Happy Easter!!

Christ has Risen!! He has Risen Indeed!!

HAPPY EASTER!!

How Adorable!?!

How adorable are these two boys wearing stylish tie-shirts made by my friend Lisa?

Spring Break Take Two!!

What a great week we had in Alabama! Weather was perfect, boys had a blast and we got to enjoy family time at the beach!



Playing games, riding on airplanes, and racing go-carts was so much fun!!


We had a blast watching the Blue Angels practice in Pensacola!



Being silly in the sand waiting to eat at Lulu's!

Spring Break 2011 Take One!!

We have been having a great time in Orange Beach! The weather has been perfect and we've been soaking up the sun and enjoying family time!


Building sand castles!

Looking for crabs with headlights!


Eating at Tacky Jack's! Gator nuggets....yum!


The boys riding the waves!

Birthday Celebrations!!

In celebration of my mom's and brother-in-law's birthdays, I made this amazing Turtle Cheesecake:

Ingredients

• 2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 14 ounces individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter one 9 inch springform pan.
2. Toast the pecans at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 6 minutes. Remove pecans and set aside. Leave oven at 350 degrees C (175 degrees C). In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter.
3. Combine vanilla wafer crumbs with the melted butter then press into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Place the pan onto a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove and allow to cool.
4. In a double boiler, or a bowl set over barely simmering water, melt the caramels in the evaporated milk. Stir until smooth. Pour this over the cooled crust. Sprinkle the nuts over the top.
5. In a bowl, combine the cheese, sugar, and vanilla and beat until smooth, scraping down the bowl several times. Add the eggs, one at a time and beat until smooth. Melt the chocolate chips in the double boiler and mix into the cheese mixture. Pour the batter over the caramel layer.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 40 minutes or until barely set. Chill over night in the refrigerator before serving.

ENJOY!!

Spring Break!

Spring break is almost upon and we are starting to dream about warm weather and sandy beaches around our house! We are heading to Orange Beach, AL and we are praying for warm weather...I think it will be warmer then here in Michigan. It has been in the 20's and 3o's around here so anything is better than that! We can't wait to make these memories again:


Playing at the beach! Watching the Blue Angel's practice!


Having a blast last year and hoping to have just as much fun this year!!

Suessical the Musical!!

My school put on Suessical the Musical for the spring musical. The boys and I went with some friends of ours. The play was absolutely adorable! I am always so proud of the students. They have some great talent!