Bull riding part II

So I just figured out how to post to youtube...in the nick of time! Last night we had a girls night at Johnny Utahs, it was a blast and I rode the bull. Now if I can figure out how to get the sound on...

Here is the link with sound.

Bull Riding

2 Wheeler!

Today (ok yesterday, but I started this post yesterday and finished today) E learned how to ride a bike! What a milestone in a parents life ~sniff~

This milestone also accompanies E losing her 2 front teeth this week, and yes we used the tooth on string, door slamming technique. We're just classy like that.






Also with yet another touch of classyness, L got a faux hawk.

Sham WOW!!

Watch this and then please please take the time to watch this.

We laughed so hard we cried.

Cannon was given one yesterday. The second video is much more accurate...to say the least.

Easy Chile Recipe

My friend Kirstin posted this super easy really yummy chile recipe on her blog. It was a HUGE hit at my house. I made a few tweaks.

1.5 pounds ground beef (I only had 1lb)

2 medium onion, chopped (I used one large)

2 garlic cloves, finely diced

1/4 cup chili powder (plus about 1tbs extra, could have been more though)

1 Tablespoon ground cumin (little extra as well)
1 tsp oregano

One 32 ounce can tomatoes-chopped or crushed

One 16 or 32 ounce can tomatoes-chopped (I used 16 oz chopped and put it in the blender for a few seconds)

1 Tablespoon dry mustard (didn't have it so I used dijon mustard)

One 28oz can kidney beans-drained

1-2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

optional: 1/3 cup maple syrup (recipe called for brown sugar and I used raw agave, Kirstin used syrup)

Garnish with: chopped green onions, cilantro and guacamole. (too lazy for any of this, but I'm sure its great :)

In a large pot with a thick bottom cook the meat, onions, garlic, chili powder and cumin over medium heat. When the meat is cooked and the onion is translucent, stir in the tomatoes, maple syrup, mustard, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer on low for a half hour stirring occasionally. Add the can of beans. Cover and simmer for 30 more minutes, stirring occassionally.

Beautiful article

I just stumbled across this article about a homebirth DR!!! How cool is that? I wish Dr's here were more like this Dr.

Conference!

Every 6 months our church holds a conference that is broadcast to members all over the world. It is a great opportunity to renew our testimonies and to receive guidance in our lives.

I love conference. When I was little I dreaded it because it was so long. But now I can't wait to hear what our church leaders have to say to us.


If you'd like to listen you can go here. It is Sat and Sun from 12-2 and 4-6.

I loved Elder Robert D Hales talk about provident living, the talks at conference are just so practical. The talks make so much sense and are so applicable in our lives.

I feel so blessed to be part of the true gospel of Jesus Christ and I am so grateful that we have a living prophet on the earth who helps us find our way in this crazy world.