Friday, October 2, 2015

Halloween Splash


A good use for Powerade Bottles to add a little color, fun and fall splash for the older boys with the Scouting Court of Honor I headed up this past month, with Frankensteins, Pumpkins and Ghosts.

Pumpkin Bars


Try, them you'll like them...so will your neighbors, it makes a huge batch! (A large cookie sheet)  My sister Tracey's recipe to share with all, I'd been looking forward to Fall so I'd be able to justify making these scrumptious moist yummies.  You can also make the recipe as a cake as well in a bundt pan.

PUMPKIN TREATS

2 Cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 &1/2 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. cloves
1/2 tsp. salt

Mix all ingredients above in a bowl and set aside

4 eggs (room temperature)
2 Cups of sugar
1 Cup Vegetable Oil
1- 15 oz. can pumpkin or (1 & 1/2 generous cup)

Beat eggs and sugar until fluffy; gradually add oil and beat on high until really light and fluffy.  Stir in pumpkin on low speed and mix in other ingredients (in bowl set aside) just until blended.  Pour into lightly sprayed large cookie sheet for bar cookies or bundt pan for cake.  Bake bar cookies at 350 for 20-25 min or cake at 350 for 45-50 min until done.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

8 oz. Cream Cheese (soften)
1/3 Cup butter (soften)
4 Cups Powdered Sugar
2 tsp. Vanilla

This batch of frosting makes a lot!  1/2 batch is enough for the cake.  Enjoy!

Friday, March 13, 2015

Baptism is the Key to the Treasure of Eternal Life...

Treasures found in each goody treasure box: jolly ranchers (jewels), candy necklaces, gold coins, ring pops and most importantly a picture of Jesus Christ...all encased in a treasure box tied with a key.
The Compass represents the navigation from the "Gift of the Holy Ghost" received at baptism and the map being "The Words of Christ found in Scriptures and direction from our Prophets." We used the treasure box to encase Josh's eight year old baptism gifts being his first set of nice leather bound scriptures (his triple combo) and his CTR ring.
For this Baptism Theme, I took a spin off of the FHE lesson found at: http://fhelessons.wordpress.com/2013/08/08/baptism-lesson/

Halloween Themed Party...

A Fun Halloween Spread of Spookiness...

Turkey Veggie Tray

A Perfect Creative Thanksgiving Touch...

Seahawks Themed B-day Party

 Seahawks Themed B-day Party

Pre Teen Sleepover Games

 Aluminum Foil, Plastic Wrap and Toliet Paper Prom Queens, 
Silly Girls, a fun Pre-Teen Birthday Party Game...
 Spin the Bottle, winning nail polish.
 Sugar Vanilla Foot Scrub: Mix Olive Oil, Brown Sugar, Sugar and Vanilla Flavoring. Store in air tight container, we used little mason jelly jars.
Blind Fold Make-up Challenge
 So Beautiful Girls!
Ribbon-Tied Flip Flops.

Easter Baskets

 Easter Baskets...I love to break out the Fenton Glass to decorate for Easter!

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Here's our take on a Family Christmas Photo for the Christmas Cards....