super pop

I just got called to be an Activity Day leader in our new ward. I only have to come up with an activity once a month, which is really nice. So this week was my turn. I wanted to do something for fathers day so we made a candy/caramel type popcorn, packaged them into bread bags you can buy at the grocery store and added the tag that read "Your one super pop".


Here is the recipe for the popcorn (found on little momma and co. blog):
12 cups popcorn--remove unpopped kernels
combine following in a sauce pan
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup light corn syrup
boil for 2 minutes
stir in
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
food coloring
poor over popcorn in large bowl
spread on parchment paper to cool

And by the way I am super excited--see the "S"--I got a new toy, the Cricut. I got the smaller machine--it was on sale at Walmart and I knew I could never part with the money to buy the full sized machine. I decided that the machine was a necessity, not a want--with 4 kids and school projects and loving to be crafty I had to have it! Can't wait to use it more!

sick of the cold

We have had crazy weather this spring/summer, so we really needed a break from the cold. We took a quick trip to ST. George for some sun and fun. It was a nice little get away--just perfect!

poor austin

A few days before school was out, Austin's class was playing a game and he and another boy ran right into each other. The school called and said Austin is usually a really tough kid, so we think he is really hurt. So this is what I walked in and saw. I really thought he had broken his nose, but I think it is fine. And I was surprised that there really was no bruising. He is such a funny kid--he said why do I always get hurt at school. Well come to find out he is in the office quit a bit with injury's. I guess that is what happens when you play hard at recess!

take me out to the ball game

kind of a kick off for summer--we attended a BYU baseball game. It was a little long and crowded and I spilt my drink on the people in front of me--but hey the kids had a great time and I loved spending time with them!

dance festival

The kids had a dance festival this year and did awesome! Way to go kids! They are so fun to watch. I can't believe how big they are getting!

wish me luck

Here a few pictures of the garden I planted. I have never planted one so this will be an adventure! Of course wouldn't you know that it would snow a couple of inches the end of May! Oh well I think that things made it through--well not the cucumbers.


You will notice the strawberries. Well the plants are really planted, but while Kate was at school--her uncle Mike put some strawberries from the store in the patches and told Kate they grew while she was at school. She thought nothing of it--of course that always happens in her world.

mothers day

Mother's day weekend (you know it should be the whole weekend, not just Sunday) started out great! Luke and Kate both had programs at school. They did an awesome job, I am so proud of them. I could tell they were just so proud to be up there performing.


On Saturday I was able to start my first garden. It was fun to pick plants with the kids and we are keeping our fingers crossed for something to grow. Sunday was great. Brent got up with Zach (he has been getting up at 6 everyday--ready to go) so I slept in until 8 and then the kids brought me breakfast in bed. I also did not have to do one dish--truly relaxing. They made me fun cards and I got a basket for my bike and a sewing encyclopedia--yes I planted those gifts in every one's mind for about a month. It was funny though, Brent knew what I wanted, but he still said "sorry to ask, but where do I find this book that you want." Men are so funny! I guess he didn't want to go on a wild goose chase if he didn't have to!