Yellowstone

We went to Yellowstone over the 24th holiday. It was such a great vacation and such a great opportunity to be surrounded by the incredible beauties of nature. Ammon was so good despite the long drive and endless hours in his car-seat. During our vacation we saw a grizzly bear in the park, pretty exciting!! He just looked so cuddly and sweet, I wanted to snuggle him!

my blanky

From Sea to Shining Sea

We had such a wonderful 4th of July.  Initially Adam, Ammon, and I were going to have a picnic just the three of us but were so blessed to have our family join us as well.  We hunted for quite a while for a great spot in the canyon where we didn't have to hear the highway or be surrounded by the hoards of people, when finally we landed the perfect spot in Bridalvail right next to the river and encompassed by the cool trees.  

Little Red

Oh my sweet little man.  He's getting so big so dang fast.  It's so fun to watch him develop as he learns new things and becomes stronger.  He still isn't sleeping much at night, I figure he just enjoys my company so much it's hard to go to bed:)  His naps are becoming more regular and for better lengths of time but we're still working on nani time!

Cherish

My love bunny only three days home from the hospital.

All Smiles!!

This little man just makes my day!!

Best Brownies

I'd like to take this blogging opportunity to share with you the most amazing brownie recipe.  I found this recipe on Allrecipes.com and have since added and subtracted my own elements having since created a masterpiece.  I am currently waiting for this fresh batch of devilishly decadent brownies to come piping hot out of the oven, even though I am on a diet (yeah right!), and thought I'd take this time to share this recipe with you.

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup white sugar

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips (or more if you're feeling saucy)

Frosting:

3 tablespoons butter, softened

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup confectioner's sugar

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour an 8 inch square pan.

In a large saucepan, melt butter.  Remove from heat and stir in sugar, eggs, and vanilla.  Beat in cocoa, flour, salt, baking powder, and chocolate chips.  Spread batter into prepared pan.

Bake for 25-30 minutes.  Do not overcook.

To make frosting:  Combine butter, cocoa, honey, vanilla, and sugar.  Frost brownies while still warm

FOR YOUR INFORMATION

These are incredibly gooey brownies, so if that's not your thing than these probably are not for you, and they're NOT low in fat, so if you're on a diet avoid these like the plague.

Enjoy!!