Derek Age

Lilypie Fourth Birthday tickers

Isaac's Age

Lilypie Third Birthday tickers

Monday, August 15, 2011

Farm Country


Yes, a goat is eating Shelly's pants!!








Yes, a goat did give birth while we were there!!

While in Utah we went to Farm Country and the kids loved it!! Isaac loved seeing all of the animals and Derek loved ridding the horse!!

Great Grandpa Ford







While in Utah for Kurtis' brothers wedding we stayed with Kurtis' Grandparents! Derek loved it because his Great Grandpa (Derek calls him Grand-papa) has a tractor!! This kid could not get enough of it!! In one of the pictures I asked him to smile and he told me, "No mom I am working, can't smile." Little boys are the best!!

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Best Ice Cream EVER

Cheesecake Ice Cream
~ adapted from David Lebovitz, The Perfect Scoop
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup light cream
2/3 cup granulated sugar
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch sea salt

Place all ingredients in food processor or blender and process until smooth, pulsing several times. Pour into container, seal tightly, and refrigerate until well chilled.

When ice cream base is chilled, process in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Place finished ice cream in a freezer-safe container with a tight-fitting lid and freeze immediately. Let ripen in freezer for at least 3 hours before serving, for best results.

For a really cheesecakey experience, try topping this with a spoonful of berry compote and a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Nathan and Amber AKA Nay-Nay and Mamaber

So we were planning on hiking but when we got to the mountain we found out that it was closed because of sever fire danger... so we drove up to Santa Fe instead and went to the Loretto Chapel. It is the chapel with the stair case that make two complete 365 degree turns with no center support or wall support and is believed to be built by and angel.










While Nathan and Amber were here we got to go to the park. The boys loved it!






We loved having them come and visit!! And the boys miss having all of the extra attention!!

Splash Park




It is hot here in ABQ but we love the splash park!

OH The Love...



Derek finished his Popsicle and told me, "Don't worry mom, Isaac share his." Hmmm....

Isaac licks the Popsicle and them says "ahhhh" over and over!!




Do I love these boys or what!!