Thanksgiving

Okay so I don't have any pictures of us on Thanksgiving, & this post is a little late, but at least it's still November right? This Thanksgiving we stayed in Utah. We went up and had a date night in Park City the night before, and stayed at a hotel. It was really fun, simple, and perfect. We had Thanksgiving dinner with Kevin's sister Emily & her family. I love her crazy kids!! Wish I got pictures. Anyways, I decided to list some things I am thankful for (so one day I can look back and read this... ha).

I am thankful for my family. I hate how far away we live, but it is always awesome when we get to go to California to visit, or when they come up to Utah. I am thankful for my baby brother who is on a mission in Iowa, and for my brother who lives fairly close by, in Provo (who just got engaged by the way!). I am thankful that we are a forever family and can all go to the temple together. I am also thankful for my wonderful in-laws!

I am thankful for my husband Kevin. I am so happy that I married my best friend. We have so much fun together, just by ourselves and being goofy. I love going on little trips together, even if it is just overnight in Park City. I am so thankful that he is going to school (so that I don't have to!!) and is such a hard-working and kind man. I love you!

I am thankful for a great job that I love. My parents always said I was meant to be a manager (because I like to boss people around.. ha!) The hotel business is perfect for me, I love my boss, my co-workers, & my employees.

Other things I am thankful for is for our new house that we bought this year. I love it so much, and serioulsy just look around sometimes and can't believe that we own this cute little place. I am thankful for my kitty Oliver, who provides us so much entertainment. My favorite new thing he does is cuddle with me in the early morning before I wake up for work : ) Best way start to my day! I am thankful for my best friend. We've been best friends since we were babies. I am so glad we live close-by and get to see each other at least once a week. I am so excited for her to get married next week! I am thankful that we are healthy, have a wonderful new ward, great opportunities for work & education, & for the church.

Coffee Cake in a Cup

I found this recipe on Pinterest. I tried it, and it is as easy and delicious as it looks! Perfect for 1 or 2 people.

Ingredients:

1 tbs butter

2 tbs sugar

1/2 of an egg (scrambled)

1/4 c. flour

1/8 tsp baking powder

vanilla

Directions:

Soften butter 10 seconds in microwave. Add sugar and mix together until creamy.

Add 1/2 of the egg and a few drops of vanilla (just a few drops!) and mix.

Add the flour and baking powder and mix until smooth.

Crumb Topping:

Mix together 1 tbs butter, 1 tbs brown sugar, 2 tbs flour, and 1 tsp cinnamon until crumbly. Crumble over cake mixture.

Cook for 1 min and 20 seconds in microwave. Cook another 20-30 seconds if necessary.

Oreo Truffles

My mom made these while she was up in Utah visiting in October. They were amazing! I ate so many of them, they are so addicting. They are really easy to make too. A couple weeks after she left, I tried making them for myself. I brought some into work, and Kevin brought some into his work as well. Everyone loved them and asked me for the recipe. I will definitely be making these again!

Oreo Truffles

Ingredients:

1 package Oreo Cookies
1 (80z) package cream cheese, softened
2 (8 oz) packages milk chocolate chips

Directions:

Crush 9 of the cookies into fine crumbs in food processor or blender, save for later use.
Crush remaining 36 cookies into fine crumbs; place in medium bowl.
Add cream cheese & mix until well blended.
Roll cookie mixture into 42 balls, about 1-inch in diameter.
Dip balls into melted chocolate & place on wax paper-covered cookie sheet.
Sprinkle with leftover cookie crumbs.
Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour. Store leftover truffles in refrigerator.