Houston Temple

Amber's Visit

Our buddy Amber spent a long weekend with us. (Though it wasn't long enough. : ) We had all kinds of fun, and I was sad to see her head back to Provo for her last semester at BYU.

I have appointed myself as her official headhunter for PR positions. Only ones based in the Houston area will be considered. Let me know if you hear of anything promising!

Amber made us a cheesecake while she was visiting. Those who were able to attend my baby shower a few months back probably remember it as the best cheesecake they have ever tasted. Yummmmm..... I think I am going to go have another slice. Here is the recipe for the rest of you. I am telling you-- it is REALLY good stuff.

Dutton Family Cheesecake

Crust:

2 cups Honey Graham Cracker Crumbs
1 stick butter, melted
¼ cup sugar
2 handfuls pecan crushed

Mix well & press onto bottom and sides of springform pan

Filling:

4- 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
½ teaspoon vanilla flavoring
1 teaspoon almond flavoring

Mix well. Spread into crust. Place in cold oven and turn on at 350 degrees for 30 minutes

Topping:

1 pint sour cream
¾ cup sugar
½ teaspoon almond flavoring
½ teaspoon lemon juice

Mix well. Take cheesecake out of oven. Pour on topping and spread evenly. Return to oven and bake for 8 more minutes. Remove and allow to cool a little before placing into refrigerator. Chill at least 4 hours, but best if chilled 6-8 hours or overnight.

2nd Anniversary!

Sunday was our 2nd Anniversary. What a fantastic two years these have been! And although our anniversary was slightly eclipsed by the rice cereal and rolling, it was a great day.

Here are some of our engagement pictures, taken by our brother-in-law Chris. He is such a great photographer!

Four Months Old & A Day of Firsts

This handsome guy is now four months old. Last week he weighed in at 18 lbs. 1 oz and 26.5" long. (up only 3 ounces from last month, but 1 and 1/2 inches longer!) Apparently he is now focused on getting longer and not rounder.

To celebrate the 4 month mark, we decided to give him some rice cereal, and he decided to roll over for us -- all in the same day!

Ian before his first taste of rice cereal. He looked a little nervous, didn't he?

Okay-- now he looks hungry enough to give it a try.

After eating (wearing) the rice cereal. We haven't seen that look of satisfaction since his first bottle of formula at the hospital!

These were taken moments before Ian first rolled over. Our little rolly polly has rolled over exactly twice each day ever since. The day after the first roll, I had my back turned while watching a "Choose to Give" clip on the computer only to turn around to find him on his back (not how I left him.) Apparently he was still shy about showing off his new skill.

"You want to put that themometer WHERE?"