Baseball Begins

Both Gavin and Isaac are playing their first year of baseball! And what's even better is that they were able to play oin the same team (which means one location and time for practice and games!!) Eric is one of the teams coaches and they are having a lot of fun!

Gavin getting ready

Isaac up to bat

Friends are one of the best parts of sports!
Cameron, Jonathon, and Isaac

Jaren & Gavin

5 minute "ice cream"

i am always looking for treats that aren't quite so unhealthy. i found this recipe years ago on allrecipes, but was discouraged that it called for cream. a while back i tried substituting yogurt, but that was too thick. i think i have found the right balance of yogurt and milk to keep the texture good. i suppose it has more of a frozen yogurt texture. it is a good thing it is sooo yummy and gets gobbled up quickly, 'cause it melts fast!

this is a good base... you will have to adjust. this makes about 4-5 1/2 cup servings.

2 cups frozen fruit... go ahead and try 'em all
2tbsp-1/2 c sugar (confectioners or reg)...depending on the sweetness of the fruit & what you like

combine the 2 above ingredients in the food processor. the new mixture will be very grainy. now is a good time to test sweetness. start with less as you can always add more.

now add:
3-4 tbsp greek plain yogurt
and process again.

while the mixture is still processing add milk very slowly through the chute. it will begin to turn from the grainy mixture, to a smooth creamy blend. add milk slowly and in small amounts so it isn't runny.

and that is it!! hope you love it as much as we do! tasted so great on this 90 degree day!

Another Baby!

Well... of course we have all known for quite some time, but it's not "official" until it's announced on Facebook, right?

Here in Sunny So-Cal

I spend a fair share of my time during the Holidays wishing I lived where it snowed. Where you really could bundle up and play in the snow, go sledding, and see the snow falling peacefully. Well, after spending a quick weekend in Utah visiting some family, I was delighted to come home to sunny high 70's and take my kiddos to a picnic at the park! The skies were so blue that day! Ah... I think I am finally a So-Cal girl at heart!

Utah with Grandpa & Isaac

To say that Isaac is a homebody is an understatement. He loves more than anything to be at home. My weekend to go to Utah to visit my family ended up being a very busy weekend for Eric at work and church. I thought it would be best if Isaac came to Utah with me for the weekend. My dad picked us up at 3:00 am sharp on Friday morning (and I am happy to report that I was ON-TIME) We loaded up and headed out. After a few hours sleep, Isaac was up with the sun and doing well.

We stopped at the Virgin River in Mesquite for a "great breakfast."




Then we continued on... after many potty stops & false-alarm potty stops.
I had my camera but in the whirlwind of a weekend never took it out. All I have are these few shots with my phone.

Isaac stayed busy playing fruit Ninja and Angry Birds on my phone. I guess he got bored as I found this picture of snowy mountain, my hair and book, as well as Grandpa's hat in the rear view mirror.



When we were almost there, Isaac decided it was boring being in the car for an entire day and decided he'd like to turn around and go home.
The next day he was in a little better spirits (a little)
Isaac in front of Grandma Williams' condo.



Isaac hung out with Grandpa for a few hours while I did lunch and shopping with Paige. We ate at Moochies, a dive featured on Diners Drive-ins & Dives. Luckily my pregnancy appetite could handle the whole sub and my fries and fry sauce!! It was yummy!


After indulging in the sub and fries I had to make it over to Gold's with Paige for a run (which we later canceled out with Laffy Taffy & a movie) It's the little things in Utah that make me chuckle. Like this storage area at the gym for instance. It is just right there. You're stuff. Out in the open. I love it!!



Isaac was more than thrilled to be going HOME when we left Sunday morning. He stayed awake the WHOLE drive home until we hit about Sanderson and Florida (5 minutes from home) But I loved spending time with my family!