Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Missionary Activity

Das and I had the opportunity to participate in a young adult activity in our ward.  During church a few weeks ago they asked for volunteers to have a few of them over for dinner as part of their missionary activity.  What a neat activity they put together.  Das and I thought it would be a neat experience.  So we signed up to be France.....since Das served his mission there.  Last week the kids received their callings and we had 3 wonderful sisters come to our home to share their message with us.  Sister Mortenson, Lindsey, and Dixson arrived just as dinner was coming out of the oven.  We served chicken cord on bleu, salad with French dressing and croutons.  And for dessert....Crepes!  w/bananas, strawberries, whipping cream, and Nutella.  We moved into the family room after our meal to visit more with these young ladies.  They each shared a very sweet message with us.  I am glad Das and I were able to be involved with this activity.  We were able to get to know the girls better and Das was able to share some of his missionary experiences with them.  It was also a good experience for the boys. Maybe someday I will get to work more with the young adults.  But for now....I am loving working in the Primary with Das.

Monday, March 19, 2012

Mommy's Lucky Charms

It was really fun to have St. Patricks Day fall on a Saturday this year.  Usually I don't do to many things for the kids on this Holiday.  But since the tooth fairy forgot to come two nights in a row, I felt I needed to do something extra. 

 The boys were chasing leprechauns all day long.  All of their food was turned green by the sneaky little man.
 We had green eggs, milk, oatmeal, fry sauce, and ramen.  And the boys were freaking out when they saw he had used their toilet and pees green.  And he left them chocolate coins hidden through out the house.
I sure am the luckiest mom alive to have such adorable boys. 
The rest of the day was a relaxing one.  Das made some corn beef and cabbage for us to enjoy for dinner and we watched some Netflix.  I love lazy days.


St. Patty's Day Cooking




Das and I finally had the chance to attend the cooking class I had purchased for us on Valentines.  We were excited that it was Irish cooking.  St. Patricks Day is one of Das's favorite hollidays.  And I'll never forget it was on St. Patricks Day that Das first told me he was in love with me.  But I won't get mushy with this post.  We really enjoyed the class.  All though, we wish it had been more hands on.  But the recipes were fun and we learned a few good cooking tips.  On the menu...
Irish Soda Bread, Parsnip & Apple Soup, Irish Hunters Pie, Chocolate Shortbread, and Irish Creme Brulee.  I don't think i would ever make any of these recipes again except for on St. Patricks Day.  I am so lucky to have a husband that will attend things like this with me.  We had a really great date night.