Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Amazing Recipes
For Christmas, Jared's mom gave us the best cookbook I have ever used. Every single thing I have made has turned out to be delicious. It is called the Mormon Pantry: Family Dinner Cookbook by Debbie G. Harman. I have seen it at Deseret Book and I highly recommend it to everyone. It is smartly organized and has some great quotes in it as well. I also like it because most of the recipes use ingredients that you already have in your cupboard. I have included the recipe for Brown Sugar Muffins, which has become one of my absolute favorites. They are delicious!
Brown Sugar Muffins
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
~Cream butter, brown sugar, and eggs together. If desired, chop raisins and walnuts and stir into creamed mixture. Add soda and salt and mix well. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add flour and stir just until moist. Pour into greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. It makes about 20 muffins.
*I added a Tablespoon of vanilla, instead of a teaspoon, and it turned out delicious. If you like vanilla, I suggest that.
I also would recommend the Fruit Smoothies recipe (pg. 89), the Soft Carmel Popcorn (pg. 78), and the Sweet Hot Kettle Corn (pg. 79).
Brown Sugar Muffins
1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour
~Cream butter, brown sugar, and eggs together. If desired, chop raisins and walnuts and stir into creamed mixture. Add soda and salt and mix well. Stir in milk and vanilla. Add flour and stir just until moist. Pour into greased or paper-lined muffin cups. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. It makes about 20 muffins.
*I added a Tablespoon of vanilla, instead of a teaspoon, and it turned out delicious. If you like vanilla, I suggest that.
I also would recommend the Fruit Smoothies recipe (pg. 89), the Soft Carmel Popcorn (pg. 78), and the Sweet Hot Kettle Corn (pg. 79).
Thursday, March 12, 2009
A Fun Weekend
Last Thursday, Jared and I drove over to Boise to visit our families. It was great seeing everyone and catching up with our family and friends. I missed everyone so much!
On Friday night, we went with Vanessa and the Nampa Institute to a Steelheads hockey game. Jared had a lot of fun, but I discovered that I think hockey is kind of boring. Jared's brother, C.J., went with us, and I think he felt the same as me. The only fun parts were when they scored a goal or got into a fight! It was a pretty good game though. The Steelheads scored a winning goal with 0.5 seconds left in the game. I will admit that it was pretty exciting and I even cheered!
Jared and me at the Steelheads game. This was his "ridiculous" face.
A view of the ice.
We also had a lot of fun just hanging out at my mom's. C.J. came over and we played a TON of games and just talked alot. We also went to Tucanos for lunch. It is this delicious Brazillian grill that serves all the meat you can eat. Since Jared and C.J. both went on their missions to Brazil, they both had a ton of fun. Every time a waiter brought more food, Jared would grin because he was so happy to have real Brazillian food again. Also, some of the waiters were RMs from Brazil and spoke Portugese, so Jared also had fun speaking Portugese again. I also love hearing it and I am starting to understand it better. (Which is good, because sometimes Jared and his brothers will speak in Portugese to each other, and now I can tell what they are saying. No more secrets! Haha!)
Overall, we had a great weekend. It was nice to get away from Rexburg for awhile and enjoy some time with our family and friends. Hopefully, we will be able to do it again soon!
On Friday night, we went with Vanessa and the Nampa Institute to a Steelheads hockey game. Jared had a lot of fun, but I discovered that I think hockey is kind of boring. Jared's brother, C.J., went with us, and I think he felt the same as me. The only fun parts were when they scored a goal or got into a fight! It was a pretty good game though. The Steelheads scored a winning goal with 0.5 seconds left in the game. I will admit that it was pretty exciting and I even cheered!
Jared and me at the Steelheads game. This was his "ridiculous" face.
A view of the ice.We also had a lot of fun just hanging out at my mom's. C.J. came over and we played a TON of games and just talked alot. We also went to Tucanos for lunch. It is this delicious Brazillian grill that serves all the meat you can eat. Since Jared and C.J. both went on their missions to Brazil, they both had a ton of fun. Every time a waiter brought more food, Jared would grin because he was so happy to have real Brazillian food again. Also, some of the waiters were RMs from Brazil and spoke Portugese, so Jared also had fun speaking Portugese again. I also love hearing it and I am starting to understand it better. (Which is good, because sometimes Jared and his brothers will speak in Portugese to each other, and now I can tell what they are saying. No more secrets! Haha!)
Overall, we had a great weekend. It was nice to get away from Rexburg for awhile and enjoy some time with our family and friends. Hopefully, we will be able to do it again soon!
Friday, February 27, 2009
We are so blessed!
While things are not as great as we would like, (are they ever?!) we have been doing so much better. Jared has been working more and he is still liking working at the call center. I, on the other hand, have been working less, which I will admit (although I feel bad about it) is really nice. I never thought I would get to be a stay at home wife, but here I am. I have done more crafts and baking in the last month than in my entire life. While this is not a bad thing, I do feel like I should be contributing more and sitting around making stuff less. But, for some reason, I still have not been able to get a full time job. I have applied EVERYWHERE, but have not had any luck. I can only think that the Lord is trying to teach me patience and humility, and I feel like it has been working. I do know that He is always looking out for me, because he loves me.
We have also had a great testimony strengthener on the importance of tithing. Whatever money we have made, we have paid tithing on. I know that because of this, we have been blessed. We basically have paid all of our bills with no jobs. Just when we thought we wouldn't have enough money for something, there is a means to pay for it arriving at the last minute. I talked to Lori a couple of weeks ago and she asked me how we were living off such a minuscule income and I said, "Magic." Although it isn't magic, it is amazing that with all of the people in the world, Heavenly Father still is able to look out for me and know what I need, and as long as I continue to obey all of His commandments, he will continue to do so. I am so grateful for such a loving Heavenly Father and for the blessings that come from paying tithing.
I still am having so much fun being married. I love Jared so much and he is so wonderful! I am so lucky to have him forever! However, I am getting bored being by myself all of the time, which has led me to one of three conclusions:
1. We need a baby
2. We need a dog
3. I need to find more craft projects
We have also had a great testimony strengthener on the importance of tithing. Whatever money we have made, we have paid tithing on. I know that because of this, we have been blessed. We basically have paid all of our bills with no jobs. Just when we thought we wouldn't have enough money for something, there is a means to pay for it arriving at the last minute. I talked to Lori a couple of weeks ago and she asked me how we were living off such a minuscule income and I said, "Magic." Although it isn't magic, it is amazing that with all of the people in the world, Heavenly Father still is able to look out for me and know what I need, and as long as I continue to obey all of His commandments, he will continue to do so. I am so grateful for such a loving Heavenly Father and for the blessings that come from paying tithing.
I still am having so much fun being married. I love Jared so much and he is so wonderful! I am so lucky to have him forever! However, I am getting bored being by myself all of the time, which has led me to one of three conclusions:
1. We need a baby
2. We need a dog
3. I need to find more craft projects
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
I Have Been Tagged...
The Rules:
1. Go to your documents/pictures.
2. Go to your 6th file.
3. Go to your 6th picture.
4. Blog about it.
5. Tag 6 people to do the same.
6. Here we go...
This picture is of Jared doing the Triple Jump when he was in high school at the State Track Championships. In this picture he is actually in the middle of running down the runway, right before he jumps. He won this event and was the State Champion in 2005 with a jump of 44ft. 1 3/4 in. (with a torn hamstring, which he always reminds me of.)
I love this picture because I think Jared was so cute when he was in high school. (P.S.~I still think he is cute!) He has such a babyface, so I call him "Baby Jared" when I see pictures of him before his mission.
1. Go to your documents/pictures.
2. Go to your 6th file.
3. Go to your 6th picture.
4. Blog about it.
5. Tag 6 people to do the same.
6. Here we go...
This picture is of Jared doing the Triple Jump when he was in high school at the State Track Championships. In this picture he is actually in the middle of running down the runway, right before he jumps. He won this event and was the State Champion in 2005 with a jump of 44ft. 1 3/4 in. (with a torn hamstring, which he always reminds me of.)
I love this picture because I think Jared was so cute when he was in high school. (P.S.~I still think he is cute!) He has such a babyface, so I call him "Baby Jared" when I see pictures of him before his mission.
I tag..
1. Vanessa
2. Dad
3. Danila
4. Ronda
5. Taryn
6. Amanda
Thanks Brittany!
Thanks Brittany!
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
It's About Time For Another Post!
Almost every time I talk to my dad, he insists on bringing up the fact that I have not posted anything on my blog for quite some time. I have a good reason for this- we haven't really done anything worth writing about. That said, here is a quick update of what we have been up to since my last posting:
~Jared had a birthday on February 3. He is now 22!
~I have been working very part time at H&R Block, just for the tax season.
~Jared is starting work at the Rexburg Opinion Center. Not the most exciting job, but money is money and he is such a wonderful man for doing it.
~My mom and Glenn came to visit us this last weekend. While there is not much to do here, we still managed to have a great time!
~We have watched countless movies, made dozens of treats, and have gained about 10 pounds each. This has also led to us going to the gym every day.
Something else that has happened, which I am really excited about, is that we have decided to move. We have realized that there is not a lot of opportunity here, so we have started looking elsewhere. I have applied to several places where I can actually use my degree and Jared will be able to transfer to. We plan on moving as soon as I get offered a permanent position somewhere. So, if anyone knows of any good recreation jobs out there, please let me know!
~Jared had a birthday on February 3. He is now 22!
~I have been working very part time at H&R Block, just for the tax season.
~Jared is starting work at the Rexburg Opinion Center. Not the most exciting job, but money is money and he is such a wonderful man for doing it.
~My mom and Glenn came to visit us this last weekend. While there is not much to do here, we still managed to have a great time!
~We have watched countless movies, made dozens of treats, and have gained about 10 pounds each. This has also led to us going to the gym every day.
Something else that has happened, which I am really excited about, is that we have decided to move. We have realized that there is not a lot of opportunity here, so we have started looking elsewhere. I have applied to several places where I can actually use my degree and Jared will be able to transfer to. We plan on moving as soon as I get offered a permanent position somewhere. So, if anyone knows of any good recreation jobs out there, please let me know!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
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