Hats off to the chef...and thats NOT me

My daughter Dayna is so super talented...she can do just about anything. She could probably make gold from thread if she really wanted to (you never know). Several months back she told me about this recipe that she made up and tried. She calls them "Delicio Wraps". She told me all the yummy stuff that goes on them and how much Jack liked them. So a month ago when I went out for a visit we were trying to think of something to make for dinner and I begged (yes, I really begged) her to make them so I could try them out. They were everything that she said they were!!!! They were a little bit of heaven! If you love mexican food, you would love these. I ate until my stomach hurt and I couldn't shove another bite in my mouth (so unhealthy I know).  A couple of nights ago I was wondering what to cook and wanted to try something new (Thanks Megan for your inspiration to  try "New recipes") and I remembered these scrumptious wraps that Dayna fixed, so I emailed her and got her recipe. I made them for dinner, with a little hesitation as to whether Deron would like them or not, but he raved about them. He just kept going on and on about how good they were...as did the rest of the family. It will definatly be one that we eat often and has become a quick favorite recipe!....by the way, I won't put the recipe on my blog, hoping that Dayna will put it up on hers! Thanks Dayna for sharing one of your many talents with me, I love you!

PS.... sorry not pics of the food...everyone ate things up too fast so I couldn't get a picture of this yummy meal!

An AMAZING fAkE!

Leading the "thrilling life" that I lead, I was surfing the net the other night for recipes and found this recipe for "WINGER'S STICKY FINGERS" and "POTATO SKINS", I apologize to whomever site I found it on, I don't remember which one it was so I can't give them the credit (just know it isn't my original recipe). I have to say...some of the "Fakes" for different chain restaurants that I have tried over the years just don't quite hit the spot, but this one hit it square on the head!!!! If you love "Winger's Freakin Amazing Sauce" you will love this! Its super easy and so delicious! After telling the kids about the recipe, they kept begging me all day to make it for dinner. Honestly, I didn't think that I could get this 1 KEY INGREDIENT here at our local grocery store (as our store is small and sometimes limited in what they can carry), but to my surprise, they carry it, I was thrilled!!!!  Anyway... for the recipe...here it is-

Wingers Sticky Fingers

 Chicken Fingers, (how ever many you want) deep fried or baked, but the baked is better because it makes the chicken crispier

Sauce:

1 1/2 c. brown sugar

4 T. water

6 T. "Franks" Hot Sauce (it has  to be this brand)

Heat hot sauce, water and brown sugar in a sauce pan until all the sugar is dissolved. That's it for the sauce. If you let it sit for a little while and cool, the sauce will thicken up some. You can use the sauce for dipping or pour it over the chicken, which ever you prefer. Mix a little bit with homemade ranch dressing and it makes their creamy buffalo sauce....Very close to the original. 

Winger Potato Skins

I don't' know the exact measurements  for this one because you can do as much or as little as you want to for these~

Pre-baked potato's

cheddar/mozzarella cheese (grated)

bacon (cooked and crumbled to small pieces)

Melted butter

 Don't bake the potato's in foil, it will cause them to go soggy and you want them crispy.  Once they cool a little cut potato in half the long way and scoop out some of the center, not all of it because you want some potato left in...leave about 1/2 inch around the inside of the potato. Brush whats left of the potato with melted butter and broil for about 4 minutes (until its warm but not crisp) then add the cheese and bacon and broil again for 2-3 minutes (watch because oven times vary) and eat! Serve it with the sticky sauce or buffalo sauce or just plain ol' ranch! 

These 2 are by far the best "Fakes" that I have tasted. So true to the real thing....enjoy and let me know what you think...Happy cooking!

Brothers make the best friends!

I just have to say that I have the most AWESOME brothers in the entire world! I went and saw my Dad today. Two of my brothers were hanging out with him too.  John (my 2nd to the youngest brother) has this nice, souped up motor bike, and when we got to the office dad and the boys were standing out by the bike,  just chatting. Cameron was looking at the bike, checking it out. I knew that he wanted to go for a ride, but really didn't want to ask...but before long my other brother Lee (just younger than me) said "Hey, I bet John would take you for a ride". John said "Yeh, hop on there, I will take you for a ride". So Cameron, beaming from ear to ear, hopped on that big bike and off they zoomed, down the road! It made Cameron's day. He loved it! Its not just the motor bike ride that made Cameron's day, but just knowing that his unlces think about him, care about him and want him to be part of their lives. They always include my kids in what they're doing and take the time to get to know them....whatever it takes. I am so happy that I have the 4 brothers that I do, in my life. They are the absolute best brothers in the world! Thanks brothers, for always being there, for being a part of my life, my kids life and allowing us to be a part of yours! I love you guys!!!!!

"MuRpHy...and his LaW" are haunting me!!!

If its going to go wrong...its going to go wrong to me! Many of you recall only 2 years ago I was the proud (not really "PROUD", but happy) owner of a brand new black Chevy suburban. From almost the moment we drove it off of the lot it was a "disaster magnet". On DAY 3, yes 3, someone door banged it and took it clear down to the metal. On DAY 5, oh yes 5, someone at my local grocery store decided my beautiful vehicle would look much nicer with a big "KEYED" mark down the side of it. And then throughout the course of our 2 year ownership it was in and out of the shop for various problems...constantly, if it wasn't one thing, it was another. Our previous vehicle (a van) was also a lemon, so I was beginning to get quiet a complex...another story, anyway... finally one day I went out to start it and of course it wouldn't start, well you would think "bad battery" right off wouldn't you, well the problem was that just a few days prior to this we had bought a new battery because it wouldn't start, so NO it wasn't the battery. I had had it! I called up the dealership, in Salt Lake, and told them I was bringing it out and needed it fixed. They gladly obliged, set me up an appointment and I left. LUCKILY Deron followed me in the truck because we just weren't sure the battery would stay charged. We stopped for a potty break in Heber, it died. Deron jumped it and off we went again. Every stop light I had to stop at...it would threaten to die (how humiliating)...the stop light just before I turned to go into the service department at my dealership, it totally quit. So I coasted in to the doors of the garage and jumped out and said..."Its your problem, now fix it"...(I was nice though). After waiting for hours the service people came and told us that it was just the battery. I think that I just about lost it. I proceeded to tell him all my "car troubles" and insisted that he dig deeper and find out the root of the problem. While he was doing my bidding, Deron and I went out and looked at NEW Suburbans, which after some figuring we decided to trade in the "Lemon" for this wonderful new gem of a car, that was 20 months ago. Our new white suburban has been wonderful...haven't had a bit of trouble with her, no door bangs or key marks (knock on wood) or any other problems...UP UNTIL LAST WEEK!!!! I know, your all saying to yourselves "those things happen"...yep, but really how many times do I have to deal with Murphy's law???? HONESTLY!!!!   Cloee,  (yes I name my cars, runs in the family...it makes me feel more..."attached" weird, I know!) was having the same "battery issues" as my last one. The battery won't stay charged, but then it will stay charged...this went on for a week and then Sunday it finally gave up the ghost. Wednesday we called "Roadside Service" (thank heaven for our warranty) and they sent a tow truck and hauled Cloee off to Price for a fixin. I was dreading the weeks that it might take them to get her fixed, but the dealership called the next morning and said the problem was fixed and we could go and pick her up. YES!!!!! I have to put a plug in for the great people in Price at the Chevy dealership there who fixed her so quick, and so far...(knock on wood), I think they actually fixed the problem. It was a computer glitch that caused the radio to continue to draw from the battery even when it was off (I think that was the problem with the other car too) and they just had to re-program the radio and re-set some things and we were good to go!!! I am hoping that "Murphy's Law" is done with me...and can move on ..."You've proved your point, Murphy.....I've learned to not take life or the things that I have in it, for grantide."

Once upon a time....

It was 3 years and 4 months ago (even to the day) that we got another addition to our family...

Jack Wayne Ady

Although... this bundle of joy was much easier than the first 6 because I didn't have to give birth to him and then I didn't even have to raise him....all that was done. I just got the 

VERY BEST SON IN LAW IN THE WORLD!!! And I truly mean that! He really is the best! 

Today is Jack's  birthday and he is turning 25 years old!

Happy Birthday to you!

I am going to brag on him and probably embarrass him to no end, but mom's can do that on birthdays right?! (that includes mom-in-laws too) I love Jack and think the world of him!

And I am going to share just a few reason's why I do: 

1. He takes such good care of Dayna. When you see your daughters (and son's too) go off with their new spouse, all happy and oblivious to the world around them, you always wonder what will happen when the honeymoon wears off. Will they have a good relationship? Will they get along..etc.... Jack has always treated Dayna like a queen, before and after they were married. He loves her, he takes 

care of her, he is loyal and he's genuine. He makes her laugh and he makes her happy. They both think the world of each other and it shows on their faces as well as in their actions. He is a wonderful hubby.

2. He is a hard worker. Jack has always held a job. He gives his all and works hard to help make ends meet. He has held a job as well as go to school, which isn't an easy task. But he continues to support his family no matter the circumstances. He has had a variety of jobs, one of which he worked outside in California during the hotest year ever...it was 125 degree's and he never gave up but kept plugging along. He isn't afraid of work and he works hard!

3. He is a very compassionate person. He would give you the shirt off of his back if you needed it, and he wouldn't even complain about it. He genuinly cares about other people. 

I know that he has given money to people on the street that need a little extra help. He isn't afraid of what other people will say, he does little things like that all the time, just because he thinks of others and doesn't judge them or their circumstances. He is very thoughtful that way.

4. He has a testimony of the gospel. Jack served a full time mission and truly loves the gospel. He lives it, he doesn't leave to question what he believes because it always shows in his actions. He is able to stand up for what he believes in and doesn't let other people persauade him into believeing something other than what he knows to be true. He is a good example to me and all of all of our family.

5. He makes others feel important. He is so good to spend time with family. One summer he and Dayna had some of Jack's younger siblings and some of our younger kids go out for a week at a time during the summer (at different times). He (and Dayna) spent time taking the kids hiking, swimming, out for a burger, to a movie....just visiting with them and learning more about them, playing guitar hero..the list goes on, but the point is, he made each one of them feel so important and cared about. Thats just how Jack is, no matter what, he makes sure that those he is around know that he loves and cares for them. 

Those are just 5 of the reasons that I love this guy...there are so many more. Jack really is the best son-in-law. I appreciate him so much and I really couldn't ask for anyone 

better to be Dayna's husband. I hope that our other 2 girls can marry someone just like Jack...but sorry, I think Jack will always be my favorite son-in-law...I don't know that anyone will ever quite measure up to him. 

Happy Birthday Jack...Have a wonderfulDay! 

Just A Valentines Note...

My Valentines Surprise from my sweet hubby!

I've been driven over the edge...AgAiN

Driving in the city brings on its own set of challenges for me, especially coming from a little country town that has no stop light, not much traffic and almost no traffic after 7:00pm. But when leaving town and venturing out the the city I've learned that I have to watch for things like stop lights, people crossing the road actually "in the cross walks", road rage, trains, irresponsible drivers, UTA buses stopping at the drop of a hat, and of course all of the many other cars that are on the road as well..I can handle pretty much all of that, yes every bit of it, but throw in a a bicyclist and I get furious....if you are one of these fearless pedestrians on wheels/motor vehicles, this is nothing personal and I don't want your hate mail...I am venting! (I am not talking about or to the occasional person riding their bike across the road or having to ride a bit on the side because their is no where else to go, no- I am not talking to you)

 

Visualize with me...Here I am driving down the road in the middle of the city and I think I have things under control, I come upon a stop light and start to brake, coming to a complete stop. And then I look in my rear view mirror to see some irresponsible bicyclist with a helmet on, driving up the narrow strip of road between me and the car next to me, just to get to the front of the line (in front of me of course)....OKAY, MY BIG BEEF WITH THIS IS- if you are a car, automobile, and part of the traffic you are to stay in your place and wait your turn, (after all none of us THAT ARE PART OF THE TRAFFIC CAN sneak to the front of the line) if you are a pedestrian and, yes we the fearless "car drivers"  have to "Yield" to all pedestrians, GET OFF THE ROAD AND ONTO THE SIDEWALK AND BE A PEDESTRIAN!!! And...then there are those times when I am just driving along at the speed limit (which a bicyclist usually can't keep up with) and come upon this "bicyclist" that is driving down the middle of my lane, who can't keep up with those of us who actually have motors. They slow the rest of us down to a snails pace, but won't move out of the way. I know there are signs to "share the road" but I don't think that means the rest of us that choose to drive our cars, are at the mercy of those with only 2 wheels. I think if you are going to ride a bicycle in the traffic you should obey all the traffic laws, the first one being...go the speed limit or get out of the way. Second being...pretend you are a car and act the part, stay in place and don't sneak in and out of cars to get to the front of the line at a stop light just in time for it to turn green and you to slow us all down again. Third being... make up your mind and decide whether you are going to be a pedestrian or a moving vehicle. You can't be both. We hear of accidents all the time with cars and bicyclist on the road, especially in the spring and summer months, all of which are horrible tragedies. But honestly, I think that if bicyclists were required to wear bright orange vests (which make them stand out a little more and not blend into their surroundings), and stay off the roads when possible, there wouldn't be so many accidents....there you have it, I've got it off my chest and out in the open. This is a huge "drive me crazy" kind of thing. Nothing that anyone says will ever change the way I feel about it. It has always driven me over the edge, it will continue to drive me over the edge and I will go to my grave with the absolute frustration of the "car vs the bike" theory, eating away at my sanity!