br />1 tsp. thyme<br />2 T. brown sugar<br />4 c. water<br />4 chicken bouillon cubes<br />2 cans diced tomatoes, undrained<br />1 14 oz. can tomato sauce<br />1 t. basil<br />1 t. oregano<br />3/4 t. sea salt<br />2 1/2 c. uncooked rotini pasta<br />3/4 c. grated parmesan<br />shredded mozzarella<br />garlic croutons<br /><br />In a large pot, brown ground beef, onion, and garlic in olive oil.<br />Cook until ground beef is brown.<br />Stir in thyme, brown sugar, water, bouillon, tomatoes, sauce, seasonings and salt.<br />Bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes.<br />Meanwhile, cook pasta until just underdone.<br />Stir pasta and cheese into soup.<br />Continue simmering for another 3-4 minutes.<br />Serve topped with shredded mozzarella and croutons.<br /><br /></span></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-34316349714196232132010-10-30T18:24:00.004-06:002010-10-30T18:35:22.862-06:00(The Day Before) Halloween 2010<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzAzL_YhVFEPoTtv5ILw54g9lRQefkxIlw-J99ZMSH8X3qcDOqtQepQujM2wyA8rzT7KCuLvHUAeIvDcvEB8X3aMLlrPiZxOC7lJtjErNmhWik30Uw6IQzabveIXyb5OUCtWn8eT3PePN/s1600/dinner+in+a+pumpkin.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkzAzL_YhVFEPoTtv5ILw54g9lRQefkxIlw-J99ZMSH8X3qcDOqtQepQujM2wyA8rzT7KCuLvHUAeIvDcvEB8X3aMLlrPiZxOC7lJtjErNmhWik30Uw6IQzabveIXyb5OUCtWn8eT3PePN/s400/dinner+in+a+pumpkin.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534000548290342482" border="0" /></a>Dinner in a pumpkin.<br />Not something I'd wanna have all the time,<br />but fun for Halloween.<br /><br />This video shows you Jared's latest creation.<br />He decided he wanted to be a transformer,<br />so he designed this costume and made it himself with<br />a little measuring and cutting help from Dad.<br />Awesome job, Jared!!<br /></div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxoynOEGuSATTg33OZwlTSmClvlBMZhERgtLjNH79MBIBYNFktL3LQ9z_TgJM3-LPGKEQ69MW6cMmB0vvy5gA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-53898913858451183832010-10-29T19:02:00.003-06:002010-10-29T19:06:52.869-06:00Pumpkin Swirl Cookies<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Yh7RvkdA_I_bR4Wyaouu2hhownsJS5olG7lEAFEn-07JLyJOzUn7hm5tfP4rLn-lrXRUq1YeV_4FTvXKwq6vXKl_cMqLTy5FJLimdSKRJJPj6P9MjBolHpaP0Hw3sVwXcDV4CyKr5fJr/s1600/pumpkin+swirl+cookies.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Yh7RvkdA_I_bR4Wyaouu2hhownsJS5olG7lEAFEn-07JLyJOzUn7hm5tfP4rLn-lrXRUq1YeV_4FTvXKwq6vXKl_cMqLTy5FJLimdSKRJJPj6P9MjBolHpaP0Hw3sVwXcDV4CyKr5fJr/s400/pumpkin+swirl+cookies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533638507172003154" border="0" /></a>The real name for these cookies is<br />Cream Cheese-Filled Pumpkin Cookies.<br />But I think "Pumpkin Swirl Cookies"<br />is MUCH easier to say.<br />Especially when you have your mouth full of them. :)<br />You can find the recipe <a href="http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=204&sid=12992145">here.</a><br /><br />Nicole came home today and she did the honors<br />of making these cookies.<br />They look cute and they taste great!!<br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-84982186958411139932010-10-25T20:24:00.001-06:002010-10-25T20:26:58.938-06:00Jack 0'lanterns 2010<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYlXjIqcJ_y-1RX09LguqwdscKfh39B44rDkPudCjCbNoG6rDcw3eDkosy9_WjA4uyUg709so60u_9JHUpHYwZ0hwAjPp5HMmvRSapF8iAq5t6U3a0-U4aZfmR1GKtO2UpAtLgUsK3iqap/s1600/jackolanterns.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYlXjIqcJ_y-1RX09LguqwdscKfh39B44rDkPudCjCbNoG6rDcw3eDkosy9_WjA4uyUg709so60u_9JHUpHYwZ0hwAjPp5HMmvRSapF8iAq5t6U3a0-U4aZfmR1GKtO2UpAtLgUsK3iqap/s400/jackolanterns.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532175501202909330" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMU6xRdfdcNKtl2iToHCOQdpQon3tEAGwBfVN4I5hS9g1LTIlRxFJ0nJ0ROvxnTKfibLBO3LsbnaqAE8akySn-VVgzUO3VrntOAJ4RdE3lYZvppT7fCUE5gfkPzQL_WOW0T6qtkAsz04b0/s1600/glowing+jackolanterns.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMU6xRdfdcNKtl2iToHCOQdpQon3tEAGwBfVN4I5hS9g1LTIlRxFJ0nJ0ROvxnTKfibLBO3LsbnaqAE8akySn-VVgzUO3VrntOAJ4RdE3lYZvppT7fCUE5gfkPzQL_WOW0T6qtkAsz04b0/s400/glowing+jackolanterns.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532175497296415170" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:180%;">Happy Halloween!!<br /></span></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-37518326624801976672010-10-24T18:22:00.003-06:002010-10-24T18:26:48.422-06:00Pumpkin Bundt<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB6r4KEbqwwCXP92U5xiCRsjqOywSKskgy8XxbaePj8U7AkCrl0LTsE3pTGqB9PDzgJFuVo-gMFloiei0u-AsJ9enqBFXpflzIM53R9KXK4Hrb1Src2SVjsb7vIcjfdVwvQEk8CVGC8mwh/s1600/pumpkin+bundt.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB6r4KEbqwwCXP92U5xiCRsjqOywSKskgy8XxbaePj8U7AkCrl0LTsE3pTGqB9PDzgJFuVo-gMFloiei0u-AsJ9enqBFXpflzIM53R9KXK4Hrb1Src2SVjsb7vIcjfdVwvQEk8CVGC8mwh/s400/pumpkin+bundt.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531772608892980946" border="0" /></a>(Forgive the bad lighting!)<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Here's another of my own creations.<br />It's very moist with good flavor.<br /><br />Pumpkin Bundt<br /><br />1 Duncan Hines spice cake mix<br />2 c. canned pumpkin<br />1/2 c. buttermilk<br />3 eggs<br />1 t. cinnamon<br /><br />Mix all ingredients in electric mixer<br />for 2 minutes on medium speed.<br />Pour into well greased bundt pan.<br />Bake at 350 for about 45 minutes<br />or until a pick inserted in the center comes out clean.<br /><br />Frost with cinnamon buttercream:<br />3 T. melted butter<br />1/2 t. vanilla<br />1 t. cinnamon<br />2 T. milk<br />add powdered sugar to desired consistency.<br /><br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-29177869229487759232010-10-11T19:12:00.004-06:002010-10-11T19:32:51.018-06:00Maple Pecan Oatmeal Cookies<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH633awV8gS8E3gjnBQJLgJrK_wJVFz-R3-2eVegKJRMDUd9oLdEfR0jgYANNHBzhaXdMyxV1i6L33nYeo1UbfBoGaoCRNqPAx1meqTi2cTFaGQDrKniNhtb-xvoP_WljQZY5Q_DStquus/s1600/maple+pecan+oatmeal+cookies.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH633awV8gS8E3gjnBQJLgJrK_wJVFz-R3-2eVegKJRMDUd9oLdEfR0jgYANNHBzhaXdMyxV1i6L33nYeo1UbfBoGaoCRNqPAx1meqTi2cTFaGQDrKniNhtb-xvoP_WljQZY5Q_DStquus/s400/maple+pecan+oatmeal+cookies.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5526964700378782818" border="0" /></a>Got this recipe in one of my newspaper inserts.<br />You can find it <a href="http://www.relishmag.com/recipes/view/40464/vermont-maple-pecan-cookies.html">here.</a> So yummy!<br />I made a few adjustments, such as<br />swapping some of the oats for steel cut oats,<br />using whole wheat flour,<br />and changing the corn syrup to agave nectar.<br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-53661966259814726422010-09-16T16:31:00.004-06:002010-09-16T16:42:14.601-06:00The big 1-6<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifGgVRXfjwky1HknfSTYsOihBt_7Xht5dR8I-VFW36kUBbz-oWQna3ewN47votinWH8yiv5Kz7tn_DmLXGMkdTPU-FxTDPtkuoOygRtk9vQ-iZBk6WZnmi7rHGvUeQOV4ZexaypPEbJqEu/s1600/DSCF0887.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifGgVRXfjwky1HknfSTYsOihBt_7Xht5dR8I-VFW36kUBbz-oWQna3ewN47votinWH8yiv5Kz7tn_DmLXGMkdTPU-FxTDPtkuoOygRtk9vQ-iZBk6WZnmi7rHGvUeQOV4ZexaypPEbJqEu/s400/DSCF0887.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517643430329625298" border="0" /></a>My birthday boy likes white cake.<br />So I baked up this creation.<br />Our Best Bites' Easy White Cake. Go <a href="http://www.ourbestbites.com/2010/05/easy-white-cake.html">here </a>for the recipe.<br />There's a link in the recipe for White Vanilla Frosting,<br />and it starts with milk and flour.<br />Yep, you got that right!<br />It's very light, fluffy, and not too sweet.<br />Seriously good!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLoUB2YR99j4WkWzE_srpSY11mgeg2PmNYJ2wVjkiQs0mY9q_RaIw70C9Iiy-CWzDKDm89dtqPLq8Ayk9IIGa7HkzOF3uyG5pT9BJ_apauJ5-WoEinQNj2QcXAn5G_Uison0bWOywP_5rb/s1600/DSCF0880.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLoUB2YR99j4WkWzE_srpSY11mgeg2PmNYJ2wVjkiQs0mY9q_RaIw70C9Iiy-CWzDKDm89dtqPLq8Ayk9IIGa7HkzOF3uyG5pT9BJ_apauJ5-WoEinQNj2QcXAn5G_Uison0bWOywP_5rb/s400/DSCF0880.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517643410329861954" border="0" /></a>Here's the big birthday boy.<br />He's legal now, for driving, dating, all that good stuff.<br />He does want to drive, but I don't think he's too<br />concerned about the dating part.<br />I might have to change that, but then again, I might not.<br />At least, not yet.<br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-92154561876398418232010-09-16T16:28:00.002-06:002010-09-16T16:31:16.181-06:00Birthday Party!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsfQjghqCq0-XvRN9BL3EzSC5Z6xWx9x2YioLg5cnZ9C5Leskr3yIZg46d_fTgrIHVb3Rtv0ov5wIPEI6BugXQJff0T8-jK0ot38X5NDJIbwxAqDJrPc_cNSeTxOwUukRxv3boIcbEOnl/s1600/DSCF0879.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhsfQjghqCq0-XvRN9BL3EzSC5Z6xWx9x2YioLg5cnZ9C5Leskr3yIZg46d_fTgrIHVb3Rtv0ov5wIPEI6BugXQJff0T8-jK0ot38X5NDJIbwxAqDJrPc_cNSeTxOwUukRxv3boIcbEOnl/s400/DSCF0879.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517642332666465042" border="0" /></a>I had my birthday on 9/11,<br />and Jake's is 9/16.<br />We celebrated together on 9/12.<br />Happy Birthday to us!!<br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-67063174533399032142010-08-05T13:05:00.002-06:002010-08-05T13:14:41.634-06:00My recent, current and future reads<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhssTlTGLn775nKE4Y7J_m2sCaRi03pTRtjhycYDYFZWk8RD_q-QyK7rhgMtuxhreWxocbvpW6Bo6juO28uCqy-ZuWvHyhwGfalj2EhjITQBDvrJXltsobB2Mg0XX4SIece2JH3Hw58VAL9/s1600/superstickies(6).png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwZjBv1AtiVrGAE1kDMw_y6K_EzWbOMq-Xh7EyV64D6n2KjxL6yFwbku6OBCKX08Ijcl1kg13ODaghc3vMKTBTV219CmlmffBUGbnvu1ddQYTFWuq5UBKEMF_-XMd3a9jTX84oBC30eFl1/s400/superstickies(8).png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502005915689818546" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLXOEtVNgs8leU1Fh7YSUsraUJaDYkg6Tp1DCNQ2XkhnP2atol_90pGX0nT-OqjxwbDiHs1F1PMqd9CyAEjHvxZ2beQq4bqn_LBUoDzUuuLh-tXYhPFr0gMnFQnYQzhLqwgTFKOy96IcOy/s1600/superstickies(10).png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLXOEtVNgs8leU1Fh7YSUsraUJaDYkg6Tp1DCNQ2XkhnP2atol_90pGX0nT-OqjxwbDiHs1F1PMqd9CyAEjHvxZ2beQq4bqn_LBUoDzUuuLh-tXYhPFr0gMnFQnYQzhLqwgTFKOy96IcOy/s400/superstickies(10).png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502005912236687794" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg321CflQuRLeBCEUz4JHejvEfQsBs4s0d6NExpDS4r8pdfdp5XGVDniu9snSFawT_PEm4U6PEDBQZ9LnoU7ICVzafGcLXnj_uIbCtOfY6OAY1Ax1VDbZRzol1XJxY6t1QyQ8bW36Tmxdwg/s1600/superstickies(11).png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 223px; height: 212px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg321CflQuRLeBCEUz4JHejvEfQsBs4s0d6NExpDS4r8pdfdp5XGVDniu9snSFawT_PEm4U6PEDBQZ9LnoU7ICVzafGcLXnj_uIbCtOfY6OAY1Ax1VDbZRzol1XJxY6t1QyQ8bW36Tmxdwg/s400/superstickies(11).png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502005905400978578" border="0" /></a><br />If you know me, you know that I MUST<br />have a book to read<br />at all times.<br />I LOVE BOOKS!!<br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-83097232540574686672010-07-23T15:42:00.003-06:002010-07-23T15:50:32.678-06:00Pioneer Taffy<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgppCGCjn6xlW1iZgo2WB3vp2GdGulSbv6eRswkRekuX4sx8UthcVJrTMZSBKwfsaHRUtvHrSy-rM1rA6j1g9ba2fMt1VRgMrqnZRzrpwO5oto4ldmo7-EwjL_jIRW_uTTnAfOLnK76GUG4/s1600/DSCF0686.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVlwojmdIwfg9XZMhcrMTAwpPvJ0qebROqJ7hJ0i8eLFuK3zNbuVQ_CBCYdkB-lJxaC3DdmlBjJRgj0siRw4RvQ3vZ490B_zeJV9sZqeApFSdaCs1C5B07V1JkGX65fCUwUCtUoeUn1u6z/s400/DSCF0693.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497221453341635650" border="0" /></a>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-17329066440530684192010-07-19T17:08:00.003-06:002010-07-19T17:13:46.512-06:00Blueberry Peach Ice Cream<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiFuYLhyt3tMUt-5fJoaIjHUcsccFiRwnrebXE-w9zuy3mFWIu3PWfuLBn4cr-FwhcqDBpr2wR9ysknmqVqHN0_97w5d_GOiZAno8Shoe_GnM_iIwERvks4clM5pbkum7Za89DIr6YW2b7/s1600/blueberry+peach+ice+cream.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiFuYLhyt3tMUt-5fJoaIjHUcsccFiRwnrebXE-w9zuy3mFWIu3PWfuLBn4cr-FwhcqDBpr2wR9ysknmqVqHN0_97w5d_GOiZAno8Shoe_GnM_iIwERvks4clM5pbkum7Za89DIr6YW2b7/s400/blueberry+peach+ice+cream.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495758254755796226" border="0" /></a>Tonight's dessert/Family Home Evening treat!<br />It's my own creation<br />and turned out pretty good.<br />~~~~~~~~~<br />Blueberry Peach Ice Cream<br />~~~~~~~~~<br />2 cups fresh blueberries<br />2 medium peaches<br />3 T. sugar<br />3 T. lemon juice<br /><br />Peel the peaches and crush the berries.<br />Combine with the sugar & lemon juice<br />and let it sit for 30 minutes to macerate.<br />After 30 minutes,<br />puree the fruit.<br />Put in a large bowl and add:<br />1 cup fat free half & half<br />1 1/2 cups whipping cream<br />1 c. milk<br />1/2 cup sugar<br />1/4 t. sea salt<br />1/2 t. lemon extract<br />2 T. vanilla<br /><br />Stir together well<br />and then pour into your ice cream maker.<br />Freeze according to manufacturers' directions.<br />Enjoy!!<br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-37570724626863844752010-07-18T09:39:00.005-06:002010-07-18T09:55:18.805-06:00Thoughts on Day 19<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0edEaJ0ThMFHBcA5mdn-lxypGNh71Fra_dJHmnsX53xjsixTJbhgK6F7F0-aiYa8Lz78vMSBeRO3p2m0OW-68FhNsWHD2MB4Kra9ss0-T4s-BIAcrBwUgj7jTTZwtMScHPHNZzw5hGOvL/s1600/health-exercise.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 309px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0edEaJ0ThMFHBcA5mdn-lxypGNh71Fra_dJHmnsX53xjsixTJbhgK6F7F0-aiYa8Lz78vMSBeRO3p2m0OW-68FhNsWHD2MB4Kra9ss0-T4s-BIAcrBwUgj7jTTZwtMScHPHNZzw5hGOvL/s400/health-exercise.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495274450083467330" border="0" /></a>(At this point, this is pretty much how I feel)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So Day 19 passed yesterday,<br />and I am still doing it.<br />On vacation, my knee (which has arthritis)<br />started to bother me.<br />I didn't know if it was the 30 Day Shred<br />or the all the hours riding in the car<br />(which that knee has never liked).<br />We've been home a week and for the last few workouts,<br />I actually did them barefoot.<br />My knee was not bothered at all,<br />which I'm really happy about!<br />I did not want arthritis<br />to derail my plans for my bod!<br />Anyway, I'm down 5 lbs according to the scale,<br />which is good.<br />Clothes fit differently<br />and I'm sure I've lost inches<br />in a lot of places.<br />Problem is, I didn't think to measure myself<br />when I started!<br />The best part is, I now feel a drive to exercise--<br />my body needs it.<br /><br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-8128115045916193712010-07-17T09:23:00.002-06:002010-07-17T09:26:05.289-06:00Another healthy breakfast treat<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnkyUiNImfiircdK-N3dJEfCvGIgt-SJDJ7m1YPbMAif35mAzgXL8OvF1bOfG60rmVl3NpvthLWMPWz4bQ9n2FvL0UR57WBMVpB0-EaVhy0kmXxvUfbGbpt26D5SwOhC0-QOpahYKDDXA/s1600/yummy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglnkyUiNImfiircdK-N3dJEfCvGIgt-SJDJ7m1YPbMAif35mAzgXL8OvF1bOfG60rmVl3NpvthLWMPWz4bQ9n2FvL0UR57WBMVpB0-EaVhy0kmXxvUfbGbpt26D5SwOhC0-QOpahYKDDXA/s400/yummy.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494896271511017794" border="0" /></a>This is Yoplait Greek Yogurt (plain flavor),<br />drizzled with a teaspoon of agave nectar<br />and then topped with 1/3 cup of Bear Naked Fit Vanilla Almond granola<br />and 1/4 cup of fresh blueberries.<br />So good!<br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-43081006691835922282010-07-13T18:52:00.003-06:002010-07-13T19:01:05.199-06:00Vacation Pics, part one<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJcywx7HolWnsMq9pBg1az-QX89xLTVTuaFHXb1ucDiCTd7IMl6YP7vdNWm1T1Yx-F5SfYT-bgO560hUjuXwCIcqV6CTGvjSPVvXiLBdmFwHWjNMzJl9QDZ25ZsG0d1irzPYTHQCBA6Uko/s1600/DSCF0125.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJcywx7HolWnsMq9pBg1az-QX89xLTVTuaFHXb1ucDiCTd7IMl6YP7vdNWm1T1Yx-F5SfYT-bgO560hUjuXwCIcqV6CTGvjSPVvXiLBdmFwHWjNMzJl9QDZ25ZsG0d1irzPYTHQCBA6Uko/s400/DSCF0125.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493559520070339682" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSejAIE7gwF7iK_02x5sGQ2uqlTzBx9GWwZKG-YSbNgu-mRsmbzgUTst_SgTsaD3WNTwbv95HywYNjjDVsb2GuBOFSDGtP15XwXugiB46B4EzGVvUTABVotvkOuIzZOKpgEWp19L_lov8/s1600/DSCF0120.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSejAIE7gwF7iK_02x5sGQ2uqlTzBx9GWwZKG-YSbNgu-mRsmbzgUTst_SgTsaD3WNTwbv95HywYNjjDVsb2GuBOFSDGtP15XwXugiB46B4EzGVvUTABVotvkOuIzZOKpgEWp19L_lov8/s400/DSCF0120.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493559519999612578" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksGrHpoWx-OtV_sUOBY0-k9ROBu81AWlDL26IzxSy5Rp4D4Hyu0KQftCnsxMKDOwZick8iCeIBhpfbpfGz4Fzxw5pmkyQo0xmDvgyEaajJKGBRz6cT66_MIoUWwkZ6JQwLKY0eD6ruYyC/s1600/DSCF0115.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksGrHpoWx-OtV_sUOBY0-k9ROBu81AWlDL26IzxSy5Rp4D4Hyu0KQftCnsxMKDOwZick8iCeIBhpfbpfGz4Fzxw5pmkyQo0xmDvgyEaajJKGBRz6cT66_MIoUWwkZ6JQwLKY0eD6ruYyC/s400/DSCF0115.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493559511043577138" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI7_691l0w7pc3ahna64R1N04CxX03aly4zIRf-xHxpLtU3GHNs7DQfqTQX33aQWu-dvsMloNaTFSGm_Yr6cGH7y1Y4UHTnn4hTmp41Bqh-pAEnyUEv6nWbNPErXUnDLXzdolEFxhqZ4ka/s1600/DSCF0111.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI7_691l0w7pc3ahna64R1N04CxX03aly4zIRf-xHxpLtU3GHNs7DQfqTQX33aQWu-dvsMloNaTFSGm_Yr6cGH7y1Y4UHTnn4hTmp41Bqh-pAEnyUEv6nWbNPErXUnDLXzdolEFxhqZ4ka/s400/DSCF0111.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493559498993784690" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyI1pGKmOLXzO1ekvmlvv7yK_7l6PrJyy1NPVlomOAAMloxzi__4htfCgPLcs_cH1gmoTvS1lwfg0uCYaDe64e1-uB3F_EPKA_qpIBF87eeHucWvDH1ChOAT8m4LzfuQHsNMeZA8B6olfP/s1600/DSCF0108.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyI1pGKmOLXzO1ekvmlvv7yK_7l6PrJyy1NPVlomOAAMloxzi__4htfCgPLcs_cH1gmoTvS1lwfg0uCYaDe64e1-uB3F_EPKA_qpIBF87eeHucWvDH1ChOAT8m4LzfuQHsNMeZA8B6olfP/s400/DSCF0108.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493559491722334370" border="0" /></a>Our vacay took us to Moab, then to Durango Colorado,<br />and then back to Moab for more fun in the sun.<br />These pics show the beautiful red rocks of Moab,<br />and some shots of us on our Hummer Slickrock tour.<br />It was the most awesome fun!!<br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-75515548032749432682010-07-13T18:44:00.004-06:002010-07-13T18:49:35.260-06:00We're Back!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXztF0byzRNrMka9wz3hkpYQCaq9VRpRfx2m6D60HszgfZzGvrnepGbmG58ugtL04dZmopUg7XCH2JRKinAaliCOiB34zkwfog89trEXG-3-dB6IuxnA3kV4qqWJTy4CIKcS65vKQLRBIS/s1600/burritos.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXztF0byzRNrMka9wz3hkpYQCaq9VRpRfx2m6D60HszgfZzGvrnepGbmG58ugtL04dZmopUg7XCH2JRKinAaliCOiB34zkwfog89trEXG-3-dB6IuxnA3kV4qqWJTy4CIKcS65vKQLRBIS/s400/burritos.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493556669439358530" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We went on vacation for a week, and it was a blast. Pics will be coming soon!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">In the meantime, <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/07/brown-hot-and-plenty-of-it-vol-i/">here's </a>another recipe for you, courtesy of The Pioneer Woman.<br />16-Minute Beef and Bean Burritos, which I made for dinner tonight.<br />I did a couple things different from the recipe.<br />Instead of warming them in the microwave,<br />I laid them all out on a cookie sheet as I rolled them,<br />and then put them in the oven at 325 for about 10 minutes.<br />It was a hit because everyone in the house liked them.<br />That's a feat in itself!!<br /><br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-31074770949984792572010-07-02T20:09:00.004-06:002010-07-02T20:31:04.500-06:00Thoughts on Day 9<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9BY5kisSRkVQuqi_UNCHtUq122BGlIy7ya-RKY0m1eALiMAtFpshifprX08cLS1im_bdD-GR8e0I-Nj1eAEmStLmhkL-OZUVJ-8wA4sHfWjDyDxglRvddn0jjtgtRxCr0uc4nfDiYtgm/s1600/winning+by+losing.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 129px; height: 160px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA9BY5kisSRkVQuqi_UNCHtUq122BGlIy7ya-RKY0m1eALiMAtFpshifprX08cLS1im_bdD-GR8e0I-Nj1eAEmStLmhkL-OZUVJ-8wA4sHfWjDyDxglRvddn0jjtgtRxCr0uc4nfDiYtgm/s400/winning+by+losing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489498395172676898" border="0" /></a>(Editor's Note:<br />I don't have this book, but I want it).<br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">My thoughts on Day 9 of Jillian Michaels:<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;">1. That woman is tough, but she has a heart. I now watch "Losing it with Jillian" every Tuesday.<br />2. I want abs! I want arms! I want long hair, too. Maybe Jillian's hair is why I've been obsessing about long hair lately....<br />3. Abs, arms, hair...That's why I keep doing this.<br />4. I do like exercise more now. I used to HATE it!<br />5. I feel stronger. And tougher. That's also why I keep doing this.<br />6. The scale hasn't moved that much, but I keep reminding myself that I'm building muscle.<br />7. A couple of days ago, I could SWEAR my arm had more definition.<br />8. Today I tried level 2 and I went back to feeling like I was going to die. Except I didn't feel that way as long.<br />That's good, right?<br />9. I'm using only dark chocolate to satisfy my sweet tooth. Ghirardelli 72% to be exact.<br />10. I'm taking Jillian (and Ghirardelli) along on my vacation. I'm afraid NOT to!<br /></div></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-18441445439873204732010-06-28T09:08:00.003-06:002010-06-28T09:12:21.124-06:00An open letter to Jared<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ96KDcZsfD2XW44kOz-zl7QmUCtkqSNZPmXcT6ws75xUNUnYr52qfddHxeDCGyJ0DWUsQ20n3bbTVtvC05YhB6g6XpFC2PDkodXEgNXYMScFm3C3DFL-VNDbrfYJLy5M31oEIrznPiRrp/s1600/100_2876.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ96KDcZsfD2XW44kOz-zl7QmUCtkqSNZPmXcT6ws75xUNUnYr52qfddHxeDCGyJ0DWUsQ20n3bbTVtvC05YhB6g6XpFC2PDkodXEgNXYMScFm3C3DFL-VNDbrfYJLy5M31oEIrznPiRrp/s400/100_2876.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5487842094271274306" border="0" /></a>Dear Joj,<br />You're off to Camp Bartlett this week!<br />Have fun, buddy!<br />And take good care of yourself!<br />Love,<br />Mom<br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-18300625858922115682010-06-26T09:10:00.001-06:002010-06-26T09:12:39.061-06:00Gimme a 5 and a 3!!5 is for Day 5 of Jillian's 30 Day Shred.<br /><br />And 3 is for the pounds I am down since I started!!<br /><br />Whoo-hoo!!! It's working!Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-88597848928827549502010-06-22T18:45:00.004-06:002010-10-25T12:09:20.341-06:00Jillian: 1, Me: 1<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk73cx28W6-XDW39Cg9l3Mjj-wo6kqPUHgwLxTVC5yPA66e7R-9tiISSc7GfUpqGJUtWhbIYH4ZYgFNazs3Ci0q0kbA1M-ah8OkkzoEhTpUj-nrKM3SO9XvAIZSQWao0CHjgH4sMpTxkPS/s1600/jillian+michaels.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 215px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk73cx28W6-XDW39Cg9l3Mjj-wo6kqPUHgwLxTVC5yPA66e7R-9tiISSc7GfUpqGJUtWhbIYH4ZYgFNazs3Ci0q0kbA1M-ah8OkkzoEhTpUj-nrKM3SO9XvAIZSQWao0CHjgH4sMpTxkPS/s400/jillian+michaels.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485764564829586258" border="0" /></a>Monday I started doing this.<br />And Monday, I thought I was going to DIE.<br />And I mean DIE!<br />The rest of the day my legs were complete rubber.<br />Today I did day 2,<br />and I don't know what the difference was,<br />but I feel FANTASTIC!<br />I'm not saying I'm not sore,<br />because I most certainly am.<br />But I feel great! I feel stronger already.<br />Jillian motivates me.<br />But I do have muscles that I never knew I had.<br />Like the muscles right in front of your armpits.<br />Those KILL whenever I wash my hands<br />for crying out loud! :)<br />And the muscles between your shoulder blades?<br />They are there also.<br />And the muscles in my thighs?<br />They SCREAM whenever I walk down the stairs!<br />I'm not complaining though<br />because all this means one thing:<br />I am going to be the fittest in my life!<br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-48834344723521087012010-06-22T09:54:00.005-06:002010-06-22T10:08:29.434-06:005 Grain Banana Muffins<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKHjrl7-Aqu-kbg4evDo8H4lruMm4xVAoQxbvsrxnDEP-Xq4Pc2n1IGMHvM4GmoZTgTmW0D4J5Yugg8AIwbgIRxiqC_2USikzxiONPEXPgxbi_-4IXI24gwdEuGRidn8H3El90smNJXFuQ/s1600/5+grain+banan+muffins.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKHjrl7-Aqu-kbg4evDo8H4lruMm4xVAoQxbvsrxnDEP-Xq4Pc2n1IGMHvM4GmoZTgTmW0D4J5Yugg8AIwbgIRxiqC_2USikzxiONPEXPgxbi_-4IXI24gwdEuGRidn8H3El90smNJXFuQ/s400/5+grain+banan+muffins.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485627389918918146" border="0" /></a>This is my own creation<br />and they turned out great!<br />Here's the recipe.<br /><br />1 c. Bob's Red Mill 5 Grain Rolled cereal, dry<br />1 c. flour (you could use either whole wheat or all purpose)<br />3 T. brown sugar<br />1/2 t. baking powder<br />1 t. baking soda<br />1/4 t. salt<br />1 t. cinnamon<br />1/2 t. nutmeg<br />2 ripe bananas, mashed with a fork<br />1 egg<br />1/2 c. buttermilk<br /><br />Preheat oven to 400 degrees.<br />Spray a 12 cup muffin tin with Pam.<br />Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl and whisk together.<br />Make a well in the center and add the mashed banana,<br />the egg, and the buttermilk.<br />Using a fork, mix together until just combined.<br />Be careful not to over mix.<br />Divide batter evenly between the muffin cups.<br />Bake for about 12 mins, until golden brown<br />and a pick inserted in the center comes out clean.<br />Cool 5 minutes in the pan before removing to a wire rack.<br /><br />Nutrition information:<br />There are 104 calories per muffin, less than one gram of fat,<br />21 grams of carbohydrate (with 7 grams from sugar),<br />2 grams of fiber (with all purpose flour),<br />and 3 grams of protein.<br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-68936990423996304082010-06-20T08:24:00.003-06:002010-06-20T08:37:08.720-06:00Father's Day breakfast<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOyn2K7yVTaxYeGp0qqt-9_0hM2bAfuOLeAqVAtpjDk0FsPtXvz_gi-m7Sxlq5ndrSejo-ok7Nbva6PyVegWBOYJDhjFsyMe7QejVpTV-qDKsvbCIodfVISYCR4rVRzRCPiyvtxNZhddC6/s1600/omelet+wrap.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOyn2K7yVTaxYeGp0qqt-9_0hM2bAfuOLeAqVAtpjDk0FsPtXvz_gi-m7Sxlq5ndrSejo-ok7Nbva6PyVegWBOYJDhjFsyMe7QejVpTV-qDKsvbCIodfVISYCR4rVRzRCPiyvtxNZhddC6/s400/omelet+wrap.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484862001740973522" border="0" /></a>This is an Omelet wrap...it's healthy and delicious!<br />It's what I made for Jeff for his<br />Father's Day breakfast. I also made one for me. :)<br />The original recipe came from<br />the <a href="http://www.eatcleandiet.com/">Eat Clean </a>diet by Tosca Reno.<br />I've adapted it a little to fit my tastes.<br />Here's my version:<br /><br />Omelet Wrap<br />~~~~~<br />1 large egg<br />1 large egg white<br />1 T. milk<br />sea salt & pepper to taste<br />1 t. olive oil<br />1 whole wheat tortilla<br />1 Laughing Cow cheese wedge<br />about 1 T. chopped fresh cilantro<br /><br />Spray a small frying pan with Pam and then add the oil.<br />Heat the pan over medium high heat.<br />Beat the egg, egg white, and milk together.<br />Add salt and pepper to your taste.<br />When the pan is hot, pour in the egg mixture.<br />Cook til almost set on top,<br />then turn over and cook for about 1-2 minutes more.<br />During cook time,<br />warm the tortilla in the microwave for 12 seconds.<br />Spread warmed tortilla with the cheese.<br />Sprinkle with the fresh cilantro.<br />Lay the omelet on top & roll up.<br />Let sit for a minute, then cut in half.<br />Enjoy!<br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-84787252654983263642010-06-19T15:06:00.002-06:002010-06-19T15:10:28.469-06:00Rock-a-bye baby<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw3KHHpqOc4MQAYzh33B7YMmQ4_GPJe2Q_PGlfbox09kL7dGgN0sFvRy2mQqmIxqW433Awm9mzbsteCOBZYEVzrD8LgQtCJFXQc-UURsoxFAq6ax_DKkSLA0-i4WFbW3NOUS1LsbgGUrm-/s1600/mia+%26+otie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 221px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw3KHHpqOc4MQAYzh33B7YMmQ4_GPJe2Q_PGlfbox09kL7dGgN0sFvRy2mQqmIxqW433Awm9mzbsteCOBZYEVzrD8LgQtCJFXQc-UURsoxFAq6ax_DKkSLA0-i4WFbW3NOUS1LsbgGUrm-/s400/mia+%26+otie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5484594588294279778" border="0" /></a>This is Mia and Grandpa Sedlacek's doggie, Otie.<br />Otie is supposedly a Shiitzu,<br />but he's really just a big baby.<br />He'll cuddle like one forever!<br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1881152672746013844.post-63675590469539808032010-06-17T09:00:00.005-06:002010-06-17T09:12:00.444-06:00Homemade Belgian Waffles<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfhPZef40TtaFmRX_LQ8DYdGv4na_OxFeEQbCYOUB_X-261iLQIRk-J0Gz7ienIeWZKRLCwE4fdKTwGzkZxP5tMDcAlA0X0_Kftu7UihXDhegQR6Mltwl_vD5KuajKaGM0272y6ponJTkK/s1600/DSCF0099.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfhPZef40TtaFmRX_LQ8DYdGv4na_OxFeEQbCYOUB_X-261iLQIRk-J0Gz7ienIeWZKRLCwE4fdKTwGzkZxP5tMDcAlA0X0_Kftu7UihXDhegQR6Mltwl_vD5KuajKaGM0272y6ponJTkK/s400/DSCF0099.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483759488041588274" border="0" /></a>Classic Belgian Waffles.<br />Yum!<br />They take a little time<br />since you have to whip the egg whites,<br />but it's worth it!<br />These turned out so good...<br />crispy on the outside,<br />soft on the inside.<br /><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/classic-belgian-waffles-recipe/index.html">Here's</a> the recipe.<br /></div>Our Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01376995358056873154noreply@blogger.com0