Whoopie Pies

I couldn't decide what to make for our ward picnic at the park. I decided the best thing would be to make something that was easy to pick up and just eat with your hands. I decided on whoopie pies. My sister Liz has made them before and hers tasted better than mine. But, what I did was just make chocolate cake mix, spoon it onto a pan and cook them like cookies, then (to make them more uniformly shaped) I cut them each with a biscuit cutter. I got two together and filled them with powdered sugar, butter, and vanilla. Yum. My sister has also filled them with mint filling. They are good, but rich.
Our kids loved licking the beaters and the bowl.

Anual Ward Party

Last night we had our ward party at the local park. It was fun. I feel like we are getting better friends with everyone as the years go on. The experiences I have had in life so far have helped me feel more comfortable socializing with all ages. The people in are ward are awesome! We ate dinner that consisted of sloppy Joes, salads, & dessert. Then we played Family Fued with the adults and the kids did other fun games. I was one of the ones at the end that had to answer the times question thing. It was fun! I love getting challenged like that. I think that's what I miss the most about school is the tests. Call me crazy?

Biggest Loser

My show is the Biggest Loser. I don't watch TV that much. But, when I do I make it count. It has to be something really good on. I love Biggest Loser. It motivates me to stay in shape, I love watching the different challenges and tips, and don't forget the drama of reality TV.
It started last night and it was a 2 hour special. If any of you want to get a hold of me on Tuesday nights you know where I will be. (Wes and the kids like to watch it too). But, when the kids do sit there we have to keep saying, "We don't say that....that's a bad word." Ha Ha. I'm just like my mom. It's one of the cleaner reality shows though. I like it.

Yummy Peach Recipe

I went to this meeting the other day and the lady served this delicious dessert. I don't even know what it is called. So, lets call it....

Peach Delite

Make bottom crust out of 1 box of vanilla wafers crushed
(Can crush in food processor or blender)
Spray 9x13 pan with Pam
Spread 1/2 of crumbs on the bottom
Cream 1 cube soft butter and 1 lb. powdered sugar, & beat in 2 eggs
Blob onto crust and carefully spread
Layer fresh cut peaches (about 6-8)
Spread about 12 oz. of whip cream or cool whip on top
Sprinkle rest of cookie crumbs on top

Refrigerate for 5 hours or over night

Shirley Olsen

I think that you could even improvise and instead of the butter, powdered sugar & eggs maybe just put pudding in it. You could probably use different fruit as well. Maybe berries. Yum.

My cute Niece

My sister Sarah and I went through a few miscarriages before we got our girls. It was weird how we had a similar situation. But, it was so worth the wait for both of us. They are both such sweet hearts. I think my sister and I are stronger because of having to go through such tough times. I believe each trial teaches us something.
I stole this pic off my sisters blog.