caramel pull-aparts

gez I have been posting a lot of recipes lately. I made this one tonight for a dinner party for desert.
It's usually made for breakfast... my Mom makes them every Christmas but they are great for desert too.


Get 12-14 rhodes rolls
Place in bunt pan
Melt 1 stick of butter
Mix the melted butter with 3/4 c brown sugar & 1 tsp. cinnamon
Pour over top of rising roles
Put half a pack of butterscotch pudding jello mix (can't be instant) on top of sauce and rolls
Let rise for 4-5 hours
Put in oven for 30 min.

Enjoy! Sorry I don't post food pictures... I'm not a good enough photographer for that. 

Try it.

Made this  for dinner tonight. Yummy. Check out the rest of this blog... I won a fabulous gift from them once.

Kalai

have you heard of this guy before? We listen to him a lot during the yoga classes I go to. I think I might like him.
Dev and I are going to a play tonight (Macbeth, I get extra credit if i go)

a dev favorite

Honey baked chicken. I love having all my aunts and my grandma close by to give me recipes sure to make Devin thankful I'm his wife. This comes from my Aunt Heidi.

Heat oven to 350
boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 c melted butter
1/3 c honey
1 Tbl spoon mustard
1/4 tsp. salt

Pour over chicken in shallow pyrex pan
bake 1 hour baste every 15 min.

I served it with long grain wild rice roni ( i put fresh parsley and mushroom in with it) and a fresh salad... that boy needs veggies in his life.
Enjoy!

dear husband thank you for getting our taxes done in 4 hours. You are a gem.

did anyone hear about turquoise being the color of the year for 2010?? who makes up these things? I don't know. But it just so happens to be my favorite color and everything in my home to match. woohooo

PS. looking for a fabulous hair stylist in Rexburg?? I finally found one. I'll give you her info if you want!

Were off to dinner with friends tonight. Happy Weekend.

apples and bargains

"this apple is from the garden of eden, you should  blog about this"-dev

I am a produce freak. Here in Idaho.. the produce is terrible. It is a miracle that I some how  picked out the most AMAZING apples we have ever HAD this week. Notice the apple is as big as my head and juicy and crunchy and lovely. Too bad I only bought 3.

The following picture  is clearly awkward but how else was I supposed to show off this necklace? It's Anne Taylor, was 70.. got it for 13. Yep. Love it along with my new black blazer...got that for 9. Bargain woman.  

excuse all the photobooth pictures. 

are they cute or what? missing my dog and baby sis.

school days. 

who do you love?

"act like were in love dev" 

CHEERS 

i know i know i know.... I put too many dang quotes up. I just can't help it. It's a hobby... a tiny obsession... Mostly daily inspiration.
Got this one from one of my closest and sweetest friends Jamie, its now a very favorite.


"Our character is basically a composite of our habits. Because they are consistent, often unconscious patterns, they constantly, daily, express our character. Develop good habits. Nothing is stronger than habit."

(08')

loved

since it is the week of love...

A story. Since I was a little girl my mom, dad, and grandparents both spoiled my sisters and I on valentines day. My mom would always give us some kind of goodies... treats, gift cards, socks, a shirt and of course a card. Sometimes dad would give us flowers. Sometimes even send them to us at school.. thats when I felt really cool. My grandparents  (both sides) also would send a sweet card and always always goodies with.
My family always has tradition that there must be a candy dish out at all times of the year... during holidays, duh holiday candy in a holiday bowl.

Dev and I got a sweet little package filled with a valentine bowl and candies to fill it. Not only that but a hefty check for way to much mula from my sweet mom.

My valentines were always special growing up because my family showed a little love with sweet gifts.

Happy love week!

( these pictures are old... fyi)

wishing i was back in cancun.... this snow is ruining all of my boots. i think it's time for a  vaca.

today

Hope you have a very happy Sunday!

Church was very inspiring. Now it's time to make treats for our little party tonight. 

dodge ball & yoga

At BYUI they offer so many fun things to do. Devin and his friends got together and made a dodge ball team and play against other teams every weekend. This weekend they dominated and the opposing team forfeited (spelling?) after losing so many times. They all wear Sonics Jerseys and I have one too so I represent. I'm not biased or anything... but my boy is GOOD at this game. Some of my good friends came to watch too since their husbands/boy friends also play on the team (ill get a pic of us next time)

Love Danny's pose here, they are entertaining.

Mr. All star

... have you ever done yoga? I know everyone talks about it... but really now I know why. The school offers yoga for beginner/pregnancy/ and advanced . I have started taking classes now and next week will also start to take some work out classes. I LOVE IT. Dev and I try to work out 5 times a week and I am excited to get more into these other classes rather than just go to the gym. What kind of things do you do to stay fit??

missing you

 I got thinking about some friends I was missing today as I sat in a boring class. Some of my greatest friends are all dispersed now. Missing you, thinking of you, love you friends.

quote junkie

When Dev and I were cheesy lovers (I think we still are) back when we dated, we would always send each other little quotes for the day. I was looking through them and found this one.... who else loves this quote as much as I do?


"I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I won't look back, let up, slow down, or be still. I no longer need pre-eminence, positions, promotions, or popularity. I don't have to be right, first, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean on His presence, walk with patience, am uplifted by prayer, and labor with power. My face is set, my gate is fast, my goal is heaven. My road is narrow, my way is rough. My companions are few, my guide is reliable, my mission is clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, divided, or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of the adversary, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won't give up, shut up, or let up until I have stayed up, stored up, and paid for the cause of Christ. I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops me, and when He returns for His own, He will have no problem recognizing me, my banner will be clear-- Henry B. Eyring

cooking together

This was a way fun dinner my friend Dani told me about. Get 12 "Rhodes Rolls" put them in a microwave in a plastic baggy for 90 sec.

put flour down and roll them out 

put in oven at 400 for 3 min

take out put toppings on ( we put onion, cheese, mushroom, parsley, pineapple, sauce)

put back in for around 10-15 min.

His job was to be the roller of the dough

Mr. Chef man

about to go in the oven, notice Devin's pretzel he made on the side

 ready to eat!

so yummy, the best part is that we got to make them together! 

It's the month of LOVE! Give lots of kisses and hugs!

We went to Austin's funeral this past weekend in Utah. Although it was so sad to see such a loving friend die too soon, his funeral was an unexpected learning experience. The things said at the funeral inspired me. The time is now to to cherish, embrace, take advantage of all that I am and can become. My views on life have changed.