My plan for tonight...

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds
Rinse pumpkin seeds under cold water and pick out the pulp and strings. (This is easiest just after you've removed the seeds from the pumpkin, before the pulp has dried.)
Place the pumpkin seeds in a single layer on an oiled baking sheet, stirring to coat. If you prefer, omit the oil and coat with non-stick cooking spray.
Sprinkle with salt and bake at 325 degrees F until toasted, about 25 minutes, checking and stirring after 10 minutes.
Let cool and store in an air-tight container.
***We used cinnamon and sugar!***

Why Carve Pumpkins?

The story of the Jack o'Lantern comes from Irish folklore. Jack was a crafty farmer who tricked the Devil into climbing a tall tree. When the Devil reached the highest branch, Jack carved a large cross in the trunk, making it impossible for the Devil to climb down. In exchange for help getting out of the tree, the Devil promised never to tempt Jack with evil again. When Jack died, he was turned away from Heaven for his sins and turned away from Hell because of his trickery. Condemned to wander the Earth without rest, Jack carved out one of his turnips, took an ember from the devil, and used it for a lantern to light his way. He became known as "Jack of the Lantern."

Words of Wisdom

1. Don't spill a 20 oz. bottle of Pepsi in your Coach purse.
2. Don't rummage in hospital dumpsters looking for your cell phone (that you accidentally dumped in the garbage while empyting the pop out of your purse).

Here is a video of Chris rockin' out at the teacher talent show at Show Choir Camps of America.

New house...

Here are some pics of our new house (finally)! We are still getting settled in and the decorating plans are constantly turning in my head--but we are making Mitchell home! Hopefully the pics I post of the backyard in the summer will be a little more colorful-I am getting sick of SNOW AND COLD!

These kids are HOT, HOT, HOT!!!!

Haven't posted in awhile...we have been busy winning competitions with these awesome kids!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZDhIk6IWWY

Refreshing....

My sister sent me this email a few days ago and I just got done watching this short video. Lately we have been VERY stressed out in our household and losing perspective on the important things...from new jobs to moving to sick kids, etc. we have lost sight of having fun and being happy. Thanks for sending this to me, Jen! Please take the time to watch!
http://video.stumbleupon.com/#p=ithct48cqw

So this is what it looks like...

when you find out you are the GRAND CHAMPIONS at the Omaha show choir competition!!!!!!!!!!