We had a HUGE storm today and when Tim got home from work he had to dig out our parking spot before he could park. I tried to do it earlier in the day, but I'm not a very good shoveler, plus it just snowed again over everything I had already shoveled. Being the nice guy Tim is, he decided to shovel our neighbors parking spot out too. The kids decided to go out and "help" him.
Snowmen Cookies
We are turning our blog private. I have been thinking about it for awhile, but after a lecture from my grandmother, I have decided to go ahead and do it. Generally I don't really listen when she lectures me and I hate to admit it, but she may have had a little sway in the decision. So if you want access to look at our blog, just leave a comment with your e-mail address. Thank you!
Last night I went to the most amazing class! It was a bread making class at a ladies house in Pleasant Grove. This lady and her daughter teach the class three times a week. You would me amazed at what they can do. Generally I am the type of person that would just rather buy it to save time, but I think I have changed my mind. They made it look so EASY! The only thing is, now I want a Bosch mixer. The bread recipe makes four loaves of bread, the same one recipe can be used for pizza crusts, rolls, breadsticks, braids (my personal favorite), tortillas, scones, etc., etc. The list goes on and on. Their bread recipe only takes a total of one hour to make from start to finish, this includes the raising time and cooking time!! You can save SO much money by doing this. They also teach some great tips on food storage. The class is $20 and they demonstrate how to make several different things, then you get to pick something to make yourself and take home. I would recommend this class to anyone! I also bought their DVD that shows you how to make everything. Their website is www.pantrysecrets.net and I wouldn't mind going to the class again if anyone wants to go. 
I went with my friend Shari (middle), Shari's mom (not pictured) and her friend Becky (front).
Today was my talk and I am so glad that it's over and done with. It actually went better than I thought, but I hope I don't have to do it again for a long, long time. Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments on how to give a talk. They really did help me. My favorite was from my friends Annie, and although I didn't use her idea, it sure did make me laugh. She said that she always likes to start her talks with, "Whenever I speak my mouth gets dry and my feet sweat, so if I start drinking from my shoe, it's just cause I'm thirsty." She said that she doesn't really use that when she speaks, but I think it would definitely get people's attention if she did.
I need your help. This Sunday I have to speak in church and honestly, I haven't a clue how to do it. I haven't spoken in church since I was in young women's nearly 10 years ago. My topic is Mosiah 18, it's on baptism, so if you have any pointers or ideas, please, please let me know. How do you start a talk? How do you make it interesting? Any thoughts on the covenants you made when you were baptized? Any cool baptism stories? Better yet, does anyone just want to write my talk for me? (Price will be negotiated.):) I know there are a lot of professional, amazing speakers out there.... you know who you are.... come on, let me in on the secret to delivering a wonderful talk!!
Everyone has a drink of choice, right? This is mine, ice cold Dr. Pepper. I have quit drinking it so much and I don't keep it on hand because I know it's not good for me, but every once in awhile it's a "must-have."
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