Thank you Mommy

This morning Bryndi gave me a picture that she colored and said, "Mommy! I made this picture for you to thank you for being such a great mom!" Melt my heart.

The only thing is, the picture was one of Grumpy Bear with the caption saying, "Look who's grumpy!" I wonder if that has any significance...

Bathroom remodel

We needed a new tub for our bathroom downstairs, so we decided to put tile in while we were at it. Then of course we had to get a new shower curtain, then new towels and rug, new accessories, and paint too. Richard did all the work himself. I helped a little and did the painting. He did a great job!!

This is as close as I got to a "before" picture!

I love this shower curtain!

There wasn't a shelf by the old tub. Richard built this one in. So nice.

Now for the upstairs bathroom...

Little Red Riding Hood. 100 Miles. June 5, 2010

My sister-in-law Shelli and I rode the Little Red Riding Hood on Saturday, June 5th. It's a women's only cycling ride through Northern Utah and Southern Idaho.

My first tattoo. My sister-in-law Daneen wrote "Dylan" on my arm with Henna before the race. I dedicated the ride to my friend Dylan who passed away from leukemia 3 1/2 years ago at the young age of 15. I'm sure he could watch us from heaven!

We started at 8:30 am, after spending the night in Brigham City with Aunt Wendy and Uncle Rick.

There were rest stops every 10-15 miles and we took advantage of them! Plenty of food and water and women on bikes everywhere!
Shelli's first time to Idaho!




Thanks to Kelly for these great pictures!!
Victory at the finish line! We finished at 5:15 pm! 100 miles. Whew!

Preschool Graduation

Bryndi goes to the best preschool--Cathie's Academy. They had a graduation ceremony last week at a recital hall. They sang songs, got awards, and put on the most adorable graduation caps.

We love Miss Cathie!

Bryndi got the "Happy" award. Miss Cathie teared up while reading it. You can tell she really loves the kids!

"Happiness is contagious and there is always something to be happy about! You knew the second that Bryndi walked through the door that she was happy to be at school. She always greeted her friends with such enthusiasm that they just seemed to 'perk' up. From the moment she came through the door until she left at the end of school, her every move and gesture oozed with enthusiasm and happiness. Even if she got hurt of was disciplined or disappointed in any way, it never kept her down. In a matter of minutes she was her happy self again. You can't be around Bryndi without being happy yourself. Bryndi, you are a delight!"

Way to go Bryndi!!

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

I know. I need to start a cooking blog.

I absolutely love strawberry rhubarb pie or cobbler. We planted some rhubarb last year and when it came up this year I couldn't wait to cut some for dessert! Well, today I did! I made this for dessert tonight, but it ended up being an afternoon snack instead, cause once I pulled it out of the oven we had to eat it warm with vanilla frozen yogurt on top!!

I adapted this recipe and scaled it down to only 4 servings (or 6 small servings). Because I know that if I made a huge 9x13 pan of it that I would be eating 1/2 the pan! I used a little 6 1/2 inch square casserole dish. But if you don't have a dish that small you could use an 8x4 loaf pan or just double the recipe and use a 9x9 or 7x11 pan or go ahead and triple it with a 9/13!

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp (read: pure heaven)

1/4 cup sugar
1 Tbsp flour
1 cup sliced strawberries
1 cup diced rhubarb
(feel free to add more fruit or substitute peaches, blueberries, blackberries and/or apples)
1/3 cup flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup cold butter
1/3 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.

Mix up sugar, 1 T flour, strawberries, and rhubarb in a bowl and set aside. Put 1/3 cup flour, brown sugar, butter, and oats in another bowl, then cut the butter in with a pastry blender or 2 knives until crumbly. Add nuts and mix well. Pour fruit mixture into greased baking dish (6x6 or 8x4). Pour crumb topping on top. Bake at 375 for 45 minutes or until topping is browned.

Misc

Turns out I did have some pictures on my camera to post!

Bella enjoying time with her cousin Tabitha.

Bryndi loves climbing!

Beautiful Mt. Timpanogos in the background.

I thought these pictures showed Bella's personality. I really want to catch her singing songs on film, but whenever I bring the camera out, she stops singing and starts hamming it up. She WAS singing "la la la la, la la la la, Elmo's World..."

A little late

So I know Easter was a long time ago, but if this blog is all I have for a scrapbook someday then I'd better post these. We had an Easter egg, I mean Easter candy hunt at my parents house and the kids were loving it!

Kaylie

Brayden

Ashlyn

Riley

Kyler

Bella