Bread Class

Posted on 5/12/2010 09:57:00 AM In:
Last week, I had a bread class at my home. Gloria, Elaine, Tarali, Kim, Makel, Elizabeth, Bethany, and my kids came. (Well, it pretty much goes without saying that my kids came. They actually already know how to do this, but wanted to participate. Jacob had to go to scouts and was a bit disappointed that he couldn't stay for the whole time.)

It was so much fun! I stumbled upon an artisan bread recipe online and made it. After finding out about the man that created the recipe, I found that he has an amazing book. It is called Dough. His name is Richard Bertinet. The cookbook is fantastic. The best part of it is that it lays FLAT when open! (There are a few errors in it, so if you decide to purchase it, let me know and I can tell you what to fix.)

It was fun to see how everyone handled their dough and how things turned out! At one point, Makel was working her dough and somehow her bowl went flying up in the air and landed in Elaine's outstretched arms. Good thing she was working her dough just then - it might have hit her in the face!

While we were waiting for the dough to rise, Elizabeth gave us a fantastic yoga class. It has been a while since I was doing yoga. It made me realize how much I miss it. It was GREAT! If I can get my rear in gear, it may help with all the stress I am holding in my shoulders, neck, and back...



Elaine's bread

Bethany/Elizabeth's bread

Kim's bread

Makel's bread 

Tarali's bread

Noah/Gabrielle's bread

Amazing Friends

Posted on 5/05/2010 08:39:00 AM In:
Yesterday was a lovely day. My friend, Ann, took me and our friend, Penny, out to lunch. We walked over to the Lion House and had a terrific lunch. Afterward, Ann said that she wanted to show me something in her office. We walked into it and she said to me that she and Penny had something for me. Of course, I started crying the second I saw what it was. Click on the picture to get a closer look...


Penny had asked me for some pictures of my family about six months ago. She told me not to ask questions. Honestly, I forgot about it. This is why she wanted them. Ann purchased the material and Penny pieced and quilted this AMAZING quilt together! The colors are PERFECT! They are bright and cheery. Orange is Rob's favorite color, so not only the pictures be a great reminder of him, but the colors will be, too!



Words cannot even express how much I appreciate this amazing gift. This is something that our family will cherish forever! I am blessed to have such thoughtful friends. Ann and Penny - you rock!


Noah's Dance Program - Egypt

Posted on 4/30/2010 12:20:00 PM In:
Noah's school has the Children's Dance Theatre come and teach them moves.

Noah asked me at least twelve times in one day whether I could come to his dance program. Of course! The best surprise for him was that Rob left work during the day so he could come and watch as well!

I missed the first three seconds, the narrator just talks about Egypt being a fertile ground.

In case you are wondering, Noah is the one in the yellow shirt and blue jeans.


Baptism!

Posted on 4/13/2010 08:55:00 PM
Noah had a fantastic day on Saturday! He was baptized by his Dad! He was so cute!

The someone from the stake primary presidency did a spotlight on Noah. She came to our home and interviewed him a few weeks ago. One of the things that she asked him was what was his favorite thing of all of God's creations. He said, "me."

When it came down to the big dipper, it looked as though he had to be forced into the water!

He loved having his cousins there! (He missed the Florida families though.)

It was a fantastic day - that we will all remember! He was especially glad that his Dad could do the baptism and confirmation. He was worried that Rob wouldn't be well enough to do it. He was convinced that he would need surgery for his cancer.

Elaine has a friend whom is getting her cake-making portfolio together. She made this awesome cake for Noah's baptism day! Isn't it great??? Happy Day!

Family Reunion 2010

Posted on 3/10/2010 11:41:00 AM In:
This weekend I was blessed to have my entire family in Salt Lake. I asked everyone to come to town to have a weekend reunion and get our pictures taken. We have not had a family portrait taken with all of us since 1991. Lars and Dad took all the photos and did a great job.

It was a fabulous weekend! Megan & Lars prepared an amazing dinner. We had a lovely time catching up with one another. After the kids went to bed, we played Michigan Rummy. Whilst growing up, this was a pastime for my Dad’s family and all the grownups – after the kids had retired for the evening. I remember being able to play a few times when I was young. However, this weekend I couldn’t remember how to play. Nate patiently explained the rules (many times) to me, Rebecca, Zach, and Matt. It was a lot of fun. As you know, my family is obsessed with games – we LOVE to play anything. I asked Nate if he would come and teach it to my kids – I think that they would enjoy playing this game.

I know that you are dying to see pictures of my family, so without any further ado….





One of These Things...

Posted on 2/18/2010 02:58:00 PM In: ,
Two years and five days

Jacob's patience and good brushing has paid off!

Fabulous & Fanatastic

Posted on 2/09/2010 12:22:00 PM In:
I am SOOO happy!

A little background: Last year, I contacted my HR department to see whether our life insurance policies were portable. They told me that they were not. I felt stuck. I felt like no matter what happens, I will be held captive by working for the man.

Yesterday, I thought that I should ring them again to just confirm. Things changes, right? After asking several questions, I found that the group plan can be converted into an individual plan. I cannot believe what a freeing feeling this is! I have felt stuck for a while now. My 'plans' for my life are much different than what I originally thought they 'should' be. However, I feel so much better knowing that we do have options. I don't know that I will do anything with that knowledge yet, but knowing that I can is FANTASTIC!

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