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Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Crepe Bar Baby Shower

Our sweet friend Michelle is having a baby girl in a few weeks.  It is her second baby, but we wanted to throw her a little shower because it's her first girl.  Girl things are just so fun!  Our awesome friend Claire threw together some adorable flowers and banner.  Kelsey whipped up an amazing crepe bar.  Come to find out, Kelsey's family owned a Crepe shop in Provo many years ago.  Needless to say, she was a pro and her crepes and toppings were bomb.  I made the invites and used my house.  It came together great, was easy and stress free, delicious, and such a fun night.   We are excited to meet meet this cute baby next week.






Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Homemade Granola


When Bryan and I were first married, we lived with my grandparents.  My cute Grandma spoiled us and always ensured we were well fed while Bryan finished at BYU and I was in the nursing program.  She frequently kept homemade granola on hand.  Not only does it taste delicious, but makes the house smell heavenly.  Bryan and I have been trying to limit our sugar intake, and in lieu of store bought cereal we'll throw granola on greek yogurt or eat with almond milk.   McKay loves to help in the kitchen and gave some granola to his preschool teacher as part of his preschool graduation thank you gift.

Grandma's Homemade Granola

4 cups rolled oats
2 cups nuts (can use a variety of sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, pecans, Chia seeds, walnuts, cashews)
1 cup coconut (or as much as you want)
1/3 cup oil
½ cup honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 cup raisins or other dried fruit

Mix oats, nuts, dried fruit in a large bowl and stir.  In a separate bowl mix the remaining ingredients.  Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until coated.  Bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes, stir and cook for another 10 minutes.  Cool completely and store.