Delicious!

Doesn't this look like the best snack!  I love fresh fruit. 

The Best Football Appetizer

Football season is here, and I can’t think of a better food to eat during the big opening game than bean dip.  This recipe is so easy.  This is a definite crowd pleaser that won’t take you all day to make!

Recipe: 

First Layer: 1 can refried beans mixed with 1 teaspoon cumin and ¼ teaspoon garlic salt.

Second layer: 1 Avocado mixed with ¼ cup of Mayonnaise and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Third Layer: Regular sour cream

Fourth Layer: Cheese (my favorite layer)

Fifth Layer: Tomatoes, yellow onion, and cilantro

Such a fun dip that screams football!  P.S. Way to go BYU Cougs!

Mormon Ads

Since Josh and I moved to El Paso we have made a good list of things we enjoy about this city.  Number one on our list is most definitely our ward.  I look forward to church each week to see all of our wonderful friends.  It is funny, all the girls in my office were so baffled at how I could have an instant group of friends the second we moved here.  I feel so lucky and blessed that we have such a strong ward, who care so much about us.  I was lucky enough to receive a calling to work with the young women.  I am the Beehive advisor.  I love working with these girls each week.  They never cease to amaze me!  This last week for mutual I taught a lesson on the Strength of Youth and to follow up we made our own Mormon Ads.  The girls had such a great time, and just love the way their ads turned out. 

Baby Nathan

It was so fun to spend a Friday morning with this little guy and his cute family!!

Remember the Alamo

As an attempt to get away one last time before Josh starts school we headed west to San Antonio.  I had no expectations, since the only "Texas" city I have been to is the city that I live in.  I absolutely love San Antonio.  If I were going to live in Texas, San Antonio would be the place.  Josh and I stayed at a "swanky" hotel called Hotel Valencia, right on the Riverwalk.  There were so many cool sights.  We were able to walk up a few blocks and see the Alamo.  Now I feel a little silly that I didn't know the entire story of what happened at the Alamo.  I couldn't believe the story.  We have some amazingly brave ancestors.  We had a great time, and I cant wait to visit San Antonio again!

What is that Smell?

One of my biggest pet peeves is when I come home stick my nose in the air and say "What is that smell?"  I have gone through so many candles trying to find the one I like.  Well today was the day!  I have found it!  I love the way this candle looks and smells.  If I could I would by one for every room!  Deffinately a great buy!  Thank you Anthropologie!

Sources:
http://aspenbaycandles.com/
http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp

Happy Birthday Madelynn

Today is Miss Madelynns birthday!  She is so big.  I cant believe she is 1 year old today!  

Reasons we love Miss Madelynn

1) She has the cutest smile

2) She has the best fake laugh

3) She has the best, most unique crawl

4) She will be walking soon.  Look out Ceri and Derek.

5) She loves to dance

6) She is part of our family!

Happy Birthday cute girl!  We love you.