Don't try this at home

Zanya said she wanted to sleep in curlers. So in the morning the curlers were in a pile on the floor next to her crib along with this perfect ringlet. Ouch! She did manage to get some curl, though not much.


(disregard the Cheetos on her cheeks and the backwards leotard)

This is getting old

In case you haven't heard our sad tale: Over the summer our house was TPd several times in a row. Each time it was the same people (we know this because it is the same way every time). Most times they included shredded paper and last time (last week) they also included grass clippings. It is a huge mess every time and we are sick of it. It takes hours to clean up and then weeks after that to get it all out of the trees and off the rocks. This must be someone that really doesn't like us. So if this is you and we have done something to offend you, just say so, we would rather talk about it. If you know who has been doing this, let us know so we can have them arrested. Ok, I am kidding but we would like to end this once and for all.

Front porchDriveway
Front yard
Dan's truck bed was also filled with grass clippings.

If you have any information. . .thanks!

The Ice Cream Bloke

This is the Ice Cream Bloke. Check out his website. He is very entertaining, and you'll learn some great ice cream recepies. http://www.theicecreambloke.com/


The Ice Cream Bloke is also known as Stephen Christensen. Stephen was one of Dan's mission companions (he was his favorite mission companion, but don't tell him or he'll get a big head). His story, in short, is that he was born and raised in Australia, but now lives in St. Louis, Missouri, and is in the ice cream business.

Poston Orchestra Concert

This is part of Hanna's concert. She is the third one back on the far left, the wall of hair. I told her next time she has to be the chair in the front so we can actually see her. This video doesn't do them justice because they are really a very good orchestra and the concert was great.

New hair do

Ok so I have discovered hair blogs. Blogs from women who are clever and do fun stuff with their girls hair. Luckily, I have girls too. This hair (modeled by the lovely Zanya) is copied from the blog: jackienkassiesdos.blogspot.com. I particularly like this blog because Jackie and Kassie have fine, white hair like my own girls. From that blog, you can jump around to other blogs with other fun hair styles. Try it, you might like it.

Bagels anyone?

My sister, Callie, told me that making bagels was easy so we decided to try it. I had the dough ready and we formed them for the beginning of family night. Then we had a lesson while they baked and ate them when they were done. Callie was right. They weren't difficult and they were delicious. We made them smaller than regular bagels so they would be kid sized. We also made them half wheat so they were even sort of healthy. They are very versitle and can be eaten for breakfast (when you just can't eat a pancake), or lunch (in case you won't touch pb&j). We pre slice them and store them in the freezer. Last week we ate the last one and made another batch.

Note: These would bake fine in the solar oven if you only wanted a dozen or less. Otherwise, my new convection oven bakes 48 at once! Ah the joy.

I heart Mesa

Hey this is a fun site, check it out. They are currently doing a $25 giveaway so post a comment, you just might win!

http://iheartmesa.blogspot.com/