The rock stars are loaded up and we are headed  home. Favorite Utah moment? You know you are in Utah when: 1 GALLON OF SODA????? Who on earth is trying to refill more than a gallon of SODA? And you know it's a problem, otherwise there wouldn't be a sign. Oh, Utah… Oh, you….

Me and my brother, Matt (a.k.a. one of the best substitute papa's to have around when the real one can't be there) took the children on a Sunday drive around the Alpine Loop this afternoon. I was worried we might have missed the best of it as it was a bit bare at the top,…

I should have known the evening was off to a rocky start when Kate decided to climb into the bath WITH ALL HER CLOTHES AND SHOES ON. "MOM!!! Kate fell in the bath!!!" yelled Henry. I tear in there and she's happily playing with bath toys (of course.) Earlier in the afternoon I had started…

Loving Pomplamoose (thanks for the link, Alicia!) You should, too. You can find more of their music here.

Last Sunday we went to my Aunt Ellen's house for dinner (well, we kind of invited ourselves and therefore thought it only appropriate to bring the main dish.) Ellen is a big fan of salmon and I instantly thought of this recipe that was posted by reader Brittney. ******************************************************************** Salmon on Puff Pastry Ingredients •…

A whole week  already? It was a busy one. We went to the farm last Monday to pick some pumpkins. Henry and I had spent the whole weekend getting out our Halloween decorations (2+ bins that are still quite full!) I'm glad I have a little holiday-lover, it makes them so much more fun to…

Happy October! Oh, how I love October. Fall, it's finally, finally starting to feel (and smell!) like Fall. The temperature has dropped about 15 degrees and the air is cool and crisp. Apple season is in full-swing and I'm pulling out all the stops! Yesterday, Henry & I made a Caramel Apple Pie. Yum! He…

You guys are the best- I mean, THE BEST. I can't wait to try out all the recipes (and feel free to continue adding if you have some good ones!) I'm going to post a few every week over the next while so check back for some great dinner options. Last nights dinner was Chicken…

I'm starting to run out of steam, folks. Dinner feels so overwhelming. I'm supposed to figure out what to make every.single.night? Huh? Did I agree to this? I'm all for cold cereal- I mean it's rather delicious, don't you think? These later stages of pregnancy leave me feeling exhausted and by the time dinner rolls…

but holy cow, it's been SO blasted HOT here. I took the mouseketeers out for ice-cream yesterday. Nothing a little "mint 'n chip" and waffle cone couldn't fix. Ah, yes. That is much better. Happy children, happy Mama. Fall, we are waiting for you with open arms.