This was originally posted on my private family blog June 11, 2008. After making these for literature group last night (I have learned
the hard way not to make this recipe unless we have others enlisted to assist ingesting) and getting a recipe request I think it only appropriate to re-post and share the goodness.
Ok, so
these are officially my favorite brownies, EVER! I had a home-made
brownie recipe that I used before I got my hands on this one, but sadly
discovered how awful they tasted without frosting at a family get
together (I know, embarrassing). This recipe I got from a lady in my
ward. Apparently they were famous with the missionaries in the various
missions she and her husband served in, cause they are just so good!
Here it is, I hope you try them and love them as much as I do!
Mix the following ingredients:
4 eggs
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 tsp. salt
1 cup oil
Then, add 1.5 cups flour. Bake in 9x12 pan for 30 minutes at 350*
You can sprinkle them with powdered sugar or eat them plain. They are super tasty!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Well, well!!
Thought I would do a little post to update on what's been going on here with us.
For starters, we have been well!! No new illness to speak of in the last 9 days! This is a new record for our family. Regardless of the season we succumb to sickness seriously all. the. time. (Our whole family was sick the month of June 2011.) I attribute this in large part to the fact that we have started using Norwex cleaning products. They are super fine microfiber cloths that trap bacteria/fungi/mold well and have silver embedded in the cloth so they clean themselves. They have been a huge game changer for keeping my house clean. No chemicals, and have cut my cleaning time in half! Huge blessing for us.
A little about the company if you're interested:
Norwex company is relatively new here in the US and one can only get product through independent consultants, so I signed up to sell the products. I know what ya'll are thinking, another MLM, but they are not your average Mary Kay or Pampered Chef. Whether we like it or not, everyone needs to clean their house. Norwex products save you time and money, improve your quality of life (our improved health is proof of this for me!) and is healthy for the environment. Consultant benefits: Even if you sign someone up under you, you don't get any $$ benefits from them unless you are currently working and staying active in the company yourself. That I love, because we all hear about the ladies who first signed up with those other companies who now sit back and do nothing while the little guys ladies under them do all the work. Not fair. Those are just a few of the things I love about Norwex! And it will be a great way for us to start saving for an adoption- hooray! If you have questions or want to learn more, please feel free to ask me.
Friday/Saturday the weather turned windy and cold. We had a crazy snow storm roll in on Sunday that dropped 4-5 inches of snow. Thankfully it warmed up again quickly so the snow is gone. The grass is turning green and it is so nice to be able to spend more time outside. Hooray for Spring!
Sunday also marked my and Tim's 6th wedding anniversary!
Its incredible to think of all that has happened in the six years since we have been married. A BS in Physics, three kids, grad school, bough a house, sold a house, moved three times, apologized and forgave each other countless times, argued/disagreed and met each other in the middle, laughed together, cried together, made mistakes, and accomplished huge victories! Marriage sure is a challenge, especially with kids in the mix but it is also one of the greatest blessings I've ever been a part of.
To celebrate we went to church for the first time in over a month and survived (barely) Sacrament meeting with out our church bag, which was hidden is some box but has since been found. The first time back after a long absence is always the hardest. More than one of the five of us shed tears during the meeting (and not for spiritual matters) but we made it! Hey, we sometimes need to focus our victories rather than on our shortcomings.
For starters, we have been well!! No new illness to speak of in the last 9 days! This is a new record for our family. Regardless of the season we succumb to sickness seriously all. the. time. (Our whole family was sick the month of June 2011.) I attribute this in large part to the fact that we have started using Norwex cleaning products. They are super fine microfiber cloths that trap bacteria/fungi/mold well and have silver embedded in the cloth so they clean themselves. They have been a huge game changer for keeping my house clean. No chemicals, and have cut my cleaning time in half! Huge blessing for us.
A little about the company if you're interested:
Norwex company is relatively new here in the US and one can only get product through independent consultants, so I signed up to sell the products. I know what ya'll are thinking, another MLM, but they are not your average Mary Kay or Pampered Chef. Whether we like it or not, everyone needs to clean their house. Norwex products save you time and money, improve your quality of life (our improved health is proof of this for me!) and is healthy for the environment. Consultant benefits: Even if you sign someone up under you, you don't get any $$ benefits from them unless you are currently working and staying active in the company yourself. That I love, because we all hear about the ladies who first signed up with those other companies who now sit back and do nothing while the little
Friday/Saturday the weather turned windy and cold. We had a crazy snow storm roll in on Sunday that dropped 4-5 inches of snow. Thankfully it warmed up again quickly so the snow is gone. The grass is turning green and it is so nice to be able to spend more time outside. Hooray for Spring!
Sunday also marked my and Tim's 6th wedding anniversary!
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| After we just walked out of the temple. Notice the white umbrellas reflecting behind us. It started POURING. My hair did not stay like it is in this picture for long... |
To celebrate we went to church for the first time in over a month and survived (barely) Sacrament meeting with out our church bag, which was hidden is some box but has since been found. The first time back after a long absence is always the hardest. More than one of the five of us shed tears during the meeting (and not for spiritual matters) but we made it! Hey, we sometimes need to focus our victories rather than on our shortcomings.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Pizza Picnic
A belated shout out to my father who celebrated his birthday on March 5th! We were planning on swinging by in person for the well wishes, but opted out due to Amelia's vomiting episode.
Later, the weather turned nice enough to spend some time outside. We opted for some $5 Hot and Ready pizza's from Little Caesars to get the job of feeding the family done. You know, cause I'm human and on days that vomit and other sickness happen, I some times take the easy road. Surprised to see Miles in pajamas in the early evening? If so you must not remember this post. Months later and he's still going strong.
Thankfully no one else in the family caught what ever Amelia had and we have been vomit free since Monday. Still dealing with runny noses, but that I can deal with.
** Updated: I spoke too soon. This post I scheduled yesterday and last night Brodrick started puking. He was asleep on his back in his crib. I'm worried he may have aspirated some of the vomit cause he's so raspy with his breathing since. We're still trying to figure out if it is the same thing Amelia had, or if it was a case of lactose intolerance. Only time will tell.
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| After spending the morning vomiting, Amelia passed out on the couch. |
** Updated: I spoke too soon. This post I scheduled yesterday and last night Brodrick started puking. He was asleep on his back in his crib. I'm worried he may have aspirated some of the vomit cause he's so raspy with his breathing since. We're still trying to figure out if it is the same thing Amelia had, or if it was a case of lactose intolerance. Only time will tell.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Living on the Couch
During the horrible bout of sickness I blogged about last, I got a few pictures and just got them off my phone. These taken on the day when I was not allowed to leave Brodrick's side. (the last week of Feb) Holding vs hysterical bawling that induce crazy fits of coughing. . He took his nap in my arms because he was having trouble breathing laying down flat. I'm lookin' all kinds of sexy not having made it to the bathroom to shower or even to put in my contacts.
And the other parts of my day when I wasn't holding Brodrick, I was holding Brodrick AND Miles. Hey, if it helps them feel better, I'll take it.
Glad the couch living days are past!
Monday, March 5, 2012
Quick update: Again
Would it surprise any of you that we are sick again? No? Then I have no surprise for you. We are getting over a horrid bout of cold/sinus/ear infections/croup/cough/fevers that we are hoping will end completely within the next few days. To top it all off Amelia started vomiting this morning. A lot. I am hoping and praying it is something that she ate, and that she will be the only one in our family vomiting.
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