Breakfast - Part 2

I made another yummy breakfast I thought I'd share. This is a "one dish wonder" and was really easy to make. This recipe only made 2 servings, but it certainly is easy enough to just double - or triple - or whatever.

First, preheat the oven to 400 degress. Cook 4 slices bacon until crispy (NOT burnt)

Drain on paper towel and pour off drippings from skillet, but save them. Add 3 - 4 oz. fresh spinach (or chard, since I have a ton of it in my garden and I like the pretty colors!) to the skillet and sprinkle with black pepper - toss over medium heat until spinach begins to wilt -

Transfer spinach to a strainer set over a bowl (or in the sink) to drain. Brush 2, 1-cup ramekins with bacon drippings. Crumble bacon into small pieces -

Place 1 toasted English muffin half, split side up, in each ramekin.

Split the spinach between ramekins and place on top of english muffin -

Sprinkle with crumbled bacon

With back of spoon, shape a well in the center of each ramekin and "gently" crack 1 egg into the well - keeping yolk intact.

Drizzle 1 tablespoon cream over each egg and sprinkle with salt and pepper

Pop into the oven and bake until whites are just set, but yolks are runny - about 14 - 16 minutes

ENJOY!

What I love about birthdays -

Getting a birthday cake from Annie -

and flowers from Berlynn - It makes having birthdays fun again!

Weekend in Denver

We took an ULTRA fast trip to Denver to be with Brandon, Jamie and the kid's. Brandon blessed Nixon and we celebrated Brandon's birthday - a few days early. Here are our precious little grandkiddies -

Nixon is getting some CHUNK on -

The Bohn Family

Here is Brandon's birthday (cheese) cake with the decorations Berlynn made, aren't they the best?

"Happy birthday to you dear Brandon, happy birthday to you!"

Proud Papa with Nixon

I just can't get enough of this little cutie pie!

For Labor Day, we decided to take a family hike in Boulder

Getting started on the trail -

Some scenery along the way -

Queen of the rock

Muscle man -

Ezra wanted to take a picture of the "clouds" with my camera and he took this picture. I was looking at these "clouds" and realized they weren't clouds at all but the first picture of a very serious fire that had just started in the canyon next to where we were in Boulder Canyon. As the day went on, this fire grew and is currently being reported as "out of control" causing many to be evacuated and filling the whole area with thick smoke.

Hike and pizza lunch over, we headed over to the place that took the Bohn Jr's away from us in Utah -

Yep, this is the place - names on the door!

Welcome inside Browsing around I found this chart holder. I couldn't help but hope I would never find my file in here -

Actually, Dr. Bohn informed us it stands for "New, Emergency, Recall and...." I can't remember what the "D" stands for so Iguess I really don't mind if I find my chart in it afterall. Comfort Dental was voted "Best of Boulder" in 2008 & 2010 - way to go!

I couldn't resist - I'm so proud!

While still browsing around we found this very complimentary note written to Brandon, stuck to a board. Thanks for being such a great and sensitive dentist Dr. Bohn!

Jamie had been feeling a little discomfort in one of her teeth for a while, so while we were at the dentist's office, with her own personal dentist there, he decided to x-ray and guess what he found? Yup, Jamie had a cavity so we decided to take care of it while we were there Since it was a "holiday", Brandon was missing his usual help so he had to improvise - thanks Ez!Berlynn is all gloved up and ready to assist
WOW! Look how well these future dentists are doing on Papa!
Thanks for the splendid weekend guys, we had a ball!

I got new glasses!

I got a call from Berlynn the other day, here's how it went:

B: Guess what Grandma, I got new glasses today!

Me: You did? Did you need new glasses?

B: Yes, I did

Me: Did you know you couldn't see?

B: No

Me: Can you see now?

B: Yes

Me: I'm so glad, what color are they"

B: They're pink, yellow and green

Me: Well, I'm sure they are cute and I'm sure you look so cute in them. Will you send me a picture of you wearing them?

B: Yes

Here's the picture I got of Berlynn and her new glasses:

So, she really does look SO cute in them, don't you think?

Annie started Kindergarten this week, below is a self portrait -

Isn't it so cute? I really love it (am a bit concerned about the blue hair though). Marisa told me while quizzing her about her first day Annie told her about "question time" (where the kids can ask questions - go figure). Marisa asked her if she asked a question and she said "I raised my hand but another girl took my turn", Marisa asked her what question she was going to ask and she said "I was going to ask why people in France eat snails!" Oh - SO her mother's child!

And just because I couldn't pass it up, while at the Olson house last night THIS is what I found in the swimming pool -

I'm still grinning from ear to ear over the JOYS of kids!

Simple rewards -

Curt teaches the 7 - 8 year olds in Primary and it has been fun to witness how much he has come to enjoy it - a most welcome surprise to him, I believe. He was a little unhappy about it when he first got called, but as happens when you serve others and forget about yourself, he has found himself really starting to love these little ones and looks forward to seeing them each week. We usually sit on the bench in Sacrament meeting where his class sits for sharing time and it has warmed my heart to see the kids rush to the bench saying "Hi Brother Bohn". Tonight, while relaxing there was a knock at the door and we opened it to find a visit from one of the girls in his class with a plate full of peanut butter cookies. Her mom said when she came home from church today she asked if she would help her make some cookies to take to Bro. Bohn -

Can it get any better than that??? Thank you "A" for helping us remember the simple rewards of service!

Only your hairdresser knows for sure -

Are any of you old enough to remember those commercials? I'm really, really lucky to have a special "hairdresser" in my life who really does know "for sure" and she shared something fun with me today. Always looking for a way to keep people interested in new and fun things just what could the hair industry to do to jazz up simple "moose?" Maybe, since most of us are half asleep while we're getting ready they could add a little "snap, crackle and pop" to our mornings - and I don't mean cereal! Yes, this moose not only lifts and adds volumn, it literally "snaps, crackles and pops" --- in your hands, and in your hair!


It's one of the funnest things to come along since.....well, like Sydney said - "it's like pop rocks for your hair!" It's crazy fun, we nearly emptied the whole can on Barry's hair experimenting and having fun with it. Unfortunately, you must be a "professional" to purchase this product, it isn't out for common folk to purchase (yet) - but it's going to catch on, and they're going to sell a ton of it. If not for your hair, for the fun of it. You must call your hairdresser and get some!


P.S. I know that "TOMS" are all the rage right now, but really - these are MUCH more comfy and I adore them. They are finally on sale, right now, at REI and they are really, really the best!

"SANUK"

They're not slippers, they're sandals!

A little of this and a little of that -

We have been extra busy the last while at the Olson home patching, sanding, nailing, priming, painting - a WHOLE bunch! Their new home is really starting to come together and it won't be long before they are all moved in and loving "The Cottonwood House". But, we did take a day or two off this week to enjoy a little of this...and a little of that -

We had a wonderful surprise visit from Brandon, Jamie, Berlynn, Ezra and little Nixon. At the same time, we had a wonderful surprise visit from my sister Karen and her husband Jason, so we quickly threw together a Sunday BBQ and got everyone together Here's mom adoring her youngest great grandchild - sweet isn't it?

Weekend over, Berlynn started her first day of school - 1st Grade! Wow, where has the time gone? She's growing up faster than her Grandmother can believe - but we're so proud. Good luck in school sweetie!
Annie picked a bouquet of flowers for her mother (she always has to do this, she absolutely is her mother's child!)
Our 1.5 year old dishwasher bit the dust - had to get a new one
Company party at Lagoon, naturally it was on the day that experienced record breaking rain fall. But, the weather left almost as quickly as it came and as you can tell, the day did get better and better -

Our first ride was the boats, little Cate LOVED the boats last year (it was about the only ride she could get on) so we thought we'd start out with it this year. Well, we tried but not with much success, so guess who had to ride alone?

From then on, Annie decided she would ride the bigger rides alone and loved all of them -

Still no smiles from Cate -

Nope - not a smile one!

Aw, not even Bulgy could coax a smile -

Guess why -

Nap over with, we took her on Puff -

smiles emerged on the carousel and continued -

Then - Cate found "THE RIDE", her ride, and the smiles never faded!

She loved the popcicles -

This is Cate's dragon, it ended up being the only character she would have anything to do with. When one little boy got in one first - someone had a melt down until Grandma secured a second one and assured her it was just as good! This little guy was by far the highlight of her day, and she rode him - let's just say....ALOT!

Annie has a favorite ride at Lagoon too, it also happens to be a dragon. The Jumping Dragon. Her mom, and then her dad, took her on it, but NO amount of begging would convince Grandma or Grandpa to take her on it. Some things need to be reserved for parents only!
To end our busy week - Curt and I went to see this -
It was FABULOS!