Melanie, check this out.

This is really cute. I came across this blog through Beth's page and noticed they have a Molly too!

Grosgrain: Wandering Waif Collection GIVEAWAY!!!!

PINK

To Megan in pink.

You know it just hit me how versatile pink is. I remember once someone telling me grey or tan went with everything, but now I would have to say pink. Think about it. Pink and blue are cute. Pink and green, pink and brown, pink and black, pink and purple, pink and red, pink and white, pink and yellow, and pink and grey (or tan). Oh,yes, and in the current Fons&Porter magazine there is the cutest quilt that is pink and orange! It definitely good to be pink!

Ziploc Omelets

I hope it is o.k. to post this. My mom emailed this (from her friend Janice Reay)to Megan and I, and I love that there are no dirty pans and you don't have to stand over the stove forever. I'm thinking this would be great to use camping too:

This works great!!! Good for when you're alone or when all your family is together. The best feature is that no one has to wait for their special omelet. Have the guests write their name on a Quart Size Ziploc Freezer Bag with a permanent marker.

1. Crack 2 eggs into the quart size Ziploc bag (not more than 2) shake to combine them.

2. Put out a variety of ingredients such as: Cheeses, Ham, Onions, Green Peppers, Tomatoes, Hash Browns, Salsa, Etc.

3. Each guest adds prepared ingredients of choice to their bag and shake the bag to mix them well.

4. Make sure to get the air out of the bag and zip it up.


5. Place the bags into rolling, boiling water for exactly 13 minutes. You can usually cook 6-8 omelets in a large pot. If you have more omelets, make another pot of boiling water.

6. Cut the bags and the omelet will roll out easily. Be pre pared for everyone to be amazed.



7. Nice to serve with fresh fruit and coffee cake; everyone gets involved in the process and it becomes a great conversation activity.
Imagine having these ready the night before, and putting the bag in boiling water while you get ready. And in just 13 minutes you have a nice omelet for a quick breakfast.

Funny

Today I was getting after Bryce and Landon to rinse their breakfast plates and finally Bryce heads over to the counter and says "Landon, if you don't come rinse your plate I am going to do them both!" Umm. Landon wasn't exactly motivated to do his.

Don't get Mad get Glad

Man, sometimes that is easier said than done. We've been doing so good, but today the children were literally ignoring anything I asked them to do, and I finally lost it. It is totally something I did to Mom (trying to say I would do it later), but she just did it herself. So although I believe the children need to clean up after themselves, I also believe I need to be stronger and not let the needling get to me. All I know is that is not who I want to be.

Idaho

I don't have pictures I am afraid. My camera is on the fritz again. I also wrote a thank you note to Jedd and Celeste for our first visit, and never mailed it, so I thought I would try the blog.
So;
Thank You!
We loved our visits to Idaho! Here are the top 10 (not necessarily in this order):
1. Pumpkin muffins with chocolate chips. Mmmmm!
2. Strawberry and apricot syrups
3. Sledding
4. Very good sleep. We were so comfortable both visits. Elisa's room was very welcoming and sweet.
5. A wonderful shower (Micquel brought that to my mind actually, how great that really was).
6. A beautiful waterfall
7. Tubing
8. A chicken coop!
9. Good company
10. A nice breeze..

And so much more, I am sure, my memory isn't always the best! Thanks for setting everything up and allowing us to stay with you!