Hardware Ranch, Elk Winter Feeding Area

On February 7th we went to Logan for Tory's birthday. On Saturday we went to the Hardware Ranch, where they feed the elk in the winter to keep them out of Cache Valley. They had 475 head of Elk that they feed every day. They said that earlier in the winter they had around 600 but because of the warm weather some had already left. We got to ride on a sleigh pulled by horses and get real close to the elk. Here are some of the pictures I took.

Darla Palooza Week

I learned from Brock that a birthday should last more than a day, you should drag it out as long as you can, so we had "Darla Palooza Week". On my birthday Lori, Jennifer and Becky and their families came over, and Becky made me a cake, so I wouldn't have to make my own. Becky you are so nice, we love you. Casey took me out to eat at Don Pedros, and it was really good. Here is a picture of the cake Becky made and some of the Grandkids. Becky's kids weren't here when we took the picture, they had gone to see a movie.

Darla Palooza Week

Random Cute Photos

Ashley, Amanda and David went to the dollar store and bought these cool glasses. They were really proud of them, especially David.

Brooklyn, Jennifer and Kali on Christmas Eve. Kali was wearing her new Christmas eve pajamas. Kali loves pajamas and would wear them 24-7 if she could...wouldn't we all?

Kali's Carmel Recipe

Today Kali wanted to make carmel, so I helped her a little, but she made it mostly by herself. I just poured the hot carmel into the pan. It is real easy to make...and yummy!

Here is the recipe-

Microwave Caramels

1/2 cup white butter

1/2 cup white corn syrup

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup pecans, chopped. (optional)

1. Using microwave-safe dish or large measuring cup, melt butter

2. Add syrup, sugars and milk. Stir well and microwave for 6-8 minutes. If you want soft caramels microwave 6-7 minutes and if you want harder caramels microwave for 8 minutes.

3. Pour into sprayed 8" X 8" dish and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

4. Cut into pieces. If you find it too firm to cut, warm in the microwave oven 30 seconds at a time until you reach desired consistency.

5. Caramels can be dipped into melted chocolate or individually wrapped in wax paper ( twist the ends)

Fall Sports Classic 2008

This is our whole Special Olympics team we took to fall games.

Justin went with us and played bocce on a unified team. That means that there were four on his team, there were two special olympics athletes and two regular athletes. They took second in their divsion, and so the got a silver medal. Way to Go!!

Kevin and Derek wanted their picture taken with Miss Utah, but they were too chicken to ask her. So I asked her and she was more than willing. So here is Miss Utah with the swim team. She was so nice to come and spend the day at Special Olympics.

This is the swim team with their medals. Kevin and Christy were in the same heat in the 25 meter freestyle. Kevin got first and Christy got second. It is the first time that Kevin has beaten Christy either in practice or competition. We got these new suits for them just before the competition and they really seemed to make their times faster. Good Job!!

Happy Birthday Kevin

On August 28th, Kevin had his 29th birthday, although he tells people that he is 3o. He wanted a Denver Bronco cake, and I had to go to three places before I found someone that would make it. But Kevin really liked it, so it was worth it. Happy Birthday Kevin.