Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!!

Today is my Mom & Dad's 44th Wedding Anniversary!!!

YEA!! I am glad that I have the parents that I do.

They have been a wonderful blessing in my life.

They have raised 3 sons & 1 daughter.

They have 3 daughter-in-laws, 3 granddaughters, and 5 grandsons.

Their family is the most important thing in their life.

Happy Anniversary to you!!!

Happy Birthday Brylie!!!

Today my niece, Miss Brylie, turned 1!! I can not believe how fast time flies by--it already has been year. WOW!!! She is so much fun!!! Mom brought her into work today for everyone to wish her a Happy Birthday. She, definitely, brings a smile to my face when ever I see her. She is so much fun!!! I love her little looks and her giggle is so darling!!

This is one of my favorite pictures of her. I love the way that she is kneeling and holding the flower. Plus, I just love her little hat. She loves to wear it and never tries to take it off.

Happy Birthday Brylie!!!

German Pancakes--so deliciousness!!!

When it comes to the yard and the garden, my mom is 100% amazing. So, when it comes to my patio and planting flowers…I call Mom. For the past few days, we have been purchasing flowers, plants, planters and bark for my patio. Anyway, tonight, we pulled all those stupid weeds (yes, weeds are stupid), pulled out a bush and cut down a tree. It looks so much nicer!!! Yea!! I am excited about how it is coming along. We get to plant the flowers on Saturday...oh, I am so excited!!! I will indeed have to take pictures and share. Thanks Mom for all your help!!

So, for dinner, I decided to make a special treat for my Mom. German Pancakes. Okay, I have been craving these for quite sometime and since Mom has never had them, I decided to make them for her. Yes, German Pancakes for dinner—such deliciousness!

Here is my recipe for German Pancakes!!!

Ingredients
6 eggs
1 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. milk
4 tbsp. butter

Directions:
1. Butter a 13 x 9” pan
2. Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees.
3. Beat eggs, flour, salt and milk in blender.
4. Pour the batter into the skillet & drop the butter by teaspoonfuls into the batter, spreading evenly.
5. Bake at 450 degrees for 15 mins.
6. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and bake another 10 mins.
7. Remove from oven and sift powdered sugar over the top.
8. Serve with heated maple syrup!

...smile that frown away!!

I have been thinking a lot about things that I do not like to do. I decided that I would write them down on a list. Yes, I am one of those crazy list makers. Then, my next thought was to see if I could turn that list upside down--you know the song..."if by chance you meet a frown, don't just let his stay, quickly turn it upside down and smile the frown away". So, I was thinking...I wonder if I could work on those things that just drive me crazy and by chance, I might like doing them.

Well, I have thought and thought about it and guess what? I really do NOT think that it will work. My top 3 things that absolutely drive me crazy are:

1. Putting gas in my car. With the gas prices now...oh, my!!! Then, I think of the alternative--carrying groceries on my bike--I really don't think that would be a good thing!!


2. Going to the bathroom. I just think it is a waste of time. But, then, I think of the alternative...I guess, I will keep going to the bathroom.


3. Going to the bank. See...If I quit going to the bank, where would my money go.

Anyway, those are my top 3 things that I really do not like to do them and when I have to accomplish those CRAZY things...I go completely insane!! They really drive me crazy. So, I was thinking maybe every time that I have to fill my car up with fuel, every time, I have to go to the bathroom and every time I have to go to the bank, I am going to sing that song!!! Hopefully, this will change my attitude about these crazy things. But, then, what will people think when I am singing in the bathroom at work...or filling my car up with fuel...oh, and just think of the entertainment at the bank. Oh, I think this is going to be great!!!

So, I propose this question...What are your top 3 things that drive you simply crazy? AND how are you going to turn your 3 things upside down? I would love to hear!!!

it was a windfest--not a tulip festival

Today, I had to the opportunity of working a 3 hour shift at the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point. I love the flowers and I love The Gardens at Thanksgiving Point. So, when I was asked to work a shift at the Tulip Festival, I was excited. I was thankful that Maleen had posted earlier in the week that the Tulips had not bloomed at Thanksgiving Point.


So, when I arrived, I was not disappointed that there were no tulips. I feel bad for all those that had traveled from all over to see this spectacular sight, but in reality--NOT to see this spectacular sight. I would have been so sad.

But, instead of a tulip festival we had a wind festival. I could not believe how windy it was. There was so much wind. It was too crazy. Along with the wind, there was so much dust. Everything was so dusty. It was completely entertaining.

As for the Tulips, I am sure that all those that were taking pictures, will have the similiar 2 spots of Tulips in their scrapbooks. I am grateful to Maleen for the heads up on where the Tulips were in bloom, this year. They were much easier to find when someone has already spotted them out for you. I do have to add that when all the gardens are in bloom--it is a spectacular site!!!

Pirates of Penzance

If you are in Provo or in the nearby vicinity, I recommend the Center Street Musical Theater. Right now, they are playing Pirates of Penzance. We opted for the dinner and the play. So, we arrived at 6:30 pm and found our reserved table. It was fabulous--we were right in front. After we took our seats, we were served a delicious meal of rotisserie chicken with garlic red potatoes, salad, a roll and dessert. It was quite delicious!!!

Then, the play began. Since our table was right in front, it felt like we were apart of the play. It was amazing. The talent of the cast was incredible and I was quite impressed. We, actually, know two people in the cast and it was all worth it to see them act. They are talented and their personalities really added to the play.

So, if you need a night out for dinner and a play...the Center Street Musical Theater is the place to go.

slow drivers...use the slow lane!!! (please)

I would probably say that I am a pretty patient person. While I am driving in the car, I love to listen the radio and sing along. If I have to wait in traffic--no big deal. If I am waiting in a line, I watch people. I love to watch their reactions to certain situations. I love to listen to people. BUT!!But, I absolutely have no patience nor tolerance when a person is driving in the fast lane at a pace of 60 miles per hour--especially in rush hour traffic. That is 5 under the designated Speed Limit!! Anyway, I encounterd a truck that was doing just that--driving SLOW!!!

I had class in Sandy that I had committed to attend. It started at 6:30 pm. So, I gave myself plenty of time to get there. No big deal...I left work, turned up the radio and entered the freeway. I had planned on there being a lot of traffic. So, I left earlier than normal--you know planning ahead. Usually, traffic does not bother me. In fact, I do have to admit, I LOVE to drive in L.A. traffic during rush hour. I think that it is an adventure--love it, love it, LOVE IT!! All those freeways connecting together...what a thrill!!

So, back to the story...I entered the freeway and immediately merged over to the the "fast lane". You know the lane that is next the HOV lane? I am driving at a good speed (5 over the speed limit) when I come up to a truck. YEP, A truck that is going 60 miles per hour in the fast lane. Personally, I think that he is in his own little world!!! I followed him forever. There was no getting around him. A semi was in the middle lane--driving not even a car length behind this dude in the truck. So, I slowed down, got behind the semi and then merged over to the right lane. Finally, the car that was not even a car length in front of the semi-exited off the freeway. I passed the semi and then merged into the middle lane. No matter what I tried, I could not get over in front of him....then, out of no where...here comes "white Audi dude"--he passes the truck dude and gets in front of him...slows down and YIPPEE!!! I am able to get in front of him and the truck dude was history. I just did not have patience today for Mr. Truck Dude to be driving UNDER the speed limit in the FAST lane!!! Why do people do that? It just baffles me!!! My opinion, if you are driving slow...there is a lane especially for that--USE IT!!!