We Stand for Truth and Righteousness

It has been awhile since I posted anything and partly because I have had a lot on my mind. I was called to be my ward's Young Women President! Yikes!

It has been a crazy week since the call and lots of thought and prayer trying to get all of my leaders called. We were all set for today and were sustained and set apart.

It was a good day and I am excited for this new calling. I am overwhelmed but I know that I will have a lot of fun with the girls and my leaders are amazing, so that will be helpful.

My mom and dad were able to come down so that was nice to have them here for the support.

Mom made our traditional Keller dinner, so that was great. They stayed for awhile and it is always nice to have them come visit. Life is going to get crazy so I know that it will be some time before I will be able to get up there to visit them.

Brady starts swim lessons tomorrow and that will be exciting and then in 2 weeks I have a youth temple trip!

There isn't a lot of time to get used to the calling so jump right in and I hope you can swim!

Maybe I should take swim lessons with Brady???

Fun in the sun

Leilani so proud of her knew skill of climbing.

Brady chillin' after his fun in the sun.

Hand in hand while Brady shows Lani the ropes, what a good brother!

Brady enjoying his sprinkler.

Lovin' the water together.

Today we took the time to go and check out our new "water park." This is a first for our little valley and although it isn't that big it is so nice to have somewhere the kids can play and cool off. It was so much fun.

Brady helped me pack our lunch of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, grapes and crackers with lots of drinkage to keep us cool. I sunscreened them up and off we went.

Leilani took some coaxing but once she was comfortable that is all that it took. She didn't care if it sprayed her in the face and is turning into my little water baby. It was difficult to get her to eat her lunch, because she just wanted to get wet and run around.

I even got a little wet and had a ton of fun with my kids. I hope to add this to our weekly routine. It is free, gets us out of the house and keeps us cooled off on those hot summer days, which are fast approaching.

Happy Birthday Shaylee Mae!

Happy number 10 to our darling niece Shaylee Maylee!!! Wow, double digits for you!!! We miss you and wish we could be with you!!! Much love, your family from the southwest!!!!

I love 3!

Here is my little helper. I love the age of 3! He is so willing to help and I am glad to have my little guy by my side. He is a great big brother, most of the time and has a huge heart. I know this helping stage will not last forever, so I am going to cherish my 3 year old.

30???

30, really???? Today is the day I go into the next decade of my life. It is crazy to think that I am that old. I know it isn't old, but I still feel like I am 18. Thank goodness I'm not! It is weird to look back on my life and remember where I came from and where I am now. It just makes me think, a little. It keeps me grounded and I hope that when I start looking back 10 years from now, that I am still happy and content with the things that I have. Yes, we all wish we had this and that but I am most grateful for my husband and my two beautiful children. I hope this next year is as good as the last.

Whole Wheat Bread

Yummy whole wheat bread recipe. This recipe is also from my friend Emily, well her sister. I am not a baker and even I can do this and make it turn out!

Yields 2 loaves
1/3 Cup honey
1/3 Cup extra virgin olive oil
2 1/2 Cup warm water
1 1/2 Tbsp. yeast
2 1/2 tsp. salt
6-7 Cups fresh ground whole wheat flour (she used hard white wheat)
1 1/2 Tbsp. vital wheat gluten

Combine the warm water, yeast and honey together in a separate bowl to activate the yeast faster. In a bigger mixing bowl add 2 cups of wheat flour and then add the yeast mixture to the top, allow to sponge for 15 minutes. Add oil, wheat gluten, salt and 4-5 cups additional flour, (I add about 3-4 cups). Add until the dough begins to clean the sides of the mixing bowl. Do not allow the dough to get too stiff (too dry). Dough should be smooth and elastic.
It is a common mistake for beginning bakers (this is me) to add too much flour.
Knead the bread by hand 7-10 minutes or until it is very smooth, elastic, and small bubbles or blisters appear beneath the surface of the dough. Be sure to add the minumum amount of flour to keep the dough soft and plaible by using a tsp of oil on your hands and kneading surface.
Form the dough into 2 loaves and put in greased loaf pans or 5-6 loaves balls if making bread bowls and place on cookie sheet. Allow to rise in a slightly warmed oven or other warm place until doubled in size (about 30-60 minutes. Bake loaves for 25-30 minutes in a 350 degree oven. Bread is cooked through when it sounds hollow when tapped on the bottom and when the top and sides are a golden brown color.

This bread recipe is Versatile! Use it to make cinnamon rolls, pizza, bread sticks, and more.
Enjoy!

Playing with Ponka

I love this picture so much. My mom (Ponka) was here last Sunday on Mother's Day. She had so much fun playing with Brady and I was able to capture the best part, her climbing into Brady's tent. She asked him if she could take a nap and he was very willing to share his tent. We got a blanket to cover her up and then we shut the door to let her sleep. That didn't last long, but it sure was cute!