Ethiopian Christmas Party, 2009

We had over 100 people this year at our 2nd Annual Ethiopian Christmas Celebration. People brought tasty dishes like injera and doro wat. It was a wonderful party topped off with Ethipian Dancers that absolutely won the hearts of the kids right over. It was so beautiful and brought back so many wonderful memories of Ethiopia for us. I can't believe how many new families we had this year! How wonderful for our children to grow up with so many other Ethiopia children & families! Thanks Nate for the photos.....And especially to Rachel for being so gracious to host our party!

There is no greater gift than to see the rippling effect of a Mother's love for her children!

Scout Camp at Goblin Valley, 2008

Thanks to all the Dad's for spending hours to mold our boys into wonderful young men!

The wonderous world of snow......Jan. 2008

Dreaming of the sun.....Las Vegas March, 2008

The biggest, fluffiest, best sugar cookies ever!

Sugar Cookies

1 C. butter
2 C. Sugar
4 eggs
1 C. sour cream
2 T. Vanilla
6 C. flour
8 t. baking powder
1/2 t. soda
1/2 t. salt

Bake at 375 degrees

Frosting

1/2 C. butter
1 pound powdered sugar
....taste vanilla or almond extract
1/4 C. Milk

I like to roll them pretty thick. They are so yummy! Enjoy

Making a PineWood Derby Car.....

This is now our third PineWood Derby. However, I have obviously forgotton the obsession from the Dad on making a "perfect" car. It totally cracks me up watching all "four" of the boys obsessing over the project. These are priceless memories!