Jimmer!

This sign can be seen from I-80 in Sacramento at the Scandia Mini Golf Course. Classy Sacramento!!

Stuff...

I came across this picure and was amazed that
someone would actually put bikes all over their house.  A little weird don't you think?

I wish this said Pepsi but Coke will do in a pinch.

I am having withdrawals lately since I have not been to Disneyland lately.  How cool
would it be to stay in this Mickey Mouse Suite.  I bet my grandsons would love this!

Speaking of bikes... I have been riding mine alot lately.  I am enjoying it so much especially
since I got this new bike seat installed last weekend.  It is so comfy. 

Kristine posted this picture of Owen going for a stroll.  He is growing so fast and is so adorable.

These ice cream sanwiches look so yummy.  They are made with a cake mix
and are so easy to make.  I need a good excuse to make them!

Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy

Fun with the grandkids!!

Megan has been here all week and I was able to spend a little time with her and the boys.  Not nearly as much as I would like but anytime with them is treasured...  We spent time at the park, CA State Fair, and my work dinner at the Turf Club at Cal Expo.

Made these bottles filled with goodies for them to take on the car ride home

WW Brownies

I was really craving brownies.  Brownies and chocolate chip cookies are my favorite treat.  I decided to try the Weight Watchers version of brownies so here goes....

Brownie Mix - I used Duncan Hines Fudge Brownie Mix
6 Egg Whites
1/3 cup non fat Vanilla Yogurt
3 T Water
Pre-heat oven to 350 and spray bottom of 9x13 pan with cooking spray
Mix all ingredients together and spread  into baking pan

Bake for 20 minutes (approximately - my oven tends to cook faster)
Cool and cut into 24 squares.  Each square is 3 Weight Watcher points. 

They are not as chewy as I like.  They are more cake like brownies but they were pretty tasty.  I would make them again.  I think I better take them to work though so I won't eat them all.  (I will save a couple for Megan!)

Lemonade

I love the saying: If Life Gives You Lemons Make Lemonade
A few years ago I taught a Relief Society lesson using that analogy.  Studying that lesson made me realize that even in the worst of times there is hope that things will get better.

Life is not always easy. There are many bumps along the way. Things happen to us that we have no control over and it can be very, very hard, but we do the best we can, dust ourselves off and get right back up again. Why? Because we need to in order to survive and be happy in this life.  A friend of mine always tells me "If you hadn't experienced the things you did, you wouldn't be the person you are today."  I always think about that when I am feeling down.

Life can change so quickly. Just one phone call can alter your life forever. I have never appreciated it when people say, "It could be worse." I don't like that philosophy because whatever trial you are experiencing is valuable, and should not be discounted. We minimize the experience when we say that. It is not easy to embrace the trial, but most healthy minded people eventually do. We are wired to survive, so we find ways to not just make the best of the situation, but to make it our finest hour.

I know, like most people, I spend a lot of time worrying about what might happen.  Earth life is tricky, it is filled with all kinds of road blocks, problems and obstacles. And it could be tempting to think the odds are too great and simply give up. When we hear the news, it is all bad. But there are a lot of great things happening out there as well, they just don't get the press like the bad things.

President Dieter Uchtdorf said, "Hope has the power to fill our lives with happiness".

I believe that. I know that when one person refuses to see a half empty glass they inspire the next person, and the next and the next. That is what hope is.

So... If Life gives you lemons.....

Random Stuff

Today was sweet baby Owen's blessing day. I wish I could have been there to share in his special day. There should be a law against grown children moving away to another state!

I love this quilt!  I am in the mood to be creative and this quilt will fulfill my craving.  I have no
idea who I will give it to but I will put it away for a special little girl (I am hoping)

Lincoln graduated from pre-school!  (I kept forgetting to post this)
He is getting so  big.  I can't believe this little stinker will be a kindergardner,

Weight Watchers is still going well. This is what I eat for breakfast most days: Vanilla Yogurt, Strawberries, Blueberries and Granola. I have lost 2 1/2 inches from my waist. It feels so good to wear smaller clothes and clothes that actually fit.

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For the next month and a half I will not have much of a life because I will be working lots of hours due to the Santa Barbara County Fair and the California Mid State Fair.  These two fairs keep me very busy during July and August.  After this summer I will only have one more fair season to go through and I will be done.  I am NOT going to miss it!!

Meeting Little Owen

Loved holding and cuddling him

Precious little sweetheart

First Bath!

He loved it....!!

Dinner at Texas Roadhouse

The last day of my trip I had lunch with my very special friend, Carol Love.
It was so good to see her.  I can't remember when I have laughed so hard!