Beans, beans the musical fruit...

Well, I burned a pot of beans today and now my house smells like an old, musty, smoking room at a motel 6--unfortunately I know what that smells like. I seriously thought I had a fire burning when I opened the front door--it smelled that bad. I am learning the hard way that things don't take as long to cook in Georgia as they do in Utah and that liquid evaporates faster. Running with my new found knowledge, I quickly started a new pot of beans and they were done in time for dinner. Too bad for everyone else... I was the only one who ate them :)

The big 7

I can't believe I am old enough to have a seven year old. Today is Allison's birthday and I keep looking at her in disbelief. I know it is silly but the girl is getting so big. In honor of her birthday, I thought I would do a little spot-light on my daughter. Here are some things you might not know about Allison but things that probably won't surprise you either:

1. If you ask her, Allison will say she wants to be a rocket scientist when she grows up. She asked her dad one day what job it was that builds rockets and he said a rocket scientist. Allison wants to build rockets. For those of you who know the creative girl, you really aren't surprised--right?

2. Allison has determination like I have only seen in one other person--her dad. If she sets her mind on accomplishing something, she really will not stop until she was has accomplished it. She taught herself how to ride a 2 wheel bike with no one helping her. She has the scars to prove it.

3. Underneath her sometimes stubborn exterior, Allison has a very tender heart. She loves to love and be loved.

4. Allison's a smarty. She is a quick learner and has an amazing memory.

I sure love my big seven year old. Where did the time go?

Happy Birthday Allison!