Seeing Lines

I've been saving these pics for a while because I thought they'd make a cute blog. Hayden has this obsession with lining things up. Once Allen took him to the grocery store to pick something up. While they were there Hayden had to organize the ice cream scoops by color. He's just very particular about how certain things are done.

Goodbye Cub Scouts.

Today was my last Den Meeting as a Cub Scout Den Leader. I am so sad to be leaving Cub Scouts. For someone who was terrified of this calling, I never thought I would be so sad to leave it. And I certainly never thought I would cry. In the end I can honestly say that this has been my favorite calling. There have been some challenges, and (ask Allen) some days in the beginning when I would come home ready to quit. But I have really come to love the boys and their unique personalities. I know they will be awesome leaders someday, and I feel confident that they are in great hands with Kali and Natalie. I know I'll probably have another opportunity to serve in Cub Scouts (especially since I have 2 boys), but I don't know if it will ever be as sweet of an experience as this has been.

For Laura

I usually half the recipe because this makes A LOT of cookies. But you could always freeze some of the dough and bake it later.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 1/2 cups butter or margarine
1 1/4 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
2 large eggs
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups (2 regular sized bags) semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Mix butter, sugars, vanilla, and eggs in large bowl
3. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt
4. Stir in chocolate chips
5. Drop onto ungreased cookie sheet and bake for 9-11 mins. (It only takes about 8 mins in my oven because it cooks hot).

Ok, now I want cookies.

Big News

Allen has accepted a job at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. We move to Utah on April 1. We are excited about the job and the opportunity to move forward with our plans, but also nervous about the big changes that are coming up. I better get back to packing and organizing. :)