New Pictures

We had our family pictures taken, and I love them. Our photographer, Jessica Bateman, is in our ward, and I think she did a great job. You can see some more of our pictures here.

Between Father and Son

Here's a little conversation between Jared and E the other night.

E- Dad, why are you eating cereal?

Jared - Oh, just for the heck of it.

E- Well, I'm a heck of it!

The Hair Cut

I have been dreading cutting Baby N's hair, because he has such beautiful curly hair, and because I know that when I cut it he will no longer look like a baby anymore. Well last week, when Jared came to me and told me that someone thought Baby N was a girl, I knew it was time.

Here are a few before pics.

Look at those curls!!!

Here's during.

Here's the final cut.

He looks so different now, I'm still trying to get used to it.

The Wedding Cake

Jared's sister, Becca, recently got married, and I was fortunate enough to be able to make her wedding cake. I was so excited for the opportunity, as it is something I love to do, and don't get the chance to do very often.
I made it at Camille's (another sister of Jared's) house, because she had the best kitchen with lots of room for me to work. (Thanks Camille!) A day before the wedding I got a call from Camille, informing me that her two year old had just put 3 big finger gashes into the side of the cake, through the fondant, two on the middle layer, and one on the bottom. Fortunately that was easily fixed with frosting, and no one could tell. Looking back, I'm glad she did it, because every cake needs it's story.

I used a new fondant recipe that I got from my friend, Sarah. I hate the taste of regular fondant, but this stuf is great. It is marshmallow fondant, and it is yummy! The bottom cake was a chocolate cake with a layer of chocolate frosting in the middle. The chocolate frosting had crushed up grasshopper cookies in it. It was sooooo good. The middle cake was a white cake with a layer of raspberry glaze with fresh raspberries in it, also soooo good. The top layer was a red velet cake with a cream cheese frosting layer in the middle. I think it will be soooo good, but Becca is freezing that layer to be eaten on her 1st anniversary.
I had such a great time making this cake, and I can't wait for the opportunity to do it again!

Seconds Anyone?

As I finished my ice cream cone tonight, E came up to me and said "Mommy, I think you are growing. You don't want to grow too big, though, or you might break the house." I think I'll pass on the second ice cream cone.

Half Way There!!!

I can't believe how fast time flies. In May, Jared finished his first year of the MBA. Only one more to go!!! I can't believe it is half way over. Then yesterday, Jared finished his 6th week of a 12 week internship with General Motors. Once again, I can't believe it is half way over.
Yes, since I last posted, we moved to the Detroit area. Jared is doing an internship in finance with GM, and is loving it. We love the area, and we have made some fabulous friends that I am not looking forward to leaving in 6 weeks. I hope that this internship turns into a full time offer so that we can come back next May. I guess we'll see what the Lord has planned for us here soon.
So much has happened that I haven't posted about that I need to, like Baby N's 1st birthday. I'll do that soon, I promise, with pictures.

Parent's Blog

To everyone who knows my parents, (Paul and Susan Sherwood)
Check out their new blog. They are getting ready to go on a mission, and wanted to start a blog so that everyone can stay updated on their mission. Their blog is Top of the Forest (get it? Sherwood Forest, I think it's clever).
Enjoy!!!

First Garden Attempt

So here is the garden I just planted. Not bad, for my first attempt. A little sparce. It needs about 20 more tulips and hyaciths, and some daffodils, but funds are low. Maybe next spring.

I am excited for the summer, cause that is when the rest of what I planted will bloom. Hopefully that will look a little more full. There are 40 bulbs, 3 iris plants, and 4 peony plants, as well as the 7 plants that were already there, that grow pretty purple flowers. You can see them sprouting behind the pansies. I have no idea what they are. We'll see how it turns out.

Like Mother Like Daughter

Today I went to the store to buy some groceries, and I ended up getting $40 worth of flowers and bulbs to plant in the yard. I am sooooo my mothers daughter.  I can't wait to see them grow!  This is the first time that I have had a spot of ground where I could plant something, and I am so excited to do it.

REQUEST FOR HELP, NEED YOUR VOTE!!!!

We have some fabulous friends, the Madura's, that are in need of your help. Here is their family picture.

 Aren't they a handsome family? The only problem is that this picture just doesn't capture the awesomeness that is The Madura Family. This is where they need your assistance. Since Kerri explains things so much better than I do, I have copied her plea for help here.

Guess WHAT!!!


We were selected to be finalists for a professional photo shoot but will only win it IF YOU VOTE for us!!!

Voting ENDS on Tuesday at midnight--EASTERN time. All you need to do is:

1) click here, or copy this: http://www.julia-wade.com/blog/2010/03/14/top-15-finalists/

2) Scroll to the bottom, and you'll see "Leave a Comment" above the comment box

3) Put in your name and email--she won't be sending you anything, it's just for verification that people aren't duplicating votes

4) Type "KERRI"

5) Vote AGAIN with a new email address!

6) Please send to ANY friends, family, anyone you know to help us win this contest!!!! Blog it. Facebook it. Whatever! The more people we have is the only way we'll win! THANK YOU for your help!

We can't win without you! The only way we'll win is if you vote and you get someone who doesn't know us to vote!

So, that's what you can do for us, now WHAT can we do for you?

Love,

Kerri, Steve, Carter, Addison, Alana

Please, if you love us, help our friends. They really need it. (How's that for a guilt trip?:) )
WE LOVE YOU, MADURA'S!!!!!!!!

Pop!

Here is what E said today in the Wal-Mart parking lot as Jared carried him from the car to the store. "Look out! A car is coming! You don't want the car to run over you because the wheel will go in your body, and your body will pop! Then you won't be a boy or girl anymore!"

I just love hearing the mind of a child!!!

Lesson learned

Baby N is eating solids now! Has been for a while. Every time I feed him, H comes up and says "Ah wa bie" (translation- I want a bite). I always tell her no, that it is the baby's food. Well, the other day I was feeding him turkey and rice cereal, when H comes up and says "Ah wa bie". This time, I obliged, and gave her a nice big spoonful of baby food turkey. As soon as it was in her mouth, she gave me a look that said "What the heck are you feeding the baby. This is awful!!!" She bravely didn't spit it out, but choked it down. She gave me wry smile in triumph, but unfortunately, the gag reflex was too strong for her, and she threw up. I have never laughed so hard at being thrown up on.