Toddler Valentine Tunes

I came across some cute little songs to sing with toddlers for Valentine's Day! Tate absolutely loves Music and "Mommy Time" so I'm gunna give it a try.

Click HERE for the songs!

Pride and Prejudice

I've been asking Bryan since we first met what his favorite movie is, and he's never known. We stayed up till midnight last night watching Pride and Prejudice, and Bryan now has a favorite movie! I really liked it a lot too!

Jam, Roses, and Fun Fun Fun!

Yesterday I made raspberry jam with my dear friend Dayna. We made it from frozen raspberries! When you live in Arizona it's hard to find fresh ones. Anyways, I think that it is delicious-I had it on my toast this morning!



When I arrived home, after making jam, Bryan was there with some gorgeous red roses for me! Isn't he sweet? He had secretly arranged to have his parents watch Tate for the afternoon and evening. That was very kind of them to do that for us-and very much appreciated. It's nice to have a break every now and again!

We went to eat at PF Changs, rented a movie, sat in the spa, and went to bed early!!! It was so relaxing and fun!

This morning we slept in, got Tate, and then went to eat lunch with Grandma and Grandpa Manning (In & Out Burger). We had a great time visiting! Tate enjoyed playing with the turtles-like always.

Grandpa Manning & Tate had lots of fun playing with his magnets.

Tate was a little scared but he thought it was neat!

Cool Songs

My brothers James and Thomas are both really musical! They wrote a song called LITTLE GIRL before James left on his mission.

Thomas has now started a band called Favored Nation, and he's written a lot more songs. My cousin Stephen Moyer and a few of their friends are in it. Thomas is the lead singer.

Anyways, they've recorded a few songs; WONDERFUL WORLD OF HAROLD -about my Grandpa Harold (Jack) Thomas, and LET ME GO are a few of my favorites. I only wish I had that much musical talent. They're pretty good!

• Click on the name of the song to hear it.

The Best Whole-Wheat Blender Pancakes

Ingredients:

• 1 Cup Whole Wheat Kernels (hard white wheat are the best)
  
• 1 Cup Milk
• 2 Eggs
• 1/2 Cup Oil
• 2 tsp. Baking Powder
• 1 tsp. Baking Soda
• 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 1 Tbsp. Honey

Instructions:

Blend wheat kernels and milk for 4 minutes on high speed, then add remaining ingredients and mix until combined. Pour onto a greased hot griddle for pancakes and cook on both sides. I like to put cool whip on top of mine!

Good Food!

I am way into FOOD STORAGE and being prepared in time of crisis. This picture is a link from lds.org about Emergency Preparedness. They have a whole lot of very useful information.

Also, I really like the canneries wet pack items. You actually go down to the cannery and prepare and can the food, and then you can buy it at an awesome price. It's really fun being able to have a part in making it. I have done it several times, and I totally recommend it!

My favorite is the beef chunks and chicken. I literally use them all the time in whatever I'm making; Enchiladas, Taco Salad, Chicken & Dumplings- You name it! I also really like the ground beef for Tacos and Spaghetti. I've also done spaghetti sauce, salsa, and catsup-all really good.

• If you're in the Mesa Arizona area the number to call for reservations is: 480-967-8551. Reservations open starting at 8:00 AM on the first business day of the prior month.

Another one of my favorite places for year-supply items is

Food Source International. I buy my wheat, flour, yeast, baking powder, baking soda, and any other baking items through them.

Food Source International is a warehouse in Tempe where many of the baking stores in the area buy there supplies. Everything is quality and way cheap.

I love it!

Cute Cousins

Aren't these kids TOO CUTE? Tate loves his Manning cousins-Lily, Emma, Peter, Rebecca, and Anson! We have a pretty cool thing going, where we get together every week for "Grandma Day". It's seriously Tate's favorite thing ever. We like to take turns being in charge of the activity so that it stays fun for everyone.

This is everyone except Rebecca and Anson. Sorry, It's not the best quality.