Making Bread 101

This may come to a surprise for most of you that know me, ok maybe all of you that know me, but home made bread was made in my kitchen! Lately I have been feeling like a horrible mom and wife because I really have no idea how to cook. I have never used a cup of flour in my life. So what do I do... call some reinforcement, my mom. She had to bring all the ingredients, the pans, and the mixer. She has been very willing to help me out. I guess I just have been spoiled because my mom often makes "extra for me to take or she even brings them over" my sister says "if you guys aren't doing anything for dinner you can come over I made tons". So what would you do???? Well it is time to learn. We started out with me learning that there are two kinds of wheat. White and red. Who knew. You grind the wheat and that makes the flour. That is very good to know. Then I learned about dough enhancer. You have to have that. And everything else goes in the Bosch (that was new too) and you mix it all up. It is sad the my littlest brother can do this way better than me. Well betty crocker watch out cause here I come. It might take awhile but it is not that hard at all. I need to purchase many ingredients or all of the ingredients to get started I even need more baking pans. Monday is meatloaf and Kasey your favorite no bake cookies. (can't you tell we are finding ways to use oatmeal) I think I can get the hang of this. Hopefully there will be more baking to come. Wish me luck!

I am just watching I promise.


Mason is forming it to go in the pans.


Before cooking.


And after. Yummy hot fresh bread. Don't be jealous!

First Day of Pre-School

Mason had his first day of preschool on Friday and I don't know who was more excited me or him. He was very excited but at the same time I think he was a little nervous. But his teachers said he did very well and had a good time. While he was gone the babies and I ran to walmart for a few things and I can get used to this preschool thing. It was nice only taking two kids to the store. And that is why I was excited!

Classic first day picture.


Can't forget the HULK backpack.


All three on Mason's first day.


Waiting for his teacher we were a little earily.


Waving good bye.


And then it was all done. He was excited to see me but still wants to go back. What a good day.

Family Pictures

We had a great time taking our family pictures yesterday and I think they turned out great. Colton sister was nice enough to do this for us and put up with our kids. Thanks Denee!!!! I love family pictures because it is just a friendly reminder why I need to work out more. So hopefully the next time we get them done I will be minus maybe 25lbs or so. Don't hold your breath. And of course we had to start out with Mason acting like this.....

Slacker!!!!

I have been slacking in the blog department lately. We have been on the hunt for a new home, packing and cleaning for weeks now. Not to mention the "honey do's" that have been untouched for a LONG time. I feel this is never ending and very stressful. I just don't know how people keep their home so clean. All that I do all day I mean all day is follow my children around with a rag or broom and it's still messy. Sorry for the lack of pictures. I am working on that. I just thought I would post a little update since it has been a long time. Well for me a long time for an update.