Tenderly

Sometimes going through hard things allows you to see more of God's goodness, and tenderly feel more of His love.  I am grateful for His power to heal and to bless.

A Few Days in Monticello

Climbing rocks at Lloyd's Lake (or Lloyd's Snowy Abyss).  

Our Valentine's

I had a lovely Valentine's Day.  It is crazy and loud and fabulous.  I remember in my younger days going to great lengths to try and keep myself from being depressed on Valentine's.  (I never had one)  But now I have 5 sweethearts and feel very lucky, even if our romantic dinner includes them all along with spilled drinks, barking dog, talk of tooting, sheer craziness and one child falling asleep in my arms.  I still enjoy spending it with them at home.  I made a Valentine playlist for the day and let the kids help me with our very fancy dinner:  Shrimp scampi, pear-walnut salad with maple dijon vinaigrette and blue cheese, (I know so fancy) asparagus and chocolate almond torte compliments of "Fresh Market".  It was fun.

Ty surprised me with gourmet cookies from Ruby Snap.  He couldn't decide so he brought home several.  I don't think he actually expected me to eat them all.  Ok I didn't eat all of them, but almost.  I really like that logo.  So sexy.

Making Valentines

Making valentines for school friends, and decorating heart shaped sugar cookies for FHE treat.

50's Day

Oh my!!  And so begins the age of guys and gals and hearts all a-flutter.  Sooo cute!

Swedish Weaving

I learned a new skill and a dying art.  LOVE when I find a dying art.  Last night at Relief Society, my cute neighbor taught me how to do Swedish Weaving.  It is really easy and fun.  Plus, I am Swedish so it is even better. I can see a lot of potential with this.  Very exciting!  The blue and white pattern is mine.  My first go at it.  The others are just some other fun ideas.

Oh Yeah!......Apple Pie.

My first attempt at my own pie crust, and apple pie.  Oh yeah!  I realize back in the day I should have accomplished this feat around the age of 10 - 13.  A couple decades late (or so) but still super impressed with myself.  So yummy!