Saturday, September 13, 2008

Banana Cream Pie

I know this post should probably go on the other website (frommyplatetoyours.blogspot.com) but I think that that site kind of died. :(

Jeff and I like this recipe, its easy and tastes good, and can be "whipped up" really fast.



2 pie crusts
2 boxes pudding 1 vanilla, 1 banana pudding
16 oz sour cream
2 cups milk
Some Banana's

Bake crust, or not if you are using Graham cracker crusts. Mix pudding, milk and sour cream till its not lumpy. Slice up your banana's and dip in lemon juice. Drain off lemon juice and then either line the crust with banana's or mix into the filling. Pour filling into the crusts, top with whip cream (optional) and set in the fridge for an hour to finish setting up. Then eat by yourself or find some friends to split the calories!




Enjoy!

Great Alphabet Printable Activities:





I really like this site it has some great activities, and even some online puzzles!

Thursday, September 11, 2008

MY FRIEND WROTE THIS POST, BUT I LOVED IT SO MUCH THAT I ASKED FOR PERMISSION TO POST IT ON MY BLOG, BECAUSE I AGREE 100 %!

THANKS CHARLOTTE!


Here it comes! The first official political rant of 2008. There will probably be a few more before November.First off, I haven't decided who I'm voting for yet. Personally, I don't believe that either candidate was saying anything of consequence until they announced their running mates. So now that we know who they are, the discussions will get meatier and I'll be paying closer attention.Two things are getting my craw at the moment.1. All these celebrities (ahem Ben Affleck) who think that because they make a movie or sing a song that somehow makes them qualified political advisers. Really??? I'm so sick of celebrity endorsements. Kid Rock is my homeboy on this one.



He was recently quoted as saying: "I truly believe that people like myself, who are in a position of entertainers in the limelight, should keep their mouth shut on politics....because at the end of the day," he goes on to say, "I'm good at writing songs and singing. What I'm not educated in is the field of political science. And so for me to be sharing my views and influencing people of who I think they should be voting for ... I think would be very irresponsible on my part."


Are they entitled to their opinions? Yes, they are. I just find it arrogant for them to assume that because we like their movies or their albums that we will listen and follow them anywhere. I'll follow them into a movie theater or the iTunes store but unless you can prove your political chops, our trek together ends there, friend. America is smarter than this, right?


2. My Sisters of America, what is up???? I can't believe how many WOMEN I've heard slamming Sarah Palin about running for office when she has five children to care for.


WHAT????


Isn't a situation like Sarah Palin for VP the exact reason so many bras of yester-year were burned?


Seriously! I don't like digging on my fellow chicas, but give me a break. The feminist movement was about choices. She is proof that all those protests and continued stands we've made for our rights have come to fruition. What, did she pick the wrong political party for you? If that's the case, fine, own up to it. Don't disguise it as another weak argument. Sheesh.


The next woman I hear slam her for the Mommy-reason alone will be forced to hand over her feminist card, don pearls and heels and go vacuum my living room with a smile on her face thanking me the entire time for the opportunity. Geez Louise.

ALL DONE

I AM NOW ALL CAUGHT UP! ENJOY! WE MISS YOU ALL, BUT WE ARE STAYING BUSY SO THE TIME IS FLYING!

Heather

Its sooo much fun to see what ends up on your camera when you leave it in the primary room on sunday....




This is my good friend Heather, her sister is our Primary president and we love serving with her. Primary really does rock when you serve with awesome people!

Hadley Lake Bike Ride


Family Bike Ride to Hadley Lake, we've got to keep on going out and enjoying the nice weather before it gets cold!







Burn Care at home....

Laying around with my hurt arm. One Day after....
One week later...
We can make it feel better....
Look....all better!

Well its healing, and healing well, but Ben still isn't happy unless its wrapped up well. :)

Burn Care at home....

Well its healing, and healing well, but Ben still isn't happy unless its wrapped up well. :)
I made these books for the kids while they are at "Daycare/Preschool". These books are filled with pictures of all our family members and all the grandparents, as well with cards listing what we like to do with them. They turned out really cute!




So now when the kids are sad and missing mommy and daddy we are able to pull out the books, snuggle and think of everyone that loves them!

Benjamin and Nicholas

Well I got a little camera happy and wanted to take pictures of these two interacting together.... I just wasn't paying close enough attention to realize what was really going on.....



1. Ben playing with Ben




2. Ben's finger going into his mouth....




3. Oops yes he made him gag... SORRY Nicholas!

Heather

Its sooo much fun to see what ends up on your camera when you leave it in the primary room on Sunday....


This is my good friend Heather, her sister is our Primary president and we love serving with her. Primary really does rock when you serve with awesome people!

Sqweeeeeeky Shoes are sooo cool!


These shoes are from Grandma and Grandpa Maas, and by far they are Ben's favorite shoes... we only let him wear them around us, we're afraid that they may drive his day care teachers nutz!

Catching Up......

These pictures are from Jason and Marcella's trip to visit during Labor Day weekend. We had so much fun having them here and love getting together with them! When will we see them next?!
Hey buddy, don't you look nice for church!

And for some reason, this picture will only upload this way, so tilt your head and you can see Mommy and Ben ready for church.



This puzle took forever, I dropped out after and hour and then Jeff and Jason stayed up to finish it....late night!

Aren't they cute, I love it right before we go to church, every Sunday they look so nice!
Sophia is sooo pretty she really is a little "Sleeping Beauty" or "Cinderella"

Two Brothers having a great time with Nicholas!