My Husband ... The Chef

So Rob decided that he wanted to make some banana bread. He insisted on making it himself...because he wanted to make me a treat. The recipe that I have isn't very specific; it's just a list of ingredients. I told him kinda what order to do things to make the bread turn out. Well, the bananas were frozen and he defrosted them a little, but added them to the mix still fairly frozen. Because the bananas were frozen, the shortening started clumping up and wouldn't beat out. Well, this is my brilliant husbands solution...
You notice that the mixer bowl is sitting in a plastic bowl. Rob had me fill the plastic bowl with warm water while we mixed. I was a little hesitant at first...but we did it, and I'm proud to way it worked. The shortening smoothed out and the bread turned out amazing!! :) Why do I ever even doubt him?!?!?!
Oh...and I had to include a cute pic of Tay. She loves her new backpack, even though she's still a little small for it. I tried to take her out of it and put her in her walker, which she loves, and she threw a fit. She sat in the backpack for about 5 minutes before she would let me take her out!!

Johnny Jump Up

Our awesome friend Katie lent us her Johnny Jump Up...I don't know if Taylor is just older or that she likes this one a whole lot more than the other...but she definitely has gone wild!! Check her out!

Squaw Peak Trail

Ok...by far the hardest hike so far this season!!! I had no idea how strait up and then strait down this would be. There was literally almost no flat spots. But in the end, the colors where beautiful and the view was definitely worth it. You'll notice Tay's awesome shoes...her actual shoes wouldn't stay on....so we improvised with Aunt Jen's gloves.
Taylor thoroughly enjoyed the hike. Jenna carried her for the steepest parts and I am very grateful. I probably wouldn't have made it!
I felt so bad, but Tay's diaper definitely needed a change. I tried to do it as fast as possible to keep her warm. We'll have to remind her when she's older that she was bare bummed on the top of Squaw Peak...I'm sure she'll love it!!
I think this picture gives you the best idea of the amazing view...but still doesn't do it justice!!