Death Not So Scary...

"According to most studies, people's number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two... does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you're better off in the casket than doing the eulogy."
-Jerry Seinfeld

Success = Love

"Success is not fame, money or power. Success is waking up in the morning so excited about what you have to do that you literally FLY out the door. Success is getting to work with the people you love. Success is finding a way of connecting and binding them together. Success is connecting with the world. Success is falling asleep knowing you did the best you could. Succes is joy, friendship and freedom. Success is LOVE!!!"

Favorite Jeans

For my birthday I went to The Gap and got these new jeans. Normally, I don't shop at The Gap but I am in LOVE with these jeans. These are the new 1969 jeans that Gap just came out with. My favorite style is the Real Straight jeans.

Gap.com : $69.50

Life is a Test

"While life is meant to test, challenge, and strengthen us, if we are attempting to negotiate the twists and turns and ups and downs of mortality alone, we're doing it all wrong. Mortality is a test, but it is an open book test. We have access not only to the divine text but to Him who authored it."

Sheri Dew
'Saying It Like It Is'

Birthday Present Love

I love The Gap!!! For my birthday my Mom and Grandma took me shopping. This is by far my favorite thing that I got!

Wool Peacoat - $128

You and Me is FRIENDS

Life is too short to wake up with regrets...

So love the people who treat you right.

Love the ones who don't just because you can.

Believe everything happens for a reason.

If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands.

If it changes your life, let it.

Kiss slowly.

Forgive quickly.

God never said it would be easy,

He only said it would be worth it.

Love You Sisters!

Carmel Apples!!

I decided to make some carmel apples for the girls that I visit teach... well that turned into making them for Jared's sibblings, my sister, my brother and his girlfriend. Carmel apples are not the easiest things to make, but they look so good when you are done and taste AMAZING!!!

Carmel Apple Recipe

Ingredients:

6 Granny Smith apples
6 wooden sticks
1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:
1. Insert wooden sticks 3/4 of the way into the stem end of each apple. Place apples on a cookie sheet covered with lightly greased aluminum foil.

2. Combine caramels and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until caramel melts and is smooth. Stir in the vanilla. Dip each apple into the caramel and gently run apples around insides of saucepan to scrape off some of the caramel. Scrape excess caramel from the apple bottoms using the side of the saucepan.

3. Combine the miniature marshmallows and graham crackers on a dinner plate. Roll the apples in the mixture to coat. Place on the aluminum foil and chill.

4. Put the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth. Drizzle over the apples and return them to the refrigerator until ready to serve.