SNOW

Our headless Snowman \_O.o_/

  It snowed last night so today Nova and I ventured out into the winter wonder land for some good cold fun. We couldn't stay out in it for too long because we both were lacking in the snow gear department. We made a snow man, walked around and enjoyed just being together. I have more fun with Nova doing silly things like pushing the head off a snow man and playing with legos than I ever recall having when I was with friends or stuff like that. It is strange to think that a child changes your perspective of the world and how it works. I am so grateful that I am a mom and that my life didn't go the way I had planned.

Uplifting Quote

"Women of God can never be like women of the world. The world has enough women who are tough; we need women who are tender. There are enough women who are coarse; we need women who are kind. There are enough women who are rude; we need women who are refined. We have enough women of fame and fortune; we need more women of faith. We have enough greed; we need more goodness. We have enough vanity; we need more virtue. We have enough popularity; we need more purity. "

-Margaret D. Nadauld

Cinnamon Rolls

When I think of Grandma, the first thing that comes to mind are cinnamon rolls. In honor of Grandma I thought I would share a yummy cinnamon roll recipe.

1/2 c. butter
1 c. warm milk
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. sugar
2 tsp salt
1/2 c. warm to hot water
2 T. yeast
2-3 T. honey
5 1/2- 6 c. flour

Combine melted butter, warm milk, eggs (room temperature), sugar, salt, and warm/hot water.
Add yeast along with 2 to 3 T. honey (depends on the sweetness desired) to egg mixture and mix on low speed.
Gradually add flour to the mixture until it is too thick for mixer. Then knead by hand until dough begins to pull away from bowl and isn't quite so sticky.
Cover and allow dough to rise until doubled (45-60 minutes).
Roll dough into a rectangle and cover with melted butter. Cover the dough with a layer of brown sugar and cinnamon-sugar mixture. You can add chopped nuts and raisins if you like.
Starting with the long side of the rectangle, roll dough into a long log.
Use unflavored dental floss (I have used flavored and haven't had a problem) and cut into 1" sections.
Place rolls on a greased pan. Allow rolls to rise until they have doubled in size.
Bake at 400* to 425* for 8-10 minutes or until they turn golden brown.

Frosting
3 oz cream cheese blended with 2 T. butter and 1/2 tsp vanilla.
Mix well and add 2 c. powdered sugar with 2-3 T. milk
When you have the desired consistency taste it and see if you want to add more vanilla or cocoa powder for chocolate frosting. YUM!

Good things to know while pregnant

Hey everyone!

I thought this was a really good article for you future Mommys :)
click here.

Also G, I found this for you.
You should also do some pelvic rocks everyday. During labor that can help turn a baby from facing forward to facing backwards(which you want) but doing those throughout your pregnancy will help the baby be positioned correctly... it's kinda like that first exercise on the video.

Love you all!

To do or not to do, that is the question

Dearest Sisters,

I have felt for some time now that we should have a book club. I know, one more thing to add to our crazy life's, but... I think it could be really fun. Let me know what you think. We could start in January!!!.... :)

The Christmas Express

I love reading blogs. One of my favorites is called Confessions of a homeschooler. I have found a lot of great advice about homeschooling and she is just a really cute and creative mom. I found a really fun idea on her blog to do with young kids. I am going to do it this year and I'm sure it will become one of our Christmas traditions. Check it out here and let me know what you think.

**UPDATE**

Tickets, tickets please.

My Kids ABSOLUTLY LOVED THIS!!!! After driving around in the "Christmas Express" looking at Christmas lights for about an hour we went to a gas station and go hot chocolate for the drive home. We will for sure be doing this next year!



G, can you dance like this now??

The Maid

Jon got me an early Christmas present and I love it! I call it the Maid but its official name is the Roomba. It is a little vacuum robot that does all the vacuuming for me! Not only does it vacuum but it helps motivate me to keep the floor picked up so she can vacuum better. Nova loves following her around. Any way just thought I would share the joy! I would totally recommend getting one.