Wednesday, March 28, 2012

QUESTION: Did you hear the joke about the Peanut Butter?

Well - today I checked out my Facebook page and THERE was YET ANOTHER posting about this chick right here     http://www.bakingwithblondie.blogspot    It's been wonderful for me to watch my daughter Mandy start this website and actually work hard every week to make it amazing.  I've enjoyed seeing the pictures of the items she makes, and the stories of why it was important, and the extra things she decided to add to make it unique to her.  She's now been featured here http://sixsistersstuff.com  and today featured here  http://www.thischickcooks.net !!  Pretty exciting - if you like what you see there - make sure you like it - and share it - but most of all try it!!  For some reason I don't seem to see any of MY recipes there??  Hum.... so you don't like the Curry you say?  You know - there are children starving... in ... ok - on in my Mission area!!  (I know - just send it there right!)  So just in case you've wondered where she gets her talent from, it was NOT from me in any sense of the word.  That my kids survived my cooking is one of the miracles of the world.  Now - I love seeing my girls heading off into their cooking talents - and making sure they are eating healthy, and making it beautiful along the way.  Some days, Ashley will post something about some massively grilled salmon with exotic veggies cooked to a tee - and Mandy posts the recipes that make my mouth water - and I STILL wonder where they got it from.  One of my favorite things I own are recipes hand written from my Great Grandmas and Grand Mothers.  My next generation being my own mom has an entire drawer full of memories from her kitchen.  My daughter in law Bethany has a few tricks up her sleeve - she's my master bread maker... so now and then we gather things together and feast.  To illustrate my abilities - I now bring you my ultimate talent - and the reason my children have survived to the ripe age of the 'day they realized people don't eat like I cook'.   Proud of my cooks... excited that Mandy was featured... hope for many more fun surprised like that again.

The Ultimate PB & J
(yes.. that's frosting on top people)
(oh no.... not homemade silly, right out of the
purchase Betty Crocker tub...)
For many years the common housewife has slaved over the
Wonder Bread package and teared up over the variety of ways
to make their children the perfect sammie.
While most children demand that the crust be cut off
of the sammie, I always created at atmosphere of fear,
and death threats if they didn't just eat and hurry because
we were usually late for something.
School lunches can became ho-hum after a while,
so I'm here to give out just some simple secrets
that will make your kids appreciate your
efforts in bringing them the best nutritional
substitute available.... er something like that.
The Motivator
you decide which kid needs THIS scrumptious
delight in their paper sack at lunch

The Baconater...

mmmm... combine breakfast AND lunch
(mmmm Ashley)

and in case you need to send a special message
to your child at school with bullies....


Thus you see - why my daughter Mandy is featured,
and I'm looking for the following items to put on my sammie:


M & M's (left over from Trick or Treating of course), grapes,
Lego's, potato chips, parts of the napkin that get stuck in it
while making it, jelly beans, hidden veggies ie cucumbers...,
sprinkles of Curry Powder (:
honey that hasn't expired,
celery, celery with pimento cheese sauce,
Fruit Loops, (yet again probably expired)
leftover cookies (wait, there are never
left over cookies)  and, of course,
lots of love.  Cook on!


ANSWER:
not going to tell you,
you might spread it around....

Bwahaahhahahhahaha!

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

#3 has his FIRST BIRTHDAY

Well, you know - when your ONE you can have your cake
and eat it too... even with your foot on the table!
This little one - my 3rd grandchild, has his very first birthday today!
It's been a very busy year for him....
I was in a Missionary Meeting a year ago and my phone
was turned off - at the end of the meetings I turned it on and I had
17 messages and a picture of Mandy with an IV in her hand and
a "Get here NOW I'm having this baby" look on her face.
This little boy - has dreamy blue eyes, soft blond hair, and
the silliest smile ever known.  He is so full of love.  He trusts
his mom and dad - and he lights up when his grandparents come
to see him.  Right now he's way into pots and pans and spatulas.
Soon he'll be up and running and there will be no stopping him...
a possible BYU Cross Country dude?  Perhaps!
Each time I spend time with him, I feel like I'm holding a little
bit of heaven.  He has that shoulder grip with his hand that tells you
he's hanging on and I love that.  He's well traveled... here, there
and everywhere - but he's grounded by his loving parents that teach
him the sweetest things of life.  He's a mighty warrior already.
I'm sure looking forward to many play dates, some trips for
ice cream, and many more Walmart shopping sprees.  Until
then - know you are loved little one - know that you are
a valuable part of many lives.  You are going to rock this world.
Oh Happy Day!  Celebrate!!
(wait we already did on Saturday with your freaking
amazing party!)
It was delicious!



Monday, March 12, 2012

#2 has her SECOND BIRTHDAY!

Well Little Miss - it's your Birthday and you are 2!
That means for the past 2 years I've had this beautiful granddaughter
that lights up my world.  I guess this love originates from her
mom - because I love her mom so much - and this is
Mini Bethany all the way.  There is no softer hair,
no sweeter eyes, no brighter smiles, and
they all belong to this little one here.  She's given me
moments in time when I actually stop what I'm doing
and just sigh - because I know she's mine (ok and I share her
with the other Ama that loves her too).  There is a
tenderness in this one that I cannot describe.  She's
experienced amazing things, been many places, and
enjoyed being loved by a wonderful family.  How
grateful I am that my son has a little girl in his life,
they bring out the best in a parent.  I love that she knows
how to love, and she's careful with the hearts of those
that love her.  Her eyes twinkle when you see her and you
know that they reflect all the joy inside of her.  I love
that her parents are teaching her good things - about a
Heavenly Father that loves her, created her, and expects
many things from her.  I love that she has a big brother to
watch over her, and not kill her when they are rough
housing (; when they play.  I have a lot of plans for you
and I little one - I anticipate the day when I can be with
you more, and watch you in the events of your life.
I hope you know that you are so very very loved by me,
and that you have given me the sweetest memories
ever in the past 2 years.
Oh Happy Day - and many more to come!
Nana - loves you!!