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Baby Shower Cake

This is my latest creation...for a baby shower. I was quite pleased with how it came out, and there were tons of people at the shower so hopefully it will get my name out there a little so I can start getting some business. The inside was what I am calling "Chocolate Covered Strawberry". It was chocolate cake, chocolate ganache, strawberry cake, and strawberry frosting layers. It was a hit! I also set a name for my new company..."Iced Occasions".

I decided I really, really enjoy making cakes. I was in a slump all week, didn't do much, didn't feel like doing much, and was pretty depressed. Surprisingly, making this cake totally brought me out of it. Who would have guessed?

Why the obsession with school lunch?

I remember bugging my mom for hot lunch all the time when I was a kid. But to be honest, I don't know why, most of the time the food really wasn't very good. Now, as a mother, I am faced with the same annoyance my mother tolerated so many years ago. Ronnie is obsessed with school lunch. Why? What is so special about hot lunch that he needs to ask if he can have it every day?

Stuff!

I have really been wanting to blog lately, but haven't really known what to blog about. So here goes a bunch of randomness from the last month or so. Try to keep up!

Broken!

We have been having many, many discussions with Ronnie about making good choices and being obedient, he loves to challenge us. He learned about sins in primary a month or so ago and so he kept telling us his sins made him make bad choices. We spent a lot of time trying to teach about what sins really were and that they can't make you make bad choices, they are your bad choices. Then, one day, he informed me "I can't make good choices, my Holy Ghost is broken!" Hmmm.....Love that boy!

Where once a little boy's hand was.

Ronnie has this one glove he loves to wear. He wore it so long this particular day, that when he took it off, it was so stiff it looked like his hand was still in it. It made me smile!

Super Bowl

Nelson came home for the super bowl, because there was the promise of loads of food, he is still just a man after all, and he loves food, especially because he never gets home cooked meals anymore. So, I asked him for the grocery list of things he wanted, and of course his eyes were much bigger than his stomach, so I had to put my foot down. But that's not really the point of this story. I also asked Ronnie what he wanted..."Wee Beanies!" Can you guess? Not what I would have guessed. Tell me what you think they are and I'll update with the answer later! I know...the suspense is killing you!

Baking

We love sweets and baking, but unfortunately, I don't do it that often, because as much as I love enjoying the fruits of my labor, I don't enjoy the aftermath of where those sweets stay on my body. We made a yummy pudding dessert for FHE a few weeks ago and the boys had fun licking the beaters. I got few pics of Ryland, but they don't do the experience justice, because he was actually slurping the pudding off the beaters, not licking, slurping. And then in an exclamation of deliciousness, he would say "MMMMM!" (Yes, I make up words, haven't you figured that out by now, nothing I ever say really makes sense). Priceless, if I ever figure out how to get my videos from my video camera to my computer (dang software), I will post the real deal!

Trapped...and loving it!

We had our first ice storm of the year last week, of course school was cancelled all week. These folks just don't know winter. But, we couldn't leave the house for a day and a half, and I have to admit, I thoroughly enjoyed the trapped feeling of knowing I didn't/couldn't go anywhere. I don't know why, but it was just what I needed. I loved it, but it drove Cas and John crazy! They can't handle my rowdy boys for that long. It's okay, there time is nigh at hand! Wink, Wink!

RS Blog

As one of the Secretaries in the RS I have the privilege of maintaining the blog. I love this responsibility, because I love blogging. This is a great idea for anyone to suggest to their RS, our sister's love the resource it provides. Check it out at http://www.letusallblogon.blogspot.com/

The Duggar Family

About two hours from where we live in Fayetteville, AR there is a large family that is featured on TLC in the show 17 Kids and Counting. I love watching this show. I love that their children are well behaved, responsible, and that this family practices, not just preaches, some very conservative values much like ours. It gives me courage to stand out in a world where these values are not accepted. I wish I could be more like them in many ways. There most recent episode was one in which their eldest son was married. They have such strong family values and beliefs about marriage, it made me very sad to see such commitment to something that they believe to be until death. I am so grateful for the knowledge and opportunity that knowledge brings for me to be with my sweetheart and family for eternity, and not just till death! I couldn't imagine all this work and commitment and thinking it would end as soon as I died.

The Hat

Nelson bought this hat in Las Vegas many years ago as a work hat to keep the sun off his face, neck and ears. It became iconic. It was Nelson and that was how everyone knew and recognized him. Until the sad day that it became so old and worn, he couldn't wear it any more, and he had to throw it away. He has been lost with out his hat identity, searching relentlessly, with no success. But I found it online and got it for him for Christmas, now he has that "Nelson Vibe" back! Isn't he hot?

10 Things I Love

1. Nelson

2. Ronnie

3. Ryland

4. My Parents

5. My Family - Every single one of them!

6. Chocolate

7. My House

8. Babies

9. Nature

10. Sleep

New Do

I just got a new do the other day, Nelson is out town and wants to see, so I'm posting a pic for him, one of the few of me their will ever be. (I swear I don't look that fat in the mirror! But, I've lost 15 pounds!) I'm not telling specifics on what I did (it's a test Nelson!) because he usually can't tell when I change things, he doesn't pay that much attention I guess. He's already one up though, because I told him I was getting it cut. He usually doesn't even notice that. Is that a guy thing?

Lil' Goats

We have started raising Nigerian Dwarf Goats. We got into goats because Ryland is lactose intolerant. We found we really like this particular breed, so that is where we are taking our herd. A few months ago we bought our first two Nigerian does, then yesterday we bought our first buck, he'll be our herd sire. He is only a little over 1 month, but he'll be up to the task soon! His name is Ty, and he's soooo cute. Our does are Sadie and Pepper. We need a herd name, a farm name if you will...so we need your help, we are having trouble being creative with this one. So far, we've thought of the usual MNM Farms or something to do with our catchy initials, but we might be getting tired of doing the same thing over again. We also thought about Lil' Farm or Lil' Acres, because we have a small farm and we raise small goats. See, not too creative! Share your ideas with us, if we like your name, we'll give you credit! I know, just what you wanted, but we need your ideas anyway!

Buckling: Ty

Doe: Sadie

Doe: Pepper

Just for Laughs! This is Yogi yawning.

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

Today is Grandpa Evans Birthday! We don't know how old, we forget...but he's getting up there! Wink, Wink! We love our Grandpa so much, he is the best! We miss you and hope you have a great day, can't wait to see you!

P.S. Sorry for the boob shot Cas!

Tag..I'm it...Like a month ago!

My cousin Heather tagged me back at the beginning of December...and I am just now getting to it. Sorry Heather, my intentions really were good! 4 Fav. TV Shows

• Grey's Anatomy
• The Biggest Loser
• Dirty Jobs
• Anything Food Network of HGTV (kinda vague, I know, but I couldn't decide!)

4 Fav. Restaurants

• Chez Robert
• Cantina Laredo(The best Mexican I have ever eaten!)
• Nakado
• Chick-Fil-A

4 Things that happened yesterday

• Housework
• Season Premier of American Idol
• Housework(my life is not that exciting)
• Everyone actually ate dinner and enjoyed it...even the little boys! YEAH! They can be so picky sometimes!

4 Things on my wish list

• A fertility doctor
• A baby..or two..I could even go for three, but we won't hope for more than that
• An obedient, respectful 6 year old
• To be ?lbs. thinner...yeah, don't you want to know. I'm not giving away that much info, just know that it's a lot!

4 People I'm tagging

• Alyssa
• Casadee
• Jenn(I know you read this, so post! Please, I'm dying with anticipation!)
• Toni