Ice Cream in a bag!!!

We did this for family night a few weeks ago after talking about Pioneers. The boys loved it! We found that putting all the ingredients in the bag and then using a #10 ten for food storage worked faster and the boys loved kicking the can! We added chocolate syrup yum!!

1 gallon size ziploc bag
1 pint size ziploc bag
ice
rock salt
1/2 cup half and half
1 Tbs. sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla

Fill gallon-size bag half full of ice and 6 Tbs. rock salt. Put half and half, sugar and vanilla in small bag. Seal and place in large bag. Seal large bag. Shake it up for about 10 minutes until mixture becomes ice cream. Enjoy! You may want to double the ice cream. This recipe only makes about a 1/2 cup

Oh and I used whole milk not half and half...didn't want to go to the store!

Summer Lovin.....

I love summer. Although it is a little hotter right now than I might like. I love the lazy summer days by the pool or the beach. Here are a few of my favorite summer things......

Nic' Sticks found here
I picked one of these up at Target and did the cutest french manicure. I think I need to get a hot pink for some funky french nails.

Salads since my gallbladder surgery I haven't had anything fried or fast food. I think that is pretty good. Especially since I was a fast food junky!!! This salad is my favorite from CPK the Waldorf Chicken Salad with no cheese and balsamic dressing. Mmmm....so good!

Fruit....I am loving costco they have such great fruits that are so yummy and fresh!


and of course fruit dip!!!

True Lemon.....I put this in my water. So refreshing!




Lands End beach bag.....I take this thing everywhere. Next year it will definitly need a new one! I wonder what color I will get!



Knit Dresses....since surgery I have been wearing lots of skirts and dresses so comfy I will be so sad when I can't wear them and I have to get out my jeans once summer ends.

Reeses Mcflurry at McDonalds.....not something I eat often.....not that I wouldn't want to!!!


Hope you are enjoying summer!!!

EIGHT.....

I am so lazy and bored this afternoon that I am doing this tag I found on Sarah's blog. The heat just zaps me and I want to lay around all afternoon. So if you are bored then do this it is fun!

8 Things I look Forward To.....

1. Ryder's first Birthday this weekend!
2. Everyday 6:15 when Jeff walks through my door.
3. Picking up some new hobbies this summer.
4. The OC fair next week!
5. Jeff being completely done with school and CPA tests!
6. Buying our own house someday that I can fully decorate.
7. Finding new bedding for our bed.
8. Sawyer getting out of the terrible/terrific two stage!!!!!!

8 Things I did yesterday........

1. Ate a Sprinkles cupcake!!! mmmm so good.
2. Went to Target and Old Navy....found another cute dress!
3. Did LOTS of Laundry from our trip.
4. Wrestled with boys who wouldn't take naps!
5. Caught up on blogging and blog reading.
6. Got my favorite salad at CPK
7. Date night with Jeff at the Sawdust Festival and FINALLY got my toe ring!!
8. Put my registration sticker on my car bc I forgot two months ago!

8 Things I wish I could do.....

1. Go away with Jeff sans children.
2. Buy a house
3. Loose MORE weight (but eat what I want...too bad that won't happen)
4. Get a puppy Jeff says no way. I want it sooooo bad.
5. Get organized.
6. Get caught up on my scrapbooking
7. Find my missing Modbe bathing suit and Bobbi Brown lip gloss/blush.
8. Cook some more exciting meals.


8 Shows I watch....
(These are some I am currently watching)
1. So You Think You can Dance
2. Bachelorette
3. Army Wives
4. Jon and Kate Plus 8
5. Lost....Jeff and I are starting over...so fun
6. Real Housewives....any season did you see NJ that is some GREAT TV
7. Cake Boss....I can't believe what they come up with
8. Tori and Dean

and Sarah added this one...

8 Things I like to eat and drink...
Since my surgery sadly I can't eat much...good for my diet though!

1. CPK Waldorf Chicken Salad...with no cheese or celery with the balsalmic...SOOO good!
2. Sprinkles cupcakes
3. Watermelon
4. Sourdough bread....even though I sneeze everytime with the first bite!
5. Cheese...I LOVE Cheese!
6. cucumbers/tomatoes with Ranch dip!
7. BLTA sandwiches
8. Ice cream....or milkshakes

Have fun!!

Did you watch?????

I did and it was so sad! I have always been a fan of the show. I read Kate's book multiple blessings. I must say I am a Kate fan. Yeah she may be a shrew not always having the nicest things to say. But I am pretty sure if I had 8 three year olds on any given day I would not be happy if I saw myself and the things I would have said.
She has to run a tight ship to not create chaos.


Really I feel bad for Kate I could sense the sadness she felt and she knew she wasn't perfect and I really feel like the last few episodes have really showed her trying to be nicer or maybe she is just under far less stress the sextuplets are no longer babies, they no longer have financial burden. I think that can definitly change a persons demeanor. On he show Jon said he was excited about his future that he was only 32 and had a lot of life to still live. Him and his UGLY earings didn't seemed that fazed by the whole situation and was just happy to be rid of Kate and the kids. I hope she and the kids find some sort of happiness she really seems like she has a good grasp on the reality of the situation. ahhh those poor kids!!!!

Teacher Gifts

I made these to give to Noah's preschool teachers. I found this idea on a blog....which I can't find......but I thought it was so cute and easy. I wrapped a magazine around a beach towel...the note on it said have a relaxing summer!

Share your teacher ideas or gifts. I try and come up with something besides the usual.

Picture Frame Craft

When I first came across this craft I couldn't wait to make it. It was so simple and because I had most of the stuff at home it only cost 5 bucks.


I bought the poster board frame at Target. They have ones that are larger and ones that have a bit nicer of a frame. I knew I was going to be putting magnets on the back to put on my fridge. I have been using it for to do lists, menus and shopping list. I LOVE it. And maybe my sweetie left me a few love notes on it. (which made my day)
Here is all you need......

Remove all packaging and take frame a part like you are putting a picture in it. Cover the cardboard with a piece of fabric.....you need enough fabric to wrap and glue around the edges. Fold over and hot glue. (you don't need much glue if it is too thick it will be hard to slide the frame back over it.)



Here is the end result.....I ended up re-doing it with different fabric. That print was to too busy and You couldn't see the dry erase markers very well. So I would recommend a simple pattern and not too dark. I need to grab some heavy duty magnets I glued some on the back but it is not staying as I would like....but I LOVE it.

New Moon.....

Have you seen the trailer??? I am so excited. I know totally dorky but I am I can't wait for November.

New Moon was by far my favorite of the books. I need to re-read it. I think I may start.....and I am not going to lie watching the trailer kinda of made me like Jacob....a little. I have ALWAYS been team Edward. But maybe once I re-read it I will change my mind.

I know these are beyond cheesy but I am still looking forward to it. Who's going with me???