5 Hour Babysitter!

My kids thought I was so cool when I told them I knew how to cook play-dough, LOL.  We cooked a batch up together and I am not kidding they played with it for 5 hours.  So I thought this might be something fun to share.  Tanner made this huge race track for his lego motorcycle.



Make Your Own Play-Dough
Play Dough Recipe

You'll need:
Flour 3cups
Salt 1 1/2 cups
Water 3 cups
Vegetable Oil 2TB.
Cream of tartar 1TB.
Food coloring few drops or unsweetened "Kool-Aid" 1pkg.
Mix ALL of the ingredients in a large saucepan.
Cook over medium low heat, until the dough comes away
from the edges of the pan and it becomes difficult to move the spoon. Remove from heat. Cool until it can be handled.
Place on counter or wax paper knead 3-4 times.
Store in an air tight container.

~Jodi

I want to get on a airplane and fly to Haiti!

This has been a crazy week.  My head is till having a hard time understanding the mass destruction.  Watching TV and seeing clips posted on the internet.  I never in my life seen so many people hurting, I mean actually watching it unfold.  Facebook and twitter have been tools to at least help out is a small way and not feel so helpless.  I have been so impressed and amazed by how many people who are reaching out. the two charity that I endorse are almost over 100 k since tuesday.  That is alot of people doing what they can and it is adding up.  I love the texting your donations, that seems to be getting everyone involed. That warms my heart.  My kids are thinking of ways they can help.  They have been giving up their small luxury's.  I have been torn by what to show them and what not to show them but I do want them to see and feel like even their action can help those who need it. They are contributing along with the world. I know we haven't seen the wost of it.  There is so much work to be done!

Kings Randsom is maching $ for $ http://www.kingsransomfoundation.org/

 I have worked with Dani for years and they do great work

Local in Utah http://healinghandsforhaiti.org/
My friend Kimber and her family are a part of this org. Kimbers husband had a service mission scheduled for March but that is on hold due to the earthquake.




"And let us run with endurance the race that God set before us ... by keeping our eyes fixed on Jesus."
Hebrews 12:1-2 (NIV) ~Jodi

Back For More Abuse--But I Love It!

Ok I dusted of my wave today.  I bought it on one of those late night shopping infomercial deals.  Trying to get my moneys worth.  You know the Gym before the Gym concept LOL. (I need to get in shape so I can play Wii with the kids) Today is the day I started my new years health goals.  No more late night candy binges.  I told Cali to get ready to do the wave, next thing I know she showed up in her swim suit top, sweats she has grown out of and  vest of some sort.  They didn't match but she did look good.  She stuck with me through the full work out.  I have a feeling I am going to be soar in the morning and I am sure Cali will be just fine. Max just kept laughing at us, he thought we where nuts!   ~Jodi

Great Game!

We picked up the Wii game Just Dance at Target on New Years Eve and we can't stop playing it!  Chris is even dancing to it!  This is a riot.  I thought I was a serious competitor until I hurt my back.  Tanner is the winner so far but Cali and Max are a close second.  We have 4 controllers going and the neighborhood in our living room playing this.  I will post some video later so you can all enjoy.~Jodi