CornCobs and Cowboys

We had a little bit of Husker Fever on our hands last week.

The Frum's gave Nebraska a short but sweet visit, and it was well worth the 28 hour round trip...

Daddy Bond took Joseph Frum and the Mrs. out for a little country fishing. Of course Rachel caught the most fish :) (Ok Joe and I tied) This was one of the most exciting parts of our visit, and really brought me back to my Nebraska roots. Fishing with Dad! Of course I could never catch a monster like this one again...

 then and now...

We did get to surprise the little brother. Although he was in school for the most part of our visit we had a little Settlers of Catan competivness going on around the kitchen table in the evenings. Owen and I also took Joe to Syracuse, NE for his first Dairy Chef experience. Let's just say...since we've been back in Utah we have had to lay off the food. Boy was it good :)

We also gave Owen's eyebrow's a little attention ;) Here is a before and after:

 WHAT A STUD! :)

Another great surprise of our trip was my Best Friend Amanda who is recently ENGAGED drove 6 hours from Arkansas to see us :) I got to see her in her gorgeous wedding dress, and had fun being our extra talkative wonderfully goofy selves. I hadnt seen her in 2 years!! Such fun memories!

Mama Bond also came to see "THE" dress. I was having flashbacks of the all the wild fun we had with our Mama's Bond and Worm :)

Seeing my dear Grandpa and Grandma Bond was also a highlight. They literally had NO idea we were coming.

It was a sweet surprise and the hugs and stories were extra good that general conference Sunday.

It was so good to see Grandma doing so much better than the last time we were out for a visit.

Seeing my dear family and remembering my roots and where I came from...then reflecting on who I am today because of all the wonderful shaping experiences life has thrown at me has made me truly grateful for these special people in my life.
One of my favorite quotes is, "Families are like fudge...mostly sweet with a few nuts" :)

 Embrace where you came FRUM and life will be much sweeter!

Sunny Days

The sister and her man decided to drop by...

It was so fun to see them, it had sure been a while. Joe and I decided it would be fun to take them to fat cats. We bowled the night away full of PF CHANGS.  Surprisingly, little miss Rebecca Violet managed to double bag some strikes at the end of the game.  The Robison gang beat the Frum's hands down! After a few interesting pictures at the photo booth, we were off to grab the most amazing cake

Lucky enough, we got it for free! Magleby's was closed early for pioneer day, so when the nice server (who we will keep anonymous) saw that we had family in town all the way from Idaho Falls, they decided we could keep the treat on the house. :)

And Boy was it GOOD.

Next day we were off to here .  For lots of fun in the sun and crazy tan lines. Screamin and laughing down the slides, splashin' on the tubes, and just relaxing on the lazy river. Dont you just LOVE summer days with the people who matter most?

Flavor of the Week

White Chili Soup

This delicious chili has been a hit every time we have our friends over for dinner! We had it for the first time at the Diamond's on New Year's and fell in love. The perfect blend of spicy meets creamy. It's our fave! Toast some tortilla chips and serve with spicy guac on the side for a tasty appetizer, then serve this cheesy chicken soup classic for a meal your taste buds will never forget!

-2 Cans Great Northern Beans

-1 Pound Chicken

-1 Onion Chopped

-1 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder

-1 can Chicken Broth

-2 can Mild Diced or Chopped Green Chilies

-1 tsp Salt

-1 Tsp Cumin

-1 Tsp Oregano

-1/4 Tsp Cayenne Pepper

Put in the Crock Pot on Low for 4-5 hours 

        JUST BEFORE SERVING ADD:

-1 cup Sour Cream and 1/2 cup of Heavy Cream

 Fun toppings: Shredded Cheddar Cheese, French Onion Crisps, Chopped Bacon

DISH UP AND ENJOY! 

 Picture via myrecipies.com