Too much to do!!! So lets see what I can get done in 4 more days!!!

Sooo, I know it's technically still Monday, I wanted to post again. Yes it's 11 pm and I am tired, but Larry is out of town which means I hate going to sleep alone!!! I am trying to be very good and organized while he's gone. That way I have a list each day on my trusty white board that I can cross of the things that I want/need to do. I am always pleased when I get the laundry done....but then I hate putting it away. Anyone else like that? I can transfer laundry all day...but putting it away...ugggghhh. This week I want to try and make some new things like Hot Pads (an maybe oven mitts if I am daring enough), crayon holders (super cute), car seat strap covers for kids, and a wipes/diaper velcro pouch. I also want to try some new recipes....and also some old favorites! This morning I had to finish up a bow order, very happy to do that!!! Now I can focus on some new things.
Oh, I also wanted to post more recipes. I wish I could....hey mid thought (yes I interrupt myself, but it is harder when I am typing because my brain gets ahead of my fingers...then i just sound retarded in my head sounding out the words r-e-a-l-l-y s-l-o-w-l-y! Anywho....I think it would be cool to make up another blog that anyone can access (via me---or a special posting password) so we can add and share recipes. That way I don't feel dumb doing everything all by myself. Yes...I admit it.....I love showing off the things I do, but doesn't everyone???? Be honest! So is that possible to have another blog for that reason??? Even if people could email me a recipe with a pic (it has to have a pic!!! That way we all know what it needs to look like.) Any ideas???? ok, this is long. I guess I will post more recipes tomorrow. My homemade Feather Rolls (famous at the Baird's), my Choc. Crinkle Cookies, and my Grasshopper Mint Bars! OH Yummmm! ----to be continued...maybe in about 12 hours! HA...wow, that's sad!
Every post needs a picture...so here's mine for today. Where's Kylie???

Poor Tired KYLIE!

Ok, so during lunch yesterday I looked over at Kylie and found this. It was laughing so hard I could barely hold the camera still.

Lady Bug Clips

Ok, so I found this idea online and decided to try it. Aren't they adorable? I just sold a set of these. Yes, they are hair clippies. I also make Dragonflies and Butterflies.

Maddie's Swim Lessons

Ok, so Maddie just finished her 2 weeks of lessons at the Wagner's. She had so much fun! Here's a cute video clip of her in the pool. There were tons of bees out by the pool that day!!!

Cherry Apron

Ok, so I have a ton of things to blog about, but I am trying to space out by blogs. So, here's the oldest of my new creation...the CHERRY APRON, yes, it's reversible. This one took a while because I couldn't figure out how I wanted to design it. I am very pleased how this came out. I have also been helping out in the YW teaching them things on their mutual nights. So far we have made Choc. Crinkle Cookies & Mint Brownies. This next Tuesday, we are finishing up our aprons. Should be fun! I am also thinking...yes I know, I need to stop that......of making these and selling them on Etsy. I'll figure that out later, it might be too much to take on!!!! If anyone wants one, just get me some fabric and pay me for my time and I will make one for you!!!! : )

Father's Day

I love my Larry & my 2 dads! My dad already passed on a few years go, so now we get to spoil Larry's Dad. He's has been a blessing to us especially since his massive diabetic stroke 6 years ago. It's funny, when I was dancing with his dad atour wedding he told me.."You are going to call me DAD!" So of course I agreed. He's so funny. It took a while to get use to having another mom and dad, but now it's completely normal to call them by that, and I wouldn't have it any other way!

So, Father's Day was super busy since I had to sing at BOTH sessions of Stake Conf. I got up early that morning to put the roast in the crockpot and put some cinn. rolls in the oven for Larry & the girls. I got Larry a cute card that sings "You Got the Best of My Love" and I had the girls make some cards too. After Conf. I got home and and then Larry's parents came over so we could go to the Lavender Farm. What a great place to go and relax for a bit before dinner! Maddie was excited because she got to hold a chicken. We went back to our place and finished up dinner...it was so good. Larry's mom helped me make the homemade gravy (YUM)! We had to try it (a couple of times) by dipping my homemade rolls in it!!!!!! After dessert and putting the girls to bed we played Monopoly, the credit card version. It's pretty cool! You will have to come over and play it with us!!!!

My sweet Larry~ He is my best friend, and my eternal companion! I love him so much for being him and for working and providing for our family. I know it's not easy having the stresses in life, but I hope that I can share in his burden and make it lighter. We laugh at each other, A LOT! Just knowing he is there make my life easier! He is a fantastic daddy, he wrestles, and plays ball, and tickles and takes care of them when I need his help. I couldn't ask for anything more! I love you!

Brownie Pie

Ok, so here's my YUMMY Brownie Pie. All you have to do is....... make a normal box mix in a glass pie plate and then justtest it to make sure it is done! Then after it is COMPLETELY cooled, you need to scoop out the inside. Keep in mind you will need about a 1 inch crust around the edges, then you need to have about 1/2 inch of brownie left on the bottom. So, it will look like a brownie shell. Then you make a large box of Choc. pudding with the pie recommended 2.5 cups of milk. This way it will set up fast! So, once this is all done:

*Put a couple of spoonfuls of choc. pudding in the bottom of the brownie shell
*Mix the rest of the pudding with some Cool Whip to make a lighter choc. (put some crumbles of brownie in this mix)
*Add the lighter pudding to the shell (not all of it, just enough to fill it up)
*Then add some cool whip for the top
*Sprinkle brownie crumbs on the top.
*** You can also garnish with mint or raspberries.
It is so smooth! Even the next day the bottom layer of Choc pudding just melts into the brownie shell and makes it even better!