he's the one in the red shirt
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Best kind of mail
This is a letter from my nephew Bridger who is serving a mission in Des Moines, Ioah. After reading this I couldnt help but share it. He wrote it to a family friend (who sells security systems) and forwarded it on to the family. I hope it brightens your day as it has mine!
Tell C. that i have a product that i would like to offer him. Tell him I will install it for free, and tell him he has an unlimited timeopportunity to try out our product and see if he likes it, but first a little bit about the product, this product is the greatest security system in the world, and it protects the one thing that nothing else can, your spirit. Throughout this life there will be robbers trying toget in. Such as drugs, alcohol, women, and immorality, but if you install this system it will not only keep these things out but it will invite in all things that are virtuous of good report or praise worthy.This Product is called the Armor of God. What is the Armor of God? Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand againstthe wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be ableto withstand in the evil day. …Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and havingon the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.” (Eph. 6:11–18.)How do we obtain the Armor of God and what will it cost me? The Amor of God is held within the pages, precepts and teachings of the Book of Mormon.When i was about 8 years old i had an experience that changed my life,the night before I had been up all night with Lincoln and our Cousin Nicole the whole night watching scary movies, and afterwards we were sent off from Aunt Lories, to Cameron and Sarahs to spend the night. That night every one of those scary movies somehow found its way intomy head and i thought for a surety that something was there and that something was going to get me. After about half an hour of crying and wishing that my parents were there then i began to creep up the stairs towards Cameron and Sarahs room, checking around ever corner to make sure it was safe on my way. When i got to Cameron and Sarahs room i was too proud to wake them up and tell them i was scared. So naturally i just went and sat in corner and cried, that had gone on for about 5minutes when something told me to go to the kitchen. I ignored it fora minute because i didnt want to leave my safe little corner of the room but the thought in my head persisted. "Go to the Kitchen" it told me. So slowly and stubbornly i moved towards the kitchen. As i peeked my head around the opening into the kitchen there on the Kitchen table was my Uncle Camerons copy of the Book of Mormon. "Pick it up"something seemed to tell me. And so i did. As i grabbed hold of the Book of Mormon the Spirit washed over me in what i can only describe as the Pure and Perfect love that i knew my father in heaven had for me, and i KNEW without a shadow of a doubt that i would be ok. I then went and layed back down on the couch and went to bed. I have sleptwith my Book of Mormon every night since that day, and because of that i have always known that my father in heaven loves me. The Introductiont to the Book of Mormon States We invite all men everywhere to read the Book of Mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask God, the EternalFather, in the name of Christ if the book is true. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the Holy Ghost. (See Moroni 10:3–5.)So what does it Cost. You have to Pick it up and then you have to read it.What will happen if you do? What will you gain?In the Introduction in then goes on to say. Those who gain this divine witness from the Holy Spirit will also come to know by the same power that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world, that Joseph Smith is his revelator and prophet in these last days, and that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the Lord’s kingdom once again established on the earth, preparatory to the second coming of the Messiah. In other words it will bring you unto your, and i mean YOUR father in heaven who loves you and wants to see you again, and that you can see him again and that you can live with him again someday, in glory and with your family, or in other words it will give you everything! I doso testify in the name of Jesus Christ Amen. Tell Him that if he does not like the product that uninstallation is free of charge, but tell him that i am VERY confident in our product and that like any product, you cant know the true benefits from its use until you have tried it. Tell him i love him and that, his heavenly father does too.Tell the family hello, and tell them that Its all true.
Love Bridger
Tell C. that i have a product that i would like to offer him. Tell him I will install it for free, and tell him he has an unlimited timeopportunity to try out our product and see if he likes it, but first a little bit about the product, this product is the greatest security system in the world, and it protects the one thing that nothing else can, your spirit. Throughout this life there will be robbers trying toget in. Such as drugs, alcohol, women, and immorality, but if you install this system it will not only keep these things out but it will invite in all things that are virtuous of good report or praise worthy.This Product is called the Armor of God. What is the Armor of God? Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand againstthe wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be ableto withstand in the evil day. …Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and havingon the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit.” (Eph. 6:11–18.)How do we obtain the Armor of God and what will it cost me? The Amor of God is held within the pages, precepts and teachings of the Book of Mormon.When i was about 8 years old i had an experience that changed my life,the night before I had been up all night with Lincoln and our Cousin Nicole the whole night watching scary movies, and afterwards we were sent off from Aunt Lories, to Cameron and Sarahs to spend the night. That night every one of those scary movies somehow found its way intomy head and i thought for a surety that something was there and that something was going to get me. After about half an hour of crying and wishing that my parents were there then i began to creep up the stairs towards Cameron and Sarahs room, checking around ever corner to make sure it was safe on my way. When i got to Cameron and Sarahs room i was too proud to wake them up and tell them i was scared. So naturally i just went and sat in corner and cried, that had gone on for about 5minutes when something told me to go to the kitchen. I ignored it fora minute because i didnt want to leave my safe little corner of the room but the thought in my head persisted. "Go to the Kitchen" it told me. So slowly and stubbornly i moved towards the kitchen. As i peeked my head around the opening into the kitchen there on the Kitchen table was my Uncle Camerons copy of the Book of Mormon. "Pick it up"something seemed to tell me. And so i did. As i grabbed hold of the Book of Mormon the Spirit washed over me in what i can only describe as the Pure and Perfect love that i knew my father in heaven had for me, and i KNEW without a shadow of a doubt that i would be ok. I then went and layed back down on the couch and went to bed. I have sleptwith my Book of Mormon every night since that day, and because of that i have always known that my father in heaven loves me. The Introductiont to the Book of Mormon States We invite all men everywhere to read the Book of Mormon, to ponder in their hearts the message it contains, and then to ask God, the EternalFather, in the name of Christ if the book is true. Those who pursue this course and ask in faith will gain a testimony of its truth and divinity by the power of the Holy Ghost. (See Moroni 10:3–5.)So what does it Cost. You have to Pick it up and then you have to read it.What will happen if you do? What will you gain?In the Introduction in then goes on to say. Those who gain this divine witness from the Holy Spirit will also come to know by the same power that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the world, that Joseph Smith is his revelator and prophet in these last days, and that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the Lord’s kingdom once again established on the earth, preparatory to the second coming of the Messiah. In other words it will bring you unto your, and i mean YOUR father in heaven who loves you and wants to see you again, and that you can see him again and that you can live with him again someday, in glory and with your family, or in other words it will give you everything! I doso testify in the name of Jesus Christ Amen. Tell Him that if he does not like the product that uninstallation is free of charge, but tell him that i am VERY confident in our product and that like any product, you cant know the true benefits from its use until you have tried it. Tell him i love him and that, his heavenly father does too.Tell the family hello, and tell them that Its all true.
Love Bridger
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
9 years
I cannot believe Danny and I have been married for 9 years. We met way back in 1999. It was the summer before my Senior year and I went with my friend Carly to temple square to meet some guy she had talked to on the phone but never actually met in person. We were standing on South Temple when I heard this loud vibrating car drive in front of us. I saw a boy and thought to myself, "that boy is fine" little did I know that boy was Danny.
We met in a grandiose manner, within the first 5 minutes the three of us were doing a huge circle hug dance and inviting strangers to join us. We ended up all getting into my car and cruising down town for a few hours. Not just any few hours but literally some of the funnest hours of my life up to that point. We were doing Chinese fire drills, Danny climbed onto the roof of the car, we were yelling at strangers on State Street and got in a water balloon fight with some random car.
That night I went home and wrote in my journal about the great night. I wrote about how much fun we had had, about how I had never laughed so hard, and then as a young teenage girl would do; I proclaimed my love for this new stranger and stated in my journal that I would marry him.
Intense, I know but apparently The Secret works.
Intense, I know but apparently The Secret works.
So here we are 9 years later. Who would have thought? Lets hope year 10 we are celebrating somewhere amazing and relaxing on the beach.
But if not I still Love you Danbo, you are way better than Rambo.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Provo
We have been here for officially 2 weeks...and the verdict is, it's great. It is so different than anywhere we have ever lived but we'll take it. We live smack dab in the center of Provo basically on campus. There are students EVERYWHERE like seriously EVERYWHERE which is so foreign but it helps us feel a little young so we are happy. Our home is very warm and cozy and our kids absolutely love it. We went to Bountiful the other day and when Olive saw us pull up to our old house she started crying and said, "I want to go to my new house." It was so sweet and makes me so happy that they have adjusted so well. For now we are just waiting for some warmer so we can play outside.
Cheers to you!
-Happy Valley
Friday, November 11, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Pie
Last Tuesday I learned to make pie. Pie is one of those things that you would think is not that hard to make. It's not hard to make a normal pie, but if you want to make an AMAZING pie there are a few tips and important steps to be aware of...and a great recipe helps too. Here is the follow up email my baker friend sent me with the recipe and specific directions. If you want to impress this Holiday season I suggest you try this recipe.
"Some recipes can be magical and transforming. Such is the case with this pie dough. I never really liked pies, didn’t hardly make them, but that was because I just hadn’t eaten really great pie crust. But now, it’s all different- pie is one of my very favorite desserts. And that $25 dollar pie class I took, was worth its weight in gold
Pie Dough:
1 ½ cups flour
½ t. salt
2 T. sugar
4 T. butter and 6 ½ T. butter-flavored shortening (OR you can just do 2/3 cup butter-flavored Crisco)
¼ c. ice cold water (actually put ice in the water)
Mix flour, sugar and salt together and then cut in Crisco and butter with a pastry blender. You don’t want it to be perfectly proportioned. Leave pea-sized balls of fat throughout the flour- you don’t want the fat to be too small and you want to handle it as LITTLE as possible.
Then pour in water and mix with a fork, just until the flour can be gathered into a ball. The dough shouldn’t be too dry or too wet. It is a little drier than sugar cookie dough. All the flour should be “wet”- if that makes sense. Divide into two balls.
Roll out on a pastry cloth with a cloth sleeve over the roller. (You can buy these at cooking stores. ($6-$10) You never wash them- just shake off and roll up. This “seasons” them and they are wonderful to roll dough out on. A pastry cloth is a must have for making pie dough!). Dust the cloth with flour (don’t be too little with the flour) when you are rolling out the dough.
Makes a two crust pie
Bake at 410 degrees for 15 minutes, then at 360 degrees for 30 minutes. Don’t overcook. It will look paler than you think. You cook it at the high heat first, to flake and crisp the dough.
If you are only using a shell, puncture with a fork and put in the oven at 475 degrees for 8 minutes.
Don’t put fruit in pie shell until you are ready to bake (it will make it soggy). Sprinkle sugar over the top crust. Cut bottom crust even with pie pan and then roll the top crust over the bottom crust, then seal with desired edging.
The pie is most heavenly about 45-60 minutes after you take it out of the oven- long enough for the juices to thicken, but still warm. Wow, I’m hungry. Cut it and let sit for just a few minutes if the liquid is still runny/hot, so the cool air can thicken to just rightness.
For fruit pies, 4 cups of berries is about right amount
I think shortening with butter makes a much better pie crust than all butter.
Ohhhhh so good"
The downer side of knowing how to make a great pie is that you just might make one every day. Since Tuesday I have made: an apple pie, a chicken pot pie and a blueberry sour cream pie. They have all been delish, my extra chins can testify. Happy winter baking!
"Some recipes can be magical and transforming. Such is the case with this pie dough. I never really liked pies, didn’t hardly make them, but that was because I just hadn’t eaten really great pie crust. But now, it’s all different- pie is one of my very favorite desserts. And that $25 dollar pie class I took, was worth its weight in gold
Pie Dough:
1 ½ cups flour
½ t. salt
2 T. sugar
4 T. butter and 6 ½ T. butter-flavored shortening (OR you can just do 2/3 cup butter-flavored Crisco)
¼ c. ice cold water (actually put ice in the water)
Mix flour, sugar and salt together and then cut in Crisco and butter with a pastry blender. You don’t want it to be perfectly proportioned. Leave pea-sized balls of fat throughout the flour- you don’t want the fat to be too small and you want to handle it as LITTLE as possible.
Then pour in water and mix with a fork, just until the flour can be gathered into a ball. The dough shouldn’t be too dry or too wet. It is a little drier than sugar cookie dough. All the flour should be “wet”- if that makes sense. Divide into two balls.
Roll out on a pastry cloth with a cloth sleeve over the roller. (You can buy these at cooking stores. ($6-$10) You never wash them- just shake off and roll up. This “seasons” them and they are wonderful to roll dough out on. A pastry cloth is a must have for making pie dough!). Dust the cloth with flour (don’t be too little with the flour) when you are rolling out the dough.
Makes a two crust pie
Bake at 410 degrees for 15 minutes, then at 360 degrees for 30 minutes. Don’t overcook. It will look paler than you think. You cook it at the high heat first, to flake and crisp the dough.
If you are only using a shell, puncture with a fork and put in the oven at 475 degrees for 8 minutes.
Don’t put fruit in pie shell until you are ready to bake (it will make it soggy). Sprinkle sugar over the top crust. Cut bottom crust even with pie pan and then roll the top crust over the bottom crust, then seal with desired edging.
The pie is most heavenly about 45-60 minutes after you take it out of the oven- long enough for the juices to thicken, but still warm. Wow, I’m hungry. Cut it and let sit for just a few minutes if the liquid is still runny/hot, so the cool air can thicken to just rightness.
For fruit pies, 4 cups of berries is about right amount
I think shortening with butter makes a much better pie crust than all butter.
Ohhhhh so good"
The downer side of knowing how to make a great pie is that you just might make one every day. Since Tuesday I have made: an apple pie, a chicken pot pie and a blueberry sour cream pie. They have all been delish, my extra chins can testify. Happy winter baking!
Friday, October 14, 2011
Fall Happenings
Fall is here, thought it leads to winter I have enjoyed it. I have been pretty crappy at updating the happenings in our life as I have been one busy lady. So here are a few snippets of time over the last 2 months. Of course, I will only be posting the fun things to give the illusion that our lives are filled with nothing but ice cream and butterflies, but be not dismayed it's just a blog; and who wants to hear about the other crap anyway, right?
To begin: We enjoyed Boeuf Bourguignon
a production made possible by our friends Dewayne and Weston. When we arrived at 5 there were still 3 hours left on the timer and it was worth the wait. The evening was my favorite kind of get together with great conversation around the kitchen table, a small group of people you care about, and amazing food. I am hoping for a few more nights like of cold weather with more of you people I care about.
a production made possible by our friends Dewayne and Weston. When we arrived at 5 there were still 3 hours left on the timer and it was worth the wait. The evening was my favorite kind of get together with great conversation around the kitchen table, a small group of people you care about, and amazing food. I am hoping for a few more nights like of cold weather with more of you people I care about.
We have enjoyed Lagoon to the fullest. Is is our Saturday activity. We will be purchasing passes again next year, its the best money we have ever spent.
Olive had a birthday complete with all the girly necessities she requires, from a purse, to lipstick to a vacuum and a little kitchenette. She truly is the girliest girl I know, she spends most of her days walking around waving her arm like a fan saying; "I'm a princess, I'm a princess!" over and over. She LOVES to sing, dance, and entertain. She will have you sit down, stand on her little step and say, "watch mom, watch." Then she will begin to sing a song made up on the spot that goes something like, "I'm a bad guy, I'm a bad guy, no I'm not, I'm a princess, I'm a pretty princess, baby baby baby oh yeah!" What a treat to hang out with her all day.
We also got one last beach day in September, they are the days that bring me the most joy. There is nothing I would EVER rather do than sit on a beach all day long especially with these babes.
We also got one last beach day in September, they are the days that bring me the most joy. There is nothing I would EVER rather do than sit on a beach all day long especially with these babes.
I have been taking biotin and actually seeing results, I don't think my hair has ever been this long, the only bummer part is that it's 3 inches shorter on the sides, yes I am rocking a mullet. Oh yeah, and its brown. Lots of people tell me that they love my hair brown but I don't get it. I use to go brown every fall and within a month I'd be back to blond. Last year I didn't change it, but this year I was swayed and now I am counting down the days until I can lighten it up again. BLAH is all I can say.
Eddy is now only allergic to peanuts and beef! I am so happy, 2 years ago he was living off of rice and chicken, now he can have bread, milk, cheese, eggs, yogurt, mac and cheese, and most other normal kid food. SO GREAT!
We have gone pumpkin crazy. Pats pumpkin patch is our yearly deal, we have already carved 6 pumpkins, Eddy wants to carve a new one every day, he loves Halloween and cannot wait to dress up as Darth Vader. Every day he says, "I want to go to Halloween!" I think we will make a countdown chain tomorrow.
Lastly and most importantly my nephew Bridger went on his mission this week. He is the first Berthold in our family to go on a mish and therefore it's kind of a really big deal. Such a big deal that everyone who has ever known Bridger was there to support him at his farewell. At the luncheon over 500 dinner plates were used, it was crazy chaos but great to see so much support. We will all miss him especially little miss JJ. Our family is going through Bridger withdrawls, but we are so EXCITED for him and this wonderful opportunity. What an amazing experience for us all, the blessings have already begun.
(That Bridg on the far left)
HAPPY FALL!
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