Cantaloupe and Blueberry Smoothie

I was skeptical of this smoothie but I tried it and actually really liked it. We were able to pick blueberries while in houston so I was able to use those! I didn't use the correct amounts I just kind of dumped stuff in and it was still good. Try this you'll like it!
1 cup Dannon® All Natural Plain Yogurt
1 cup Del Monte® Fresh cantaloupe chunks
½ cup Del Monte® Fresh blueberries
1 small Del Monte® Fresh banana, peeled
1/8 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. lemon juice
4-6 ice cubes
Blend all together and enjoy

Our Garden!

Well we really don't have a spot for a garden but we did have enough dirt to plant a few things. We have flowers, cucumbers and tomatoes. We don't have and cucumbers yet but I'm proud to say we have like 15 tomatoes on one plant! Hopefully they'll taste good!

Latest Happenings

Well we have been up to quite a few things lately. We went down to Soda Springs Idaho for a birthday party, then headed to Utah for a Bushman Family reunion, then we enjoyed a visit from my parents. While they were visiting we went to Mesa Falls (One of the prettiest places ever) and went on a LITTLE hike and enjoyed lunch. Later that same week we went camping at Rigby Lake. (Yes I went and yes I slept on the ground) Mo was so proud that he got a fire started with one match! It was a little smoky at first but was a perfect fire for hot dogs and mallows. We let Tanner try his hand at fishing and he did pretty well. We didn't catch anything but I think that was because Brayden was having to much fun throwing rocks or splashing his feet in the water. I didn't get a whole lot of pictures of everything mostly because I forgot the camera in the car or I just forgot to take pictures. Sorry!

We're Back!

We've been in Houston for a while and our computer was in the hospital because it was very sick so that's why it's been so long since our last post. But we had a fantastic time in houston and did lots of fun things. We were able to be there part of the time my sister Shalene and her family was. Tanner and Brayden loved playing with cousins and family. They hardly slept. While we were there we went blueberry picking, to the Blue Bell Ice Cream Factory, Dinosaur Museums, to the beach, Old McDonalds Farm, my Cousins wedding reception and lots of other places. While at the beach we were able to see the annual sand castle building contest. We only looked at half of the sandcastles because the boy were half asleep walking down the beach. They had over 70 castles to look at. Tanner's most favorite thing we did was go to Old McDonalds farm. They have lots of animals to feed and ride but his most favorite thing to do was ride the train. He rode it almost the entire hour they had it running! Glad they can get joy out of something so simple. All in all it was a great time and we were glad we got to see everyone! Oh ya and the most eventful part was on the ride to Houston. Brayden was all of a sudden randomly sick. Long story short he pucked several times on the plane including all over him, me, and the guy sitting next to me! The man was really nice about the whole thing after the initial shock wore off!

Ice Caves

We headed out to some ice caves just outside of Rexburg this last Saturday. After taking a wrong turn we finally found our way to them. Brayden absolutely loved it and if Mo hadn't carried him the whole time I'm sure he would have fallen off some rocks trying to do it on his own! Tanner was a little unsure when we were on the inside but kept telling me, "Mom I'm tough!" He claims he loved it and wants to do it again.

Happy Mother's Day

I just had to share these cool plates that Mo bought me for Mother's Day. We went to this store to find a platter I had been wanting and I found these cool puzzle shaped plates that all fit together. I really have no idea what to use them for but I thought they were to neat. I hope everyone had a great Day!

Black Bean and spinach Quesadillas

Here is a delicious recipe my mom sent me a while back that I thought I would share. I think they are really good dipped in a salsa and sour cream mixture.
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 (10 oz) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed
1 (15. 5 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese, divided
Salsa (optional)
Sour cream ( optional)

1. Saute onion, spinach, beans and lemon juice in hot oil in large skillet. Add garlic powder, cumin, chili powder and salt; stir well. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until spinach is heated through remove from heat

2. Place 1 tortilla in lightly greased skillet. Layer with 1/4 cup of the cheese. 1/3 cup spinach mixture and an additional 1/4 cup of the cheese. Fold in halt, press lightly. Cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until cheese melts. Repeat with remaining tortillas, cheese and spinach mixture. Serve with sour cream and salsa, if desired.