French Braid

So I was never taught how to french braid and sure didn't ever french braid my own hair so now that I have a little girl I've been waiting and waiting until the time came that I could french braid her hair. Well it finally happened about two weeks ago. It's not great but I did it. I hope to get better with practice.

Need Help

Ok all my Utah friends. I know nothing about Utah, at least nothing fun. Kimball and I are in charge of the family reunion (gathering) next Summer. We can plan for 3 to 6 days of time and I have no idea what to do and where to go.

We have always gone up to Kimball's aunt and uncles cabin for a couple days and hang out at Bear Lake. The problem is we currently have around 27 people and the cabin is ONE BEDROOM and ONE BATH with the smallest hot water heater ever. Anyhow we've outgrown it.

Do you have any ideas on what we can do? Where we can go? Please hit me with all your ideas and the details for it.

Thanks!!!

Mother's Day

I LOVE being a mom. My kids might drive me crazy and at times I want to just get away from them but I truly love my kids. They bring me so much joy.

My kids have always written me some fun notes at different times during their lives but this year I got one that truly brought tears to my eyes. THIS card, I'll keep forever.

It says:

Mom,
There are so many things in this world that we have, but don't need. But one thing I will always need is you. You are the best mom ever. I think I could live without food more than I could live without you as my mom. You are such a giving person. There are no words to describe how good you are to me. I want you to know that I love you so much and don't want to lose you.
Love Josh

How sweet is that! I feel so loved.

Baking Bread

I love baking bread. I try new recipes all the time because I'm trying to find the "perfect" loaf. I've found good ones but I don't know that I've found "the perfect" one yet. I'll keep trying until I do. I'm also trying to find the best roll and bread stick recipe. If you have any, please send them my way. :)

Getting recipes isn't my main reason for this post...it's about SLICING homemade bread. I hate the mess my kids make when slicing themselves off a piece. I hate that it's awkward to use homemade bread for sandwiches because the bread slices are different sizes. Please Please tell me there is a better way to handle the slicing of the bread. How do you do it? Please Please share cause all the crumbs on my kitchen floor is causing me to not want to bake bread ever again.

Love Homemade Bread....Hate the mess!!