Saturday, September 12, 2009

Go Cougars!

We had a super fun labor day weekend in Dallas going to the 1st BYU football game of the season, spending time w/ my darling future sister-in-law Paige (Horray for Ben!), celebrating Lauren's birthday, playing Settlers, Ladder Golf, and eating REALLY well all weekend.
I was very surprised how much fun a football game could be. The new Dallas Cowboy stadium was incredible (even for a not-so-much-into-football-gal like myself.) The game was thrilling down to the last seconds. The Nacho Especial topped w/ a fresh tomato and cilantro salsa was delicious. The drunk BYU fans were entertaining. The company was wonderful. Who doesn't love to do the "Ra ra, ra ra ra. GOOOO Cougars!" We got a "family only" tour of empty stadium post game...(not related to any players). And not to mention, my ticket was free!

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Go see this movie


if you live anywhere near: Dal­las, Salt Lake City, Fresno,Greenville, SC, or Orlando. Opens September 11th. For exact locations or more info look here: http://www.brokenhillthemovie.com/

It is an awesome, family friendly, PG movie written and directed by my very talented brother in law filmed in the beautiful Australian outback. Spread the word to your friends!

Thursday, September 3, 2009

It's a ...


Mom, Dad, and big brother couldn't be happier!

Friday, August 28, 2009

Dangerously Delicious

My friend Anna sent me this recipe with the lengthy subject something along the line of "You have to make these tonight. if not tonight, first thing tomorrow then. for breakfast. they're really really good." Callin and I would like to add our testimony to hers that they were the best Chocolate chocolate cookies we've had in a LONG time! We can't seem to stop making them!


Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cocoa powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips (I am a milk chocolate girl and always will be...)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In large bowl, beat butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until light and fluffy. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt; stir into the butter mixture until well blended. Mix in the chocolate chips and walnuts. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
3. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or just until set. Cool slightly on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Eat warm with a large glass of milk!

Thursday, August 20, 2009

We have something to say


(and only 14 days and counting until the exciting ultrasound!)

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Dreaming of Africa...



Callin has watched this video at least a dozen times today. (Okay we both really like it.) It happens to be the most incredible pictures EVER of African animals and my MOST favorite hymn.

Lately Callin talks about his trip to Africa a lot. Every time we are anywhere where there happens to be a lot of trees or brush, he instantly starts asking where the monkeys and elephants are. I wish!

Sunday, August 9, 2009

I hope they have sister retreats in heaven!

This captures a little bit of my FAVORITE 24 hours in AZ.