favorite "THINGS" friday

I'm dreaming of this....

I ask myself, why do these magazines come in the mail, especially to ME!! I'll keep dreaming ... but, it's on my top favorites today.

My heart is singing today...

because of this

It is my favorite when I can see my BOYS smile..

Why can't I keep my hands out of these.. If they are one of your Favs, you can find a great big bag of them at Costco.

This was by far one of my favorites today! What an awesome day to watch Marlee graduate from Preschool. I can't believe that she will be going into kindergarten this fall! Where do the years go.. I'm so proud of you Marlee. You are such a "big" girl now. Well, so she says. :)
Tonights Enrichment "cooking club" is a BBQ my FAVORITE! I could have a BBQ everynight. I love the taste of them so much.
*******you guessed it this is one of my favorite side dishes when I have a BBQ. {it's a Utah thing, Jello that is}

Rasberry Pretzel Jello Salad


2 c crushed pretzels

1/2 c. butter, melted= 1 cube

3 tbsp. sugar

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese

1 c. sugar

1 (9 oz.) carton cool whip

1 (6 oz.) pkg. rasberry jello

2 c. boiling water

2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen rasberries

~Mix crushed pretzels, melted butter, and 3 tablespoons sugar together. Press into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Cool.
~Combine cream cheese, Cool Whip, and 1 cup sugar. Mix well and spread onto cooled crust.
~Mix Jello with water, then add frozen rasberries. Stir until berries soften and Jello starts to thicken. Gently pour or spread mixture over cream. Refrigerate

So Yummy~ Happy Friday