A girl on a mission....

Lauren decided to try on my heels yesterday after church. I guess she couldn't bare the thought of taking them off when she scaled the pantry shelves for fruit snacks. Impressive! I can't say I would even attempt that.

Gingerbread Squares

No explanation needed...these are just plain yummy!

1 pkg (14.5 oz) gingerbread cake mix
1/2 c. butter, melted
3 eggs, divided
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened
4 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350. In a medium bowl, combine gingerbread mix, butter and 1 egg. Spread mixture evenly in 2 greased 8" square baking pans. In a mixing bowl combine cream cheese, 2 eggs, and powdered sugar. Spread evenly over gingerbread layer in each pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes until lightly browned. Cool completely in pans. Cut into bars and store in airtight container.

Luke discovers play-do!

 

Search, Ponder, Pray & Craft!

I taught a lesson on Sunday for the Young Women (I got called as 1st counselor a couple months ago and I absolutely LOVE IT!) about scripture study. Of course I had to figure out a way to involve something crafty, so this is what I came up with. I have to admit, I love this part of being in Young Women's. I could have never gotten away with this in Relief Society. Anyhow, if anyone wants instructions let me know.

I've Been Tagged

I was tagged by my friend LeAnn and since its been a while since I have done one of these I will bore you with the details...

What I was doing 10 years ago...
-been married 2 years
-had graduated from BYU
-working at Pebbles in my Pocket
-Jason was going on medical school interviews
-living in Provo and wishing we were out!

5 things on my to do list today...
-laundry
-work on my lesson for Sunday
-help put out bark in the yard
-get a movie for Family Movie night tonight
-go to Costco

5 of my favorite snacks...
-chocolate
-candy
-homemade goodies
-diet coke
-diet coke (that counts for 2 b/c I drink too much!)

5 jobs I've had...
-project manager Pebbles in my Pocket
-designer for Making Memories
-scrapbook teacher for EK Success
-orthodontic assistant
-MOM!(the best one so far!)

5 things I would do with a million dollars...
-pay my tithing
-pay off our school loans
-pay off our house
-college funds for our kids
-if anythings left take as many romantic vacations with my husband as I could

5 things that made me laugh this week...
-Luke dancing to rap music
-playing church volleyball (I really stink)
-pushing a stroller up a mountain sized hill for exercise
-Nathan constantly talking about Spongebob or "Dark" Vader
-Luke calling me "mom, mom"

Feeling Crafty

I don't know what it is about this time of year, but it brings out the baking/crafting side of me. I saw these cute pumpkin ideas in the October issue of Family Fun magazine and thought I would give it a try. They were really fun and super easy. Last year I made these cute witch hats and pumpkins. I'm slowly adding to my collection of halloween decor.

Baby Ryan

My youngest sister Karen and her husband had an adorable baby boy on Wednesday. Its so fun having a new little nephew/cousin in the family.