Tuesday, November 27, 2007
FAKE OR REAL?
This is the big question we ask ourselves each year as Christmas approaches and we start thinking about a Christmas tree. Thus far the answer has been real. Which means me stringing, oh about a thousand lights on the tree and taking them all off again after Christmas. Not to mention disposing of the dead needles. None the less, We decided real again this year and took a little drive to Orem to get one tonight. We found a tree lot that looked like they might have one we wanted! I stayed in the truck because we decided it was too cold for Lydia. I gave Gary instructions of which kind to pick (I like the sparse tall trees (at least 10'))Gary came back and said he found one and OF COURSE my first question was "how much?" His response OF COURSE-- "Didn't ask." I said "you better go ask." He came back and said $140. I said get in the truck! I think we've concluded that we will go cut one down, which is a tradition that many of our neighbors enjoy. This will be intersrting and depending on how it goes--we may be going fake next year!
Sunday, November 18, 2007
TAGGED!
Alright six things about me...I'll try to make this interesting, but let's be honest...
1. "She's gone country." I grew up in "the big city", but I always had a desire to live in a smaller town. I love open spaces and I get a little overwhelmed by big crowds and too many people. I currently live in Heber and out my back window is an alfalfa field full of grazing horses (not mine, I just get to look at them)! Having said that, I get cabin fever if I don't make it back to the city at least once a week--I admit it, I need my mall.
2. I love my baby! I was never too excited about becoming a mom until I decided it might be time, and now, having been a mom for two months, I have to say I LOVE IT! It is definitely the hardest thing I've done, but so rewarding and so much fun.
3. I'm a sleeper. I sleep in. I had the hardest time getting to high school in the morning--I even got to aide for one of my teachers who let me come in late. I planned my college schedule each semester so I never had to be to class before 9am and I got a job at a bank so I never had to be to work before 9am. I chose a career that allowed me to set my own hours and start my work day about 9-9:30. But now that I'm a mom, those days are over and I am having to get to bed earlier and wake up early (and often). Oh Well, it's for the better!
4. I married the right person. I am a bit hard headed and bossy--and maybe a bit of a control freak! My husband definitely doesn't let me push him around, but he manages to put up with me. He let's me be in control of things like finances, etc. It's the red in me--I like to be in charge!
5. I love to eat. I like food-- any kind really. I try to make healthy food choices and cook healthy meals, but I am usually thinking of lunch during breakfast and dinner during lunch. I can't imagine what it would be like to not really love food, but I know a few people who don't and they are about oh, 30-50 lbs. lighter than me.
6. I hate pain. I always wondered how my threshold for pain compared to other people, then I had a baby! I realized I am probably one of the wimpiest women on the planet (I say women 'cause I think we are generally tougher than men!). My husband has been telling me this all along, and I didn't believe him, but I think he's right. I really don't do well with pain and I hate to be sick. I get in a really bad mood and I just shut down with even the slightest cold. I've gotta work on toughening up!
Now I'm supposed to tag six people. I think most of my few blogging friends have been tagged so I'll choose Amy Johnson, Jesi Taylor and Kristy Soffe and the rest of you are off the hook!
1. "She's gone country." I grew up in "the big city", but I always had a desire to live in a smaller town. I love open spaces and I get a little overwhelmed by big crowds and too many people. I currently live in Heber and out my back window is an alfalfa field full of grazing horses (not mine, I just get to look at them)! Having said that, I get cabin fever if I don't make it back to the city at least once a week--I admit it, I need my mall.
2. I love my baby! I was never too excited about becoming a mom until I decided it might be time, and now, having been a mom for two months, I have to say I LOVE IT! It is definitely the hardest thing I've done, but so rewarding and so much fun.
3. I'm a sleeper. I sleep in. I had the hardest time getting to high school in the morning--I even got to aide for one of my teachers who let me come in late. I planned my college schedule each semester so I never had to be to class before 9am and I got a job at a bank so I never had to be to work before 9am. I chose a career that allowed me to set my own hours and start my work day about 9-9:30. But now that I'm a mom, those days are over and I am having to get to bed earlier and wake up early (and often). Oh Well, it's for the better!
4. I married the right person. I am a bit hard headed and bossy--and maybe a bit of a control freak! My husband definitely doesn't let me push him around, but he manages to put up with me. He let's me be in control of things like finances, etc. It's the red in me--I like to be in charge!
5. I love to eat. I like food-- any kind really. I try to make healthy food choices and cook healthy meals, but I am usually thinking of lunch during breakfast and dinner during lunch. I can't imagine what it would be like to not really love food, but I know a few people who don't and they are about oh, 30-50 lbs. lighter than me.
6. I hate pain. I always wondered how my threshold for pain compared to other people, then I had a baby! I realized I am probably one of the wimpiest women on the planet (I say women 'cause I think we are generally tougher than men!). My husband has been telling me this all along, and I didn't believe him, but I think he's right. I really don't do well with pain and I hate to be sick. I get in a really bad mood and I just shut down with even the slightest cold. I've gotta work on toughening up!
Now I'm supposed to tag six people. I think most of my few blogging friends have been tagged so I'll choose Amy Johnson, Jesi Taylor and Kristy Soffe and the rest of you are off the hook!
Thursday, November 8, 2007
GOOD FOOD - GOOD FRIENDS
As many of you know, I really like to cook and to learn and share new recipes. I figured I might as well use this blog to share some of my favorite recipes with my friends and family. Some of them will be healthy and others will taste really good. Every once in a while there will be one that accomplishes both of these things--those are the real winners. This particular recipe falls only under the "tastes good" category, but it is REALLY good! Perfect for a Saturday or Sunday morning. Enjoy...
PS: Thank my sister Amy. It is actually her recipe.
Victorian French Toast
1 loaf french bread
1 stick butter
1 C brown sugar
3/4 C Karo Syrup (light)
10 Eggs
2 C Milk
2 tsp. Vanilla
Melt butter, brown sugar, Karo syrup in a 9X13 glass baking dish @ 250. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.
Slice french bread and set aside
Beat eggs, Milk, and vanilla
When butter mixture is melted, place bread on top of mixture
Pour egg mixture over bread and sprinkle with Cinnamon
Cover with foil and refrigerate over night
Bake 1 hour @ 350. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve
PS: Thank my sister Amy. It is actually her recipe.
Victorian French Toast
1 loaf french bread
1 stick butter
1 C brown sugar
3/4 C Karo Syrup (light)
10 Eggs
2 C Milk
2 tsp. Vanilla
Melt butter, brown sugar, Karo syrup in a 9X13 glass baking dish @ 250. Watch closely so it doesn't burn.
Slice french bread and set aside
Beat eggs, Milk, and vanilla
When butter mixture is melted, place bread on top of mixture
Pour egg mixture over bread and sprinkle with Cinnamon
Cover with foil and refrigerate over night
Bake 1 hour @ 350. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
BABY BLESSING
We blessed our sweet little baby on Sunday. It was a great day. The Cannon family made the trip from Winnemucca and Jimmy and Shaquel even came up from Mesquite. My family came from Salt Lake--which I thought would be a challenge for 9am church, but they even arrived early. We had a nice time (I was a little stressed) but it was nice to have everyone there for Lydia's special day. Unfortunately we didn't get a lot of great pictures, but let's face it --when you have a 2 month old baby in a pure white dress, time is not on your side. The blessing was beautiful-- Gary did a great job. The best comment of the day was from Carter. When we were sitting in the chapel, he turned around and said to me "ANNIE! That dress is way to big for her!" I got a good chuckle out of that. I explained to him that it was supposed to be that way, but he wasn't buying it. Thanks to all of our family for your support.
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