It has been months since the last update. The hustle and bustle of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and NURSING SCHOOL (eek!) has turned me into a 'non-blogger'... but better days are a coming!
The past few holidays were so much fun. God always provides; family and friends are such a blessing.
The turkey trot is a YMCA tradition all over the United States. If youre not a runner or a walker, there are many other activities for the whole family to enjoy. Clowns, pony rides, music, bounce houses, and so much more! It benefits many different organizations. If you didn't do it this year, I encourage you to contribute next November, all the proceeds go to many great causes. (You can even bring your 4-legged furry friends!)
(Cobe would never go for this.)
We always love doing things as a family. A lady dad works with got us tickers to a small theater for the play Plaid. Heather (without my effort of volunteering her..) got called up onstage to help with a scene! She did so great.. watch out Hollywood, the next big star is born!
Americans describe Thanksgiving as "a time to give thanks for a bountiful harvest." I have a very 'bountiful harvest' full of family, relationships, the ability to go to a great school, and my list could go on and on. Thanksgiving shouldn't be the only day we set aside to be thankful. I know I have many things to be thankful for each and every moment of all 365 days. What are you thankful for today?
Next on the agenda-- CHRISTmas. The greatest time of the year! Hope everyones was just as enjoyable!
Aren't they too precious?
Can you believe its 2011 or can you believe its 2011! Wow the year flew by. So many great things happened in 2010, but there are so many more exciting times to come. 2012 will be here before we know it!
As if this post isnt long enough already.. one more thing! Prepare for your mouth to start watering--
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip!!
(and forget what your mom always told you about eating raw eggs.. this doesn't have any!)
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 8-ounce block of cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cups chocolate chips
Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and whisk until sugar dissolves and mixture starts to bubble. Set aside to cool, and whisk in vanilla.
Cream together cream cheese and powdered sugar for 60 seconds. With mixer on low speed, add in brown sugar and butter mixture. Mix until combined. I added the chocolate chips at this time so the mixer could break them up into pieces (yum!). You can so that, or just fold in the chocolate chips.
Garnish with additional chopped chocolate. Serve with animal crackers, fruit, cookies, pretzels or just a spoon (my preferred method, ha ha)
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.
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