This was the smallest hotel room I have ever stayed in.  It didn't have a phone or alarm clock (so I slept with the window open so the ...

Cheapest Lobster Roll in Maine!!! Delicious. While we were in Vermont, it was sunny.  We went cameoing, rope swinging, explored an isla...

This is a recipe that is modified from Taste of Home's annual best recipe cookbook (that Hannah gave me at my wedding shower - and remai...

This is a recipe from Mrs. Render, with a few of my additions and subtractions. Bottom layer: 1 can refried beans 1 can pinto or black b...

Random bits of life: * I picked 18 quarts of strawberries last night.  It was lovely.  Picking strawberries is one of my favorite activiti...

I finally did it; I finally made gumbo. I had made jambalaya before (what is the difference you ask because I did before I made them, simply...

Read 2 books: March - yes, I read 4 April - no, I read 1 Cook more meals: March - yes April - no Lift Weights more: March - yes Ap...

If I had children, I would buy one of these t-shirts .  I think the helicopter is my favorite design (it may be because I work on the design...

If you have a chance, please, vote for my sister: http://design.greenbag.softcoin.com/vote-for-designs/bag.aspx?BagId=8655&ad=1 Clic...

I sort of want this book just for projects like this.  I know I could figure our how to make these peeps, however, I think this book would ...

Dad, I think we should make one or two of these for the garden.  You can pick your food in this basket, rinse it off, and let it dry.  Ok...

Doesn't this look amazing?  I made this for my old boss's birthday.  He is one of my favorite people to work with at my plant; he ge...

I hear the Savior say, “Thy strength indeed is small; Child of weakness, watch and pray, Find in Me thine all in all.” Jesus paid it all, A...

A few random thrown together notes: * On a lighter note, so far they have fed me pizza and chicken nuggets... So much for getting to try g...

Mexico makes me sad. However, I highly suggest that everyone should take a trip outside of America to a country that is more poor (NOT Engl...

How cool is this for a party?  Someday when I have kids, all of their birthday parties may be Dr. Suess themed... ha ha.  This party went...

Happy 16th birthday, little sister, Hope! I can't believe you are 16.  Thanks for being a great little baby sister.  Don't I have th...

These are a few toys that I still love: Erector Set I enjoyed playing with my Dad's old set as a child and my parents bought me my o...

Jared and I rarely eat ground hamburger because ground pork, turkey, and chicken are so much cheaper and better for you.  :)  However, none ...

I love to learn.  I blame this on my parents.  I am so thankful that they choose to homeschool me and let me learn things for myself.  One t...