Update on Dave

10-13-05. If Dave wasn't so dang early, this would have been a picture from his first birthday.


12-25-05 Girl or Boy? You decide. The ongoing dilemma was whether or not to chop it all off.


12-25-05 "Rise and shine Mama" says the bedhead boy on Christmas morning.


Dave giving loves! Happy Valentines Day...still can't chop off the lovely locks of hair.


4/28 We have two labs, Jet and Mabel. David's favorite is Jet (because he tolerates Dave's tormenting). In our house we have low double-hung windows and dave often goes to the open window and calls Jet. If Mabel comes to the window, he starts to cry. It's quite funny that he has a favorite, although Mabel doesn't really like Dave either, so it must work both ways.


Happy Easter and happy to be outside! We had Stake Conference and elected not to go. In case you are wondering why, this maniac can't sit still for anything and two hours of sacrament would do all of us in. Whenever Brian serves the sacrament (we're low on deacons), Dave screams and I always end up taking him out. One sunday they had to close the chapel doors b/c dave would not stop screaming. I guess I can't control my child as much as I'd like, ahh motherhood. I also love it when the old ladies tell me what works best for them too. That just really tops off my Sundays...then it's off to Primary where I get to babysit 50 more kids. Yea!

Oh yeah, back to easter. David loved finding the eggs the Easter Bunny left out for him. He couldn't figure out what he had done to deserve all those treats. The best though was that the Easter Bunny brought him goloshes. Since we've ruined the only pair of white shoes in the mud we were glad to have those. Now dave wakes up every morning and the first thing that comes out of his mouth is "shoes!" Spring is finally getting here.


5-01-06 "Danger" is my middle name! After mommy changed the lightbulbs she had to run to get the back door. When she came back Danger Dave was on the ladder, despite all the child warnings. I guess those only work for children that can read! Wait, I remember somewhere that the parents are supposed to watch their children...
BTW we finally cut Dave's hair. Too many people were thinking he was a girl and begging us to cut it.

-Adrienne

Martha Cooks at Thanksgiving Point

Kathryn took Susan to a great evening at Thanksgiving Point where Martha was doing her monthly cooking demonstration. Susan took her camera and made a pest of herself. Martha did a wonderful job, as you would expect. The recipes were deliciously gourmet, and Martha made it all look simple. There were about 20 people in attendance. The kitchen is beautiful and spacious, if somewhat lacking in all the tools one would have at home. There were two helpers. Martha engaged Susan in the kitchen also (probably to keep her from taking more pictures). Carolyn took Susan to the first class Martha taught, a year or so ago. We highly recommend them!

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

Dessert first, anyone? This delicious strawberry shortcake, served with whipped cream and lemon curd, was garnished with delicate violets from Martha's garden. You know they're edible, don't you? (This motivated Susie to go get some starts from her!)

Roasted Asparagus with Hollandaise

This was delicious. The hollandaise sauce is made in the blender. What a snap!

Rack of Lamb with Wilted Greens and Boysenberry Sauce

This was delicious, and what a presentation! The greens were turnip greens, sorrel, beet greens, or swiss chard. Also included were diced red onion, tomato, cooked, crumbled bacon, vinegar and sugar.