8/29/10

Oh Dang, Napoleon Dynamite


The view from their backyard, Bear River. This is also where we took are float trip on inner tubes.
Brook and Aleksandra eating lunch.
Aleksandra's lunch, the motorcycle guy decided to join us today.
Fresh cucumber, onions, and broccoli from the garden soaked in vinegar one of our family favorites.
All the cucumber pickings from the morning!
We all went to Big J's just like Napoleon Dynamite did, we where in his town so we had to partake!
Fresh Strawberry Shake, we went back for seconds!
Aleksandra and Daddy, getting really excited.
Yes we partook of the Tater Tots, but no we didn't put them in out pockets.
Brooke showing you the awesome DI, just like Napoleon went to, when in Rome (well Preston) people!
Me getting pretty excited to be there!
Mike with his Uncle Rico camera.
Us with our D.I findings, I was pretty proud and excited, but No Moon boots!
We made you proud Preston and Napoleon Dynamite!
My Aunt Janet's beautiful horse.
Demo Derby!
Steve, and Brooke Gowdy, Mike and Aleksandra, Uncle Brock, and Aunt Janet.
Waiting for the Derby to begin,
Aleksandra playing in the bleachers with her favorite Aunt Janet, we love her!
Yes, this is necessary and made our burgers DANG good!
Hello Demo Derby burgers we love you!
Loving the Derby, and my baby!
The cars going crazy, who knew watching cars smash was so much fun.
More action.
Mike and I got up early for the sunrise.
Earning our keep, wink wink!
Please meet Farmer/ Gangster Mike. Who knew he had this horse whisper thing in him he was a natural.
Riding the horse buggy was amazing and not as scary as riding a horse!
Mike going on a bike ride with Uncle Brock.
Just relaxing by the Bear River enjoying the sounds of the water.
Aleksandra feeding the ducks with Aunt Janet.
The chickens laid eggs that morning and Brooke and I went on a egg hunt to find them.
Aleksandra learned to climb this ladder this weekend, so big and strong!
Aleksandra sitting on her first horse.
She doesn't quiet know what to think.
Big smiles, she just loves horses.
Aunt Janet teaching her how to be soft.
We were so lucky to be able to come out to Preston and stay with my family. I love them so much and don't get to see them all the time. We appreciate my Aunt and Uncle for the hospitality and love they showed us and the Gowdy's. They went above and beyond with kindness, They showed us a true Idaho farm experience should be like, and it was AMAZING. Aleksandra loved ever minute and cried when we drove away. We can't wait till we can come back again or they can come visit us!

8/26/10

Polish friends and a hike

Our beautiful hike we took.
Nice path and shade!
LOTS of shade!
Aleksandra is tired, and she hasn't even done any hiking!
Daddy and Aleksandra.
Aleksandra and her new Polish friend, Those two talk polish two each other. Aleksandra knows some very simple polish words and it's fun to hear her speak it to her Polish friend A.
The girls throwing rocks.
Aleksandra yelling Die which in Polish means "give me". I promise my daughter doesn't know the real meaning of Die.
It's so fun to see her picking up a second language and interacting with her Polish speaking friend. So glad Mike reads and always speaks to her in Polish!
A and Aleksandra just enjoying our break on our long, LONG hike!

Much wanted Cookie Recipie

Lester's Moms Sugar Cookie Recipe
! cup Sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 Eggs
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Vanilla
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Salt
4 Cups Flour
1 Cup Sour Cream

Cream together Sugar, and Butter, then Add one Egg at a time to mixture. Mix all Dry ingredients together beforehand and alternate with Sour cream into the Sugar and Butter mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes until no longer shinny on top. 

Frosting
Powder Sugar
Half and Half
1/2 Stick of Butter 

Mix until you have a even fluffy consistence. There are no measurements for the frosting.

These cookies really taste like the store sugar cookies they are INSANE, don't say I didn't warn you!

8/25/10

Family Photos


Just taking in every moment of this girl.
Aleksandra trying to grab the wheat.
In our defense we where trying to be creative, and it didn't quite turn out the way I had pictured. But we got a couple good shots with the mattress.
Mike staring at Aleksandra, Me staring at him and her looking at the camera.
Love her smile, final a good happy shot from her!
My cute girl.
Kiss Kiss, Aleksandra has no idea of the madness behind her!
The three of us.
Half way normal family photo YEAH!
My Favorite!
Love my Best Bud!

Aleksandra sticking out her tongue.
And the worst picture of the whole night! We are so all meant to be!
Thanks to our great friend Carly for helping out last minute. Can't beat a free photo shoot especial when all you really want to do is capture your kid!
We love you tons 
Aunti
Carly
If anybody ever needs photos done for free this women is here to help.