A Little Twist on Ice Cream Cones

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Special Delivery...

It's well worth taking a nap if you wake up and get to go check the mail! This is one of the highlights of our day!

Valentine Treats! YUM!

Here are some fun treat ideas I found at: http://www.hostessblog.com

When You get BIGGER!

There is just something about sibling relationships that makes my heart melt. I love that it's a built in best friend. This particular chat was all about what Nathan was going to teach Kendall when he gets "bigger." We read the Mercer Mayer book: Just me and My Little Brother, almost everyday and I overheard Nathan tell Kendall, "I'm going to teach you how to ride a bicycle, climb a ladder, shoot hoops, have bunk beds, eat fruit snacks in the tent, go down the slide, how I hop on one foot, and lots of things!"

Today is the Day!

Just a little friendly reminder:
GO VOTE!!!

Nathan's Mannequin....

"Oh please, mom. I can't take one more hat!"
Nathan loves to put hats on anyone who is willing and of course since Kendall is going nowhere, he is a constant victim to Nathan's daily torture. After Nathan puts the hat on Kendall he sees if he smiles and the bigger the smile "the more he likes that particular hat."

LOVE is in the Air!

I love this time of year! Redhots, cinnamon hot chocolate, cozy blankets, heart pancakes, and adopted from Stacey, "Show Love Week!" You draw someone's name in the family and you do secret things for them. Each day of the week is someone's "day." You get to make your favorite dinner, listen to your favorite music, make a fun treat, do a project, etc.... This week we put a little spin on conversation hearts. You sew three hearts together up the middle and then fill them with qualities you love about that person. The whole family takes turns until everybodys heart is full.

We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet

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We have so much gratitude for everything he has done for all of us! What an amazing legacy he has left behind! We will miss you! I bet he is SO happy to be with his sweet little Marjorie!

This is my favorite quote from President Hinkley:

"Things work out. It isn't as bad as you sometimes think it is. It all works out. Don't worry. I say that to myself every morning. It will all work out. If you do your best, it will all work out. Put your trust in God, and move forward with faith and confidence in the future. The lord will not forsake us. He will not forsake us... If we will put our trust in Him, if we pray to Him, if we live worthy of His blessings, He will hear our prayers."
Gordon B. Hinkley

Manna from Heaven!

My Aunt Cindi made this for us and it is AWESOME for breakfast and dessert. It's definitely worth breaking your diet for. (Sara help- I still can't post on Delectable Dishes!)

Crème Caramel French Toast

2 Tbls corn syrup
1 c brown sugar
½ c butter
one loaf of uncut bakery white and cut it into Texas sized pieces
6 eggs
2 c milk
2 c light cream
1/3 c sugar
1 Tbls vanilla
½ tsp salt
Sour Cream

In a saucepan, combine the corn syrup, brown sugar and butter. Melt until smooth and bubbly. Spread in the bottom of a 9x13 inch glass baking dish. Overlap the bread like dominoes on the syrup. In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, light cream, sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour the mixture over the bread. Refrigerate the mixture overnight. (Don’t be concerned about the extra liquid in the dish: it bakes up like a custard) Bake COVERED in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes, then add TOPPING and bake UNCOVERED for 15 minutes more. The toast should be puffed and golden. Cut into 8 pieces and invert to serve. Top each piece with 2 Tbls or less of sour cream and accompany with fresh berries or a raspberry or cranberry sauce.

TOPPING:

½ c. brown sugar, ½ c. chopped pecans, 1 c. cornflakes crushed, ¾ cube butter melted mixed together and add to top.

Justin and Todd's Days of Flying Have Begun!

Photo and video editing at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Justin and Todd having fun with their "wild" sides. I can't explain how funny their faces were! They were trying so hard to get their technique down while the wind was ripping at 100+ mph. Apparently skydiving and Mexican food DO mix because they were able to keep their Costa Vida burritos down effortlessly. Nice job boys!

("Dumb and Dumber" wink, wink.)