FE Exam & Ethan's Graduation!!!

Back in April Tyler took the FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam. This Exam is an eight hour test with a study book that is huge. This was the second time that he has taken it. The first time was back in November before he had take some of the engineering courses and he just want to take the test so he knew what to expect. He studied, studied, studied for months this time in hopes he wouldn't have to take it again. Well a couple weeks ago he got the results in the mail and he PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes, yes, yes, he was so giddy with excitement because he never has to study for it again! Way to go babe, I am so proud of you!

This last weekend was also Lehi High Schools graduation and so I had the opportunity to go and watch my little brother Ethan graduate from high school:) Way to go Ethan!

With Grandma and Grandpa Sunderland

Grandma and Grandpa Fox

Mom and Dad

Us kids

Me and Ethan

Lovin' the Spring!!!

This weather we have had the last little while is AMAZING! It actually feels like spring and I love it! Today we were able to pull the four-wheeler out and take a little ride and we went hiking as well. We packed a few Old Grist Mill sandwiches some water and had a little picnic while up in the mountains. What a perfect afternoon :)


As for all else we are doing well. Tyler just finished another semester of school which he is super excited to be done with. He now is down to just one more year of school!!! YEAH! Funny how it seemed like it would take forever to get to the last year of school, but now that it is here I wonder how it snuck up on me so fast! Tyler got an internship for the summer which is going to be a great learning experience for him. It is at a place in Lehi called Civil Science. He will be doing a lot a paper work it sounds like, which is the pits, but he is excited anyways since it is helping him move closer to his goal of becoming a civil engineer. The only downer is it is in Lehi so he will be living down there and only coming home to Logan for the weekends and every other Tuesday possibly for Young Mens. This is going to take a lot of getting used to. I am glad it is just for the summer though and I know it will go by super fast. I am so proud of Tyler and all his hard work! He is such a trooper:) All in all we have been very blessed and have so much to look forward to! Have a great Spring everyone!

Cinnamon Roll/Twist Recipe

2 pkg quick rise yeast(or 2 Tbs) dissolved into 1/2 cup lukewarm water
2 cups milk scalded
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp salt
2 eggs
6 cups flour (add more if needed)

When milk is lukewarm, add shortening, sugar, eggs, yeast, and 3 cups flour. Beat well with mixer. Add the rest of the flour one cup at a time until dough is soft but not sticky. Cover and let rise in a warm place until double in size. Roll dough to aprox. 25 x 22 inches spread with butter, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Fold in half lengthwise. Cut into strips 1/2 to 3/4 inch wide, twist, and turn starting in the center to form a roll. Place on baking sheet and bake at 375' for 15 to 20 mins or until golden brown. Spread Icing over top right while hot. Serve warm.

Icing :
Mix 1 pound powdered sugar, 1/2 cube butter, 1 tsp vanilla, add milk to consistency to spread.

Hope you love them as much as I do! So Yummy!

My New Fav!!!

So my neighbor here in Logan goes to a recipe club once a month and she is always bring me new recipes to try out. Some look amazing, some look just alright, and some I would never try in a million years! But a couple of months ago she brought me over a recipe for cinnamon rolls/twists that looked so yummy so I made them on Sunday and they did not disappoint! They were so amazing and I think they are my new favorite!

Here they are before going in the oven:

And here they are just out of the oven with a fresh coat of frosting, mmmmmmmm.....

Don't they just look heavenly!

Longing for Spring.........

I am just so sick of this yucky weather, blah....... ya ya ya, I know we live in Utah and we should just expect something like this, believe me I know I have lived in Utah my whole life, but it still doesn't make me like the ongoing winter. Just when it seems like we are taking a step into spring we take 2 steps back. The dentist I work for is going to Texas for a dental meeting next week and I have been begging him to let me stow away, but I don't think I will be seeing the bright Texas sun anytime in the near future..... dang it! On those days that we see the sun I have been trying to take full advantage. A couple of weeks ago we were down in Lehi and it turned out to be a beautiful day so Me, my sister, and my little cousin went a jumpin' :) I love jumping on the tramp!!!

Tyler Turns 26!!!

My sweet husband turned 26 back on the 6th of March! Happy Birthday Babe! ( I know this is so so late). Mom and Dad Faddis came up the day before and we went to the Temple and had dinner at Chilies which was as yummy as ever:) I seem to always feel overly stuffed when we go to that place!!! Mom and Dad stayed the night and came to church with us and stayed for Tyler's birthday dinner that consisted of ham, cheesy potatoes, peaches, and pao de queijo(brazilian cheese roll) it turned out so yummy! It was my first time making the pao de queijo and it was so surprisingly easy, quick and good. It looked and tasted just like the ones you would get at Tucanos or Rodizio Grill! Then instead of a cake, I just made a big Chocolate Chip cookie(tyler's favorite) with blue frosting and a couple candles! Hope you had a fantastic Birthday, love! Here's to another wonderful year!

Super cute sites to visit!!!

Hey all :) If you haven't ever checked out Belleza Mia Jewelry at the Etsy shops, hop on over and see the beautiful handmade pieces that are to die for! So cute! And also if you have little girls that you love dressin' up with flowers and bows, you need to go check out Ellie Bow Bellie on facebook! Super cute Girl stuff!