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. :)

$ 46,687.19 =

The amount of all my medical bills from December! (So far)

$ 1,460.95 =

The amount we've had to pay of that. Phew. Thank goodness for great insurance!

Our Sunbeam.

Hayden is a Sunbeam now at church. He loves it. His teacher was nice enough to take these pictures and email them to us. She also sends him cards in the mail for holidays, etc. He loves getting mail.

Well, I said I would write about Christmas. It's been over a month, so I'll just write a little (though, I still don't have pictures). We went to Idaho to spend the holidays with Allen's family. It was a lot of fun getting to see (almost) everyone. We missed those who couldn't make it because of missions, football, roads, etc. While we were there the grandkids acted out the nativity. Big Brother got to be a shepherd with his cousin Travis, and Allen and Uncle Danny were sheep. Uncle Shawn narrated, and when he got to the part where the shepherds "said one to another," Hayden, who was ever-so-slowly poking his uncle Danny with his broomstick to get his attention without causing a scene, whispered loudly, "You're not sheep! You're just guys. You're PEOPLE!" I guess he wasn't too fond of the baa-ing coming from them. LOL

Random Thoughts

You know you're out of touch with the world when you find yourself listening to The Backyardigans "Born to Play" in your car and you're actually enjoying it--without kids present.

This box of diapers next to me says, "IMPORTANT: Before disposing of dirty diapers, empty into toilet. Then wrap in the waterproof backing before discarding in waste receptacle. DO NOT FLUSH DIAPER." Does anyone actually DO any of that stuff? LOL

My camera is broken. I've only had it for a year. I guess that's what I get for trying to get the least expensive camera with the most features.

Big Brother

I know it's been a month since I've written anything. I don't really have the time or energy to type an update on Christmas (I'll get to that later). But I wanted to write this down before I forget about it.

The other day I went grocery shopping while Allen stayed with the boys. I got home and got all the groceries put away. Well, Little Brother got into the bags and pulled out a can of green beans, which ended up in the Living Room. Later Allen found it and asked "Where did this come from?" Big Brother answered, "From Mom's work." lol This made me laugh. All he knows is that every few weeks I disappear for a couple hours and come back with bags of groceries. I guess he thinks that's my work. :)