tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31729687437903317392024-03-13T21:17:25.513-07:00Our Little Adventures in Big Ole Texas!We may not have it all together, but together we have it all!Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.comBlogger259125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-60959855305488578452013-04-10T12:19:00.001-07:002013-04-10T12:19:33.227-07:00Homemade cleanersI love Pinterest! I justify using it because it is helping me be a better homemaker :) I've been making my own laundry soap for a while, which we use a lot of! It works as well, or better than store bought stuff. Plus I can whip up a two gallon batch in my old Tide bottle in 10 minutes. I've used the same recipe for a while now, just tweaked it a little. <br />
1/2 c 20 mule team borax<br />
1/2 c washing soda<br />
2 T dawn dish soap<br />
1/2 c oxiclean<br />
1/2 c or more of Purex fabric softening crystals<br />
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This makes a gallon, I always double it. Just add hot water and shake it up. Then you're good to go!<br />
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Today I made some homemade all purpose cleaner. I hope it works great! A friend of mine uses it and shared with me. <br />
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All Purpose Disinfecting Spray:<br />
What You Need:<br />
16 oz. glass spray bottle (you can purchase one here)<br />
1/4 cup white vinegar<br />
1 3/4 cups water<br />
30 drops dōTERRA essential oil <br />
1 teaspoon borax<br />
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Just mix together in a spray bottle. My bottle is plastic, so we'll see how it holds up. (The oils can break down the plastic). You can check out the doTerra site for suggestions of which oils work best together. http://doterrablog.com/spring-cleaning-all-purpose-spray<br />
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And I also tried out making our own detangler spray. We use a lot at our house! I searched for recipes and kind of mixed some together. We'll see how it performs :)<br />
Favorite conditioner<br />
Distilled water<br />
Vinegar<br />
Coconut oil in liquid form<br />
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Just mix in a spray bottle and use!<br />
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These are going to save us a lot of money, so maybe you can try it in your home! I like saving money!Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-2553715421400739042013-02-13T06:35:00.001-08:002013-02-13T06:35:09.990-08:00Our latest adventure....We are in the midst of one of our hardest challenges yet. Back in June, Nate's company announced that they were moving to Fort Worth. So we had a big decision to make. With lots of thought and prayer and fasting, we decided the move wasn't for us. We had a really great feeling of peace about the decision. Now months later and with Nate being done with work, we are having some issues with our decision. We never thought it would be this hard or take this long for Nate to find a replacement job. Lucky for us, we have money in savings to back us up, but it's still hard. We have to trust in Heavenly Father and have faith. This is a real eye opening experience for all of us. I know we will make it through, and that Heavenly Father will provide, but in the words of Tom Petty, "the waiting, is the hardest part!" At least Nate is getting some quality time with the kids and had endless honey do projects to work on! But keep him in your prayers, because I don't know how much longer he can make it before he goes stir crazy! :)Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-7544561343172538692012-08-18T14:41:00.001-07:002012-08-18T14:41:15.263-07:00Hiking in the Tetons<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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She woke up when I put her in the sling.</div>
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Handsome boy with the long locks</div>
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We played in Taggart Lake to cool off.</div>
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Nice and wet from our playing. It was nice for the hike out :)</div>
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It was great to enjoy the outdoors! We wish we had some of this around where we live. This was our kids' first official hike and Livy was a trooper, she made it most the way by herself! It was almost 5 miles.</div>
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Kylan got to go on an over night camp out with his Dad, Grandpa, and cousins. They went up to Grey's river and rode the horses in to camp. He had a good time, and his favorite part was the rope swing into the lake. I wish there were enough time for all of us to go! I was jealous! :) Except I got to go play with the girls in Jackson Hole, WY. We got to shop and check out the sites.</div>
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Both Grandma's and some cousins were able to come hang with us and do some shopping. We had a fun time!</div>
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Kylan may have had the best birthday ever :) He got to spend it in Etna, Wyoming, surrounded by mountains. He also got to ride horses and four wheelers. It was great!</div>
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He got some BYU shirts</div>
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A new air soft gun</div>
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A karate gi</div>
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His birthday cake was really tasty too! He wanted a cookies and cream cake.</div>
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He also got to have his Grandparents, and some cousins help him celebrate. He's pretty spoiled, since he's got to celebrate his birthday in Wyoming two years in a row :)</div>
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Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-91894285317311881872012-07-13T12:04:00.000-07:002012-07-13T12:06:53.806-07:00Hannah is 5!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MEw1257mfiQ/UABv0J3IszI/AAAAAAAABV4/dtCJ7Bo8y58/s1600/DSC_1040.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-MEw1257mfiQ/UABv0J3IszI/AAAAAAAABV4/dtCJ7Bo8y58/s320/DSC_1040.JPG" width="320" /></a>
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Modeling her birthday shirt, isn't she adorable?!<br />
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Showing off her birthday tiara
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Thanks Grandma for the ponies!<br />
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She wanted a Rapunzel cake, then informed me that she didn't like frosting. Next year will be easy then, no cake! :)<br />
We had a fun time celebrating Hannah's 5th birthday. She got to have a princess pool party with friends, and then the family celebrated at home.Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-45081314056645092672012-06-06T20:29:00.001-07:002012-06-06T20:29:45.336-07:00End of school partyWe wanted to celebrate school being done. So I made a game and we had water balloons, pizza, and other outside games. The kids had fun, but the biggest hit was the javelins turned into light sabers :) I just can't escape the Star Wars stuff!<div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-J02GyPoV2OI/T9AgJvyF8kI/AAAAAAAABUQ/gvMbh2cOxng/s640/blogger-image--1991430285.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-J02GyPoV2OI/T9AgJvyF8kI/AAAAAAAABUQ/gvMbh2cOxng/s640/blogger-image--1991430285.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator"style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ONyyZOEli6A/T9AgKNBN5RI/AAAAAAAABUY/dS2CPCoM1mo/s640/blogger-image-484093630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ONyyZOEli6A/T9AgKNBN5RI/AAAAAAAABUY/dS2CPCoM1mo/s640/blogger-image-484093630.jpg" /></a></div>Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-82613334362068986432012-05-19T12:58:00.001-07:002012-05-19T12:58:22.918-07:00Dance recitalHannah just had her big end of year dance recital. It was fun getting her all done up and beautiful. She had it at Lee high school on the stage. Her first dance was to the song "fireflies," a redo that was originally done by Owl City. She wore her yellow dance outfit. Then part way through the other classes dance, the power went out! I guess someone had crashed into the transformer. So after a while of waiting<br />
(and a quick change for Hannah) we moved outside to finish up. Her second dance was to "crocodile rock," originally done by Sir Elton :). She had a lot of fun and did really great!<br />
We are so proud of our tiny dancer!<br />
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He was the greatest! There is so much that I wish I could have told him, but I didn't get the chance. It's always hard when you live far away from family to keep in touch. You know, out of sight, out of mind. I thought of my family often, I just thought I would have a lot of time with them, so I slacked off. I need to be a better daughter, and sister. Life is full of regrets, but we can't let that get us down. I just need to take the opportunities I have now with the family I have left and make the memories count. I read a thought recently that has stuck with me. It said, "Count your blessings, and make them count." I guess I am a visual learner, because I really like signs, Nate teases me all the time about it. But I'm pretty sure it's always good to have reminders, right? All we can really do is leave a legacy for our own children, I really want to work on that. My Dad did the best he could with what he had. I need to follow that example. I really appreciate all that he did for me, he was a hard worker and always tried to give me everything I could ever want. I was spoiled rotten :) Sorry I am rambling, these thoughts have just been on my mind lately, and it feels really good to get them out in the open! On a brighter note, I do have a lot to be thankful for, I need to always remember that! And I need to go forward, learning from the past, and make a brighter future! Those are my thoughts for today :)<br />
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Thanks for beind a great Dad and always being there for me! I love you!<br />
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1. Get. Organized.<br />
2. Be a better Mommy, be more kind and loving, less yelling.<br />
3. Put more effort into my calling, better planning, more organized, get those boys in gear for getting their Bear badges! Go Scouts! :)<br />
4. Go to the gym at least 3 days a week.<br />
5. Blog at least once a week, probably Sunday.<br />
6. Be a better friend, and keep in better contact with family.<br />
7. Serve others.<br />
8. Make time, and plan for Date night.<br />
9. K.I.S.S keep.it.simple.stupid. A lot of the time I really complicate things for myself :)<br />
10. Make it to the temple at least once a month.<br />
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These are probably the hardest ones I want to work on. I'm sure I will come up with more, but now these are here to remind me. I just want to improve, and we can always be better than we were last year, right?Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-70674453252223021462011-11-30T07:33:00.000-08:002011-11-30T07:33:57.647-08:00Olivia is 2!Livy had a birthday, shout hooray! We celebrated her birthday a couple weeks ago. She is such a big girl now! I can't believe my baby is 2!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jAeyurdM_NI/TtZCw7M_6gI/AAAAAAAABSg/hyx41xRxxps/s1600/DSC_0702.JPG" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="214" width="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jAeyurdM_NI/TtZCw7M_6gI/AAAAAAAABSg/hyx41xRxxps/s320/DSC_0702.JPG" /></a></div>She had a blast! She got lots of presents and lots of attention!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FXMdGsf_cOU/TtZCxT9oWhI/AAAAAAAABSs/IyN24i1Mb8k/s1600/DSC_0708.JPG" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="214" width="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FXMdGsf_cOU/TtZCxT9oWhI/AAAAAAAABSs/IyN24i1Mb8k/s320/DSC_0708.JPG" /></a></div>Time for cake!Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-1445964682384091582011-10-11T06:09:00.000-07:002011-10-11T06:09:53.168-07:00Caleb is 6!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-warBfL3DkMA/TpM4pMPHNDI/AAAAAAAABQY/DQbsneZoiqM/s1600/DSC_0431.JPG" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="214" width="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-warBfL3DkMA/TpM4pMPHNDI/AAAAAAAABQY/DQbsneZoiqM/s320/DSC_0431.JPG" /></a></div><br />
Caleb's birthday was back in August, but I am just getting around to posting the pictures.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RlLjWSJ5v6w/TpM2BWELVLI/AAAAAAAABQI/Qy2tchDgcrM/s1600/DSC_0439.JPG" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="214" width="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RlLjWSJ5v6w/TpM2BWELVLI/AAAAAAAABQI/Qy2tchDgcrM/s320/DSC_0439.JPG" /></a></div>Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-4000170745768819982011-10-06T11:43:00.000-07:002011-10-06T11:43:11.900-07:00It's great to be 8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MMBdLvWPkfA/To31hnDMPUI/AAAAAAAABPQ/g0vwHHTYxpk/s1600/K8-8.JPG" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="320" width="214" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MMBdLvWPkfA/To31hnDMPUI/AAAAAAAABPQ/g0vwHHTYxpk/s320/K8-8.JPG" /></a></div>Posing for a picture for the baptism<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j-d-CGEyE-E/To31icNJsGI/AAAAAAAABPw/eANPf7x_6pE/s1600/K8-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="320" width="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-j-d-CGEyE-E/To31icNJsGI/AAAAAAAABPw/eANPf7x_6pE/s320/K8-1.jpg" /></a></div>My favorite one, and the one we framed for display at his baptism.Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-77642525849773836322011-10-06T10:53:00.000-07:002011-10-06T10:58:58.682-07:00Singing in the rainWe got rain in Midland, finally. So Hannah got to try out her rain coat and boots. She was a happy camper!<br />
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"Now and then we have to pause in our pursuit of happiness, and just BE happy."<br />
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I also had a really awesome RS lesson a couple weeks back about choosing happiness. It was a real eye opener. We can make our lives what we want them to be. It is through our decisions and actions that it happens. There was a quote in the lesson that I really liked (I'll probably slaughter it). It went something like this, "It is our reaction to our adversities, not the adversity, that writes our life story." I wrote it down somewhere, but can't find it. I'll have to email the lady who gave the lesson and get an exact quote. I have been suffering from depression lately(off and on) and this lesson really has helped me. I know I need to be happier, and I am trying. I always have to count my blessings, because I have been very blessed. It is usually through our trials that we realize what we have.Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-61345591544067025872011-09-13T11:40:00.000-07:002011-09-13T11:40:59.223-07:00School starts.....The boys started a few weeks back, but I am just getting around to posting the pics. Kylan started 3rd grade, he has Mrs. Parker. So far he is doing really well. Caleb is in 1st grade this year, he has Mrs. Butts and she is amazing! Hannah just started preschool. She is going to Step by step preschool and she has Mrs. Melanie. She told me this morning that she loves her teacher, so it is going great!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A6J44hBS7yk/Tm-jafi0mCI/AAAAAAAABOI/PfDUI8RH3jY/s1600/DSC_0444.JPG" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="320" width="214" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-A6J44hBS7yk/Tm-jafi0mCI/AAAAAAAABOI/PfDUI8RH3jY/s320/DSC_0444.JPG" /></a></div>Caleb on the first day<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r73V59zMFak/Tm-iGugdOCI/AAAAAAAABOA/8KHg4clEkr8/s1600/DSC_0473.JPG" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="320" width="214" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-r73V59zMFak/Tm-iGugdOCI/AAAAAAAABOA/8KHg4clEkr8/s320/DSC_0473.JPG" /></a></div>Hannah on her first dayJaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-89108823841668700562011-08-22T09:23:00.000-07:002011-08-22T09:23:48.431-07:00Slideshow of our trip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td><a href="http://smilebox.com/play/4d6a597a4e4449354e44593d0d0a&blogview=true&campaign=blog_playback_link" target="_blank"><img width="386" height="303" alt="Click to play this Smilebox slideshow" src="http://smilebox.com/snap/4d6a597a4e4449354e44593d0d0a.jpg" style="border: medium none ;"/></a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/?partner=msn&campaign=blog_snapshot" target="_blank"><img width="386" height="46" alt="Create your own slideshow - Powered by Smilebox" src="http://www.smilebox.com/globalImages/blogInstructions/blogLogoSmileboxSmall.gif" style="border: medium none ;"/></a></td></tr><tr><td align="center">This photo slideshow personalized with Smilebox</td></tr></table>Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-13352245607083299932011-07-09T20:46:00.000-07:002011-07-09T21:20:58.834-07:00Happy Birthday Hannah!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--emGGkrbXC8/ThkdBSRiLmI/AAAAAAAABNM/uUS_NKCzRV4/s1600/DSC06421.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--emGGkrbXC8/ThkdBSRiLmI/AAAAAAAABNM/uUS_NKCzRV4/s320/DSC06421.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this is the birthday cake, a giant cupcake</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2zCOa8w55ks/ThkgeoN1dXI/AAAAAAAABNk/MUS8ZLXinNs/s1600/DSC06443.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" m$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2zCOa8w55ks/ThkgeoN1dXI/AAAAAAAABNk/MUS8ZLXinNs/s320/DSC06443.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">kinda blurry, but maybe Grandma got a good one :)</div>Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-1209574940718341782011-07-09T20:28:00.000-07:002011-07-09T20:28:37.661-07:00A little piece of heaven...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pNh07Slk16Y/ThkRixZE6lI/AAAAAAAABM8/1-y20Qx035A/s1600/DSC06415.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pNh07Slk16Y/ThkRixZE6lI/AAAAAAAABM8/1-y20Qx035A/s320/DSC06415.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here in Morgan, UT, we are surrounded...</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hgqRe5wu-cw/ThkTxpMRnrI/AAAAAAAABNI/Kl0efpWhHN0/s1600/DSC06416.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hgqRe5wu-cw/ThkTxpMRnrI/AAAAAAAABNI/Kl0efpWhHN0/s320/DSC06416.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it is really nice compared to home, where it is flat and not green at all :)</div>Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-6619988675640455882011-07-09T19:39:00.000-07:002011-07-09T19:39:27.112-07:00Yummy treats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6rrOZyYWeN0/ThkQxjFOfgI/AAAAAAAABM4/Sm8UCxkUA2w/s1600/DSC06413.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6rrOZyYWeN0/ThkQxjFOfgI/AAAAAAAABM4/Sm8UCxkUA2w/s320/DSC06413.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>S'more Cups<br />
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The campfire is optional--these little treats can be enjoyed anywhere. <br />
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Ingredients:<br />
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7 whole graham crackers (1 cup/250 mL finely crushed)<br />
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1/4 cup (50 mL) powdered sugar<br />
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6 tbsp (90 mL) butter, melted<br />
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4 bars (1.55 oz or 43 g each) milk chocolate candy, divided<br />
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12 large marshmallows<br />
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Directions:<br />
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Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place graham crackers into a large resealable plastic bag. Finely crush into crumbs using Baker's Roller®;. Combine graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar and butter in Small Batter Bowl. Using Small Scoop, place scant scoop of crumb mixture in each cup of Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan. Press crumbs to form shallow cups with Mini-Tart Shaper. Bake 4-5 minutes or until edges are bubbling. Meanwhile, break two of the candy bars into rectangles. Remove pan from oven; place one rectangle into each cup.<br />
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1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Place graham crackers into a large resealable plastic bag. Finely crush into crumbs using Baker's Roller®;. Combine graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar and butter in Small Batter Bowl. Using Small Scoop, place scant scoop of crumb mixture in each cup of Deluxe Mini-Muffin Pan. Press crumbs to form shallow cups with Mini-Tart Shaper. Bake 4-5 minutes or until edges are bubbling. Meanwhile, break two of the candy bars into rectangles. Remove pan from oven; place one rectangle into each cup.<br />
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2. Cut marshmallows in half crosswise using Professional Shears dipped in cold water. Place one marshmallow half, cut-side down, into each cup. Return to oven 1-2 minutes or until marshmallows are just slightly softened. Remove from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack; cool 15 minutes. Carefully remove cups from pan. Cool completely.<br />
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3. Break remaining candy bars and place in (1-cup/250 mL) Prep Bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute-1 1/2 minutes or until melted and smooth, stirring every 20 seconds. Dip the top of each marshmallow in melted chocolate. Turn top-side up and let stand 40 minutes-1 hour or until set. <br />
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Yield: 24 cups<br />
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Nutrients per serving: (1 cup) Calories 100, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 3.5 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 60 mg, Fiber 0 g<br />
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Cook's Tips: Dipping the Professional Shears in cold water before cutting the marshmallows helps minimize sticking. <br />
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The time it takes the chocolate to set varies depending on weather conditions and room temperature. You can refrigerate the cups briefly until the chocolate is set; store them at room temperature. <br />
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Store the cups in a single layer in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Freezing is not recommended. <br />
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For a richer chocolate flavor, substitute dark chocolate candy bars for the milk chocolate.Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-50318811156309398242011-07-09T18:40:00.000-07:002011-07-09T18:40:14.943-07:00The Fourth of July<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ToDUg92moo0/ThkAYoJoHMI/AAAAAAAABMg/ZcPsv1Rhqpc/s1600/DSC06404.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ToDUg92moo0/ThkAYoJoHMI/AAAAAAAABMg/ZcPsv1Rhqpc/s320/DSC06404.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Liv didn't know how to hold the flag :)</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kmcIqiUVwh0/ThkBz0oelnI/AAAAAAAABMk/ogtht9wLpSo/s1600/DSC06406.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kmcIqiUVwh0/ThkBz0oelnI/AAAAAAAABMk/ogtht9wLpSo/s320/DSC06406.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We love the U.S.A.!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tX87v84HUIQ/ThkB5zPKcxI/AAAAAAAABMo/c_pbKZWI6GY/s1600/DSC06407.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tX87v84HUIQ/ThkB5zPKcxI/AAAAAAAABMo/c_pbKZWI6GY/s320/DSC06407.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hooray!</div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r_UGuMjqmOM/ThkCEjBnmCI/AAAAAAAABMw/v511ImSJW1I/s1600/DSC06409.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r_UGuMjqmOM/ThkCEjBnmCI/AAAAAAAABMw/v511ImSJW1I/s320/DSC06409.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sparklers!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q3WIPj1O6dY/ThkCcC-Qv5I/AAAAAAAABM0/h2P-SnZkVqc/s1600/DSC06405.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-q3WIPj1O6dY/ThkCcC-Qv5I/AAAAAAAABM0/h2P-SnZkVqc/s320/DSC06405.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cheese!</div>Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-88474083293647345082011-07-09T18:27:00.000-07:002011-07-09T18:27:20.001-07:00Cache Valley Cruisin'!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xI7nlDsL1_Y/Thj9J_mAvZI/AAAAAAAABL8/TNa8orZmF-A/s1600/DSC06382.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xI7nlDsL1_Y/Thj9J_mAvZI/AAAAAAAABL8/TNa8orZmF-A/s320/DSC06382.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I took a picture of some of our favorites...</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dE_VLDccOP4/Thj9VPwyQsI/AAAAAAAABMA/OotcQqRL2xU/s1600/DSC06387.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dE_VLDccOP4/Thj9VPwyQsI/AAAAAAAABMA/OotcQqRL2xU/s320/DSC06387.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a white mustang, with a blue stripe</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qKX0zMK9mOQ/Thj9elzRKmI/AAAAAAAABME/WzO1Nm-S6Jo/s1600/DSC06391.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qKX0zMK9mOQ/Thj9elzRKmI/AAAAAAAABME/WzO1Nm-S6Jo/s320/DSC06391.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a mater-like truck</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7ocD0J_ByKg/Thj9qUFaEgI/AAAAAAAABMI/oqx0EdfwVuE/s1600/DSC06393.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7ocD0J_ByKg/Thj9qUFaEgI/AAAAAAAABMI/oqx0EdfwVuE/s320/DSC06393.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bumblebee, zoom in and you can see the Autobots symbol</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zszWsCKG2vs/Thj9y02-dVI/AAAAAAAABMM/f1tRe4_tIIU/s1600/DSC06397.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zszWsCKG2vs/Thj9y02-dVI/AAAAAAAABMM/f1tRe4_tIIU/s320/DSC06397.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the delorian</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5_kT5ArJyVA/Thj-AZKwGUI/AAAAAAAABMQ/OsCPqN8otWk/s1600/DSC06399.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5_kT5ArJyVA/Thj-AZKwGUI/AAAAAAAABMQ/OsCPqN8otWk/s320/DSC06399.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kit, from Night Rider</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iWAuZdS1K5g/Thj-IECJfPI/AAAAAAAABMU/2n4hY6suyJo/s1600/DSC06400.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iWAuZdS1K5g/Thj-IECJfPI/AAAAAAAABMU/2n4hY6suyJo/s320/DSC06400.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">some monster trucks</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RHIIthxXh1s/Thj-QRlSFUI/AAAAAAAABMY/J1sPtFW5KMw/s1600/DSC06401.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RHIIthxXh1s/Thj-QRlSFUI/AAAAAAAABMY/J1sPtFW5KMw/s320/DSC06401.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">got some Porches for my Dad :)</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IvHJwA0eex8/Thj-YdfyI3I/AAAAAAAABMc/IFTreS_xAAo/s1600/DSC06403.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IvHJwA0eex8/Thj-YdfyI3I/AAAAAAAABMc/IFTreS_xAAo/s320/DSC06403.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Herbie :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a lot of fun and the boys really enjoyed it!</div>Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-4759436071302255682011-07-09T18:14:00.000-07:002011-07-09T18:14:14.634-07:00Swimming fun...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b50iBKhIHaA/Thj76MefDhI/AAAAAAAABLw/mf50NGGjLP4/s1600/DSC06361.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b50iBKhIHaA/Thj76MefDhI/AAAAAAAABLw/mf50NGGjLP4/s320/DSC06361.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We got to go swimming at my cousin's community pool.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fOUpQhZlsrM/Thj8VpNZSzI/AAAAAAAABL0/hUrobrkG-Rc/s1600/DSC06362.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fOUpQhZlsrM/Thj8VpNZSzI/AAAAAAAABL0/hUrobrkG-Rc/s320/DSC06362.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Livy is ready to dive in!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u_hCNSHYnSQ/Thj8c97lLvI/AAAAAAAABL4/hUPmhPTWYbE/s1600/DSC06378.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" m$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-u_hCNSHYnSQ/Thj8c97lLvI/AAAAAAAABL4/hUPmhPTWYbE/s320/DSC06378.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you look closely at Caleb, you can see his purple ring around his mouth. He had a lot of fun with a gatorade bottle, and had a bruise for a few days :0)</div>Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3172968743790331739.post-24162857134190695652011-07-05T16:49:00.000-07:002011-07-05T16:49:54.468-07:00Bittersweet memories...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-veMHDmHuwgU/ThOgYe5O3qI/AAAAAAAABLo/2Spp7krowfM/s1600/DSC06356.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" i$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-veMHDmHuwgU/ThOgYe5O3qI/AAAAAAAABLo/2Spp7krowfM/s320/DSC06356.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was the first time I had been to my Dad's grave since he passed away.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9y-60xtSx9k/ThOgggpO-iI/AAAAAAAABLs/enHAz2YZOKo/s1600/DSC06358.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" i$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9y-60xtSx9k/ThOgggpO-iI/AAAAAAAABLs/enHAz2YZOKo/s320/DSC06358.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was also the first time to see the headstone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was really hard to see, usually being out away from my parents it was easy to forget that he wasn't still here. Then you see the dates on there and it hits you. It's still really hard. When I think about him, I have a huge ache in my heart. I love and miss you Dad!</div>Jaimiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18222378609376672224noreply@blogger.com2