French Toast Roll Ups

I forgot to take a picture of this...but OH MAN, is it good!! I had some friends over today and this is what we had for lunch with whipped cream and strawberries. It was a hit. It's as good just how it is, and it's GREAT finger foods that even kids will LOVE.

Yield: 24

Ingredients

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 

1 egg yolk 

1 cup sugar, divided 

24 slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed 

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 

3 tablespoons butter, melted 

Instructions

1. In bowl, beat cream cheese, egg and 1/4C. sugar until smooth and set aside. 

2. Roll out each bread slice with a rolling pin. 

3. Spread cheese mixture over bread, distributing evenly. 

4. Roll up each slice jellyroll-style and place seam-side down on a baking sheet.

5. In a shallow dish, combine remaining 3/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon. 

6. Brush butter over rollups then roll them in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, until completely coated. 

7. Cover and freeze at least 2 hours, or up to 2 months. (I don't think you really have to do this part) 

8. Just before serving, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bake rollups 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden. 

1-2-3!

On June 6th Cole turned 3!

I know it has been a whole month and I am just now getting around to blogging about it. I'm a bad mother!

We were in Utah so he was able to celebrate with our family's. What a GREAT way to spend a birthday!

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First we had a birthday lunch at Grandma Booths.

We didn't know what we were going to do party wise for Cole's big day since it was the day after his grandpa's funeral so it was very last min. A few of his cousins each picked out one of their own toys to give to him. I thought it was awful sweet! Another cousin made him a card. All of Cole's cousins just love him!

Also with it being right after the funeral there was a LOT of left over desserts so notice that Cole's cake is actually a brownie. We figured we didn't need any more sweets around the house which is why we didn't do a cake and just improvised.

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That night we had a birthday dinner at grandma and grandpa Child's.

It's funny because when I was in Utah the first time my mom had sent Cole's wrapped birthday presents home with me because we weren't going to be in Utah for his birthday.

The day we were leaving for Utah I was cutting Tom's hair and it got really quiet. Tom went in to find Cole had gotten into my suitcase and had unwrapped all of the presents. The mean mom that I am and the fact that it wasn't his birthday yet I took them and repacked them.

Once we got there I took them to my mom and had her wrap them again to give to him on his birthday. He was just as excited the second time!

We had a yummy dinner and for dessert I made a tres leche (three milks) cake. I learned this one from a wonderful sister in our first ward in Houston. It is delicious!

I love this picture of Avery
and the picture of Avery and her cousin Braelee
blowing bubbles with their Uncle Nick and Aunt Che


Thank you to all of our family that made it such a special day for Cole!

HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY COLE!!
love mom, papa & Avery

A Visit to Grandma Dentist

Cole had his very first dental check-up!

My step mom, Jen, just opened up a dental office conveniently located at the corner of 200 West and 1500 South. 1512 Renaissance Towne Drive in the Renaissance Center, across the street from Gold's Gym in Bountiful, UT. (http://newconceptsdentistry.com/) so we took advantage of that while we where in town visiting.

At first Cole wasn't quite sure what to think about the whole thing and really didn't want to cooperate but after he warmed up he did an excellent job! I was so proud of him!

Grandma Jen counting his teeth



brush, brush, brush



The hygienist let Cole hold onto the water sucky thingy.
He thought that was great



Grandpa decided he wanted to join Cole in the chair
Silly grandpa!

Way to go Cole!

50!

April 27th was the big 5-0 for my mom and luckily me and the kids got to be there to help her celebrate.

My sister, sister-in-laws and I threw her a big surprise party. The guest list included her parents, all of us kids, the grand kids, her brothers and sister and close friends. It was a great time mainly because of the great people and of course all of the great food.

I know this blog post is a bit late but...

Happy 50th Birthday Mom!
We love you!

Love the glasses!

Horsey, Horsey On Your Way

Cole and Avery got their first rides on grandpa Booths horses and boy did they LOVE it!

Kerri & Cole

Kerri & Avery

Cole even got the chance to ride on one all by himself! He was so excited and enjoyed every minute!

Family Outing

On our April trip to Utah we went to the Living Aquarium in Sandy. Unfortunately it was also spring break so it was very crowded and with small kids that is hard because they want to be off and running and not being held or restrained by a monkey back pack. To say the least it would have been much more enjoyable had it not been so busy.

I love Toms face! *********Avery and her aunt Kerri



Avery with two of her cousins, Lily & Emma

By the end of the outing we were all tired but especially the kids. This picture makes me laugh because you can see we have had enough and are just ready to get home.

In Loving Memory

Steven William Booth
(October 23, 1946 - May 31, 2010)

Steven William Booth

1946 – 2010

SYRACUSE, UTAH - Steven William Booth, 63, died at his home Monday, May 31, 2010 after a 3 ½ year battle with cancer.

He was born October 23rd, 1946 in Union (now Midvale) Utah to William Harvey Booth and Beth LuDeen Burgon.

He was sealed in the Salt Lake City Temple to his sweetheart Susan Lee Hughes and she was still by his side 41 years later as he passed from this world. Steve and Susan were blessed with four children, Jeff, Jason, Kerri, and Tom. Steve and Susan had lived in Orem, Utah, Stanton, Virginia, Phoenix, Arizona, and Thatcher, Idaho before settling in Syracuse.

Steve loved his ten years on the Caribou Ranch in Idaho and spoke of it often. He felt like he was born to be a cowboy. Steve worked as an aerospace engineer at Hill Air Force Base and retired after 23 years.

Steve was a member of the Syracuse Trailside LDS Ward. He served in many callings including Stake High Council, a member of the bishopric, and many teaching positions. He excelled at teaching the Gospel. Steve served an LDS mission for 2 ½ yrs in the whole area of Japan.

He was a member of the Davis County Sheriff’s Mounted Posse for 20 years and enjoyed his frequent service outings with them on his “worthless” horse Murphy. He was also a member of the Utah Western Riding Club Association. Aside from his great love for family and friends Steve loved model trains, horses, and Ford Mustangs.

He is survived by his mother Beth, his sister’s Marne’ and Lori, his brothers Brian and Kelly, his wife Susan, his children, Jeff (Emma), Jason (Jeanne), Kerri, and Tom (Dayna) and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father William H Booth and his brother Jerry.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 11 a.m. at the Syracuse Trailside Ward Chapel, 2887 W. 2700 So., Syracuse, UT. Friends may visit family Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist’s Layton Mortuary, 1867 No. Fairfield Road and Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment, Syracuse City Cemetery.

The family would like to thank the Huntsman Cancer Institute, Hospice of Utah and the many doctors and nurses who provided care for Steven.

We Love you Dad!

Love, your family

Wholebuncha Booth

One of our biggest reasons for going to Utah in April was because Tom's brother, who lives in England, planned their family, Utah vacation for that time. We figured with both of us living away from home if we ever want to see each other we'll have to coordinate our vacations. It WAS NOT the weather that took us there in April! COLD!! I would have gone in May or June, although even into May it was still cold. What gives!

Any way, we finally got to meet our nephew, Kai, who will be two in July. Jeff and his family met Cole & Avery for the first time as well. That tells you how long it has been since Cole will be three in a week and a half. Too long!

Tom, Kerri, Jason & Jeff




Kai

Lily, Cole & Annie
The girl cousins had a fun time loving on Cole
Cole wasn't loving it quite as much as they were

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It is a must to have family pictures when the whole family is together

I love this family!

We had a great time with all of the family together. Who knows when it will happen again!

Playing catch up

Ok, so I have a LOT of catching up to do. Lets see, what's first. Oh yes, Tom ran the Seabrook Lucky Trail half marathon March 20th. He ran it in 2 hrs. and 14 mins. Way to go honey! The kids and I met him at the finish line to cheer him in.

Our HERO!!

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The whole reason I got so far behind on our blog? I was in Utah from April 2nd - May 18th. I know, I could have updated while I was there but I forgot the cord that copy's the pictures from my camera to my computer at home and I couldn't have post's without pictures. So there's my excuse.

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It was a nice long vacation. Tom was there with us the first 2 and a half weeks the rest of the time was just me and the kids. By the end I was ready to get home. I missed my honey and the kids missed their papa and as great as it was being there with family it was GREAT to get home!!

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Any way, instead of trying to catch up all in one night I will spread out our adventures throughout the week. So stay tuned!

Little Worker Bee

Cole loves to help his papa!

It's about time he started earning his keep! :)

Mind your Manners

Lately when Cole hears either Tom or I fart he'll laugh and say, "Aw, Mom pooped or Papa pooped!" We correct him telling him that we farted.

The other day while we were eating dinner Cole farted and just being funny I said, "Aw, Cole pooped!" He gave me this funny look and said, "No, farted!" Tom and I busted up laughing. It was the way he said it as well that made it so funny!

He is a funny kid and we love him!