Ben and Logan going for another ride

See a pattern?

Ben and Logan going for a ride

Winter Wonderland!

Merry Christmas!!!

We had a great Christmas morning. The kids had so much fun!


Santa brought a bike for Ainsley.

Logan got a bike from Santa.


The kids found the bikes outside like this.


Madison read a poem from Santa telling them where there bikes were.

Logan got a robot.

The girls got Snuggie's that they wanted.

Logan got some army men.

Bay Area Fun

We went down to the Bay Area for a few days before Christmas and had a wonderful time. Here are just a couple of pictures from our trip:

The girls at McDonalds with their cousin Samantha after roller skating!

Logan all set to watch the Princess and the Frog.

The girls ready to watch the movie.

We went to see Princess and the Frog, played Rock Band (I did a lot! I later found out my kids made cookies and crafts-Thanks Mom!), played outside, went Roller Skating, went to McDonalds, did Christmas shopping and had tons of fun.

Popcorn Chex Mix

Thank you Mattie and Aubree for introducing me to this yummy chex mix. I love it and so does everyone else.

1 box Chex (rice or corn)
1 bag popped popcorn (Try to get all the kernels out!)
1 cup slivered almonds (optional but I recommend even more!)
1 cup whole pecans (optional but I recommend chopped up and more!)
Put in a Big bowl and mix around

In a sauce pan boil:
4 sticks of butter
2 cups brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup corn syrup
Bring to a boil for 5 minutes

After being boiled, dump over mixture and place on large cookie sheet. Bake at 225 for one hour. I only do it for about 40 minutes becasue I like it softer.

After baking, put it back in the bowl and stir every 15 minutes so you don't get huge chunks.

SNOW IN FOLSOM!

I know when my family and friends in Utah, Idaho, Ohio, and Washington will laugh when they see these pictures but I had to post them. Madison came into my room one morning, far too early, saying that there was white stuff outside. I told her it was just frost on the grass and to go back to bed. Ben had to get up for work and looked outside and said, "Nicole, there is snow outside!" I could not believe it. It was not much, but it WAS snow and the kids were excited to run out and see it.

The Men in My Life

My Little Man

Before we went to church, I had to take this picture. He is getting so big. He got a haircut the day after this!

Double Decker Fudge

I got this from a recipe exchange a long time ago and love it. It is so easy and turns out great every time! Enjoy.

1 Cup Reeses Peanut Butter Chips (I used peanut butter and it turned out great)
1 Cup Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
2 1/4 cups white sugar
1 (7oz) Jar Marshmallow Creme (I used marshmellows melted down)
3/4 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter
1 tsp vanilla

1. Line 8" pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan. Measure peanut butter chips into one medium bowl and chocolate chips into second medium bowl.

2. Combine sugar, marshmallow creme, evaporated milk and butter in heavy 3 qt. saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture boils. Boil and stir for 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.

3. Immediately stir 1/2 hot mixture into peanut butter chips until chips are completely melted. Pour into prepared pan. Stir remaining 1/2 hot mixture into chocolate chips until chips are competely melted. Quickly spread over top of peanut butter layer.

4. Cool completely. Remove from pan; place on cutting board. Peel off and discard foil; cut into 1 inch squares. Store tightly covered.

Fun Video

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