10th anniversary

Sept 5th was our 10th anniversary. My dear mother watched our kids while we went to dinner then did some window-shopping. Mom sent flowers & a card and Brandon brought flowers home. He said, "I figure if I don't bring flowers home, I'll be in big trouble." We had a great evening talking about the past 10 years and what it's brought to us. We dreamed of the next 10 years and the joys awaiting us. Becca will be heading to college, Sarah will be dating, and Wyatt will be nearing his time to start driver's education classes. We treasure our children and love to hear them laugh and watch them learn. We're very blessed!

Torch Finger Steaks

1 Lb. Top sirloin steak, cut into 3/4" to 1" cubes. Not any larger.
1 1/2 cups flour
1 Tbsp. Lawry's Season Salt
2 eggs
1 teas. baking powder
3/4 teas. pepper
enough milk to form pancake batter, approx. 1 cup.

Deep fry at 375° until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. We used Albertson's top grade sirloin. 1 Lb. of steak makes a lot of cubes!

First Day of School 2008

Both girls were up, dressed, fed, & ready in about 15 mintues this morning! Needless to say, they were enthusiastic about school starting today. Becca is excited to learn cursive writing and Boise history. Hopefully she'll be able to teach us more about this city we love. Sarah can't wait to have homework, which her teacher says it's for the parents to do and not her. Yea, she was thrilled to announce that. Ah, first grade. I can't wait to watch her advance in her reading.

A Day with Donnie

My good friend, Donnie (Donella) Holden, took all 3 kids out last week. They made their own visors, visited the zoo, had a picnic at the MK Nature Center, then she treated them to milkshakes on the way home. Donnie wanted to give me some time to myself. (I found a swimsuit for our cruise in November!) These are pictures Donnie took on their trip. How can you not love those who serve you so selflessly?? Then tonight she watched Wyatt & Sarah while we took Becca to the Twin Falls Temple Dedication. Donnie loves our kids and they love her too. We're so bless to have her & Kory in our lives.

Winters Reunion

Clint & Tina Sampson (Brandon's sister) came up from Vernal, Utah with their 2 children, Brinley & Trail. They were only able to stay for a few days, but we were able to get together a lot. After family pictures were taken one evening, we met at Read & Angie's (Brandon's sister) home for Trail's 1st birthday party & swimming. Angie had made a little birthday cake for Trail (a "Hunny Pot"), which he thoroughly devoured and/or smeared. It was loads of fun being together.