A little bit of this & that

Ben asleep
Hannah's got talent!
My sweet almost 9 month old!!!

The Total Money Makeover

I was introduced to Dave Ramsey's books through a couple of ways: Blogs, billboard ad's, and from a co-worker of Matt's. He has helped thousands of people get out of debt through his Total Money Makeover.

I am still reading this book but what I have read so far has been great! This nice thing is for us we are already debt free (mind the house) but I still like reading what Dave has to say about saving, going without credit cards, paying off your house and car loans early. If we go into debt we usually end up owing ourselves money back. I'd rather owe myself than some selfish lender.

Debt scares me! I hate it. I have seen too many people trapped by it. Giving their money away to greedy banks. Paying far more than what the item they bought is even worth. Going without for a while while you save is the best way to do it! We have done this as a family. We have put LOTS of things off waiting until we have the money to do. We are not perfect we need to do better ourselves at little things. This book is a great motivational reading!

Just Random

I kind of miss Ben as a baby. Not the colic, but just how little and cute he was. Such a bug!

Friday Favorites

I have stumbled across some really yummy looking food blogs lately. Here they are.

goodLife {eats}

Real Mom Kitchen

Becoming Betty

Happy Friday and here's to food!

Outdoor Fun

We are enjoying the warm weather!

Friday Favorites

I first read this book on my mission. I have since read it 5 times. Yes 5 times! I love it! Joseph Smith's mother gives a great account on Joseph's life, and her's. I have learned so many lessons from reading this book. Lessons that I can apply to my own life. Maybe that's why I read it.

Next
I have always wanted to go on a LDS Church history tour. I have become fascinated with LDS History since I served my mission in Nauvoo and all we did was study it. Well one year before I had Ben I wanted to go on a tour starting back East. I didn't have the time or the money, but I did find this DVD
Road to Zion: Travels in Church History
It worked great! I still want to visit all the sites though. One day I promise you that!

Happy Friday!

Poop

This is the user-name Ben gave himself on Plants verses Zombies game. Good thing I took a picture yesterday because he changed it. What are the chances of a 3 year old typing the word Poop or any word at that rate? He's such a silly kid!

HaNNaH!!

Isn't she so cute? She is getting her 2 bottom front teeth and a bit cranky! But we still love her!

Dr. Snow

Ben has been fascinated with Doctor's. Everytime he get's an owie (even a small one) he say's he needs to go to the Doctor's. Maybe he will become a Doctor like his Grandpa it must be in the genes

Just a word from myself. If you click on my link from your blog you might want to click on the Title of my blog and NOT the most recent update because you might miss other posts. Hope that makes sense. This is mainly for Grandma's ;0)

Easter Apron and Skirt

Grandma Snow made Hannah a skirt and me an apron for Easter. Cute. Don't you love the fabric?


Hannah is sitting up all by herself now. *Don't mind that silly Mommies voice in the background. I know I sound silly ;0)

Pictures

{Ben} 1st picture learning how to use the I Pod. 2nd picture: He really wants to go to school. I enrolled him in pre-school for this fall.

{Hannah} Just being her cute self.

Easter Story Cookies

I got this idea from my Mother-in-law. Enjoy!

The Easter Story Cookies
To be made the evening before Easter.

You need:

1 cup whole pecans
1 tsp. vinegar
3 egg whites
pinch salt
1 cup sugar
zipper baggie
wooden spoon
tape
A Bible

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. This is important! Don't wait until you're half done with the recipe!

Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested, He was beaten by the Roman soldiers.
Read John 19:1-3.

Let each child smell the vinegar.
Put 1 tsp. vinegar into mixing bowl.
Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, He was given vinegar to drink.

Read John 19:28-30.

Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus gave His life to give us life.
Read John 10:10-11.

Sprinkle a little salt into each child's hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our own sin.
Read Luke 23:27.

So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing.
Add 1 cup sugar.
Explain that the sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him.
Read Ps. 34:8 and John 3:16.

Beat egg white mixture with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks
are formed. Explain that the color white represents the purity in God's eyes of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus.
Read Isa. 1:18 and John 3:1-3.

Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid.
Read Matt. 27:57-60.

Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus' tomb was sealed.
Read Matt. 27:65-66.

NOW GO TO BED!
Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed.
Read John 16:20 and 22.

On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow! On the first Easter, Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty.
Read Matt. 28:1-9

Share "The Easter Cookie Story" With Your Friends

Friday Favorites

Since we've been sick here are this weeks favorites. Good news we are doing better. Hannah has a double ear infection and pink eye, but with the help of antibiotics (another favorite) she is improving minute by minute! On Monday and Tuesday she kept us up almost all night long! Last night she slept through the night. PHEW! I was on the verge of tears!