Yummy

Giving and receiving lots of Zucchini around these parts! Check out the latest recipe on the Lean Dean Cooking Machine...

Road Trip

The kids were amazing and we will definitely be doing it again! Here are some highlights...

Luci loved how pop pop always wanted to count her 'angel kisses'

St. George was a blast

Peacing out with Pop pop

Magleby's!!

The Kids Love Nana and Pop's "Farm"

Goofy Grandma Goosey

Oh Utah. Oh to have 10 temples within an hour of each other. I miss the temple. I wish I could get up and do an early session while the kids ate breakfast with Jacob. Seriously love that place. Happy Sunday.

Did you miss us?

We're back! Very burnt out and a bit disoriented... but things are slowly but surely getting back to normal. Here's a little bait to keep you coming back for more... when I get around to it...

For Me?

I woke up Sunday morning to find cute little post it notes all around the house. Some from Jacob some from Luci. Including one on the toilet paper that read, " Thank you for being such a good mommy and for wiping away our... tears." I really like secret love notes :)

(Luci can often be found in the background making silly faces)

I enjoyed a completely gourmet meal thanks to my sous chef, Jacob Dean. Although I will probably be the sous chef pretty soon here. Can you tell that is a balsamic reduction sauce smothering my steak and mushrooms? (!) Grilled asparagus, baked onion rings, and creamy garlic mashers. The crust-less lemon and strawberry cheesecake he made left me speechless and begging for more. Mmm.

I totally milked mother's day this year. I slept in, got lots of naps, and the Mr. even drew a bubble bath for me while he cleaned up after dinner. Ahhh, thank you to whoever thought of Mother's day. I love getting to adore, love, and play with my little stickies while my hubby takes care of the other important household duties. Thank you to my Mr. I love you.

And I truly love being a mama.

Pictures

Trying to catch butterflies...

Waving to daddy in the morning...

Creepy Easter Bunny that both kids loved...

Uncle Deelio!!!! We love you...

Now I have to give up the computer for a whole two weeks cuz Jacob has finals... for the last time ever! I can't believe it went by so fast :)

Things I Am Loving

The blessings that come from this wonderful place.

Eating healthy and still enjoying every bite. It's so fun to be creative and find ways to eat healthy and still love everything I eat. It's challenging in so many ways... you have to figure out how to afford it, you have to find good recipes, and you have to avoid all the seemingly 'good' things and hold out for the best! These muffins are seriously the best. We ate the whole batch in less than 24 hours...

I love sharing, my kids, and Luci's hair in the humid weather.
My kids are so into sharing these days. Luci even shares her coveted ring pops that she got from a friend for her birthday.

I loved this conversation while at the grocery store.

Luci: Mommy let's get some watermelon
Me: Well, that sounds good, but it will be better when it's in season... in the summertime we can get some.
Luci: Oo Oo I see it, please!
Me: Sorry darlin'
...A few minutes later as we're walking past the pudding...
Luci: What's that mommy? Is it chocolate?
Me: Oh, that's pudding.
Luci: Oh, yeah PUDDING! Let's get some mom! Pudding is in season mom, it's always in season mom!
...She says as she is nodding her head in a very convincing way

And, I loved going out on the town last night with Mr. Dean.