"My Sisters Keeper"

I recently finished this book. I am having a hard time figuring out what to say about it. I enjoyed it, but I wouldnt say that it was my favorite book. The story is about a girl named Anna who was concieved to be a donor for her sister Kate, who has a rare form of leukemia. Anna has decided that she has had enough when she is expected to donate a kidney to her sister, and files for medical emancipation. This book made me think of what I would do as a parent if I was put in the same situation. I haven't seen the movie yet, but that is next on my list of movies to watch. I am now trying to figure out my next series of books, hopefully ones that aren't as sad.

The Shabby Apple

My cousins wife, Kierstyn, posted this site, Shabby Apple on her blog. I am so in love with their clothes that I want them all!! Here are a few of the dresses that I would be thrilled to have them in my closet.

$88.00
$88.00

$74.00

$76.00

$82.00

Blue-Cornmeal Griddle Cakes

1 1/4 cups ground blue cornmeal

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 tbsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup skim milk

1/3 cup honey

2 tbsp canola oil

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

(or 1/4 cup dried)

Vegetable-oil cooking spray

Chili powder (optional)

Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together milk, 1/3 cup honey, oil and eggs in a seperate bowl and add to dry ingredients. Fold in blueberries. Heat nonstick skilletover medium heat. Coat lightly with cooking spray and dollop 1/4 cup batter for each cake. Warm remaining honey in a saucepan and add a dash of chili powder to taste, if desired. Drizzle over cakes.

THE SKINNY: per 2 pancake serving

442 calories - 11 g fat (1.5 g saturated) - 76 g carbs - 11 g protein - 6 g fiber

Amazing Shoes!

I was at Nordstrom's yesterday trying to find a new pair of black flats. I have a hard time finding shoes because most of the cute shoes are so uncomfortable. Until I found these....

Me Too 'Layton' Flat - $79.95

These shoes are so incredibly comfortable! I love them! The insides are padded, which is something I couldn't find before and the bottoms are rubber like tennis shoes so their aren't slippery. If you are looking for cute comfortable flats, definitely try these out!

Temple = Home

"Temple. One other word is equal in importance to a Latter-Day Saint. Home. Put the words Holy Temple and Home together, and you have described the House of the Lord."

-Boyd K. Packer

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!!!"