My Dad found some new slippers. They are actually mine and they have bows on the front. Can't get him to take them off, he says they are too comfortable. Next time I am buying pink slippers!
Saundra came down to visit and brought Teddie. Teddie loved going to the dog park. She is such a cute little puppy and everyone at the dog park LOVED her.
Dad and mom playing on the toys.
This is such a great place to take dogs, Tilly looks forward to going every day. We have all made some friends there.
Saundra, Laura and Lola.
I didn't realize the girls look like American Eagle representatives!
Jackson, Bryan and London LOVE Tilly.
Bryan taking care of dog business at the dog park.
Saundra at the dog park.
Tilly getting a bath.... in the kitchen sink. I promise we cleaned it after, it is just the easiest place to give the pup a bath.
Tilly thinks Bryan is her boyfriend and she always falls asleep in his arms.
Dad and I went on a Jeep ride and it was so beautiful. We found this deep canyon and had fun throwing rocks off the cliff.
Laura and Dad
Pregnant Lady....soon to not be pregnant....hopefully soon...
Can you identify which Boston Terrier is which? To help you out here are the in random order: Rocco Lucy Tilly
Although there isn't a dog in this pic I decided to do a quick post to update about Lola. I am not due until March 14th, but my doctor doesn't think I will make it until the end of February. (SO, I'll probably Still be pregnant by the end of March!) He thinks I maybe developing Preeclampsia and I was dilated to a 2 at week 35. He is hoping I will make it until the 22nd which will put me at 37 weeks. The 22nd happens to be the day Bryan takes his USMLE Exam which he has been studying for the last 2 years! Hopefully she stays in there until he is done with his exam.
Since I am not working I have been sewing and I made a purse. I had a hard time understanding the directions so Bryan read them and then told me how to make it. He is so good at understanding instructions!
Lucky for this pup, she was gifted a matching skirt to match my purse and if you look closely you will also notice the the corresponding leggins on the front quarters. (Compliments of Bryan)
Bosch Whole Wheat Bread (Bosch mixer not required)
5 ½ C Warm Water 5 C Whole Wheat Flour 2/3 C Oil 2/3 C Honey or ½ C Xagava 2/3 C Applesauce 2 T Dough Enhancer 2 T Vital Wheat Gluten 2 T Yeast 2 T Real Salt 10-15 C Whole Wheat Flour
I use a kitchenaid mixer and it won’t hold this size of bread batch so I half it or three-quarter it.
In a Mixer add water, Yeast, Oil, Hondy, Applesauce, Gluten, Enhancer, and 5 C Wheat Flour Use the slow to medium setting to incorporate. Turn speed to slow and add 1 C of Flour at a time with Salt till the Dough scrapes away from the edges. Once the bowls edges are clean Knead on speed 1 for 6 min. Remove and shape into pans let rise and Bake at 350 for 30-35 min or till internal temp reaches 190-200.
Side note:
I love the dough enhancer, and vital wheat gluten, it makes the dough fool proof! And you can also use the dough enhancer in a variety of other doughs.
I was having a problem with my loaves cracking as they baked and I learned that if you put the raised loaves in the oven and then turn the oven on the dough is less likely to crack. Just add about 5 minutes to the cooking time.
My dear friend Lindsay sent me this as a suprise
at my baby shower from Arizona. I am so thankful for dear friends.
Diane, Laura, Jordan, Saundra
Diane, Ally, Jordan, Saundra
Laura and Alisa
Baby quilt, inspired by my mother and tied by my
friends and family.
Baby quilt inspired by my sister Saundra, tied
by friends and family.
(Margie, Annie, Jenny, Saundra)
Laura and Alisa
Sweet little Elizabeth and Saundra.... I think
someone is wanting another baby again!
Rebecca and Laura
Jordan, Ally, Diane, Laura Annie, Vilma
Saundra, Mom, Jenny
My mom LOVES having her picture taken.
Jenny and Saundra
My sweet sisters decided I needed to have a baby shower.
I was nervous to have one because I haven't been in one place
for a long time and I was afraid no one would come. It turned out great,
I was so happy so many of my friends and family came and I wish it
could have lasted all day because it was fun to catch up with them. Thank you
to everyone for coming and for making this day special for me and baby Lola.
And very much thanks to my mom, and sisters who love and take care of me.
Proof to Saundra that their aunt hygienist made them brush their teeth:)
Saundra and Wes went out of town for a week so Mom and I watched Jackson and London. It was so fun but a ton of work too. Luckily my sister is so organized and made it easier for us.
Grandma struggling to get London dressed...once again.Grandpa came to visit for a day and the kids loved it!
I think it is so cute that Londie always cuddles up to Jackson when I take a picture of the two of them.
One of the many forts J and L made, they play so well together. London loves her brother and Jackson is very thoughtful and takes care of her.
Funny Jackson story.
Jackson wanted to go to McDonalds and my mom suggested he eat an orange instead to be healthy. She then explained to him why it is important to eat God's food; food that is made from the earth. He looked at my mom seriously and then said
"So is McDonald's Satan's food?"
Grapes!
They are so cute and such good kids!! It was so fun to be with them all the time, even though they are hard work.
London would rather not wear clothes!! That was hard work because we would get her all dressed and ready and we would turn around and she would look like this!
London could not get enough of my pregnant belly. She would sit on my lap and pull up my shirt and talk to baby Lola. London even made a pile of blankets and clothes to give to baby Lola.
My Dad found some new slippers. They are actually mine and they have bows on the front. Can't get him to take them off, he says they are too comfortable. Next time I am buying pink slippers!
Saundra came down to visit and brought Teddie. Teddie loved going to the dog park. She is such a cute little puppy and everyone at the dog park LOVED her.
Dad and mom playing on the toys. 
This is such a great place to take dogs, Tilly looks forward to going every day. We have all made some friends there. 
Saundra, Laura and Lola. 
I didn't realize the girls look like American Eagle representatives!
Jackson, Bryan and London LOVE Tilly.
Bryan taking care of dog business at the dog park.
Saundra at the dog park.
Tilly getting a bath.... in the kitchen sink. I promise we cleaned it after, it is just the easiest place to give the pup a bath. 
Tilly thinks Bryan is her boyfriend and she always falls asleep in his arms.
Dad and I went on a Jeep ride and it was so beautiful. We found this deep canyon and had fun throwing rocks off the cliff.
Laura and Dad
Pregnant Lady....soon to not be pregnant....hopefully soon...
