When it snows make Ice Cream!!!

The other night at mutual the girls wanted to make homemade ice cream so I found Grandma Shaw's ice cream recipe and made it the night before. I have not made home made ice cream for a long time and thought I would just be able to walk down in the fruit room and find the ice cream freezer maker. I looked and looked and could not figure out where it was and I even got Mr. Jones in on the hunting. He looked everywhere as well and was not able to find it either. Because it was the night before I was kind of running out of time, I had to work the next day so  I had to hurry and find it or we wouldn't have an activity for the next night. I started looking on the internet to see where I could possibly buy one. But all I found was some ice cream makers which you had to put the bowl in the freezer over night, which I wouldn't be able to do since it was 9:00 pm and everything was closing and I would have to run clear to Logan to get one. I could order one but it would take 3-5 days to have it delivered and they were about $200.00. Mr. Jones said ,"I will call Stokes (our neighborhood grocery store in Preston) and see if they have one." I being quite pessimistic about there ever being one at Stokes said, "There is no way they would have one." Ryan was ignoring my negative attitude and got the phone book and looked up the number and started talking to someone at the store.  After waiting for about 5 minutes for the person to look and get back on the phone, I listened to his responses and then he said, " You do have one." " How big is it?" It is a big one , okay we will be over to get it." I thought he was joking when he got off the phone but he said they had one.  So I got dressed and went to Stokes to get it. Yes, they had one and it was only $34.95, WHAT A BARGAIN!! especially because I needed it right NOW!

So, when I got home I poured the ice cream in the container and put it in the fridge overnight.( the above picture really isn't me because I deleted the pictures I took by mistake.) I had some great pictures of the girls eating their home made ice cream and those got deleted as well)

Here is the recipe.

Grandma Shaw’s Vanilla Ice Cream

4 c. milk
 ¼ tsp salt

4 eggs
2 T. flour

2 c. sugar

Mix ingredients together in a large pan and bring to a boil. Remove from stove and add 2 c. cold milk plus 2 cups of whipping cream (or you can add 1 quart of half and half.) and then add 3 T vanilla. Cool down in refrigerator for a couple of hours. Freeze in ice cream freezer. Frozen fruit may be added for flavoring, such as peaches, strawberries, etc. When using fruit omit 2 cups of milk and just add 2 cups of fruit. When using peaches, add ¼ t. almond extract. Makes one gallon of ice cream!

 It was delicious!! So if it snows make Ice Cream!!! (It snowed today)

Some new ideas at Easy Peasy

Check out the new blog at the top of the side bar and click on Easy Peasy Grandma!

Wii are so competitive

First of all I had to show these cute little cowboy boots that I found at the DI. I am starting to get a collection of them because when all of the boys are here they all want to wear a pair. I finally found a small pair that will fit the little cowboys in our family so I had to have Lincoln model them. I think the favorite pair though is still the "red cowboy boots" because it seems those are the first to be picked every time they come. If you look close you can see that Tydon has that pair on.Isaac and Mary came up on Saturday night to do something fun for the last day of Spring Break and so we ended up having a Wii tournament. We ended up golfing, bowling, and obstacle coursing it until midnight. (we didn't realize it was that late until we stopped to take a break.) Then Isaac and Mary stayed overnight and went to church with us.

Oh, and we had the best sandwiches from a new place in Preston it's called The NewYork Deli, the sandwiches are delicious! 

 Nate, Rachel, Kace and Tydon came up on Sunday afternoon and we continued the competitiveness. Hula hoop, ski jumping, bubble balancing, chicken flying and snowball fighting completed our competition downstairs.  Then we decided we should play Mille Bornes so we taught Isaac and Mary how to play that fun card game. I didn't have any pictures of the card game but I wished I could have had pictures of Kace giving a wink and a tongue click trying to alert his Dad of the cards he had. (Nate and Kace were partners.) Also a picture of Rachel's looks of (if looks could kill) to Nate when he would play a bad card on our hand. (Rachel and I were partners.)  Also the look Mary would give Isaac when he would tell her, "I guess I am going to have to win this game, ALL BY MYSELF!" (Isaac and Mary were partners.) But it was all in fun, (well I think it was.)Kace has inherited somebody's great competitiveness, (I wonder where he got that from?)

It was a fun couple of days and yes, Wii are very competitive!!!

I did it

I have been asked many times if I had a place on the web where someone could look at things I have made. So I finally decided to make another site for people to look at items to purchase and find ideas to do different crafty things. On Saturday I was with Isaac and Mary at the Preston Alumni tournament and Mary was wearing the crocheted hat I made for her birthday. A lady wanted to know where she got her hat and she told her I had made it. The lady gave me an order for a hat and a headband. Mary is the best advertisment I have. She said that she has worn the hat many times this last week and has been stopped and asked where she got her hat, sooo I made another blog and you can check it out here.

I got the idea for the name from little Evan, when I was out to Rainee's for McKenly's birth I heard the words Easy Peasy Grandma several times. After finished his chore of cleaning the bathroom I asked him if he had finished doing his job of straightening up the bathroom and he replied, " That was easy, peasy, Grandma!"  While playing wii and trying to show me how to play Star Wars, I would comment on how well he was doing and he would reply, "This is easy, peasy grandma!"

Most of the projects I try and do are not very hard and when they are I just think, Oh, easy, peasy, I can do this!" (If it only was that easy.) and just keep trying until I can figure it out. So, that is the name of my new site Easy Peasy Grandma.

I have been busy this winter making hats, shoes, and headbands so hopefully I can keep up now that the weather is getting warmer. Are there any of you out there that want to learn how to make these easy, peasy hats?

Happy Birthday Mary!!

We celebrated Mary's birthday last night. We had fun eating, talking, being entertained by Lincoln and Tydon, and just telling stories. We had yummy chicken enchilada's, salad, Rachel's yummy salsa cream cheese dip, and then Mary decided she wanted Pistachio torte so we made that and used that for her birthday cake.( It is delicious by the way.) Isaac put one candle in the cake and it was so funny to watch Lincoln try and blow the candle out. First Tydon blew it out and then Lincoln decided he wanted to try. He was kind of making the movements with his lips but he couldn't quite figure out the blowing part so he just had a little spit coming out and just kept trying. Mary finally helped him out and he was so excited and started clapping for himself. Tydon and Lincoln entertained themselves for most of the night and were best buds in the toy room. I felt bad for Kace though because he wasn't feeling well. Rachel had taken him to the Instacare and they had diagnosed him with strep so Rachel had given him his antibiotic and he slept on the couch most of the night. (Sorry, bud that you weren't feeling to well.)
We have had the week of sickness in our family. Last Sunday Rainee was sick and then that night they had to take McKenly to the ER and she has been in the hospital all week with RSV. Also Carson came down with something last night. WE are sick and tired of being SICK! So we are praying for health for everyone and hope that Spring is on it's way and will clear all of this sick air out of the sky.

I am glad that Mary is feeling better because she just got finished with a bout of strep. Happy Birthday Mary, you are the best Mom, wife, daughter, and friend anyone could ask for. WE love you!!!

What movie do you think he watched???

Tydon and Kace came up to visit and they came in the house saying these words. It cracked me up how Tydon would say it. I think this movie made an impression on him don't you think?

Just finished

this book! I could not put it down, I started it yesterday and finished it this morning. Thanks to Jon Robison at work for loaning me his copy. I am getting my own copy though because I can't wait for Ryan to read it and tell me what he thinks. So, if you want something to read and have a a day or so in this dreary weather, get the book and read it you won't be sorry. The next book is called Catching Fire and now I can't wait to read that one. The third one comes out in August.

Happy Reading!

It must be cold outside...

because it just makes you want to create something. Rainee has had that creative bug for awhile,(since she found out she was having a girl!) She showed me all of the cute things she had made, she has been busy!
She found a remnant at the fabric store and made this cute diaper bag , (she got the pattern online.) It really was cute and she had made all kinds of pockets on the inside and had lined it in vinyl for all of the messy things that go into a diaper bag.

When I opened McKenly's closet I saw more clothes than any little girl would be able to wear. But I think that is the funnest part of having a girl, (dressing her in all of the darling outfits they have for girls.

Rainee also made the crib blanket, bumper pads, sheets, and curtains to go in McKenly's pink room.)

So I had to make some pink and brown shoes and headband to go in her pink and brown room.

Before I left Rainee had called me about this cute mobile that was at Babies R Us. It didn't look like it would be too hard to make so before I left I cut out all of the butterflies and flowers with my Cricut. I then brought an old wire wreath frame and spray painted it white after I got there. We then spent one afternoon stringing crystal beads and paper flowers and butterflies on fishing line.

I think it turned out very cute, we then got excited about all of the possibilities you could do for mobiles with this idea. It flutters so cute in the room when there is a breeze.

I then tried these felted flowers and had to make more. I made the first one in Reno and then came home and tried different kinds. I attached a pin on the back and also a clip so you could attach it to a headband, a hat, a bag, or a scarf. I actually wore one on Saturday to our Stake Relief Society program and got the compliment that there are "pretty classy ladies in Idaho."

While I was a t Rainee's I had time to fill quite a few orders that I had for headbands and hats. These are some of my favorites. I had a lady bring in a cute black and white polka dot jacket, lined with hot pink, that she had bought for her little girl and she wanted me to make something to match the jacket. I think this one turned out pretty cute!

Because of Valentine's day I was thinking hearts and this hat turned out great with the hearts and buttons.

I had to make a headband for McKenly to keep her little ears warm. The flower is actually quite small but on a teeny tiny head it looks way large! So if you are getting down because of the weather try creating something it is so much fun and you forget how dreary it is outside.

This week...

we had a full week and it went by fast!
We went downtown and bought some tickets for the Cannon boys valentine's gift. The tickets had to be purchased at the Silver Legacy so we went into the Casino with the stroller and the 3 little ones, then we went back out on the street and Evan decided he needed a ride too, so he got into the back of the stroller basket and enjoyed the ride. We won't tell you what the tickets are because I don't want to spoil the surprise.

Our week wouldn't be complete without a trip to Chuckee Cheese. I did not have the pizza,( I didn't want to get sick again.) The boys had a lot of fun with the games and didn't want to leave.

We took Bryce, Evan,and McKenly to the Children's museum in Carson City. The 2 little boys loved it. Evan said, as we were driving into Carson City that this is where his brother Carson lives. Silly boy, he lives with you, but it would be fun to have a city named after you.

I couldn't resist some more pictures of McKenly, I need to get some pictures of all of her cute little clothes but I don't think I have enough memory on my camera. This girl has more clothes than you can imagine!

We went to Carson's school to see him get 2 awards. He got the Principal's award and then also one for getting straight A's and O's. Way to go Carson for being such a great student!

More pictures of McKenly, well we tried to cover her up in one of them I don't think she likes her eyes covered, silly Grandma!

We went to church and getting 4 boys ready for church is a challenge, Rainee should get a medal for doing this each week.

It was a fun week and my time here in Reno is growing short. I will have to make the most of the next couple of days. See you all soon!!

Photo Shoot

We decided we should try a photo shoot of sweet little McKenly. For anyone who has worked with babies you know how unpredictable that can be. She is hungry all of the time so when her eyes are open she usually wants food and she definitely will not hold still to have her picture taken. So to get a picture of her not rooting for food is sometimes a task. Also she doesn't like to be uncovered, it is February and she just recently came from a very warm spot so I don't blame her on that one. I haven't been able to get warm here either.

Some of these with her eyes open are kind of sleepy looking because she was getting ready to go to sleep. I think this one was just after Rainee had fed her and her eyes are getting sleepy....

Yep, I told you she was getting tired. I think this one is pretty cute though.

I think in this one she was going to try her ballet moves because she does have her tutu on.

I kind of like the black and white with the pink accent, we tried this on Sofia and it turned out pretty cute as well. In fact, if you notice McKenly is wearing Sofia's tutu!

Another sleeping one with almost a smile on her face.

Grandma you are so strange!

Almost through...

Yep, we're done!!!

Nothing but trouble

I have another funny story to tell about the things little kids say. We went to the Dr. for McKenly's 4 day check up. Evan and Bryce of course came with us. In the waiting room of the pediatrician's office there is a carpet playground where they can crawl through tunnels and holes and pretend to there hearts content. We had the first appointment of the afternoon so we were the only people in the waiting room. When Rainee went to the back to a room for McKenly to get checked, I stayed in the waiting room with Evan and Bryce. They played for a few minutes and then a woman with two little girls came into the room. Both Evan and Bryce came over to my side and then Evan said,"We don't like girls." and then Bryce said, "They're scary." and then Bryce continued and mimicked Evan and said, "We don't like girls." Then Evan chimed in, "They're nothing but trouble."

I think these two together are hilarious and it just makes me laugh the things these little minds come up with.

Yes, Evan Grandma is a girl and your new baby sister is a girl as well, so hopefully soon you will like girls.

Well, maybe strike that last statement, maybe they should keep thinking like that until they get off their missions because yes, girls can be nothing but trouble.

A typical night

Evan loves holding his baby sister.

When you are at the Cannon house it is interesting to see how 4 boys pass their time. I get to watch a scenario about like this every evening. It usually involves wrestling, playing sword fights, bombing each other or beating each other up. These activities will continue until 1. someone gets hurt. 2. someone breaks something or 3. it is time to go to bed. I was sitting on the couch with Evan the first night that McKenly came home and he was holding her next to me very carefully, he then looked up at me and said, "Grandma I can't wrestle her until she is 2." and then he said, " I will have to wrestle her carefully." He sat there a minute and then he said, " I can really wrestle her when she is 5." So little McKenly I hope that you are ready for these rowdy brothers of yours. I am sure you will learn to wrestle because Evan has already told me that he will teach you.

Another story about how boys think girls should be. I was again sitting on the couch with Carson by my side and he was now holding little McKinley. While he is holding her, this tiny little girl let a large amount of gas loose. Carson looked at her and said,"McKenly I thought you were supposed to be a lady!" he was very serious and then looked at me and said, "ladies aren't supposed to do that!"

So little McKenly, you have your work cut out for you. You will need to show these boys how ladies are supposed to act and you will have to teach these brothers of yours how to act like gentlemen!

A new addition

On Thursday at 9:36 pm a new addition came to the Cannon family. She is the 5Th of four boys! So you know how loved she will be by all of those brothers. Her name is McKenly Lorrainee (pronounced Lorraine but spelled that way because her mother is Rainee and she was named after her grandmother. She weighed 8lbs 8 0z and is 19 inches long.

She has cute little expressions...

She has cute little lips...

She has tiny little feet...

She has a happy grandmother who loves her...

She has a whole family who loves her...

Brothers who can't get enough of her...

Brothers fighting over who gets to hold her...

She is very cute and came home to a family who have waited for a long time to have a girl besides their Mom in their family.

Welcome to our family McKenly!!!