Jamison pastimes

I thought I would do a little catch up with some random pictures I've had. Jamison how is it you are about to turn 2. I just can't believe it has been that long already. It literally feels like just yesterday I found out I was pregnant with you. Time is going to fast!! I am continually amazed each day at the things you do, you are learning so much so fast. Love ya bud!!




We have potted some plants, vegetables, and herbs out front and Jamison LOVES to help take care of them.

Terry and I so busted Jamison one day. We were talking in the living room and thought Jamison was playing in his room and then realized it was to quiet. Just helping daddy get caught up on some work.

He seriously will throw a major fit if he finds out I have started laundry and didn't let him help

And I have to say he is so good at cleaning up after himself. Here he is "vacuuming" his room

I love to watch him play cars, especially while he is so precisely lining them up.

Just relaxing with a book. It is not uncommon for Jamison to all the sudden stop what he is doing go grab a book and blankie and take a break on the couch.

Tools are a new favorite of Jamison's. But these tools are extra special because they double as hair styling implements. He makes sure to use each one as he fixes our hair at the end of the day, :)

He always makes sure his buds are well taken care of.

Happy Anniversary!!!

Today Terry and I celebrate 3 years of marriage..... "Mawage is what bwings us togeva today" (Princess Bride) :)

So I thought since I am in the cake practicing mood this was a perfect opportunity to try out a new one. I was feeling a bit hurried so I wasn't able to relax and smooth out the butter cream like I would have liked, or let the cake sit in the fridge between frosting's, etc. Also I ran out of black dye gel so the piping work and the rest of the fondant circles didn't make their debut.
All things considered I am some what pleased. I mainly wanted to try a bow. They are so much easier than I though. I watched a quick demo on You Tube and went for it. I also am sooo happy because I think I've found a butter cream recipe I like. This is another Devils Food cake mix this time with a cup of dark chocolate pudding mixed in to the batter, I'm hopping it will add to an even moister cake. And a cookies and cream butter cream filling. Yummy!!

Well it has been a busy 3 years. It was s struggle the first little bit but I think we are starting to hit a nice stride. We are very happy living in Bountiful with Jamison and are very very happy to be spending more time with Zach. In fact he's coming out to visit us here in Utah in a couple weeks. Thrilled about that!!!

So there it is Happy Anniversary, LOVE YA LOTS!!

Second try

This is a second try at the previously posted cake. Terry had me making this for a birthday/going away party at his work.

Anyhow, same cake flavor and filling as first one, slightly different decor on top. I think my dots are slightly improved. But considering this was decorated at five in the morning after only 4 hours sleep, it came out OK. I have tried several butter creams and have not figured out a texture I am happy with yet. I think I need to mix slower and longer. We'll see. My next attempt will be coming up in a few weeks. I think I have definitely found a new hobby. And I think I need to find a good cake decorating class to get me started in the right direction.

Let Them Eat Cake

So this is my first ever attempt at a real "decorated" cake. You know the kind that uses frosting bags and tips and stuff like that. A far cry from the 9x13 pan with some sprinkles tossed on top. I have to say that for my first time I think I did OK. There are several flaws with the decorating that I am going to try let go of and just be happy with the final result. Now I do have to give a shout out to my sister JoAnna, after all this is not an original design. I took inspiration from a cake she did at her shop in LA. Thanks JoJo :) This cake is for my niece's 12th birthday and her only requests were chocolate cake and her favorite colors are pink and purple. So I went with 4 layers of devils food cake with a strawberry flavored butter cream ( because whats better than strawberries and chocolate), In between each layer is butter cream and fresh sliced strawberries. I hope it tastes as good as I thought it would in my mind. I am wary because most times my ideas are better in my head then real life :) Now we just need to survive the transport to Clearfield.

Easter in Idaho-2009

Another very fun Easter Holiday spent with the Miller side in Idaho. We arrived Saturday and headed over to Anna and Judd's for the big Easter egg hunt. We had a great time. There was TONS of good food, the kids rocked the Easter egg hunt, and we just had a fun time spending the day with the family.

So first up the hunt. This year was fun because Jamison was able to really understand what was happening. Plus we had "practiced" at home and Aunt Rhonda's. The only problem was that Jamison thought the rocks in the back yard were eggs too.

Levi found the "Golden Coin". Anna had a grand prize for the one who found the golden coin. It was a really cute snow cone making kit. Levi is so sweet, after he sang a "I found the coin" happy song he announced "free snow cones for everyone".

All the eggs are filled with play money the kids can use to go "shopping" at the "store".
Which is set up in the kitchen with prizes all the family contributes. The kids love it!!

Even the big kids had fun as as seen below. I can't tell you how long they played Rock Band but it seemed like forever. Oh to be a Super Duper Rock Star :)

Jamison has always had the love of the motor vehicle, and it seems that at only 22 months he has developed a fairly high standard. Judd had a lot of fun cars and trucks and Jamison would spend all day with them if we let him.

After a fun day at the Ball's we all headed back to grandma and grandpa's house and dyed eggs.

Easter Sunday. What a cutie!!

And when we got home from church look what Jamison found. That silly Easter Bunny had come by and left him a basket of goodies.

And so ends another Happy Easter.

Easter goodies from Grandma Betty

Today while Jamison and I were folding laundry we received a fun surprise in the mail. An Easter package from Grandma Betty (my mom). Oh does he like getting presents in the mail. Of course at first his favorite part was the paper grass, but once he realized there was candy in there too, he about lost his mind!!

He really really really loved this cute Easter egg straw cup, and the awesome Winnie the"Poo POO" encyclopedia. Terry and I also were VERY excited to get a pound of Sees Candy Chocolate Bordeaux's!!!! YUMMY YUMMY YUMMY

I can't keep him away from the candy. I think it's going to have to go in the fridge. :)

Check it out!!!!!!

So my sister lives in Arizona and has been participating in this co-op for a while now . They are called BOUNTIFUL BASKETS. Well they have expanded to Utah!! I started with them last week and LOVED it!!! It is all run on a volunteer basis and I am planning to start training at the next distribution so that we can open up a site here in Bountiful. It is great, you get a ton of fruit and veggies at a lower cost. If your interested go to www.bountifulbaskets.org. I believe the next distribution will be April 18th. The orders fill up FAST!! If you want to participate let me know and I can pick up your order for you seeing as how it is in Clearfield and I will already be out there.
Anyway just wanted to pass the information on to everyone out there.
Enjoy :)