Happy day to you!

My excuse: we've been traveling and just got home yesterday. So this post is 2 in 1.

My dear husband had a birthday yesterday- which we celebrated by being in the car all day, driving home from his parents house... and of course, we can't forget Father's Day. He probably won't like this picture- but I think it's cute. This is his outside working hat. I think he looks adorable in it and I like it when he puts it on because it means he's going to get something great done in the yard!

(don't worry, we have plans to have a real birthday celebration tonight, and something else tomorrow and then something else Friday and even a little something on Saturday- phew, that's a lot of celebrating!!)

I just want my husband to know how thankful I am for him. He is an amazing father and husband and I can't imagine our life without him. The best time of the day is at 5:30 when we hear his key in the door. We all love that sound! I love him more than I could ever say- and am thankful that Heavenly Father put us both in Rexburg, ID in September of 1995 at Craigo's Pizza. Since that day, I knew I met the man for me. I am glad we can celebrate these 2 special days and let Aaron know how important he is to us!

We love you- Happy Father's Day and Happy Birthday
to the best, best, best Dad and Husband around!

you want it, you need it

I just have to give a plug to one of my new favorite healthy foods. It all started with their granola bars... I was looking for a healthy granola bar, with protein, fiber and also that tasted good. My sister told me about the Fiber One Bars, available at Costco. I decided to try them out- and yummy, the are delicious!

Since then I have tried almost all of the Fiber One products and I have yet to be disappointed. Their stuff is scrumptious! And the kids love it, too!

The granola bars are definitely favorites of ours. They have 9 grams of fiber! That's amazing. (warning: some members of my family have found that the bars give them some "gas issues". But that hasn't been a problem for me!) The cereal is amazing- coming in at 13 grams of fiber. You are supposed to get 25 grams a day- so that's a great start to meeting that goal. Today we tried the Pop-Tart type snacks, and they tasted just as good as the regular ones. Yum! The kids were in heaven- and in shock that I let them have such a yummy treat for snack- I'm mean and don't let them have"treats" for a snack- but these are healthy!So next time you're at the grocery store, try out the Fiber One stuff and let me know what you think! Check out this link too. It is full of yummy recipes that use Fiber One products.

yummy in my tummy

After mentioning, on Facebook, that my children and I were watching a movie and enjoying Peanut Butter Popcorn- I had some requests for the recipe. So tonight, pick out a movie, put on your jammies and enjoy the yummiest popcorn ever. You're welcome!

(ps- I am not a peanut butter fan and I still had to "hide" this from myself so I wouldn't eat the entire bowl. Just a warning)

Peanut Butter Popcorn

1/2 c. popcorn kernels
1 c. light corn syrup
1 c. sugar
1 c. peanut butter
1 t. vanilla
(I threw in a handful of chocolate chips just to be crazy, but it did make it harder for the kids to eat it and keep our NEW and CLEAN couch unscathed. And it did raise my stress level substantially higher- just saying...)

Pop popcorn. Bring sugar and syrup to a boil and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add peanut butter. Stir until melted. Add vanilla. Pour over popped corn and mix. Makes 6 servings.


I got the recipe from this new book. I love cookbooks- and this one does not disappoint. Just made my grocery list for Saturday and there were many recipes on my list from this cookbook, including: Drizzled Lemon Muffins and Pecan Crusted Chicken Tenders and Salad with Tangy Maple Dressing. Can't wait to try them out!