Chocolates Chocolates Chocolates...

My Grandma Clawson is a Pro at making home made candies. Especially Chocolates! I went up there yesterday and helped her roll out at her cream centers. There were tons and she only made half of what she usually does. We rolled out Orange creams, Coconut, Tropical, Mint, Opera, Black walnut and Strawberry. We had about 8 cookie sheets full of little balls to set and dry out to get ready to be dipped into the yummy milk, dark, or creamy white chocolate.

I can't wait. I didn't want to gain tons of weight over the holidays/pregnancy... But what the heck- these are too good to pass up! I'll also be enjoying Toffee, Caramels, Nut clusters, Toffee clusters, Almond joys, Dipped cherries, Nougats, Turtles, and always a few gum balls. She doesn't mess around when it comes to holiday treats! And no, I'm not sharing!

Elder Jace David Conrow

Coming Home January 23, 2009!

Australia Melbourne West Mission

I can't wait to see my little bro! Only a few more weeks!

Muffins

I made cheese muffins the other day and thought of this video!

Is this all I blog about these days?

He's my life. I'm home all day everyday with this kid and I love it! (most days anyway) I think he's just like Dave, but looks like his mom. He's so organized. Puts his shoes away in this closet, has to have his shoes tied a certain way. Yeah I know... he's not even 2 yet and he's this picky. We're in trouble. Even if he chews gum, he'll throw it in the garbage when he's done with it. Seriously? Not to mention he LOVES ice cream... which is also you guessed it- just like his dad! Just look at that face! He cracks me up!

Meeting Santa

We had out ward Christmas party the other night. We were so lucky to have Mr. and Mrs. Clause there. I'm not too sure what Max thought of the whole thing, but if there is ever candy involved in anything...he's a happy boy.

Utah Jazz

We had a fun date last night. We went to the Jazz game and had 12th row tickets! We were so excited! Then we saw my uncles Jared and Dave on the FRONT row! I called my uncle Dave and asked him how in the heck he got those tickets?! He told me he got them from his work and there were 2 more seats next to them that were from his work, and we should come claim em! So you guessed it, we went on down there for the 2nd half! It was awesome!

Go Jazz!

Mr. Max

This is Mr. Max. Who's not so little anymore. Actually he's developed quite the sass lately. He's saying pretty much everything and anything. His new thing is the cal Dave by his name. "What happen Dave? What happen?" or whenever he comes home from work, "DAVE" but it almost always sounds like "Bave".

He's way into reading books, and destroying them/eating them.

He's always entertaining himself. Quite the little Mr. Independent. He love to put his shoes on, and off. Asks me to help him put them on again. This is what we do all day! Seriously!

The funniest thing was a little while ago... I was in the bathroom getting ready for the day. Max was kind of coughing a little bit. He's been potty training a little and has a little potty in the bathroom. As he continued to cough and leaned down and opened his little potty and coughed into it. I was laughing! He cracks me up! I wonder what he's been seeing his mom do way to much lately. Notice the lack of blogging. But good news is I'm back to my old self again. 16 weeks along and finally feeling good. That was the longest 10 weeks of my life! Still no ultra sound. Hopefully we'll get one soon. I can't wait! I'll keep ya'll posted for sure!

Feelin' Crafty?

Every year our family has a Christmas Ornament/Cookie Exchange. This year I was feelin' a wee bit crafty. I always get this little buzz when the weather gets too cold to want to go outside...so I sew. And I love it! My very crafty little friend Lins gave me this super cute idea. Thanks Lins!

Back on the day...

I laughed at these, some harder than others....

It all started in 1952

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It's entertaining if nothing else. Check it out!

www.yearbookyourself.com

I want to move out of this state....

I almost stepped on this sickening spider in my laundry room tonight. This is the second one we've killed this summer in our basement, and it's really freaking me out!

Little Grape

Grape size

from a little seed to a grape sized deal. baby is growing, now it's for real!

I'm 25!

Dave had a big surprise for my big 25th this year. It was so much fun. We dropped Mr. Max off at Dave's brothers house for a sleep over and headed up to park city for the night. We decided that it would be fun to ride the Alpine slide....

We slept in the next morning headed to Heber for some breakfast and then came back to Park City to ride the Coaster....it was way fun!

We then headed to Sundace where he had a surprise for me. I've been saying FOREVER that I want to go horse back riding with Dave. So he planned a two hour ride just the two of us and a guide. It was so beautiful. The temperature was perfect and it was so fun to hear the elk calling. It was so romantic, I loved the entire day! He spoiled me even more and took me to the best place to eat. The Tree Room. Ahhh I was in heaven. It was amazing! It's now my all time favorite place to go.

We have Grass!

We finally got our yard in! We're so excited at how it all turned out. We plan to stain the big wall and the stairs soon. We also want to re-rock the chimney....build a new deck, pain the house, start the backyard, finish the basement, finish the master bath, and start the kitchen. Just to name a few... But I can't wait to plant some bulbs to have some pretty flowers blooming all spring and summer long. Do you think we'll have enough to keep us busy?

Max loves cereal...even the milk!

Our Big Day

Here are a few pictures from our special day. It couldn't have been more perfect! We were happy to spend the day with family and some close friends! I'm so happy that this day finally came. Things couldn't be better in my life right now!

Mantona

...as my brother Bryan used to say. After 3 years of trying to get back "home" I went with my friend Steph and drove on up for the week. We had so much fun just hanging out with her family. We just played. I miss it up there so bad! It's so beautiful and relaxing. Here are a few pics.

Mr. Max was so happy the entire drive!

Yummy Peaches

My Uncle Dave has 2 peach trees up in Brigham. My mom, grandma and Aunt went and picked them all, about 9 bushels! We canned over 200 bottles of peaches! I had never done any canning before and I have to say that it was so much fun! My grandma had the perfect set-up on her patio. It was very efficient, and we got it all done in about 8 hours! So if anyone is wanting to do some canning ya better call me cause I'm all about it these days!

My mom and I skinin' and pittin'.

Aren't they so cute??

...more skinin' and pittin'.

My Aunt Jill, Grandma and my Mom.

Thanks guys it was a blast!