Monday, May 23, 2011

Pizza Recipe

A good find is always worth sharing!

My friend, Michelle gave me this pizza crust recipe and it is super tasty and easy that I had to share it! She said it has been passed down in her family, so I knew it would be good.

Pizza Crust
Makes enough for 2 jelly roll pans (13 x20)

2 Cups Milk
6 Tbsp Oil
1 tsp salt
2/3 C sugar
2 T yeast
About 5 Cups of Flour

Mix the milk, oil, salt and sugar in a microwavable bowl. Heat for 2 minutes in the microwave. Add the yeast and mix. Add the flour and knead it in until well mixed, if really sticky add some more flour, but it should be a little sticky. Let rise for 1 hour. Cut in half and roll out in 2 jelly roll pans. Cook in oven at 350 degrees for about 20- 25 minutes!

To mix up the usual pepperoni pizza night:

We love BBQ chicken pizza
(BBQ sauce-mozerella cheese-shredded chicken with BBQ sauce- pineapple-green peppers-red onion- topped with a little more cheese)

And we love Taco Pizza
(1 can of smashed black beans or refried beans- 1lb ground turkey or hamburger meat flavored taco seasoning- mexican blend of shredded cheese- then cook- out of oven add shredded lettuce- tomatoes- olives- avacado- corn-flavored salad topper chips- ranch dressing)

P.S. My Mother-in-Law gave me my favorite pizza sauce recipe:

Brick Oven Pizza Sauce
Makes enough for several large pizzas (I make it once and put several portions in individual ziplock bags and freeze them)


Mix the following:
3 6 oz. cans tomato paste
3 8 oz. cans tomato sauce
2 tsp. pepper
2 tsp. garlic powder
2 tsp. onion salt
2 tsp. oregano
2 tsp. basil
1 tsp. salt

Monday, May 16, 2011

Back Seat Driver

Yesterday, on our way to church a light we have to go thru wasn't green so we turned right and went the other way instead. This is what came next:

Caroline: This isn't the way, Daddy.
Dad: Yes it is.
Caroline: No, it's not, Daddy. (In the whinning voice.)

A minute of silence as we continue on our way.

Then we make another turn.

Caroline: Dad, are you sure?
Dad: Yes, Caroline, I'm sure this is the right way. What do I have a back seat driver?

Caroline laughs and laughs. Then we all laughed.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

What's for dinner?

3:15 in the afternoon (just about a daily occurence, but this is what she said today.)

Caroline: What are we going to eat for dinner, Mom?
Me: Have not thought that far, Caroline.
Caroline: We could have some pasta! Or some noodles.
Me: Yes, we could.
Caroline: Or we could have some different pasta. Or some different noodles. What do you think Mom? Which one?

We ended up doing just that. And we even had tri-color pasta tonight. She squealed in delight.

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Chipmunk Henry



Easter was fun and magical. Just a fun video of Henry.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Perfect

When I tried on my wedding dress, I knew that it was perfect. My face lit up. I could feel my smile muscles working. I got butterflies thinking about the 'big' day. I had walked through a dozen of wedding dress shops. Probably tried on a hundred dresses. And I finally found it! The dress had no sleeves and was 3 times too big. I knew it had to go through same major alterations, yet at the same time I knew it had potential and therefore was perfect.


We have been looking for homes to live in for months now. We have been walking into homes for weeks. I just keep waiting for my 'perfect' home. The home that I know I could raise a family in for years and be happy. The home that I walk into and feel like it is home. The home that I see potential in.


I haven't found it yet. I'm beginning to lose hope.

Thursday, March 31, 2011

General Conference

As General Conference is this weekend, I wanted to find some activities for Caroline that she could get involved. I looked all over online and it was kind of tricky to find something for my 3- year old. She can't write and color by numbers quite yet, but I was able to find something great for her as well as older kids!



Download the packet for your child and print it out! Thought it was too great that I had to share!


I also found pictures online of the 1st presidency and the quorum of the 12 and put them in a word document. I printed 2 copies, cut them out and laminated them. Caroline and I have enjoyed playing memory with them. If you want the document, just leave a comment with your e-mail or e-mail me.

Monday, March 28, 2011

I LOVE...



  • Soft Scrumptious Cookies


  • Loud Tights

  • To Bake

  • To Sew, and to make it look like I bought it!

  • To Sit in the Sun

  • To try new Recipes

  • To eat raw Cookie Dough

  • To feel my smile muscles work

  • A good friendship

  • To sit cuddled on the couch with an over sized blanket and no noise.

  • To talk on the phone

  • To make lists

  • To be Complimented

  • Bread

  • To go on Trips

  • York Peppermint Patties and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and Butterfingers

  • To shop for Fabric

  • Reading Cooking Magazines.. like they are a book

  • To be Organized

  • Feeling Peace and Joy

  • Going to Library for Story time

  • To Hand Stitch

  • Fresh Herbs

  • My Family and Friends (all inclusive)

What do you LOVE?

Monday, February 14, 2011

Henry's 1 year Picture

Happy Valentine's Day! This is my handsome son!

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Oh... Stuff

Beautiful.
Why do I have a mental checklist that is running through my head ALL of the time? Things I want to do, things I need to do, things that I have to do. I never seem to have a finished list. Especially when Monday comes and it starts all over again. Sometimes the things I want to do, just come first. Aaron is still busy. We will check out for a while and then come to life when we get a chance. Until then, projects like this one... just might be first on my list.

Henry's Birthday Party

Sweet Michael and Jenny gave Henry a practice birthday party a few days before his birthday! It was so sweet and fun! I feel sad that I never ran downstairs to grab my camera.
These pictures are of the birthday party we celebrated at our place.
This is Henry giving me a smile before he opend Aunt Sarah's and Uncle Christian's gift.
A genuine smile, for thanks guys, I love my new car.
Wait, did that card from Grandma and Grandpa play Mickey Mouse Clubhouse music?

How sad, Henry's baseball cake turned out sideways. You don't get the whole effect, but it's okay. Don't look too close, I was fast.
What is on my plate?
And what would you like me to do with it?
Eat it? You're funny! I'm like my Dad, I'll eat ice cream instead.
Okay, I touched it and it is weird so I'll flick it on the floor for you to clean up later.
Okay Mom! This is really good!
Henry, not sure about the cake...