More Bagel Pictures!

 

 

 

A picture of the finished product!

B is for Bagels!

 

 

We have been reviewing the alphabet with Adelaide and Amelia. About two weeks ago, (I know! I am really slow at blogging our activities) we decided to make bagels for the letter "B". I have never made bagels before and thought it might be fun to try it. The girls had a lot of fun helping me mix the dough and also forming them into bagels. They waited patiently while I gave them a water bath, and then they sprinkled on the toppings. They really liked that part. We decided that we liked the cinnamon crunchie ones that we made the best. Amelia keeps asking me to make mini cinnamon bagels. We had so much fun, so maybe one of these days we will get around to making a few more.

"Emergency Drive-Thru"

 

Yesterday, Amelia stepped on a sharp piece of a broken light bulb and it stuck in her foot. Lets go back to the day before that. Auliver and Annabelle were "playing a game" throwing shoes from the top of one bunkbed to the other when the shoe hit the light and shattered the bulb. We picked up the big pieces and vacuumed up everything else. The next morning we were getting ready to go to the dentist when Ameila ran (or rather hobbled) into my room yelling for a band-aid. When I looked at her foot blood was dripping pretty fast onto the floor. I tried to get the glass out with a pair of tweesers, but it wouldn't come out (could have had something to do with the fact that Amelia wouldn't hold still!). This is when I called Arne, loaded the kids into the van and headed to the hospital for what I like to call "the emergency drive-thru". This is how it works.....Arne meets us at the front entrance with the needed supplies We park the car and Dr. Dad uses his magic (tweezers) while Amelia is buckled in and I hold her foot. Magically it doesn't take very long and Amelia is a lot happier! I believe this is our 3rd trip to the "emergency drive-thru"!

Snow!

To all our family whom we just visited.....Here is what we returned to!!! All of you who thought the weather in Utah was cold and snowy at some point, you are invited to visit us where there is "real snow" and coats, hats, and mittens are manditory so you will not freeze! No reservation is required!

 

 

 

 

Grandpa Carl DeMill

 

Grandpa Carl was such a special person. He always had such a great garden and the best corn around. He was always giving hugs and liked to tease all the kids. He had a such a great testimony and lived a Christ like life. He was always helping someone and doing things for others. He could always grow the best watermellon and corn. He was always telling stories and giving advice from things he had learned throughout the years. He wasn't afraid to tell you what he thought. I feel so blessed to have had a chance to get to know him. I am so thankful that I was blessed to be part of his family. I love you Granpa!

Update

Okay, I am really bad at updating my blog. Sometimes life just gets too busy. Since my last post we have celebrated 3 birthdays, Auliver started Skiing lessons, Annabelle has been playing basketball, and we have been working hard at school. The sad fact is that I am terrible at remembering to take pictures. Not to mention that I am not that great with a camera. I'm not sure if that has to do with me always holding someone, or if I am just plain crappy at taking pictures. I need to hire some of my friends who always have great pictures and blog posts (you know who you are!!!) While we are on the subject of hiring out, I would also like to hire a maid, a house organizer, a painter, a house decorator, and someone to plow that crazy driveway! Anyone interested????

Well, I will try to take more pictures and get a few up so you can see how cute all my kids are!!!:)