Mt Timpanogos

We hiked up to the Mt Timpanogos cave this past Saturday, and it was a lot of fun!!

It was about an hour and a half hike up, one hour tour of the cave, and thirty minute hike down. Clearly I am out of shape, but my goal is to get better.

This is the only pic from the inside that turned out ok. Todd is leading the way through the alleys of the cave, while being very careful and not touching the walls.

It was a lot of fun! If you live near here, or are visiting the area you need to do this hike. Its a must see!!

Red Currant Jelly

I made Red Currant Jelly!!! Sorry to anyone who called me on Wednesday, I was completely consumed and overwhelmed with Jelly. It was so fun and definitely something I want to do again.

Our good friends have currant plants and were unable to harvest them all this year, so they invited us to come and get some. We collected 3 containers full, juiced them, and then made jelly. It was so much fun and an awfully fun treat. I am making some bread today so we can try the jelly out..

I would have made a great pioneer!! Well, except that I hate bugs, walking, the heat, the cold, port-a-potties, and everything else inconvenient and non-modern.

Chicken time...

So we have these awesome awesome neighbors that have everything on their property. One of the best parts is their chicken coop, they have 34 hens and 1 rooster. The other night they went out for the evening and needed someone to put the hens to bed, and of course I volunteered. It was the funniest thing we have ever done. Todd got dressed in his overalls and we were off. The hens were supposed to be in bed by the time we got there so all we would need to do is collect the eggs and lock the door. However, when we arrived they were all out and ready to play. It was so stinkin' funny. Todd and I had to pick up the hens and throw them in the coop. Now when I say Todd and I, I clearly mean Todd. I tried to get the rooster in, but he would peck and chase me, and the hens just wanted to play. Now I have never been around chickens before so I didn't know why they were all congregating around me. It freaked me out and I ended up running and screaming around the pen. It was hilarious. Luckily we (Todd) got them all into bed and collected the eggs. It was so fun that we actually went back the next night to help the family put them in again. I tried to take video but it was too dark, I am on it though. You guys all need to see this. I did get one pic of Todd trying to get underneath the hens and get their eggs.

Oh it was fun. I cant wait until we move somewhere with property again, I am getting chickens!!

Eww..

Yuck, and no I do not want to talk about it...

Any takers??

We placed our gorgeous home on the market yesterday. We are sad to leave the area, but excited for new adventures. If you know of anyone who might be interested in living in the Syracuse area please let us know. We love this neighborhood and ward, it is a great great place to live!!

Hippie..me??

I think my sister may have said it best when she said, "Brittany you are such a hippie!!"

Today I ventured out and made homemade granola cereal. The way that Todd and I eat granola is border line ridiculous, so I thought why spend the money. I had all the ingredients at home except for the nuts. So after a quick trip to Good Earth, I was off.

It didn't take very long and made the house smell delicious. One batch has craisins and the other has a berry melody. Yumm...we will have to let you know how it tastes.

Ladies you need this..

I am not a makeup-frilly-girlie-girl, but ladies you need this. While on vacation in NC, way back, my lovely and young aunt Amy bought me this to try. I am not a makeup enthusiast like she is, so I didn't fully understand her excitement, but now I do.

Loreal's Double Extend Mascara is awesome!! It extends the lashes like nobody's business and stays on forever!! I have received three, count them three, compliments on my lashes in two weeks. Ladies try this mascara and see what you think. Thanks Amy!!