Shout Out

I'm not a cook. I've learned a lot about cooking in the last couple of years from my awesome cosin at Perry's Plate, like 1. don't be afraid to try something new, 2. look up the ingredent names when your'e not sure what they are, and 3. you can always change it up and make it different if you don't like the results. Oh, and I learned to roll out dough with oily hands instead of floury ones. 9 times out of 10 it makes my bread more fabulous.

So, last night when I made a wonderful Lemon Chicken recipe that turned out to be more than I expected, I thought for sure I had printed it off from Ms. Perry's Blog. But alas, I can't find the recipe now. It was lovely though, and although I don't think it's hers, I'm giving her credit for inspiring me to make it.

When I figure out where I got it from, I'll share it will all of you.

All Smiles

Jill has been very social lately. Last Sunday she couldn't stop smiling at the gal who sat next to me in Relief Society.

We've been trying for weeks to catch her in action. I finally did!

Need a close up?

That's my baby girl.

What I've been working on

Once I told my grandma I was bored. She said, "That's silly. I've never been bored a day in my life." I'd like to someday meet my grandmother at 12-years-old and ask her if that is true, but in the mean time, here's what I've been upto.

One white sweater, baby-side, because I don't have the patience to do more. This is the part where I get to sew the pieces together.

Day four of my sourdough bread project.This bread took a week and ten hours to make. It's a good thing I have plenty of time. Matt told me this morning that it tasted like it was worth it.

What's that noise

mom: "Pat-a-cake, Pat-a-cake"



dad: "Click"

Jill: "What's that noise?"

Happy Happy Birthday

Eric,

Happy Birthday, and welcome to fatherhood. We love you so much. While trying to think of the perfect gift for you, I stumbled across this . . .

Happy Birthday Bro.

Christmas Food

As Matt and I mixed traditions, we came out with some interesting things:


French Lace Bread with cherry filling - one of my family favorites.

Cereal from Santa - one of Matt's family traditions.

We also had oranges and candy in the stockings and nuts to crack on the table. Including pistachios, another Matt family favorite.

Jill was just shocked to be up so early in the morning. She didn't care what was for breakfast.

Christmas Day

Christmas Day at our house!

Jill was so excited. Santa brought her socks and spoons.

Jill's first Christmas present. (She got a sewing pattern for baby slippers.)

Don't be fooled by these next two: We were both very excited and surprised by our gifts.

Matt, a little less excited that this picture portrays. This is a cover for our outdoor grill that I finished in the nic'o time

Me much more excited!!!