Our Thanksgiving

We went up to Wes's parents for the Thanksgiving weekend. It was so nice to get away. Since Wes works from home he always has a lot to do. There wasn't high speed internet up there, so all in all it was a relaxing weekend. (As relaxing as you can get with three kids. :) Our kids are getting older, so they act better each time we go out of town. The boys slept on the floor in Uncle Fish's room and Lilly slept great in our room.
On Thanksgiving we went to Wes's Aunt Brendas. They have it there every year with the extended family. The dinner part was out in their shop, so there would be enough room for everyone.
Wes played football with his cousins and uncles. They did two four wheeler treasure hunts. One for the kids (riding with adults of course) and one for the adults out in the desert. I rode with Wes and one of our cousins. They would go get a clue and hand it to me, because I was the one that didn't have gloves on. I could grip it well, but my fingers were freezing. It was so fun! We did it towards the end of the day, so it got dark and we had to look at the clues with the lights of our quad.
We played a lot of games and we also did a surprise 50th birthday party for Wes's mom.
We had a great weekend!
I was the one that took all the pictures. We didn't get one of Wes and I, but the memory is still in my head. :)

A book that inspires

My friend Brandy let me barrow this book she got from the library. I read it within a few days, I just couldn't put it down. It's called, "Multiple Bles8ings surviving to thriving with Twins and Sextuplets". It was really intriguing because it is a true story. Her and her husband just went through so much and are still probably going through so much with their kids. I like how she always gives God credit for helping her through and realizes what a blessing her kids are.
This book has helped me and given me strength.Now I don't think three kids is too hard, through reading her story.
Read it, I definitely recommend this book to you all.

A dangerous combination

Peanut Butter Bars

1 C. butter 1/2 tsp. Soda
1 C. sugar 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 C. brown sugar 2 1/2 c. flour
2 eggs 2 C. oats
3/4 C. peanut butter

Mix ingredients together and bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes in a 9x13 pan. Ice after cooling for 5 minutes. Cut into bars and serve.

Icing:
1 1/4 C. powdered sugar 1/4 C. hot milk
2 Tbsp. Cocoa 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. peanut butter
(I like to mix the icing with a whisk)

I made these the other day and I just can't get enough. They are probably high in calories so try to eat each portion slow and enjoy it.

Yummy!

Fun Times with Relatives

On Sunday night and Monday morning my brother and sister-in-law came to stay at our house with their kids. I love my family! It was nice to talk with them, we don't see them as much as we'd like. Our kids had a great time too. They get a long very well with them. They played and played. Our kids love to have their cousins come.

On Monday morning we found a salamander in our window well, the kids got a kick out of it. Wes found a bunch of worms outside to feed it, it had been raining that day.
He put so many worms in the bowl that they were starting to take over the salamander, so I let it go.

Few quotes that I loved

The other day I watched, Emma Smith: My Story. I loved it. It was a little depressing, but it contained so many good quotes. Don't quote me, :) but I just rewatched it and copied down some of my faves.

Joseph Smith, "Sometimes God brings us low, before he can lift us higher".
Joseph Smith, "All these things shall give thee experience & shall be for thy good. Thine adversity and thy afflictions shall be but a small moment. Then if thou endure it well, God shall exalt thee on high."
Emma Smith, "Sorrow can hallow you out inside, leave you empty, if you let it".
Emma Smith, "Sometimes fear shouts so loud in our ears, that it almost drowns out our faith. But, God knows who we are. We can not go anywhere that he cannot find us".
Joseph Smith, "If we are faithful, all of our losses will be made up".
Emma Smith, "Strength isn't something you have, it's something that God helps you find. Usually we have to find it one day at a time".
Joseph Smith, "The Lord will judge us all according to the desires of our hearts".