Pioneer Trek

What was it like for the LDS Pioneers who traveled west in the mid 1800's? Kassie had the opportunity to find out! She went on a Pioneer Trek with other youth from our area. For three days she helped push or pull a hand cart, cook over an open fire and sleep under the stars! They walked 14 miles the first day, (all up hill, of course!) in the hot July sun wearing authentic pioneer dress.
During the evening of day two, Dale's band played for their Pioneer Hoedown. Bryson and I went along.

The youth get ready to dance!
Kassie gets ready to swing her partner!

Yee Haa! Nothing like a good 'ole fiddle tune to get the "Pioneers" movin' their feet!

Bryson's desserts

Bryson enjoys going into the kitchen and creating "Bryson's desserts"! His latest master piece was the best so far!
He usually starts with a handful of miniature marshmallows melted to perfection in the microwave. On this day he added crushed chocolate cereal straws, caramel sauce and a Maraschino cherry on top!

Reviews from the critics (His six siblings) proved this latest marshmallow concoction to be a keeper!

Corn Dogs

Hey Angie, this is for you! I meant to blog about this before now, but better late than never, right?


I'm sure they don't look as nice as the ones pre-made from the store, but isn't there something to be said for "homemade" foods? I enjoy making them and the kids love eating them!

Dandy Corn Dogs
1 cup flour
2 T cornmeal
4 t. ground mustard

2 t. baking powder

1/4 t. salt

1 egg, beaten

3/4 cup milk

10 wooden skewers

10 hot dogs

oil
Combine the dry ingredients.
Stir in the egg and milk just until moistened.
Insert skewers into hot dogs; dip into batter.
In a skillet, heat 2 inches of oil to 375 degrees.
Fry corn dogs for 5 - 8 minutes or until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.

Enjoy!!!

Happy Independence Day!

I experimented tonight for the first time using the "night scene" feature on my camera. Here's my one and only shot that was half decent! I have a whole year to brush up on my skills for next year's Eyler fireworks!Happy 4th of July!!