I Love Blogs!

I love to read.

Really, I will read almost anything.

I have an attachment to mysteries, cookbooks (I read them, like a novel...every word), I have read fun books that I didn't think I would like because a friend has recommended it (and I have loved them-thanks friends), children's books of all kinds sometimes just because, and now I have found a new love, THE BLOG!

Weird huh? [Sarcasm...]

I love to glimpse into others lives. I love the blogs that give tips, that make you think and I love the ones that have recipes-SHOCKER I know!

On my sidebar I have included some of my favorites. Enjoy them along with me. If you have any other good ones that you love let me know, even if they are your very own blogs, I am sure I will enjoy it too.

TODAY I found these.

AREN'T THESE HEADBANDS ADORABLE?

http://whateverdeedeewants.blogspot.com/

it specifically came from this post

http://whateverdeedeewants.blogspot.com/2008/09/homemade-gifts.html.

I am going to make some. I will let you know how it works out!

This blog has some really great recipes

http://kaitlininthekitchen.blogspot.com/

http://kaitlininthekitchen.blogspot.com/2009/02/chicken-taquitos.html

I am going to try these soon too!

Someday I would really enjoy writing a cookbook. Any one wanna help?

*I know there is a trick to writing "here" instead of the entire link, but once again my girls arent around...I will learn and the next post will be better!

MMMMMMM!

We are going to have these tonight!

They are FREE at IHOP!

You heard me (or read me)!

Now I need to pretty up for the crowd of cheapos like me!

Maybe I'll spring for a COKE!

Sunshine Kisses!

OH YUMMY!

I made these cookies on Sunday, I didn't have many ingredients to make other cookies or frosting for a cake. We were invited to a friends house for dinner and asked to bring dessert. I found this recipe and decided to give it the good ole' college try... everyone LOVED them! I modified them a bit because I only had white cake mix but I really think they turned out even better! Course, I might just be biased! ::smile::

Original Recipe for Sunshine Kisses (Pampered Chef Busy Mom's Cookbook)
Ingredients: 1 package (18-19 ounces) lemon cake mix
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1/3 cup pecans, chopped; optional
Powdered sugar

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine cake mix, egg, oil, and water in Classic Batter Bowl; stir with Mix 'N Scraper® until thoroughly combined. Mixture will be slightly dry.

2. Chop nuts with Food Chopper. Transfer nuts to Batter Bowl using Handy Scraper; mix well. Using Small Scoop drop level scoops of dough 2 inches apart onto flat Baking Stone.

3. Bake 13 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 3 minutes on Baking Stone; remove to stackable Cooling Rack. Repeat with remaining dough. Cool completely. Fill Flour/Sugar Shaker with powdered sugar. Sprinkle cookies with powdered sugar.

Yield: 3 dozen



OK...here is my version

Sunshine Kisses

Ingredients: 1 package (18-19 ounces) white cake mix
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemonade

Glaze
Powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon lemonade or lemon juice for a tangier glaze
2 drops yellow food coloring.

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine cake mix, egg, oil, and water in bowl; stir until thoroughly combined. Mixture will be slightly dry.

2. Using Small Scoop drop level scoops of dough 2 inches apart onto flat Baking Stone.

3. Bake 9 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 3 minutes on Baking Stone; remove to cooling rack. Repeat with remaining dough. Cool completely.

4. Mix powdered sugar and lemonade in a small bowl. When cookies are cool drizzle glaze over top.

Yield: 3 dozen

More Wedding Pictures

Jake and Arli

January 23, 2009

Mom, Arli and Daddy!

My beautiful Kids... I know you agree!

I guess she is NOT my baby any longer!

::sniff::



The girls!

Sweet, beautiful, girls!

I am sitting at the computer today finally calm. All the stress of the wedding and trip to Idaho gone. I have caught up on my sleep, (well kind of) and I am back to the normal day to day routine.

As I sit I contemplate my future and wonder what is in store.

Sure the normal stuff.

Basketball games (by the way Dave dunked it last night...so fun!), school activities, church activities, concerts, babysitting (at least for a short time until Whit is finished working full time) and normal mom stuff.

I finally have the time to check on my substitute teaching certificate, to study for my official teaching certificate and to clear up that stupid ticket I got ages ago and forgot about-

UGH!

I have already devoured 2 books since the wedding and have begun the 3rd.

By the way any good book suggestions? I forgot how much I love reading! Unfortunately it wasn't as enjoyable while I was so busy!

I even feel a LITTLE like organizing the craft room. Notice the emphasis on little?

As much as I miss Arli and Jake, I don't miss the craziness of the preparations.

As much as I enjoyed the wedding, I don't miss the stress!

As much as I loved Idaho, I don't miss the cold. . .Oh yeah, it is cold here too!

Yep, the future is wide open.

At least until the next wedding!

The Wedding

It was a beautiful, crisp, sunny January morning!

Everyone was happy.

Arli and Jake looked beautiful, they GLOWED!

The reception was stunning (if I do say so myself!)

They had so much fun!

I have to say I am so proud of Arli and Jake! They made good choices in their lives so they may be worthy to marry in the Temple. It was a calm and peaceful ceremony which is a witness to me that this is the right thing for the 'kids'

I am greatful to my Father In Heaven for all he has done for us!

My Dearest Arli!

20!

ARLI YOU ARE...

Amazing!

Sweet!

Talented!

Fun!

Each and every moment I have enjoyed being your mommy!

The joys you have brought to my life cannot be counted!

Tears of joy,

heartache

and frustration are part of every mothers day.

Regaurdless

I am proud of you and the choices you make~

Thank you for choosing to be my little girl!

xoxoxo

Happy Birthday!