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                                                    Tonight, we went to Sammy's up in Rexburg. They have one in Provo. We decided to try it. They have shakes that they will put a piece of pie in or a cupcake from the Cocoa Bean Cupcake place down the street. Ya, I blew my diet but I worked out when I went home and drank about a gallon of water to flood the fat out. So I had a chicken sandwich and husband had the burger. I ordered grilled cheese sandwiches for the kids but only Little Man ate them.  It really wasnt kid friendly. We ate our dinner on old school desks. The problem with those is that they are slanted so Sister Lou spilled her shake on the floor and we had to make sure that our other food did not slide. I hate wait...

This is just one tree. It was in the Winco parking lot. We thought it was cool how it was half changed and half still green. I love fall! I have even started getting my Halloween decorations out.

Last Saturday, we headed down to Shelley and watched the Spud Day Parade. It was about an hour long. The kids and husband got plenty of candy.

Can you guess what Sister Lou is going to be for Halloween? I don't have her clothing ready but will. Isn't she just the cutest!

We couldn't resist buying a really soft fuzzy blanket at Sam's Club. The kids had to try it out..I had to fight them to get it back.

This cute pink smoothie machine was a birthday present from hubby. Yummy...for breakfast the other Saturday, we enjoyed banana smoothies. Recipe: 2 ripe bananas 2 T sugar some zero sugar apple juice, milk, and ice... Rev the machine and enjoy!

When my mom was here visiting the kids and me last month, she brought me recipe galore ideas from AZ. This one really stood out so I made some. Then I realize, next time, I am going to forget the chocolate chips and add raisins. Then I thought...forget the raisins, how about some huckleberries or raspberries. So..anyways, if you make these, tell me and let me know what you tried..I am going to make some more next week or so without chocolate. 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour 1 teas baking soda 1/2 teas ground cinnamon 1/2 teas salt 1/2 cup canola oil 2/3 cups white sugar 2/3 cups brown sugar 2 egg whites 1 1/4 teas vanilla extract 1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats 3/4 cups semisweet choco chips or chunks (4 oz) **I used milk chocolate chip. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a med size bowl. Whisk together oil, sugar, and brown sugar in a LARGE bowl. Whisk in egg whites and vanilla until smooth. Stir in dry ingredients (flour mixture) until blended. Fold in oat...