The many faces of Trip

Need I say more...he is so stinking cute!  I would have more but every time I snapped a picture I moved the camera so I have lots of tree pictures.

I love watching you play Tip and the faces make it all the better!

Picture of the day #168

 Can you guess what this is?

The wind made it?

Picture of the day #167

We did TJ's birthday dinner tonight even though his birthday is not for a week, but here is him unwrapping a present from his sisters!!

Picture of the day #166

My goal this summer was to get up with Tim and do P90X then run for 4 miles and then walk with him at lunch.  Well today I went back to bed and didn't do the P90X, but I did run.  But I have to admit that I was really tired and didn't want to do the run either.  But I knew if I didn't that would be the end of my summer workouts.  So I ran, but I did stop the treadmill a couple of time to walk down the hall and back just to catch my breath...crazy since I ran 4 1/2 miles both Monday and Tuesday not sure why it was so hard today.  Also for the record I won't be doing P90X with Tim seems when I do it I don't lose any weight no matter if I eat good or not...yesterday after doing P90X Cardio, running 4 1/2 miles and walking with Tim for 4 miles I only lost 1/10 of a pound.  So we will see what happens today since I only ran and walk but didn't walk 4 miles.  I hate running but for some reason when I get on the treadmill I just have to run!!!  Tim thinks I will be doing 5 miles in an hour soon...I hope not it wears me out! ;o)

Picture of the day #165

Today is Caleb's 5 birthday...here he is in the swimming trunks Grandpa got him! What a dope!

Picture of the day #164

 Ok I thought I would get today's pictures on early...but of course neither one turned out...so here is a picture of a "sundog" sun?  What ever that is...It doesn't look like the pictures on KTVB so I must have missed it, but then I didn't know about it until I saw the pictures around 3ish...

This picture was of my old dog laying down eating her dog food!  But of course once I grabbed the camera she started to get up!

Picture of the day #163

Ok yesterday (yes I'm late posting the picture again), this little guy was enjoying swinging with Grandpa in his hammock, so I ran to get the camera before his eyes got to much more heavier.  I said smile Austin and this is what I got!!!  Funny kid...see Grandpa's look...what is that all about!  I can't believe that he is almost 6 months old...only a couple of day.  Can't believe his brother is turning 5 tomorrow!  Crazy!

Picture of the day #162

I just love this little guy!  He is so stinking cute!

I was just taking some pictures of him but I love how his pants are....it makes him adorable!

Sorry posting this one so late but once we got home from an day of fun filled adventure, I was really dizzy and went straight to bed!

Funny Squirrles

Ok these guys don't appear to be very old but they have the wrestling moves down...I love the one where you see him grab the sides of the other one to flip him over. I was waiting for them to fall in the hole TerrieBeth did. Once they both fall off they are up and back at it in no time. Hope you enjoy!

Picture of the day #161

 This is the beautiful sky that greeted us this morning at 5:30 a.m.

 Didn't see the sunrise but it's reflection on the clouds was really pretty!

Funny thing thought it was only facing North that you could see it!

PIcture of the day #160

 31 years and still going...Can't believe we have been married 31 years...Time goes way to fast.  Picture time...wait neither one of us was ready for that one.

 Tim up to mischief...making me growl at him...

One more time...there we go...not the best but we both are smiling!!

Happy Anniversary Tim!!!  Thanks for standing by me, sticking up for me, being strong in the Gospel, Loving your kids and grandkids, providing for us, being willing to cook and clean and anything else that is needed, making me laugh and cry and so much more...Love ya tons!!!  Here is to another 31 + years.

S'more Cupcakes With Marshmallow Frosting

S'more Cupcakes with Marshmallow Frosting
1 cup sour cream
4 eggs
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup canola oil
1 devil's food cake mix
1 small box instant chocolate pudding
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 bag mini semisweet chocolate chips
( I used regular ones)

Preheat over to 350 degrees. Line 24 muffin tins with cupcake liners; set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, oil, sour cream and water. Mix until well combined.

Add cake mix and chocolate pudding and mix on medium speed until well blended, about 2 minutes.

Place graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter in a large bowl; stir until well combined.

Place 1 tablespoon graham cracker mixture into the bottom of each prepared muffin cup. Use the bottom of a metal spoon to pack crumbs into the bottom of each cupcake liner. Reserve remaining graham cracker mixture for topping. ( I didn't have any remaining so I made a 1/2 batch and the worked good.)

Place 1 teaspoon chocolate chips in each muffin cup. Transfer muffin tins to over and back until the edges of the graham cracker mixture is golden, about 5 minutes.

Remove from oven and fill each muffin cup three-quarters full with cake batter. Sprinkle each with remaining graham cracker mixture and a few chocolate chips. Return to oven and bake until tops are firm and a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes. Transfer muffin tins to a wire rack and let cupcakes cook in pan for 10 minutes. Remove cupcakes from pan and let cool completely.

Prepare Marshmallow frosting.

Marshmallow Frosting
8 large egg whites
2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Place egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in the heatproof bowl of an electric mixer. set over a saucepan with simmering water. Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and whites are warm to the touch, 3 to 4 minutes.

Transfer bowl to eclectic mixer fitter with the whisk attachment, and bat, starting on low speed, gradually increasing to high, until stiff, glossy peaks form, 5-7 minutes. Add vanilla, and mix until combined. Use immediately.

Transfer frosting to a large pastry bag fitted with a large plain round or star tip. Pipe frosting in a spiral motion on each cupcake. Transfer cupcakes to a baking sheet. Using a kitchen torch, lightly brown the frosting, taking care not to burn the cupcake liners. You can also quickly brown the frosting under the broiling element in your oven. Preheat the broiler to High. Place cupcakes about 6 inches below the broiler element. While watching constantly, broil the cupcakes for about 2 minutes until the tops are browned. Do not walk away while the cupcakes are browning!! They will burn very quickly.