Monday MishMash

Since I have been a blogger slacker of late, I thought I would post a few photos of the doings this past couple of months so my mommy knows what is going on in my life......

My delight over my purple carrots. This was a very strange gardening year so far. It was REALLY cold in December and not so much since.  I had a FABULOUS crop of spinach-best EVER. It was the first year for that. Currently I'm working on the spring/summer garden changeover.

The kiddos still at home......Alyssa got a GREAT job at the hospital. She is so much happier with life. It is heading her more towards her goal of being a nurse. She is in the hospital environment and loves it. She is a transporter.  Daniel started school and got a FABULOUS job at Chase Bank. I took this photo to demonstrate that he will make a wonderful husband some day. I thank Heavenly Father EVERY day for the great jobs these guys have. It helps them be independent (and my bank account is happier too!)

I decided at the spur of the moment one day to have a "food storage" day. I canned up about 40 pints each of black beans and pintos. My cyberfriend, Lacie (hi Lacie) shared how she does her beans dry and it is SUPER easy. Having canned beans is like your own fast food restaurant. I can open up a jar of beans and use them at a moment's notice. I also packaged up some whole grain pasta. I like using the PETE containers because they can be reused-cheaper than canning in the metal cans at the cannery.

We honored our sweet angel baby, Ella, again this year by participating in Ethan's Run. It is SO fun to get together as a family and we have several adopted members this year too. Jen & her friend did the 10K and this was the first year Kierstie did the 10K, thus her amazed expression at the end of the race. So inspiring!

On our way out the door to see "Wicked" with the girls. My Christmas present. I look like I'm pregnant with Amy in this photo........ ug.....

 Lots of parties and activities in the branch. The hat photos are from our visiting teaching convention. It doesn't matter what we do-we always end up having a party.......

Sweet EGB blessing. We flew off to the Bahamas the next day. My brain wasn't really there that day.

The house painting is finally DONE!  I swear, I was gone for a while month because it was such a mess at home, I would leave nearly all day every day, and then we went on our trip. Glad to be back to get something done.

So that's my mish-mash Monday...........