Domestication Projects...

I just got my mill! WooHOo, thanks mom and dad! I've been dying to try it, but I was sick for a few days after the Thanksgiving invasion at our house. So now that I'm so better, I got out some wheat.
Ground some flour...And used another special gift (thanks Chris and Esther).
To make Ebelskivers. Though messy, and time consuming, these little pancake balls with fruit in the middle (called Ebelskivers - and no this is not a made up name, they are Norwegian pancakes). A fun filled family tradition from somewhere way back when!
My husband (and his friend Allen) enjoyed the project. And now I have home ground wheat sitting in my freezer ready for more baking projects!

The most wonderful time of the year

The time is officially here to break out the Christmas decorations. Each year my husband helps me hang lights outside (I think this is in an effort to make sure I don't fall off the ladder), pick out a fresh Christmas, and decorate it! Now it smells like Christmas trees all over my house! MMmmmmmm...

These are some of my favorite ornaments. The first one is a little mountain climber and he climbs the rope when you pull the bottom string... hehe

too funny...

If you're familiar with "The Onion" this is one of their latest videos.


Obama Win Causes Obsessive Supporters To Realize How Empty Their Lives Are

Our favorite time of year

The weather is beautiful outside right now! The last several days we've turned off the a/c and just left the windows open. This is the time of year that I love living in Arizona. I even hung our hammock up the other day, now occasionally I catch my husband sleeping in it. Only on Sundays though, he has to work hard the rest of the week so he deserves his break!

huh... well then

I tried not to watch the elections yesterday after I turned in my ballot. I had a feeling it would ruin my evening. And as I thought about who would be our future president I reflected on some of my favorite funny campaign ads, and some of the hilarious SNL skits that people came up with this year, I thought I'd share a few...



And finally my favorite... hahaha, this is just funny (sorry for the bad word).

On a more positive note I was happy to hear that the propositions to amend the state constitutions in favor of traditional marriage in Florida, Arizona, and California all passed, as well as a good piece of legislation in Arkansas. However, I know that we are in for more of a fight as suits have already been filed to California trying to strike down the amendment, and I'm sure more are to follow.

3...2...1...Blast Off!!!

Today I went with my sister-in-law Jenna to Linens N Things (they are going out of business and you can get some killer deals right now). I was just giving Jenna some moral support, picking out stuff for her and Curt's new apartment, and didn't intend to buy anything. On our way to the checkout I spyed something that I had to get. Jason and I are always looking for ways to make healthier snacks and treats and I've been wanting one of those make-your-own-popsicles molds. Well they had one on sale, with just one catch...


They are mini rocket ships... I figured, oh well, we'll have kids eventually, so these will make some little kidlets happy later.


My first batch of rocket ship yogurt pops is now in the freezer. They are actually kinda cute... Who says eating healthy is no fun?!?! ;)

Pumpkin Carving

We love this time of year! So many fun things to decorate, good smells, and lots of yummy food to eat. Jason and I look forward to kicking off our favorite string of holidays every year on Halloween. You've already seen our Halloween decorations, but they are not complete until the pumpkins have been carved. Last year we did it way to early and our little guys didn't make it to the big day. So this year we waited until a few days before Halloween to carve our pumpkins. Boy does it smell good to cut into them! I guess it's time to make some pumpkin bars...

Here's our test run with the candles! Sorry the pictures are so crappy, I was using my phone.

Trick-or-Treat Forecast

Hahahaha! This is hilarious and sad all at the same time. Out here in the phoenix area, it's more truth than fiction. Good luck this year all you adorable trick-or-treaters...

Fro-Robin

I've noticed that the clothing/fashion industry is cycling through styles from the yester-years. Bell-bottom jeans and leggings, I've even heard the perm is coming back. In and effort to keep up with the times I re-vamped my look. My inspiration is my own dear Mom.

(MOM)

(ME)

(the next morning)

And for those of you who think this is a joke, I assure you, this is my real hair and not a wig! SEE

I'd like to give a special thanks to Jenna who helped me with my new doo, and Samantha (you were a clutch player last night with the whole pumpkin bar thingy!)

Our latest adventures

Sooooo... It's been awhile since I posted last, and to be honest it's because we've been keeping pretty busy. So here's the rundown of what's been going on.

We had a special little visitor for a few days, who is an excellent kitchen helper (almost as good as our dogs ;)).

I dyed my hair black

Our (well technically Jason's) little sister Jenna got hitched. Cute couple eh?

Jason had a birthday! WOO HOO! And we had a fun filled barbeque with family and friends. His present (a blue-tooth) is now, semi-permanently attached to the side of his head but I caught him without the new toy for this picture. (Yes the hat is photoshoped in)

My brother and his wife and my little nephew came for a visit from Dallas. Jay was so much fun to play with, he is a sweetheart and we were so happy to see him and Chris and Esther!
I decided to change my hair style (yet again). It's kinda a throw back to my mom! Love ya mom. I'll post some pictures tomorrow.

And I put up our Halloween decorations (Jenna's favorite is the scary guy in the chair, just ask, and Sam loves the phantom in our tree so much that she hit the curb last year staring at him, or was that Jenna?).
Oh, I love this time of year. (Minus this whole election thing, it really stresses me out).