Watermelon Pie

I made this while the grandparents were here visiting! It was really yummy and too stinkin' cute!

Give it try! It was super easy to make and so fun to look at!

Ingredients:
- Lime Sherbet
- Vanilla ice cream
- Orange Sherbet with red food coloring
- Mini chocolate chips


Directions:
1. For each flavor, you’ll let the sherbet/ice cream soften for a few minutes before using. The red sherbet should be mixed with the mini chocolate chips.
2. Use a round springform pan. You may want to line the bottom of the pan with wax paper or parchment paper if you plan to transfer the entire “pie” to another dish before serving. 
3. Starting with lime, spread a ring of sherbet around the edge of the springform pan – about 2 inches high, and about 1-2 inches wide from the outside edge of the pan.
4. Put pan in freezer to harden lime layer.
5. Repeat step 3 with the vanilla, but make the layer much thinner – maybe 1/2 inch. Use a butter knife to flatten the top, even-ing out the lime with the vanilla. Put pan in freezer to harden again.
6. Repeat step 3 with the red/chocolate chip sherbet. Fill the rest of the pan, then freeze!


***This is how I made this pie, but if you'd like the original recipe and original directions, go here!

Jaramillo Grandparents Visit

We all had a busy past couple of days. Lots of fun, lots to do!

Tanner and Troy's grandparents (my dad and step-mom) came to visit us! We went to the zoo, the movies, and of course had to visit the mall! We love when people want to come visit us and our home :)

Here are a few pictures of our time at the zoo! (of course, I took a bunch more, but here are the best.. I think)

First stop: The train. Both boys had a blast

Troy loved this lion :)

Tanner was a little scared in this "bug" exhibit... And the little plastic bugs on display freaked him out. He did not think they were very amusing.

Aren't they so cute?! Troy was most anxious to see the monkeys!

Tanner manned the map! He was most anxious to see the lions and tigers!

I love the giraffes and elephants. I told Adam that these two were us... they stuck close to each other.. lovers :)

Thanks for everything Dad and Judy :) We enjoyed it all!

more barrettes and headbands (my hand started feeling better)

I need to make her a little red and polka dot dress with black leggings to wear with this super cute headband!

Troy was happy to be my model this time.

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And of course she'll need something to wear to the pumpkin patch!

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A little Lily Flower Clip

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And last but not least, my favorite clippie of all!
Tanner made this for his little sister!

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more barrettes

I haven't made barrettes in quite some time, so here are a couple for baby girl!

Something fun for summer! 

Her Thanksgiving barrette!

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*note: I was planning on making a bunch more. I just picked up ribbon in all the colors I needed, but not far into crafting, I burnt my hand really bad with the hot glue gun. Crafting doesn't come, without sacrifices.

Not bad??! Not BAD??!! Tell that to my burning hand!

A DELICIOUS Orange Smoothie

I loved this and definitely recommend it for little bellies! The boys loved it and I loved how easy it was to make!

Orange Smoothie

• 1/2 c vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 c orange juice
• 1/2 peeled and frozen orange

Blend all together. Makes one serving.

Homemade Dishwasher Soap

I'm telling you Mom.... this is the way to go!

I finally made my own dishwasher detergent... and my dishes came out clean!

Give it a try:

• 2 c Borax
• 2 c Baking Soda
• 4 packets sugar-free lemonade kool-aid
• White Vinegar

This amount should last for about 100 loads!
Mix all, minus the vinegar. At wash time, add 2 Tbs. to dishwasher (1 Tbs. in open cup and 1 Tbs. in closed locking cup) and fill the rinse aid receptacle with the white vinegar.

Ingredients

100 loads with that?!! Too awesome!!

Original Recipe Find

8 Months!

I can not believe we're already in our 33rd week of pregnancy! This time has gone by so fast, but I must admit, I've never been more anxious to meet our new baby! I remember thinking with the boys, as we were getting closer, "I'm not ready." However, this go-round, I keep hoping that she'll make an early-ish arrival. Not too early though... I want to make sure she's done cookin'!

I had a doctor's appointment, this past Monday, and was surprised by several things I learned:

• I lost a pound. The Doc wasn't concerned. I sure never lost any pounds while pregnant with the boys!
• The belly is measuring 31-1/2 cm, when two weeks ago it was at 32 cm.
• Baby is breach. Still plenty of time to turn, but I really thought she was getting ready for take off!
• With both boys I gained 55 lbs. I won't be gaining anywhere close to that this go round.

The doctor, so far, doesn't suspect an early arrival, so everything is still on schedule. It is nice knowing exactly when the action is going to start, but I would also love to experience the water breaking and "excitement" of going into labor :) We'll see... with my dad and Judy coming to visit and wanting to "tour" Utah, I may get Baby G anxious to come out and see the world!

I have pulled out all the baby stuff... making me even more baby anxious! Everything is washed and pressed and I can't wait to get some little baskets to better organize everything.

Isn't this kinda sad?? Not a single thing pink in the mix... all because of her brother's awesome hand-me-downs!

I griped and moaned through the setting up of this bassinet.. while Adam watched, mind you. I am SO EXCITED that it's up though!!!! Even Adam told me today that he is so excited to be having a little girl, which of course, totally warmed my heart to hear!

Lastly, we went to the park today and boy oh boy do I hate walking these days. It's so incredibly hot and I feel GINORMOUS! There's just a lot to handle right now. The heat, the swollen feet, the achy back, the constant bladder kicks, and my poor swollen fingers.

Nothing better than pizza at the park, with a swarm of cute boys!

Sadly, this was Goose's FIRST TIME at the park since living in Utah! She loved it!!

Troy is in love with Goose. He gets so excited to hold her!

I really don't see this BIG belly when I look in the mirror.. or the swollen face. However, I DO know my legs have never been more white :(

kissing balls

I came across these adorable kissing balls and knew they would accent the baby's room beautifully... her one day room, anyways.

I LOVE how they turned out. I can't wait to see all my finished baby products "up and running" in baby girl's room someday!

My baby daddy

I love this man so much. He's so good to me and such an amazing father. He truly does complete me. 

Adam,

I can not thank you enough for our beautiful children. 

You make me happy every single day.

You do so much for our family and work hard to better our future.

You are my love, my life, and I couldn't imagine my life without you.

I love you with all my heart, now and forever.

Love,

Me

Father's Day for Co-Workers

Of course I needed to make a little something for a couple of Adam's good friends at work for Father's Day.

Anytime I see an opportunity to make something cute for someone, I take it! I love making goodies and giving them to family and friends.

Each bag was filled with chocolate-covered, rice krispy treats that I whipped together last night.

This one was for Adam.. his tie was my favorite :)

Ruffled baby pillow

I love it!

I found this pillow from House of Smiths and wanted to make one to set in the baby's crib. Mind you, the pillows that I'm making for her bed will be OFF LIMITS. No touching or sleeping on! Only for pretty looks!

This is one of three pillows I have in mind for her bedding, so 1 down, 2 to go!

(I tried to do my own tutorial for this, but it's hard because I do steps and forget to take a picture and it takes a long time... next time maybe)

I love my flower by the way :)

Father's Day

I love Father's Day. Not only are we able to reflect on the joys fathers in our lives have brought to us and others, but we (me, tanner, troy, goose, and baby g) get to cook for Dad!! We have a few goodies planned for Adam this Father's Day and I can't wait to do it all! (I'll of course post what we make!) I threw these cards together in about an hour for a few very special father's in our lives. There are so many cute ideas on the internet, but this one caught my eye! Turned out pretty cute :)

If it's not obvious, I love making stuff. And I LOVE sewing.

I came across THESE!!! and just had to try making a couple for the dads. I hope you have the $1.50/yd rack of fabric at your Walmart, because it's awesome! I was able to pick out some of my favorite materials and started on these ties. I'm so excited to give them to our padres, because I know all of them will wear them at some point! They're pretty stylish fellas :) Sadly, though, I showed, with these ties, that I am no professional. Ugggh.. they are so crafted together. They look cute, but up close you really see all my mistakes. I completely forgot to add the inside lining to all of the ties, except for three. Dumb. I didn't hand-stitch a thing, like I was supposed to, because, well, I had a grand total of nine ties to make. Sooo, like I said, I know the dads will like these, but dang, I need more practice.

p.s. I want a picture of each of you dads wearing your shnazzy ties! I mean it!

Aren't these little men the cutest??!!!

batman/werewolf

Tanner was pretending he was a werewolf.

Troy was too. He threw on his batman mask, took off his clothes and bounced all over the house growling.

A fun, flirty apron

Isn't this fun and cute?!!!

I'll be honest when I say that this took me hours upon hours to complete.... mainly because this was the first one I've ever made like this (me coming up with "the pattern" as I went) and I had one mistake after another. I'm pretty happy with the end result though and I love the fabric pattern! And of course, I saw the opportunity to add a big button and took it! It looks so cute! I hope the giftee enjoys their new apron :)

I probably wasn't the best model for the "fun and flirty apron"

It's kind of hard to make out, but this is the pocket up close... and of course my button!

Don't you just love all those ruffles??!! I sure do! Now, I suppose maybe a good seamstress doesn't point out the flaws... or maybe make any, but I will say that all those white strips of fabric in-between each ruffle weren't supposed to be there. I made a big whoops and instead of scrapping the whole project I came up with that "little decor". I really like the detail it adds :) so all worked out well!