Excitement & Outlet

I am glad that I am able to blog again. I have been terrible at taken pictures, it seems life id always go, go, go. I want to start blogging and using my blog to keep track of The Barrow Bunch, and also record thoughts and feeling.

Catch up

Let's see if we can play catch up.

Shaunee's Baptism

Shaunee was baptized by her Dad on September 18th 2010. She was supposed to be baptized at the church in Almo, but our bishop didn't have the right keeps to open the baptismal font and so we had to go up the road the hot springs. This will be something that Shaunee will always remember, and having to be baptized twice. What a wonderful experience for a parent to watch their child enter the waters of baptism.

First day of school

Shaunee and Justin are going to a new school this year Raft River Elementary.

So Excited!

I am so excited that I can finally start blogging again. I have missed it so much. There might be a ton of pictures in the next little while so I can some what get cought up.

Swimming

Our first swim of the summer. We went swimming a the Brigham City pool. This was Braxton's first time swimming.

Oh How I Miss You!

I really enjoy bloggin'. When I first started I was so excited and couldn't wait to blog and post pictures to let friends and family who we didn't get see all time see what the Barrow bunch had been up to. When we moved to TN I wanted and hoped to blog dailey, so that our very missed family and friends could see us and not miss us so much. Well our internet connection where we live is a big piece of garbage. I haven't blogged for a while because it takes forever for pictures to load, etc. I am really going to try, even if I have to go to the library.
Bloggin', oh how I miss you!!!!!!!

(I have tried twice now to upload to dinky pictures, UUUUGGGGGGHHHHHHH!)

Braxton and Bella

Okay I have tried for 50 minutes to load 2 stinking pictures and it is still loading. UUUUUUGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH I miss blogging, but thanks to the STUPID internet connection it isn't going to happen.


I am finally able to post the picture.

Random Kid Pictures With Little Big Man

We have the privilege of having Aunt Jana at our house for several weeks. We sure enjoyed having her here. Here are some random pictures she took of the kids.

Going Home!

A couple of months before Braxton was born, I found this cute little froggy outfit at Target. I instantly feel in love with it and had to have it to match his froggy blanket that I had made him. Of course the only one they had left was newborn size. I hesitated on whither or not to buy it, as none have my kids have been small. I figured at least he would get to wear it coming home, and maybe a few weeks after that. Never would I have guessed that he would be SOOOOO BIG. 11 lbs 4 0z and 22"long or at least that is all their measuring device went up to. After he was weighed, they commented that I had better have not brought new born clothes for him to go home in. HEHE

Meeting Braxton William Barrow

The kids were excited to meet their little brother, well I guess he wasn't too little. :)

Braxton William Barrow

Braxton William Barrow was born July 16, 2009 weighing in at 11 lbs 4 oz and 22 inches long. Holy Cow he is a big boy! The doctor said, look at the cheeks on that boy, and that we better give him the car keys and let him drive home.Boy he was mad when he came into this world. With just his out he was screaming his head off, and he peed on 2 nurses. That's my boy!

We are having a boy!

Today we found out we will be welcoming a little boy to our family.

Christmas Morning

On Christmas morning we woke up our kids. We were excited or what!!!! Santa brought Shaunee an ice cream maker. He brought Justin tractors, and Jade a monkey. A monkey for a monkey. Joe's Christmas present was Rock Band, and mine was AWESOME quilting frames.

Christmas Eve

The kids hanging out

Oh Christmas Trees!!!!!!!!!

Tonight we went to the gentleman's house that Joe works with. Every year at Christmas time he decks his house out with Christmas trees. There were 35 Christmas trees, and 10 trains. One tree was 7 1/2 ft tall and had over 5,500 lights. These trees were beautiful and you could tell that he took hours to decorate one tree. In one bathroom there was a frog tree and when you sat down on the toilet, there were frogs that would sing "We Wish You A Merry Christmas." In another bathroom there were Elvis trees. The pictures don't do justice, as all we had was a cell phone, but it gives you an idea. It was tons of fun.
M&M
Raggedy Ann and Andy
Train
Justin, Jade and Shaunee 7 1/2 ft tree

Foospiration Nov. 26

THought: "The heart of a fool is his mouth, but the mouth of a wise man is his heart." - Benjamin Franklin

Recipe: Chicken, Bacon, and Green Chili Pizza
Pizza Dough (recipe below)
Chicken Breasts, cut into cubes
Roasted Green Chiles
Bacon
Alfredo Sauce
1 lb. shredded mozzarella cheese
Grated Parmesan cheese

Method
For Pizza dough: 3/4 cup lukewarm water 2 tbsp oil 2 cup flour 1/2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp fast-rise yeast Cook the bacon until done but still chewy; tear into pieces. Lightly brown chicken breast pieces in skillet with leftover bacon grease, then turn down heat to low and place on lid to allow the chicken to finish cooking. When pizza dough is ready, roll out and place in pan. Next, place about 2-3 tbsp jarred alfredo sauce on dough, followed by a handful of cheese. Next, add the chicken, bacon and green chilies. Add the rest of the cheese and a few sprinkles of parmesan. Bake in a 425 degree oven for approximately 18 minutes.
 

Foospiration Nov. 19, 2008

Thought: "Nothing ever gets anywhere. The earth keeps turning round and gets nowhere. The moment is the only thing that counts." - Jean Cocteau


Recipe: Individual Chicken Pizzas
1 can refrigerated biscuits, uncooked
1 cup corn meal
1/4-1/2 cup vegetable cream cheese
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli
1/4 cup diced tomato
5 oz can chunk chicken breast in water
Dried oregano, optional
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
Preheat oven per biscuit can directions. Sprinkle countertop with corn meal. Roll each individual biscuit out to approximately 3-4 inches round on top of corn meal, but do not flip over. Place each rolled biscuit on a large baking sheet and cook per package directions. Set oven to 400 degrees. Allow biscuits to cool slightly. Top each biscuit with cream cheese, chopped broccoli, tomato, and chicken. If desired, sprinkle with dried oregano to taste. Cover each biscuit with mozzarella cheese. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese has melted.

Foospiration Nov. 12, 08

Thought: "Americans never quit." - Douglas MacArthur

Recipe: Layered Pumpkin Loaf
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 cup  plus 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar, divided
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
4   egg whites, divided
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup  canola oil
2 cups flour
2-1/2 tsp.  CALUMET Baking Powder
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/4 tsp.  salt
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, softened
PREHEAT oven to 350ºF. Grease a nonstick 9x5-inch loaf pan; set aside. Mix pumpkin, 1 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, 3 of the egg whites, milk and oil in large bowl. Add flour, baking powder, pie spice and salt; stir just until moistened. Set aside. Beat Neufchatel cheese, remaining 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar and the remaining egg white with wire whisk until well blended.
SPOON half of the pumpkin batter into prepared pan; spoon Neufchatel cheese mixture evenly over the batter. Cover with remaining pumpkin batter.
BAKE 1 hour to 1 hour 5 min. or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Run knife or thin spatula around edges of pan to loosen bread; cool in pan on wire rack 10 min. Remove bread from pan to wire rack; cool completely.

tagged

Rules: Copy and paste questions. One word answers only. Tag other people.


1.Where is your cell phone? pocket
2.Where is your significant other? work
3.Your hair color? brown
4.Your mother? (adopted Mom)awesome
5.Your father? (Adopted Dad) lovable
6.Your favorite thing? Chocolate
7.Your dream last night? gone
8.Your dream/goal? Happiness
9.The room you’re in? Front
10.Your hobby? crafts
11.Your fear? alone
12.Where do you want to be in 6 years? happy
13.Where were you last night? home
14.What you’re not? smart
15.One of your wish list items? pans
16.Where you grew up? Albion
17.The last thing you did? read
18.What are you wearing? clothes
19.Your t.v.? on
20.Your pet? Dog
21.Your computer? HP
22.Your mood? depressed
23.Missing someone? several
24.Your car? van
25.Something you’re not wearing? shorts
26.Favorite store? scrapbook
27.Your summer? gone
28.Love someone? Joe
29.Favorite color? green
30.Last time you laughed? yesterday
31.Last time you cried? yesterday

I tag Amy, Kim, Steph and Gina

Foospiration Nov. 5, 2008

Thought:
"Flowers grow out of dark moments." - Corita Kent

Recipe:
Idaho Spuds
3 ½ 8 oz Hershey bars
16 oz. cool whip at room temperature
½ c. nuts
½ c coconut
Melt chocolate, fold in cool whip and nuts. Drop by spoonfuls into coconut and roll. Set on pan. Can be refrigerated

MMMMMMMM I real Idaho Spud Bar sounds SOOOO good. HINT HINT:)

Foospiration Oct. 29, 2008

Thought:
"If it were not for hopes, the heart would break." - Thomas Fuller

Recipe:
Grilled Indian Chicken

This is an Indian dish. If it is marinated for as long as    2 to 3 hours it will be tastier. Prep Time: approx. 1    Hour 20 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 20 Minutes. Ready in:    approx. 1 Hour 40 Minutes. Makes 6 servings.    
1 teaspoon ground ginger2 tablespoons crushed garlic2 teaspoons ground turmeric1/4 cup yogurt1 (3 pound) whole chicken,    cut into piecesDirections1 In a large bowl, combine ginger, garlic, turmeric,    salt, and yogurt.2 Marinate the chicken pieces in the mixture for 3 hours.3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and    lightly oil grate. Grill chicken until juices run clear.

Halloween 2008

Okay so I am cheap! I didn't want to spend a ton of money on a costume that would only be worn once. Therefore I made the kids' costumes. Shaunee was Sponge Bob Square Pants, and Justin and Jade were robots. Our ward had a pizza party, pumpkin carving contest and trunk or treat. Joe's pumpkin's won 1st and 2nd place.

Pumpkin Carving

These are the pumpkins that Joe carved. They won 1st and 2nd place at the ward halloween party!

The Pumpkin Patch

Tonight we went to the pumpkin patch. I don't know if you would really call this a pumpkin patch, but they millions of punkins to choose from. The kids got a kick out of Mr. and Mrs. Pumpkin. The kids had a good time. We got there kind of late, so we had to hurry and pick them out.