Little Miss Sunshine!

My cute little neice Greta turned 3! Somer had such a darling party for her. LOOK...

Will's Blessing

We blessed Will on September 5th (the next Fast Sunday cut it way to close to hunting season for Chris). It was a lovely day, a lovely blessing, a lovely breakfast and a lovely, or handsome boy.

See for yourself...

We had yogurt parfaits and mini muffins and cupcakes. Super yummy and super easy!

halle sue turns two!

halle's party was so much fun! thanks so much for coming everyone and for all of the cute gifts. halle now has every toy stocked at toys r us. carol, thanks for letting 20 little kids swim in your pool!

Lavender Limes Cake Platters and Tea Cup Candles

My sister-in-law, Courtney Hatch, makes these cake platters and candles. They are great for wedding or birthday gifts. She will have them at Holladay Harvest on September 18th or email her if you ar interesed misscourtneyhatch@msn.com. I have 2 myself and love them!

Holladay Harvest

Courtney Hatch and I have a booth at the Holladay Harvest this year. I will have pinnies, baby gifts, aprons and hooter hiders for sale and Court will have those darling cake platters, candles, jewelry holders and more. It should be a pretty fun venue. It starts this Saturday and goes thru September 18th. Check it out...

The Food Network is my Favorite Channel

Anytime I have the TV on it's either on Disney Channel or Food Network. Since Will was born my culinary experimentation has ceased. Chris is lucky to get dinner at all. But here are a few I have tried and LOVE...

Crostini alla Romana, of coarse form Giada De Laurentiis (she is my hero, a great cook, a great mom and beautiful). This was soooo good. The sage butter really does the trick. It's rich though so just serve it with a salad. Click on the link below for the recipe.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/crostini-alla-romana-recipe/index.html

This is a little better than the one in the box. It's Ina Garten's Mac and Cheese. Between Chris and Halle I was lucky to get any in the pan for the final oven bake. I would maybe add some chicken next time. Your kids wont even notice.

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/mac-and-cheese-recipe2/index.html

Ok the dessert I have been dying over is Chocolate Hazelnut Ravioli from Giada. They are just like Bignets. Unfortunately there is no picture to temp you but, beleive me, they will change your life. If you have a burner on your bbq make theses outside because you are frying.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/chocolate-hazelnut-ravioli-recipe2/index.html

Happy Cooking

and

Thanks Food Network.

the remodel: before and after

before

I wish I had taken more pictures of this horrible kitchen and I didn't take any of the entry or living room. Just imagine HORRIBLE! Terracotta tile, olive green paint and grey carpet, just to name a few of the atrocities.

after

I saw the tree wallpaper in a tile catalog and fell in love. It is Woods by Cole & Son. I had to order it from London but have since learned that Walls (http://wallsthecolourstore.com/) carries it along with other fun and funky wallpapers.

All of our painting was done my Mitch Cypers from 3rd Generation Painting (801.603.0889). He did an awesome job and helped with the paint colors (ok he thought I was a little crazy).

Wayne at North Davis Cabinet did all of our cabinetry. He was very professional and had everything ready in 4 weeks.

Start to finish this thing only took about 6 weeks. That's the good part of remodelling in a bad economy.