Sunshine on a Cloudy Day

Here on the Wasatch Front we've had a cold, gray, depressing January so far.  But this morning, for

about 20 minutes, the sun shone.  (cue the hallelujah chorus) I had to take a couple of pictures

so I can look at them when we have another cold, gray, depressing day tomorrow.

I just wanted to thank you  for your kind comments on my Mary Englebreit cookbook

recipes.  You all are so supportive of my 15 minutes of fame!  Well, semi-fame.

I debated whether or not to post the recipes.   Didn't want Mary to lose

any revenue over my giving the recipes away for free.  After much soul searching I decided to share

them with my adorable blog friends.  So one day next week I'll post them

just for you!  Hopefully on a sunny winter day.

Gossip

Sunday Sayings

"The best thing to hold onto in life is each other."    Audrey Hepburn

Mary and Me

A long time ago, I can't even remember when exactly, I received the Mary Englebreit newsletter via email.

It contained her usual cuteness, of course, and then she asked if anyone would like to submit a recipe for

her new slow cooker cookbook.  Why yes, I think I would!  So I sent her a little chocolate cake

recipe that I make in the crock pot.  The more I thought about that recipe, (it's been around forever), the more I thought maybe I should send her another that no one had ever heard of.  I thought I  might have a better chance of getting in the cookbook that way.  So I made one up!  It turned out pretty good so I submitted it.  (It's a lemon cake with white chocolate chips)  Then months and months went by and I didn't hear anything from the Mary Englebreit people and I kind of forgot about the whole thing.

Well, take a look at what came in the mail a couple of weeks ago!

Signed by Mary herself.  Even her autograph's cute.

Recipe #1.

Recipe #2

I know!  I'm so excited!   

Happy Anniversary to the Mister

Happy 39th Anniversary! 

Where has the time gone?

This man lives to make me happy.

And he does.



A Cute Little Monkey {Hat}

My darling friend Janis, from the Grams blog, crocheted this darling hat

 for one of our little monkeys.

She is sooo talented in sooo many ways.  Thank you so much Janis!

 Trying to take a picture of a squirmy two year old in a monkey hat is a bit tricky.

 Why does he need a nice warm hat you ask? 

Sunday Sayings

"Rise to the great potential within you.  But don't reach beyond your capacity.  Don't feel guilty or dwell on thoughts of failure.  Don't compare yourself with others.  Do the best you can, and the Lord will provide the rest.  Have faith and confidence in Him and you will see miracles happen in your life and the lives of your loved ones."     Deiter Uchtdorf