We wanted to try this recipe from Aunt Robin out of the family cook book because the girls said she always made really good muffins.  They were so yummy we had to make a second batch before breakfast was over.  We made a couple of changes and they were divine. 

LIL' CITRUS MUFFINS

1 c. flour(we used Whole wheat)

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/8 tsp. salt

 1/4 tsp. soda

1/4 c. butter softened (we didn't use this)

 2/3 c. sugar (we used agave I think                                                                                                             you could use honey)

1 egg

1/2 c. sour cream (we used low fat)

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 tsp lime zest

1 tsp lemon zest

Mix all ingredients, then mix in zest.  Put in mini muffin pan.  Bake at 375 for 12-13 min.  While still warm dip tops in butter, then roll in sugar.  We skipped this but Abby made a lemon glaze with lemon juice and powdered sugar to put on top.  Yum typing this makes me want to make these again.  I don't know why but this pregnancy I want anything lemon or lime.  Not chocolate. Weird.

We decided to start Molly skiing this year.  Jared was taking they girls skiing and Molly was going to stay home with me but she was so sad she really wanted to go.  So at 7:00 am we decided to let her start.  She was so excited and the other girls were really excited for her to go too.  Molly didn't really know what was going on at first but she kept saying "I'm so happy". 

We put Molly in a private lesson because our kids don't wine and cry with other people they just do what they are told and act tough. Besides all she wanted to do with Jared was have him hold her and go really fast.  She acted a little annoyed that she had to go by herself with this girl but she did really good and she was pooped out by the time the hour was over.

Don't all of my people look so cute?  We finally broke down and bought season passes this year they are good for the rest of this year and all of next and Molly is free.  I also found all of the kids skis and boots at the DI over the summer. I think the most I paid was $12.  It is so much easier with all of these kids to not have to go through the rental shop. 

I could have zoomed more on this picture but it is still fun.  It shows the order that they usually come down the hill youngest to oldest.  Izzy really does scare me.

This is the third season since we started the girls skiing.  We really have a lot of fun.  I have missed skiing a lot.  I thought that I could just go on the bunny hill a couple of times and Erika informed me that I couldn't because my coat would not zip up.  She is right I would look pretty ridiculous.  They however look great.  Erika and Izzy are dare devils and I beg them to wear helmets every time.  Apparently they aren't cool and they are annoying.  Abby is more like her mom.  She probably has more control than any of them but she really doesn't like to fall down.  I don't blame her.

For our homeschool group field trip for the end of March we went to the Eccles Ice Rink.  They got a little skating lesson and then got to skate for about an hour.  Jared being the good sport that he is, met us there and skated with the girls since I am not that graceful on dry land right now.  It was really a fun activity.  This homeschool group has been a lifesaver.  We have made so many great friends and I am thankful for it every time we get together.

This is Abby and her tall friend.  OK most of Abby's friends are taller than her. They are just into looking cool, skating around the circle chatting. I haven't really noticed the boys her age in our group but I am sure they have.

Molly had no fear. Jared was skating with her and I kept wondering why he kept leaving her.  I think that she kept leaving him.  She loved it.  She fell down quite a bit and she would just get up and keep going.  She looked so little out there on that big ice all alone.  It was after this that we decided she was ready to start skiing. 

Izzy skated around with this little walker but she didn't really need it she could just go faster with it and be more wild.  She also thought it was way to hot for a coat.  I thought it was freezing and I am normally hot.  She must have been working hard.

Erika and her friends from homeschool group.  They are really just into looking cute right now.

  

I got this recipe from Good Things Utah

It is so yummy!

HONEY LIME ENCHILADAS

1/3 CUP HONEY

1/4 CUP LIME JUICE

2 TSP. CHILI POWDER

1-2 CLOVES FRESH GARLIC

Mix this together and pour over 1 lb. cooked

and shredded chicken.  Let sit for 1 hour.

12 CORN TORTILLAS 

2 CUPS CHEESE

14 OZ. GREEN ENCHILADA SAUCE

1/2 CUP HEAVY CREAM

Mix enchilada sauce and cream together

pour a little in the bottom of 9x13 pan.

Heat corn tortillas and put spoon full of chicken

and a little cheese and roll up and put in pan.

Pour the rest of the sauce on top and top with cheese.

Bake 350 for 30-35 min.

This chicken is really great for chicken taco too.

Baby update

7 Weeks left!!!  We still don't have a name for this little boy.  I am feeling pretty good other than huge and uncomfortable.   I pretty much live in my sweats.  If I put something else on the girls all wonder where we are going.  I didn't really realize how much I was wearing them until I had to go to a meeting and Abby said "Can I pick you out something to where?'' I said " No, I am wearing this".  Then Izzy and Molly came in and said are you wearing that and I said yes, why?  Molly said "It doesn't look very meetish".  She is barely 4, I am going to be in trouble in a few years.  At least I probably won't go anywhere with the girls in my sweats.  Erika and I went to the grocery store and I was wearing one of Jared's t-shirts and she asked me if I would zip up my coat before we went in because it was embarrassing that I was wearing a boys shirt.  I said my coat will not zip up anymore my dear.  I have noticed a couple of moms that only have teenage daughters that are pretty well dressed and now I know why.

I am also getting pretty lazy.  I rarely go upstairs. Izzy came down and told me she was cleaning upstairs really good because someday maybe after I have the baby I will go up there again.

Needless to say as much as I really try to never wish time away.  I am wishing these next 7 weeks go quickly.  I think the rest of my family does too.  

Jared found this wood pecker stuck in the room behind the garage and brought it in to show the girls.  Yes it is still alive.  Jared is a great teacher, he is always finding fun things to show the girls.

Molly's 4!!!  The morning of her birthday she said "now I am almost 5".  She really wants to be as old as Izzy.  Molly got a Leapster, stuffed efelant, bubbles, sidewalk chalk and a bugbox for her birthday.  She really wanted a bug box to catch "boxys" (Box elder bugs that have somehow survived the winter). On her birthday Molly chose to go to the fun park and eat her favorite food, cheesy noodles.  She chose chocolate cake with white frosting and sprinkles.  Molly is always so happy and easy going.  She has been the princess in the family for quite a while and she has everyone wrapped around her little finger.  Everyone pretty much gives her what she wants.  She is sleeping in her own bed now.  Her and Abby share a room and she is really doing well.  She thinks she is so big to be upstairs with the big girls.  She loves her sisters more than anything in the world.  She loves each one of them but Izzy and her are BFFs.  

These are me new best friends.  I learned in my birthing class that if you are not sleeping or relaxing well then you are lacking Calcium and Magnesium.  Actually most people are.  These supplements were recommended because they are easily absorbed.  I went from waking up every hour to sleeping for 7 hours straight in about 3 days after starting these drinks twice a day.  That is good sleep for a 8 month prego lady.  I do remember vaguely trying to roll over a couple of times but not really waking up.  I also have been giving Izzy a half dose every night before bed because she is 6 and still was waking up at least once every night and after 2 nights she has not been waking up anymore.

 Abby gave Erika a certificate to go to Walmart and get her ears pierced.  We had to go that day she couldn't wait.

Please excuse the bed heads and jammies.  We have to open presents 1st thing on birthday mornings.