Blanding was GREAT!

We went to Blanding for a short little trip. It was fun to see Brian and Mallorys new home. We had never seen it yet, I think they have owned it for about 6 months or more! Shame on us. Anyway....it is a great house and has an incredible back yard. Fun for them. Brody was cute as he can be. The weather could not have been better. We went to some Indian Ruins, it was really nice. Oh, and Neal even managed to get a speeding ticket on the way down, you gotta love it!

Olivias contagious giggle, while enjoying Bryces comments about Jake.

Bryce just chillin' and Jake who could not leave Shaylie's little feet alone.

Jake enjoying his b.day cake

Fun Weekend

Several of the kids and their families came down for either a few hours on Sat. (Jen, Curtis and Shaylie) or to spend the night and attend church with us (Derek, Cindy, Bryce, Olivia, Jake, Kyle, Tiffany and Todd.)

We had a very nice time playing games on the Wii, including American Idol (which we actually got Neal to participate with one song! Simon didn't like it too well however! We also just played cards and just hung out. Thanks for coming down it was great fun. We also got to celebrate Jakes b.day. A day or two early but hey, he doesn't know or care. It was fun, look at the pics to see how much he enjoyed his cake!

Layered Dip for Chips

I got this recipe from one of my counselors. She made it for a Y.W. activity we had. It is incredible! Enjoy!


Layered Dip for Chips
1st layer: l-16oz can of refried beans mix with
1/2 can of Jalapena bean dip 2nd layer: 3 ripe avocados mashed with
2Tbs. Lemon Juice salt & pepper
3rd layer: 1 cup sour cream mixed with
1 cup real mayonaise
1/2 pkg mild taco seasoning
4th layer: Cut up tomatoes, olives, grn onions
5th layer: grated mozerella and mild cheese
use as much as you want.
Put in any clear pyrex bowl or pie plate

BRODY and GRANDPA

Brody was having a good time at the ball game the other night chasing around the football and any other ball that happened to come his way. Grandpa played with him for a while and I think Brody enjoyed that. I know Mallory did! I forgot to take my camera, or I would have had some posts of Shaylie, Jake and Bryce. This pic was compliments of Jen....thanks Jen!