Peaches n' Cream

This is what we ate for breakfast on New Year's Day

Peach Cobbler The recipe is from the Salt Lick restaurant in Austin, Texas.
It's really yummy, but next time I make it I will definitely
add more peaches, and probably use less sugar.

Here's it is:

12 Servings (but we ate the whole thing in a day!)

Batter:
1/2 cup melted butter

1 cup flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup room temperature milk
1 room temperature egg

Filling:
1 (28 ounce) can sliced peaches, drained
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt butter in a 9 x 13 inch pan.
2. Mix together flour, sugar, baking powder & salt. Stir in milk & egg. Pour evenly over melted butter.
3. Combine peaches, sugar & spices and spread over batter-DO NOT STIR! Bake 35-45 minutes until batter comes to the top and is golden brown.
4. Serve warm with ice cream.

One Foot in Front of the Other

We went for a day hike on New Year's Day. We felt good on the way out and kept going and going (at a toddler's pace). By the time we had rested and were ready to come back, Katelyn decided that she was too tired to walk anymore. That means Adam and I were carrying more than we bargained for on the way back.

For two miles he carried Katelyn and I carried Zach.

It was back breaking!

Good thing we know a few good chiropractors!
Grandpa hiked the same trails that day.
Katelyn was excited when we crossed paths.

Photo Shoot

*Disclaimer*

The only people who will want to see this post are Katelyn, myself, and possibly my mom, who sometimes laughs at wierd things. If anyone else dares to read on...don't say I didn't warn you.

It's not that cool.

Aunt Maggie was Katelyn's inspiration for this photo shoot. Katelyn is the photographer. I am the model. We're not ready for America's Next Top Model yet, but we're working on it. Basically, here's how it went:

"Mommy, act like a fish."

"Now be like a shark."

"Now use a wipe." (Do you ever get really excited about wiping something? I do.)

"Now play the piano."

"Now be like Barack Obama's dog."

"Now be Katelyn."

"Now be silly."

"Now be Barack Obama's telephone."

"Now be a pirate." AAaargh!

This is me signing off...Or am I about to wipe Zachary's bottom??

My Favorite Things

We spent Christmas with my parents this year. It was nice to see everyone again. Maggie was super-fun, as usual. Jonathan was fun, too, in all of his moustached glory. Oh, who am I kidding? I do NOT think moustaches are the least bit glorious. What purpose do they serve? Food catcher? Lip warmer? Pedophile extraordinare? No, thank you! But, alas...what Jon does with his upper lip is none of my business, so rock on little brother.

Now I'd like to take a moment to show off some of my favorite new gifts I got for Christmas this year, because it's my blog and I can do that sort of thing.

My first favorite gift is this Anthropologie apron. You know...the one I have been coveting for years, but can never bring myself to spend the money on (even though it's totally worth it to look that cute in the kitchen.) This is from Maggie. Thank you Maggie! I was practical and asked for haircutting scissors, but you decided to HOOK ME UP! She also got me some adorable colorful bowls, which I love...not only because they are adorable, but also because they are Made in Portugal--and in my family that is a big deal! And she got me NARNIA movie...Love that, too!

My next favorite gift is this new sewing machine. Woah, I didn't see that one coming! Thank you Mom and Dad for the rad present (like it Maggie? You think Southern Californians still say "rad" all the time. Maybe you're right...It is one of my favorite adjectives), and thank you Jana for picking it out. Next time the Relief Society has a BYOSM (bring your own sewing machine) activity I will absolutely be there...with my own sewing machine! Last night Adam and I put the kids to bed early and played around with it. We sewed up a seam that had split in his work pants. Apparently he was giving someone an adjustment...and you can just imagine what happened next. I think Chiropractors should wear sweats instead of slacks. It's a very physical job! Anyway, our next project will be to sew a surf sock for Adam's surfboard. By the way, Adam loves making surfboards so if you know anyone who wants one, let us know. He can do it for super-cheap and would love an excuse to make another board.

He Passed!!!!

Today is the day. The day I always try not to think about until it really is here. And even then I get nervous and try not to let myself think about the "what if's..." Today is the day that board results come in. And guess what?? HE PASSED!!! Yay! Celebrate! (It must have been the red shirt.) Now he has his National Boards--all four parts--under his belt. Now he can apply for the California State licensing exam. Then he will have his license and we can all call him "DOCTOR". Way to go babe! You are awesome...and I am relieved. Six weeks of suspense is way too long.