FRUSTRATION!

Ok so I've been trying for several days to post some pics and I can't. That little tool bar that's usually at the top of a new post that lets you add pics, videos, etc. isn't on mine anymore. Anyone know why? HELP!

Recipe for the week

I haven't posted a recipe for a couple weeks, so here's one that I made for Maycie's birthday. I got tons of compliments on it and lots of requests for the recipe, so here it is...

COOKIE SALAD
Mix together:
4 c. buttermilk
2 lrg. boxes vanilla instant pudding

Add:
4 cans mandarin oranges
2 cans pineapple tidbits
4-5 bananas
Fold in 1 large tub cool whip

Just before serving, break up 2 pkgs fudge striped cookies and add to salad. Do not add the cookies until just before serving because they will start to soften the longer they are in the salad.

I KNOW I HAVEN'T POSTED ANY "GOOD FOR YOU" OR MEAL TYPE RECIPES. COULD THAT BE BECAUSE I HAVE THE BIGGEST SWEET TOOTH EVER??? ANYWAY, I AM BACK IN THE SWING OF COOKING AGAIN SO I WILL POST SOME GOOD ONES.

Mom...The BEST job in the world!

So, I was blog surfing...Here is a poem I found about motherhood and I wanted to share it with you all. It describes EXACTLY how I'm feeling right now. I'm realizing how important the calling of "mom" is and how much I ABSOLUTLEY love it! I am so blessed to have been trusted with my 3 special spirits.

Embracing Motherhood

I’d rather sing a lullaby, late into the night than live a life of luxury, donning jewels so bright. I’d rather wipe a tear, and kiss away the pain than come home to an empty house, feeling lonely again. I’d rather invest in diapers and clothes that wear too fast than prove our prestige and wealth in things that just don’t last. I’d rather be a Mom; no greater job there is. Each child is a blessing, because each child is His.

Just want to brag a little...

So today I got an email from Dan (my boys dad). He had sent me a copy of a conversation he had with his wife over instant messenger. Heidi had a stroke in July and has been very sick off and on since then. This week has been pretty rough. She told him that my Haden had brought her to her knees crying today. Dan said "ut oh". She proceeded to tell him that Haden has been doing laundry for her all day (which exceeded 7 loads), and wanted to do more. Haden told her that he would do whatever she needed him to do so that she could rest. She just wanted to tell Dan that Haden is such an amazing kid. Haden has such a big heart and is always willing to do anything anyone asks of him.
I was sitting at my desk at work reading the email and bawling because I ABSOLUTELY know that Haden is the best kid ever, but I also know that I do not tell him that often enough and don't give him the credit he deserves for all the help he gives me with Gage and Maycie. He has been through a lot in the last 6 years and I think I've expected him to "grow up" and act older than he really is. I am so proud of him for the boy that he is and am so sad that he's growing up so fast. We had a conversation today about wearing a "cup" for football for heaven's sake! I am getting so old!
I just want to tell both my boys, but especially Haden that I love him so much! I am so proud of him for seeing that his stepmom needed some help and being willing to give up his Xbox and PSP time to relieve some of her stress. The BEST boys ever, for sure!!!!

Marriage Tag!

What is your husbands name? Cody

•What is your full maiden name? Britney Bennett

•How long have you been together? 5 1/2 years

•How long did you date? Almost 4 years! Not by my choice though! lol

•How old is he? 32

•Who said I love you first? Me!

•Who is taller? Cody

•Who sings better? Cody! But he won't do it much. I sing all the time...he teases me!

•Who is smarter? Depends on the subject...I think we're both pretty smart

•Whose temper is worse? Mine!

•Who does the laundry? Me...it takes me awhile to get around to folding it though. cody jokes that the laundry room is his 2nd closet.

•Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Cody

•Who pays the bills? We both do. I insist that we BOTH know how much money we have or don't have.

•Who mows the lawn? Cody. Haden and I have both offered, but have you seen our yard?? It's huge.

•Who does the dishes? Both. Cody probably does them more than me! He's awesome!

•Who cooks dinner? Usually me

•Who drives when you are together? cody

•Who is more stubborn? Hmmm. That's a tough one. Probably me

•Who is the first to admit when they are wrong? Me...I tend to overreact. But, Cody will admit it for sure if he knows he's in the wrong.

•Who kissed who first? Cody kissed me

•Who proposed? He did...on my birthday!

•Who is more sensitive? Me! But that's not always a good thing!

•Who has more friends? Probably him.

•Who wears the pants in the family? Cody, but I prefer it that way.

•How many kids do you want to have? We have 3. We want 1 more for sure and maybe 2...we'll just have to see.

TAG!!! Whoever reads this!

Woo Hoo, it's that time Again....

The Taste of Home Cooking School is on Tuesday September 23rd at the Dee Events Center in Ogden! I am so excited! I didn't go last year cuz of just having had a baby and all, but this year...I AM THERE! Anyone want to go???? It's so fun...you get free stuff, they demonstrate recipes, and oh yeah, FREE STUFF!!! If nothing else, it's fun to just get away for the night and be with the girls! (Thanks Jen for getting me so excited about this!...You going?)

Maycie's Birthday Party!

For Maycie's Birthday party, we just had a barbecue at our house with a bunch of our family and friends. She got spoiled rotten! We want to thank everyone for coming and celebrating her 1st birthday with us! We love you!

Her present from Mom and Dad...A new Car!

Cody was trying to hook the seat belt in...she was a tiny bit upset cuz she wanted to get in and tried crawling over his arm

The "Birthday Princess" in her new car

Reading a birthday card with mommy

Leapfrog bus from Gma and Gpa

Some of our party guests

A baby stroller from Aunt Courtney, Uncle Ryan, Brenden and Brynlee

Aunt Shell & Aunt Jan gave her a horse that whinnies and carries her baby doll

JJ and Maycie's boyfriend, Karson

Maycie's "Princess Pretty" cake...darling, huh?

Her own personal cake to destroy

Hmmm...it's squishy and gooey...is mom really letting me do this????

She thought she would try to actually eat it!

Just about gone...where did she put it all???

Oh, wait, I'm not done...I need ice cream!

You want a piece of me, chump?????

All cleaned up, in new pj's from Mandy and tryin' out the new 4-wheeler from Granny Carol

WHAT A GREAT DAY!!!

Happy Birthday Maycie Rae Thompson!

Today is my baby girl's birthday! I am feeling so emotional today! I am so blessed! I honestly don't know what I would do without Maycie. She is such a handful most days, but we went through so much to get her here and I wouldn't change any of it. I just can't believe it's already been a year and she is growing up so fast! She is starting to look and act more like a little girl than my baby! Mommy loves you Boo! Happy 1st Birthday!

Camping Treat...Recipe of the week!

We are going camping this weekend and this is our favorite camping treat...

Cheerio Camping Treat

1 c. Karo Syrup
1 c. Sugar
1 c. Peanut Butter
8-10 C. Honey Nut Cheerios (Regular can be used, but the honey nut is better!)
Melt the syrup, sugar and P.B. over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over cheerios.


DID ANYONE MAKE ANY ZUCCHINI BREAD???!!!

Frontrunner & Gateway

I took my kids on a little adventure today...we rode the Frontrunner train to Salt Lake and then went to Gateway mall. They played in the water fountains, we had lunch, and then we did some school shopping. It was so much fun! We left Clearfield at 11:53 and arrived in Salt Lake around12:40. Haden thought it was taking forever to get home, because it does make a few stops, but then you look out the windows of the train at I-15 and we're moving 70 miles per hour and the cars on the freeway are at a standstill! It was definitely worth it and we want to do it again!

Waiting at the station for the train to come

Aunt Jody and Maycie

Playing in the fountains at the Gateway...