Don't Tell My Husband About This Post... (Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream)

Not Really... I never keep secrets from Michael. I can't. It's not my nature. I think I just feel guilty about sitting here at the computer and NOT working on my real estate class. I SAID I wasn't going to write any more blogs until I was through with my classes. Now I am finding myself not wanting to take pictures anymore because I won't be posting them on my blog anyway. So, I am breaking my own rule. Here are lots of pictures to let you know what's been going on around here.


Some of the neighborhood girls hanging out with Sophie and Reed in the backyard.




Reed and Cooper on a Field Trip to the Farm.

I fixed Taylor's hair for her Prom. Isn't she beautiful?

Most of you heard about the pound cake I dropped on the floor, but here is a picture of it. (I made this yummy pound cake for Teacher Appreciation Week and when I was transferring it to the plate, I dropped it. So, I made another one to take to the school.) By the way, we ate the pound cake that dropped on the floor. It was still good.

My Grandmother on Mother's Day. I couldn't get her to smile. She is the Matriarch of our family.

Mother's Day at my Aunt Jackie's house. I love hanging out with all the girls! In this picture we are planning Anna's bridal showers.

Occasionally, we break out and dance in the kitchen. Not really, Madi and Rebecca are trying to teach us the "Hoedown Throwdown." We are getting ready for Anna's wedding reception.

Reed and his cousin Jack.

I can't believe Sophie is swimming in the cold lake.

Lee fishing with Russ and Bo.

Michael, Brandon and Reed relaxing by the lake.

Field Day with Bo

Field Day with Sophie

Sophie got the GAME BALL after she hit a HOMERUN! And the Ice Cream truck just happened to be sitting in the parking lot as we were going to the car! Bonus!

The neighborhood kids all came over for a swim one sunny afternoon in April. I guess I was in a good mood that day!

Memorial Day at the house. Mom relaxing by the pool.

Sophie and Cheyenne

Cooper and "The Smile"

Baby Cydney and Carter

Caleb and his eyelashes

Michael and Brandon in a heated game of ladderball. Notice Michael's perfect form:)

Bo and Russ waiting their turn at ladderball. Don't think that's gonna happen.

For Memorial Day we had some delicious BBQ that Carter made. I would have to say it was the best BBQ I have ever had. Also we had hashbrown casserole, cauliflower salad, baked beans, brownies and homemade icecream. Mom made the ice cream and it was so good. She also brought some toppings. She made a raspberry chocolate sauce with chocolate fudge sauce and raspberry jam that was so yummy. But my favorite topping was the strawberries, mmm.

Here's the recipe she used for the ice cream:

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

2 cans Eagle Brand Condensed Milk

1 pt whipping cream

1 qt half & half

Whole Milk

1 sm bottle vanilla extract

Mix all ingredients except milk and pour into ice cream freezer. Stir in milk until mixture reaches fill line. Churn until set.