Tuesday, October 26, 2010

A Katy Perry song I want my kids to listen to!



If you haven't heard 'Firework' by Katy Perry you should. It has a great message. I love the lyrics:



KATY PERRY - FIREWORK

Firework Lyrics

Do you ever feel like a plastic bag, drifting through the wind, wanting to start again?

Do you ever feel, feel so paper thin, like a house of cards, one blow from caving in?

Do you ever feel already buried deep, six feet under screams but no one seems to hear a thing?

Do you know that there's still a chance for you cause there's a spark in you. You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine, just own the night like the Fourth of July.

Cause baby you're a firework come on show 'em what your worth. Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!" as you shoot across the sky-y-y.

Baby you're a firework. Come on let your colors burst. Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!" You're gonna leave them all in awe, awe, awe.

You don't have to feel like a wasted space, you're original, cannot be replaced. If you only knew what the future holds, after a hurricane comes a rainbow.

Maybe a reason why all the doors are closed so you could open one that leads you to the perfect road.

Like a lightning bolt, your heart will glow and when it's time, you'll know. You just gotta ignite the light and let it shine. Just own the night, like the Fourth of July.

Cause baby you're a firework, come on show 'em what your worth. Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!" as you shoot across the sky-y-y.

Baby you're a firework, come on let your colors burst.
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!" You're gonna leave them all in awe, awe, awe.

Boom, boom, boom even brighter than the moon, moon, moon. It's always been inside of you, you, you and now it's time to let it through.

Cause baby you're a firework, come on show 'em what your worth. Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!" as you shoot across the sky-y-y.

Baby you're a firework, come on let your colors burst.
Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!" You're gonna leave them all in awe, awe, awe.

Boom, boom, boom even brighter than the moon, moon, moon.
Boom, boom, boom even brighter than the moon, moon, moon.

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Sunday, October 24, 2010

It's That Time of Year Again!



Here's Adam's touchdown during his football game on Saturday. I barely caught it with the camera. Ryan is the team coach & so far they are 2-0!

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Hamm & Buble



This is for my cousin Becky, who I thought about when I watched this skit because of her crush on Michael Buble
she went to his concert! Did you know Michael Buble was so funny?

SOURCE

Friday, October 8, 2010

Ashley's Choir Concert!



Ashley decided to join choir this year at Poston & their first concert was Wednesday night. I couldn't help but take some video. Her choir is called Rhythm & Blue. The girls did a fabulous job!!! The songs they preformed were Sanctus, Johnny Has Gone For a Soldier & Excultate Justi. Ash loves choir & is learning a lot!

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Food So Good It Could Kill You

Here are a couple of things we will be eating tomorrow:

Breakfast -



Wheat Pancakes with Buttermilk Syrup (From My Time to Blossom)

Butter Milk Syrup -
1 cup white sugar
1 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup butter
2T. corn syrup
1tsp. Baking soda
2 tsp. vanilla

Boil for 7 min.
Remove from stove
Stir in vanilla

Whole Wheat Pancakes -
Blend in blender for 4 min.
2 eggs
1c milk
1c. Wheat
1/4 tsp. salt
2 tsp. baking powder
3T. Oil
Also good as waffles

*We're having the waffles

Lunch -



Baked Potato Soup (From Our Best Bites)
4 baking potatoes (about 2 1/2 pounds)
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
6 cups 1% milk
1 1/4 c. cheddar, divided
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 c. light sour cream
3/4 c. chopped green onions, divided
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled.

1. Pierce potatoes with a fork; bake at 400 for 1 hour or until tender. This step can be done in advance or you can even use leftover baked potatoes. Allow to cool. Slice in half and then scoop insides into a bowl. Discard the skins and break any large chunks into bite-sized (or smaller) pieces.

2. Place flour into a large pot and gradually add milk, stirring with a whisk until blended. Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly, but do NOT bring to a full boil! Boiling will lead to curdled soup, and hey, no one likes curdled soup.

3. Add potatoes, 3/4 c. cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir until cheese melts and remove from heat.

4. Stir in sour cream and 1/2 c. onions.

5. Cook over low heat until soup is heated thoroughly. Again, this is a recipe where you have to be vigilant--don't let it boil and don't let it burn the bottom of the pot.

6. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with bacon, remaining cheese, and green onions.

*I'm making a bigger batch then what this recipe calls for.

I can't wait to make & eat these!!!

Friday, October 1, 2010

Cute Halloween Banner!

Made this with some friends...




I think it turned out cute :)

Monday, September 27, 2010

Happy 14th Birthday Ashley!

Ashley went & turned 14! Everybody loves Ash, even the Biebes wanted to wish her Happy Birthday:


He even dedicated a song for her:



Our Ashley was born on a beautiful Friday morning, September 27th, 1996. She is the 3rd girl in our family. She is full of spontaneous delight! She's a go-getter & nothing is impossible for her when she sets her mind to it. She loves to read & has always been several grade levels ahead in reading.

Ashley was so excited to start pre-k & learning. That 1st week of pre-k she came home & asked us, "when am I going to start reading & doing math?" It was so dang cute!

When Ashley was little she rescued her little sister, Faith, who she saw fall in our pool. Ashley is very dependable & reliable. She's a great friend. She's a great debater & can run circles around Ryan & me sometimes. She loves to give talks in church. She loves animals, plays the violin, enjoys gymnastics.

We are so grateful to have this special girl in our family!!!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Just Dance!



The youth of our stake, ages 14 to 18, put on a Multi-Cultural dance festival Saturday night. It was awesome!!! Each ward preformed dances from different countries around the world such as, Cuba, Italy, Samoa, etc.

Our ward's country was the USA. I loved our dances! You can tell all the effort that was put into this both by the youth & their leaders. We did the Virgina Reel, Charleston, the Twist/Hand Jive, Electric Slide & had a special appearance by Michael Jackson! Watch for Sara in the 1950's number with the twist & hand jive. She looked so cute in her poodle skirt & pink ladies jacket! (I should have taken a pic of the back of her jacket). All the girls were adorable! I do have to say that our ward had the best costumes!


Great job to Sara & all the youth in our ward & stake! Thanks to all the leaders, as well, for all their work on this fabulous event!