this little one would have eaten a whole watermelon had we let her. this kept her busy for a good 20 minutes.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
watermelon in yellowstone
this little one would have eaten a whole watermelon had we let her. this kept her busy for a good 20 minutes.
ice box key lime pie
happy sunday.
you will love this recipe-very simple and oh so delicous. my sister in law amanda gave me this recipe. check out her blog-it's amazing. she has two beautiful daughters, a husband in the army, is a fabulous cook, incredible seamstress and a fantastic writer. you'll love her.
ICE BOX KEY LIME PIE
CRUST: 350 degrees 8-14 minutes.
8 whole graham crackers, crushed
2 T sugar
5 T butter, melted
FOOD PROCESSOR: 30 seconds
1/4 c sugar
1 T lime zest
ADD FOR 30 sec. in FOOD PROCESSOR:
8 oz cream cheese
30 more SECONDS:
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/3 c vanilla pudding
MIX IN BOWL, THEN MICROWAVE FOR 15 seconds:
1 1/4 c gelatin
2 T lime juice
PROCESSOR 30 seconds:
3/4 c + 2 T lime juice
1 t vanilla
POUR in pie filling, and chill 2 hours before eating. Top with whipped cream. (real whipped cream people-not nasty cool whip or anything of the like.)
you will love this recipe-very simple and oh so delicous. my sister in law amanda gave me this recipe. check out her blog-it's amazing. she has two beautiful daughters, a husband in the army, is a fabulous cook, incredible seamstress and a fantastic writer. you'll love her.
ICE BOX KEY LIME PIE
CRUST: 350 degrees 8-14 minutes.
8 whole graham crackers, crushed
2 T sugar
5 T butter, melted
FOOD PROCESSOR: 30 seconds
1/4 c sugar
1 T lime zest
ADD FOR 30 sec. in FOOD PROCESSOR:
8 oz cream cheese
30 more SECONDS:
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/3 c vanilla pudding
MIX IN BOWL, THEN MICROWAVE FOR 15 seconds:
1 1/4 c gelatin
2 T lime juice
PROCESSOR 30 seconds:
3/4 c + 2 T lime juice
1 t vanilla
POUR in pie filling, and chill 2 hours before eating. Top with whipped cream. (real whipped cream people-not nasty cool whip or anything of the like.)
the summer
hey y'all (as heather vaile would say)! i have realized that it's nearing the end of summer-although here in minne i wouldn't say we really had a summer; we had 90 degrees for one week, and that is all. boo. we enthusiastically bought a pool pass and only used it half a dozen times in nice weather. the other times were, for example: barely 80 degrees. what is that? but alas, we have had a great summer. i have lots to report, and someday, when we:
a. have a different computer
b. have a camera (this would be the 3rd camera our family has broken in 13 months)
i will post some lovely pics.
until then, i will attempt to fill you in.
*we are still in minne and loving it. although i'm not ready for winter yet, the summer has been beautiful, and we have loved the milder climate. we have enjoyed camping and are headed up to the north shore of lake superior (this is basically an ocean to mid-westerners) in two weeks as a last hurrah for the summer. let's just hope we don't freeze to death.
*evan is still liking his job. good thing, we only have 37 years and we will be out of debt. sweet!
*maya turned 3, which is more like 23. she is sassy, and talks non-stop. she is tom-boy completely and wishes she could be outside all day everyday. she is a rad (i think this word should come into more use) little helper, which i love her for. and she i love the conversations we have.
*brynn is 9 months. she is crawling, which means SCARY for me. i have to pick every little thing off the floor lest brynn eats it. she wants whatever maya has, and says so verbally by screaming a high pitched ear-piercing scream, whether happy or sad. she loves her sister and wants to be where everyone is. she is so happy and content, which is heavenly.
*i'm lovin' life. it's a good one, can't complain. i've still been running a bit, and it's good. we tried a little garden of tomatoes and basil this year. too bad our backyard gets not much sunlight. we didn't get much of a yield, or any for that matter, but i'm still hopeful that someday i'll have a garden. :)
oh, if any of you have cameras that are stellar, give me the word. since this is our 4th, i'm hoping we can keep it awhile!
a. have a different computer
b. have a camera (this would be the 3rd camera our family has broken in 13 months)
i will post some lovely pics.
until then, i will attempt to fill you in.
*we are still in minne and loving it. although i'm not ready for winter yet, the summer has been beautiful, and we have loved the milder climate. we have enjoyed camping and are headed up to the north shore of lake superior (this is basically an ocean to mid-westerners) in two weeks as a last hurrah for the summer. let's just hope we don't freeze to death.
*evan is still liking his job. good thing, we only have 37 years and we will be out of debt. sweet!
*maya turned 3, which is more like 23. she is sassy, and talks non-stop. she is tom-boy completely and wishes she could be outside all day everyday. she is a rad (i think this word should come into more use) little helper, which i love her for. and she i love the conversations we have.
*brynn is 9 months. she is crawling, which means SCARY for me. i have to pick every little thing off the floor lest brynn eats it. she wants whatever maya has, and says so verbally by screaming a high pitched ear-piercing scream, whether happy or sad. she loves her sister and wants to be where everyone is. she is so happy and content, which is heavenly.
*i'm lovin' life. it's a good one, can't complain. i've still been running a bit, and it's good. we tried a little garden of tomatoes and basil this year. too bad our backyard gets not much sunlight. we didn't get much of a yield, or any for that matter, but i'm still hopeful that someday i'll have a garden. :)
oh, if any of you have cameras that are stellar, give me the word. since this is our 4th, i'm hoping we can keep it awhile!
the four of us
notice the bandaids on maya's legs. she has about 7 bandaids on-all spiderman bandaids. i love it. i wanted to remember this phase of life where she is in love with bandaids.
photo courtesy of melessa paynter
Monday, August 24, 2009
Utah Concert Reminder: Avett Brothers
Just a reminder that the Avett Brothers are playing at Red Butte Garden tomorrow night.
August 25, 2009
Red Butte Garden
7:00
$30
Well worth the price.
P.S. Hopefully we will have some pictures and updates up soon. Unfortunately our home computer (circa 1995) is operating so slowly that Amber can't post any pictures. Heck, she can't even look at any pictures. So, until then, you get only my concert notices. Sorry.
August 25, 2009
Red Butte Garden
7:00
$30
Well worth the price.
P.S. Hopefully we will have some pictures and updates up soon. Unfortunately our home computer (circa 1995) is operating so slowly that Amber can't post any pictures. Heck, she can't even look at any pictures. So, until then, you get only my concert notices. Sorry.
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Another Concert for You Utah Folks!
XAVIER RUDD
(If you don't like the beginning of the song, jump to 2:00 and it becomes more representative of Xavier's music)
August 15 (This Saturday)
The Depot/Salt Lake City
Tickets: $16
If you enjoyed the song, make sure you look him up on YouTube and listen to "GBA" (Warning: He says S*** a couple of times).
(If you don't like the beginning of the song, jump to 2:00 and it becomes more representative of Xavier's music)
August 15 (This Saturday)
The Depot/Salt Lake City
Tickets: $16
If you enjoyed the song, make sure you look him up on YouTube and listen to "GBA" (Warning: He says S*** a couple of times).
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