RANDOM THOUGHTS ON A JANUARY SUNDAY MORNING

I'm under the weather today. :-( In fact, I'm sick enough to miss church (which is rare for me.) I've slept most of yesterday and this a.m., but I wanted to blog a few of the things that are rambling around in my head:

I have wonderful friends here in Kentucky! Terri Barber created beautiful wall art on her vinyl machine for my music room. The quote above the door really makes me smile... (Doctrine and Covenants 25:12) Isn't is beautiful! It's the small finishing touches that make a music room special!

My daughters have nicknamed me Yenta. (The reference is to "Fiddler on the Roof") Yenta is the matchmaker. And apparently, I have played matchmaker for my daughters in every ward we've ever been in. (I remind my daughters often that I get to pick out their husbands someday...) The two young men whom I have chosen for my daughters in this ward happen to be brothers. (I've already okayed the match with the boys' parents - so it's a done deal! - Besides I LOVE the parents and so I won't mind sharing with the in-laws!)

Spud (name has been changed to protect the innocent) is the oldest boy and the one I have picked for Key Lime Pie. He is SUPER smart. He wants to be a neurosurgeon. He also has a GREAT sense of humor. He plays the guitar and sings quite well! And he loves the gospel. He really has a testimony! He will make a perfect match for my eldest!

Spud:

Asparagus (again, a name change) is the brother I picked out for Kotten Kandy. He also has a fun sense of humor. He is sensitive and fun to hang around. He loves hunting and out door activities. He has taught my daughter how to fish. And soon he promised to help us purchase a bow for my daughter. He knows A LOT about bow and arrows. And Kotten Kandy really loves shooting.... They can hunt together! Asparagus also loves the gospel!

Asparagus:

I really am not trying to marry my daughters off young. I just love those two boys and since I don't have boys of my own, I figure I should do my part in helping my daughters look for righteous young men eventually.... I do love and miss my baby girls. Weren't they so cute?

Those pictures make me nostalgic for my babies!

One more thought for today: I never thought I would be an animal lover. But I do love my two dogs. Karmel has wormed her way into my heart. I think she senses that I am not well and has been cuddling with me all morning.

QUOTE FOR TODAY! 1-17-12

"True education seeks to make men and women not only good mathematicians, proficient linguists, profound scientists, or brilliant literary lights, but also, honest men, with virtue, temperance, and brotherly love. It seeks to make men and women who prize truth, justice, wisdom, benevolence, and self-control as the choicest acquisitions of a successful life." - President David O. McKay, ninth president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

BRIGADEIROS AND COXINHAS

BRIGADEIROS

COXINHAS

Yesterday Key Lime Pie and Kotten Kandy spent most of the day making Brazilian treats. For Girl Scouts they were to make food from other countries. They chose Brazil because of Scott. (He served a mission in Brazil, 1992-1994.) Scott especially loved coxinhas, which is basically breaded and fried chicken. Brigadeiros are extremely sweet, fudge-like candy. We did burn a few of the coxinhas, causing the fire alarms to sound and smoke to fill the house. The smell is still lingering. But despite the small mishap, the girls' enjoyed sharing their creations with the other girls in their troop. (And believe it or not, none of the other girls' in the troop repeated a country.)

ORGANIZATION 2012

I love lists. I love organizing. And a new year allows me to do both! Tonight I created a display of my 2012 goals. (I got the idea from pinterest and other blogs.) I also organized our chores for the week. Thought I would share!

PHOTO SHOOT

Take three beautiful girls (Key Lime Pie, Kotten Kandy and Applesauce), an entire day, a camera, a willing mother and what do you get? A day full of fun and photography! Aren't they beautiful?

HOME-MADE GIFTS

We really loved our home-made gift Christmas this year. In fact, we voted to do it again next year! :-) Here is the skirt Key Lime Pie made for her sister:
Here is the apron Kotten Kandy made for her sister:

Aren't my daughters totally talented? They have only had about four sewing lessons!

FRIENDS AND MUSTACHES

Spending time with friends is a fantastic way to bring in the New Year! And wearing fake mustaches makes it even more fun! :-) We love the Bettenhausens! We had soooo much fun!

My daughters love Apple Pie and Marmalade!


from left to right: Key Lime Pie, Marmalade, Kotten Kandy, Apple Pie, Juice and Nuts