You can't listen to this and tell me you didn't smile once and feel happy at the end. Don't even look at the pictures. Just close your eyes and listen. (Ignore that first 15 seconds when it's the name of the company and not the actual song.)
Eden Roc by Ludovico Einaudi
Friday, January 28, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Life is good.
The last two weeks have been awesome. I wish Chris could be home with us all the time.
Some good friends of ours came to visit and their little boy left this cute Santa hat. Boston has worn it almost everyday since. He finds it, puts it on and just lounges in it. This is pretty amazing since the kid hates clothes. :)
Today he really loved just hanging out with me and Chris and watching football. He had his mom, a soft blanket, and his football. Life (for him) couldn't get better!
Some good friends of ours came to visit and their little boy left this cute Santa hat. Boston has worn it almost everyday since. He finds it, puts it on and just lounges in it. This is pretty amazing since the kid hates clothes. :)
Today he really loved just hanging out with me and Chris and watching football. He had his mom, a soft blanket, and his football. Life (for him) couldn't get better!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Update/Christmas Card
So I haven't really been in a blogging mood lately. Not sure why, but let's be honest, who really cares what I write here. It's not like it changes the world or anything. On the other hand it is a nice way to keep in touch with my favorite people, all 7 of you who read this. lol.
Yes, I am preganant! I'm 10 weeks along and we saw the baby on Monday. It is definitely a boy or girl. The doctor said he's quite sure and never been wrong yet. So here's hoping right? :) I'm due July 20th, however, Chris leaves for Paris on the 19th and can't change it so we're planning on bringing this baby here around the 13th so he has time to get me through the hospital and home. My mom will come and take over from there. Thank Heavens for Moms! We're really excited! When I say we I mean Chris and myself. Boston could really care less. He has no idea how much his little world will change next summer. I'm feeling a little guilty for making him share me. I'm sure we'll all adjust just fine, just like we did when Boston came.
Chris is loving his job, and frankly so am I. He gets two weeks off at Christmas, and did I mention it's PAID time off, not using any vacation days? It's especially nice because while I'm in school he gets ignored and I end up taking out my stress on him. So it's nice to just hangout and get life steady again.
I have one semester left in school and I wish I could pay triple tuition instead of actually doing it. Luckily, being with the kids is the fun part so I'm sure it will fly by.
We are ready for Christmas at our house. I discovered that it's very easy to buy for Boston. It seems like every time I go to the store I come back with a new Christmas present for him. It's bad. I know he could receive one thing and be thrilled, but I can get a little carried away sometimes. Chris, on the other hand, was very had to buy for. If I could get him anything I would get him an ipad. Maybe when dropping $800 without cringing becomes an easy thing to do I'll do it. lol.
2010 has been an amazing year for our family and we truly feel so blessed. I hope that 2011 is just as awesome. We are so thankful for the Gospel, prayer, the guidance of the Holy Ghost in our lives. We know that Jesus Christ is the Savior, and are so humbled for what He did for us. We know that it is through the power of the Atonement that we will return and live with our Heavenly Father again one day and be able to be an eternal family. We pray that 2011 brings nothing but joy to you all. We love you all and are so incredibly thankful to have you all in our lives. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
*I wasn't intending for this to be in Christmas card style, but it worked out well:) )
Yes, I am preganant! I'm 10 weeks along and we saw the baby on Monday. It is definitely a boy or girl. The doctor said he's quite sure and never been wrong yet. So here's hoping right? :) I'm due July 20th, however, Chris leaves for Paris on the 19th and can't change it so we're planning on bringing this baby here around the 13th so he has time to get me through the hospital and home. My mom will come and take over from there. Thank Heavens for Moms! We're really excited! When I say we I mean Chris and myself. Boston could really care less. He has no idea how much his little world will change next summer. I'm feeling a little guilty for making him share me. I'm sure we'll all adjust just fine, just like we did when Boston came.
Chris is loving his job, and frankly so am I. He gets two weeks off at Christmas, and did I mention it's PAID time off, not using any vacation days? It's especially nice because while I'm in school he gets ignored and I end up taking out my stress on him. So it's nice to just hangout and get life steady again.
I have one semester left in school and I wish I could pay triple tuition instead of actually doing it. Luckily, being with the kids is the fun part so I'm sure it will fly by.
We are ready for Christmas at our house. I discovered that it's very easy to buy for Boston. It seems like every time I go to the store I come back with a new Christmas present for him. It's bad. I know he could receive one thing and be thrilled, but I can get a little carried away sometimes. Chris, on the other hand, was very had to buy for. If I could get him anything I would get him an ipad. Maybe when dropping $800 without cringing becomes an easy thing to do I'll do it. lol.
2010 has been an amazing year for our family and we truly feel so blessed. I hope that 2011 is just as awesome. We are so thankful for the Gospel, prayer, the guidance of the Holy Ghost in our lives. We know that Jesus Christ is the Savior, and are so humbled for what He did for us. We know that it is through the power of the Atonement that we will return and live with our Heavenly Father again one day and be able to be an eternal family. We pray that 2011 brings nothing but joy to you all. We love you all and are so incredibly thankful to have you all in our lives. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
*I wasn't intending for this to be in Christmas card style, but it worked out well:) )
Friday, December 3, 2010
Hi.
I thought I would jump on and just say hi to my friends and family. I'm so thankful for you all in my life!!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Best Pumpkin Cake Ever!!!
If you want something that is going to be melt in your mouth, can hardly stop eating kind of dessert for Thanksgiving that's a step above the usual pumpkin pie you've got to try this. Trust me it will change the way you think about pumpkin. Even pumpkin haters LOVE this pie and have asked me for the recipe. :) My mouth is watering just thinking about it. Even if I had a picture it wouldn't do it justice.
Pumpkin Cake
Crust:
1 pkg yellow cake mix, minus one cup (must be dry for topping)
1 egg
1cube (1/2 cup) butter, melted
Beat with spoon and press into greased 9x13 pan
Filling
1 30oz can pumpkin pie mix (make sure it the pie mix and not just pumpkin)
2 eggs
2/3 cup evaporated milk (a 5oz can)
Mix together well and pour over crust
Topping:
1 cup dry yellow cake mix
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
4 TBS cold butter cut up into pieces
Mix dry ingredients then add the butter. Using two knives slice through the butter over and over until a crumb mixture is formed. Sprinkle over the filling.
Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes (if it's glass pan 325) or until the center is set and top is golden brown.
Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Pumpkin Cake
Crust:
1 pkg yellow cake mix, minus one cup (must be dry for topping)
1 egg
1cube (1/2 cup) butter, melted
Beat with spoon and press into greased 9x13 pan
Filling
1 30oz can pumpkin pie mix (make sure it the pie mix and not just pumpkin)
2 eggs
2/3 cup evaporated milk (a 5oz can)
Mix together well and pour over crust
Topping:
1 cup dry yellow cake mix
1/3 cup sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
4 TBS cold butter cut up into pieces
Mix dry ingredients then add the butter. Using two knives slice through the butter over and over until a crumb mixture is formed. Sprinkle over the filling.
Bake at 350 for 50-60 minutes (if it's glass pan 325) or until the center is set and top is golden brown.
Top with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
To Die For...
Want a pizza that is truly melt in your mouth and honestly truly to die for?
Trust me it's easy and totally worth it!!!
From The Pioneer Woman. She's a new love of my life. (Along with melskitchencafe)
Caramelized Onion & Prosciutto Pizza
SIDE NOTE: The recipe doesn't call for it, but I added a thinly sliced tomatoe, tons of spinach, and substituted the Prosciutto for Turkey bacon and it was still a party in my mouth!!!
If you do one thing in your life, try this.
Trust me it's easy and totally worth it!!!
From The Pioneer Woman. She's a new love of my life. (Along with melskitchencafe)
Caramelized Onion & Prosciutto Pizza
SIDE NOTE: The recipe doesn't call for it, but I added a thinly sliced tomatoe, tons of spinach, and substituted the Prosciutto for Turkey bacon and it was still a party in my mouth!!!
If you do one thing in your life, try this.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
My little Dragon
Boston LOVED Halloween. We saw this Dragon costume and he ran up to it and started "Ooing." I thought it was so cute that I just had to get it. He loves it and has pretty much been wearing it for the last two days, hood and everything. We took him to the houses on our street and after about 3 houses he got it. He started running between the houses, ran right up to the front door and knocked. When they opened he would point to the candy bowl, I would say "take just one." He would take one, and drop it in his candy bucket, smile, and run to the next house laughing the whole way. I loved it! It was a Halloween to remember!
He was fascinated by the Jack-O-lanterns and had to be right by his dad the entire time he put the candles in.
When we got home he stood at the door and begged to go back out. We had to bribe him with candy to get him stay in.
He had so much fun with Broderick and Chris eating candy Obviously. I let him pick three pieces and go at it. He was up for a while on a sugar high afterwards, but he eventually crashed I'm sure dreaming of next year.
He was fascinated by the Jack-O-lanterns and had to be right by his dad the entire time he put the candles in.
When we got home he stood at the door and begged to go back out. We had to bribe him with candy to get him stay in.
He had so much fun with Broderick and Chris eating candy Obviously. I let him pick three pieces and go at it. He was up for a while on a sugar high afterwards, but he eventually crashed I'm sure dreaming of next year.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Kiersten
This is my sister-in-law Kiersten. She is beautiful and sweet and we love her! Boston gets so excited every time she walks in the room. I can't believe she's a senior this year. When Chris and I started dating she was 10. 10!!! I can't believe how quickly time goes. Anyway, here are some of her senior pictures we did. She is beautiful! We love you Kiersten!
Friday, October 22, 2010
The Role of Governement....
Last night I went to a big band concert with my mom, grandma, and sister. It was so much fun! One song was about what it means to be American, and I realized halfway through that I was uncomfortable listening to it!!! The moment I realized that I realized what an effect everything has on me. That so much of what we hear about the Governement and America seems to be numbing. Patriotism seems to be looked down on as something that is wrong and ignorant. The idea of America is changing so rapidly (I Have felt this for some time) but I also thought it wasn't really as bad as I thought. That it wasn't a big deal, and people, the American People, wouldn't let things get so bad.
Then I had my moment of feeling uncomfortable with a patriotic song and I realized we, the good people of America, are not doing anything to protect patriotism and what our county stands for.
My cousin sent me this talk and it is eye-opening and incredible. This is what she had to say about it.
Hi family and friends who I adore and love,
This morning I listened to one of President Benson's talks. The one that jumped out to me was:
"The Proper Role of Government."
This is one of the most profound speeches about government that I have ever heard or read (and I love political books and lectures!). Such marvelous brilliance, clarity, and foresight.
Please take some time today to listen to it or read it.
http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=1636
I echo her sentiments and am asking you to please read this. With Elections coming up, especially right now, it is imperative that we are prepared and know exactly who and what we are voting for. It's going to take some time, but I plan on going through my VOTE UTAH information pamphlet I received and looking up each candidate to find out what they stand for. I also plan on reading each of the Amendments so that I know what going on.
Last time I voted I knew about one topic, and wanted to vote on that. This time it's not enough.
Listening to President Benson's talk really opened my eyes to how close we really are to socialism and becoming everything our forefathers fought against.
Sorry to be on a soap box, but this is something that has been on my mind lately and I really felt like I've had my eyes opened and am no longer willing to be a complacent citizen.
Then I had my moment of feeling uncomfortable with a patriotic song and I realized we, the good people of America, are not doing anything to protect patriotism and what our county stands for.
My cousin sent me this talk and it is eye-opening and incredible. This is what she had to say about it.
Hi family and friends who I adore and love,
This morning I listened to one of President Benson's talks. The one that jumped out to me was:
"The Proper Role of Government."
This is one of the most profound speeches about government that I have ever heard or read (and I love political books and lectures!). Such marvelous brilliance, clarity, and foresight.
Please take some time today to listen to it or read it.
http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=1636
I echo her sentiments and am asking you to please read this. With Elections coming up, especially right now, it is imperative that we are prepared and know exactly who and what we are voting for. It's going to take some time, but I plan on going through my VOTE UTAH information pamphlet I received and looking up each candidate to find out what they stand for. I also plan on reading each of the Amendments so that I know what going on.
Last time I voted I knew about one topic, and wanted to vote on that. This time it's not enough.
Listening to President Benson's talk really opened my eyes to how close we really are to socialism and becoming everything our forefathers fought against.
Sorry to be on a soap box, but this is something that has been on my mind lately and I really felt like I've had my eyes opened and am no longer willing to be a complacent citizen.
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