Sunday, October 12, 2008

Happy Birthday Cameron



So we have been pretty busy with Birthdays this last week. Cameron turned 6 on Friday and since he had a friend birthday last year this year he picked something to do as a family. We went to Liberty Land in Lehi...it was alot of fun. Friday was in the 50's and quite windy to say the least. We were the only ones there for a couple of hours. They just had a worker follow us around letting us on the rides. So even though it was freezing there were no lines and we got to ride on the rides longer because there was no one waiting behind us. They have gocarts, a roller coaster, bumper boats, a train and other kid carnival rides like a carousel and airplane ride, etc..., miniture golf, laser tag and this month they have a haunted house.
Cameron got a fish tank from Grandma Simons so yesterday Jon went and picked up 4 goldfish with Cameron for his fish tank. Well we got back from church this afternoon and All the fish were dead. Yeah, I think we might be the worst goldfish owners ever!! I think we will attempt buying goldfish one more time...anyone have any pointers on how to keep goldfish alive.
Cameron has been a joy to our family these last 6 years. Cameron is bright, very social, picks up things fast, and adores his little sister. Even though he is 6 and in school now...he still wants me to read to him all the time, give him hugs and kisses. He isn't always the nicest to his little brother Wesley but he loves him and hopefully one day they will play well together. Happy Birthday Cameron we all love you!
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2 comments:

Brook said...

His hair is so cute long, is that a new or old picture? Happy Birthday Cameron.

October 12, 2008 at 4:45 PM
Mitsy said...

Happy birthday to both of your boys! Thanks for the referral to a dr. but sadly I called and they don't take my insurance. LAME! Anyway, I miss you Alicia! We need to have a girls night, even if it's just watching movies or something. Give your little girl a kiss for me!

October 14, 2008 at 7:32 PM

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Salsa Recipe

Salsa Recipe--by Alicia Atwater

3-4 (14.5 ounce) cans of stewed/or diced tomatoes.
1/4 onion (I like to use red onion).
1 green bell pepper
1 lime, juiced (or you can use 1Tbsp lime/or lemon juice from concentrate).
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 tsp garlic salt (or one fresh garlic clove minced).
2 Tbsp white vinegar
sliced jalepenos from a jar to taste (I use about 10-15 slices...this will be pretty hot). (I also make sure I buy the hot jalepenos in a jar not the tamed ones).
3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro (or you can use dried cilantro same amount).

Mix all ingredients into blender or food processor. Blend on low to desired smoothness. Best if you refrigerate for a couple of hours before eating.

Eclair Recipe----by Stephanie Stephens

Elair Recipe

Filling
1-5 ounce instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cup. milk
1 sm. container cool whip
4 ounces cream cheese--softened

Mix pudding, milk and cream cheese with an electric mixer at least 2 minutes and until smooth. Fold in cool whip. Refrigerate 2 hours. (For smoothest results--without lumps--mix milk and pudding together, in seperate bowl mix softened cream cheese, then mix the pudding milk mixture with the mixed cream cheese)

Shells:
1 cup water
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sifted flour
1/4 tsp. Salt
4 eggs

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Heat water, butter and salt in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat to a full rolling boil. Add sifted flour all at once and stir until a dough forms and pulls away from the pan. Remove from heat and transfer dough to a mixing bowl. Allow to cool slightly. Then add eggs 1 at a time mixing until well combined after each addition. Spoon dough into 16 strips on an ungreased cookie sheet (I will grease cookie sheet slightly). Bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Satiny Chocolate Glaze (from allrecipes.com)
3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 Tbsp. butter
1 Tbsp. light corn syrup
1/4 tsp vanilla extract

In a double boiler combine chocolate chips, butter and corn syrup. Stir until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, then add vanilla. (I don't have a double boiler so I just microwave all ingredients in a glass container for about 1 and 1/2 minutes).

Assembly: Fill shells by either cutting tops off of shells and filling with a spoon or making a hole in top or side of shell and fill with a pastry bag. Then dip tops of eclairs into warm chocolate glaze. Refrigerate until chocolate is set (about 30 minutes). Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to serve. (also good out of the freezer).