there are many times as a parent that we feel proud...the first steps, first words, good report cards, dance recitals, sporting events, etc.

and then there are those moments for me that warm my heart, not so much pride...but of a happy contentment. When my children are kind and helpful, when I watch them create, or dance around the house together, or play outside in the sprinkler being happy, when they do things that are difficult and come through the other side...
last night I got a text from a friend that was up a Girl's Camp,
"Anna bore a great and very emotional testimony, it was awesome."
that was an entire new feeling. I know there are NO guarantees in life, especially that your children will believe the things you do, or always make wise choices...however, in this moment I felt very pleased, absolutely wonderful. I truly love that girl.

Holy cow, these are tasty!!! trying not to eat the entire box by myself. Jake picked these out last week and we are our 5th box by now. addictive!
another addiction, kid's clothes a big sale EVERYWHERE, hanna, boden, garnet hill. I really need to stop!

new favorite recipe

This dip is SO tasty. I don't know if Captain Rodney's is available everywhere, I'm sure online someplace. I had this at Chris' work party and we all LOVED it. I being new to the area, am probably the last to try it but if you havent had it...you need to make it right away.

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

1 8 oz cream cheese, softened

3 scallions, chopped

6 Ritz crackers, crushed

8 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

1/2 cup Captain Rodney's Boucan Glaze

Mix the first 4 ingredients and place in a greased small casserole dish.

Top with crackers and bake at 350 for 15 minutes

Remove from oven and top with bacon and glaze, put in oven for a minute or

two more. Serve with Fritos scoops and/or crackers.