Hurray for HGTV

A couple of weeks ago I decided to paint my oak entertainment center black. If it weren't for all the home improvement shows out there I don't think I would have ever been brave enough to do something like this. (Thanks Deb for your help. My sister Debbie is my total inspiration.) I think it turned out great. I wonder what else we can paint?

Chocolate Mint Brownies

This past Sunday, baby Max was blessed and I made yummy Chocolate Mint Brownies for the luncheon. Everyone asked for the recipe so here it is. (Thanks Kim for the recipe.)

(Don't anyone even ask how many points this is.)


Chocolate Mint Brownies

Ingredients:
FIRST LAYER:
4 eggs
2 cups Hershey's syrup
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
1 cup sugar

SECOND LAYER:
1/2 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 Tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
3 drops green food coloring

THIRD LAYER:
6 Tablespoons butter
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:
FIRST LAYER:
Mix together and bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Cool completely.

SECOND LAYER:
Mix and spread on first layer

THIRD LAYER:
Microwave and stir until melted. Let it cool down some and then spread on second layer.

Lunch with La

This past weekend my sister Melissa and her family moved to Colorado. Before she left, me and my siblings got together for a goodbye lunch. La told me how happy she was that all of her brothers and sisters could be there. We are all very sad that she had to move but we know it will only be for a year. We love you La!

Happy Day!

Hurray! My last church history tour for 2008 left today! I am always so burned out by this time. Luckily I have until next April to rest up before work gets crazy again. The tour that left today is my favorite tour that I operate. It's my Fall Church History tour. It goes to Vermont, Palmyra, Niagara Fall, and Kirtland. The last time I went on this tour I was pregnant with Ben. Here are some of the pictures I took. I never get tired of visiting these awesome places.

Sharon, VT, Joseph Smith's Birth place. Aren't the colors gorgeous!

The path leading up to the sacred grove.


The Peter Whitmer Farm.

Angel Moroni at the top of Hill Cumorah.


A pretty awesome view of Niagara Falls from our breakfast table.

My cute sister Tricia in front of the Kirtland Temple.