Grand Opening!!

After many months of preparation my Etsy shop is finally open!!!  Check it out and spread the word!! :D I would also appreciate any ideas y'all might have to improve it, thanks!

www.etsy.com/shop/myjoyfulendeavors

Johnson Shut-Ins

Two weeks ago, our family went down to Johnson Shut-ins to spend the afternoon. The weather was perfect, no sun and cool water. We drove down around lunch time, and stayed for four hours, jumping off rocks, climbing, swimming, building dams and just plain having fun!! :D

Johnson Shut-Ins



My brother. ;)

My sister and two year old nephew.

The rock dam my 5 year old sister and 3 year old nephew made.

This one is my favorite.



Carrying the rock to build the dam.

He is so sweet!! :D

 

Chocolate Cupcakes with Ganache Filling! :)

On our last trip to the library, I checked out a book entitled "The Big Book of Cupcakes" intending to find some recipe with chocolate, and these are the result.  

 

 

 

Yum!

Crocheted Rag Rug #3, #4 and #5

Our family all went through the chicken pox about a month ago, so there was lots of time to work on a couple of the rugs that I had set aside. After digging around I found the balls of fabric and commenced to crocheting three more rag rugs! ;)

An Evening with the Nephews

Yesterday my nephews came over for a evening of fun which included a Nerf war, making water footprints on the deck, and eating popsicles!!! :D



 

He is just so sweet...

and adorable!!

They actually stood still long enough for a picture.

 

The Piano Guys- One Direction What Makes You Beautiful

This video amazed me!! I didn't realize there were so many ways to play a piano!! :)

 

 

Crocheted Rag Rug #2

Last night I finished my second rag rug!!! Yay! This one was a lot easier and faster than the first one I made here. I went for more pastel colors, and was able to find all of these sheets at different thrift stores.


Colorado Vacation!!

Last week my family and I arrived back from our wonderful vacation to Colorado!! My Uncle and Aunt graciously opened up their house and cabin, and we all enjoyed it immensely! Our vacation was divided up, half of the time we were at their house and the other half at their cabin in the mountains. It seemed like every day there was something new to do whether it was visiting, feeding the horses, riding the tractor, or working on a snowmobile! The stay up at the cabin was amazing!! Since there was around 3 feet of snow, we couldn't take our car all the way, so we parked and rode/drove snowmobiles back and forth taking rides and hauling luggage. The day after we all headed to the slopes! My brothers caught on pretty fast, but me, well I didn't. :) I got through almost a whole lesson then had to quit. The next day the boys all headed out again for a full day of skiing, while us girls went to downtown Leadville and enjoyed the sightseeing! When we arrived back at the house I got to enjoy going to a coffee and bakery shop, a few thrift stores, and the best part having my friend Gloria over for a visit!

 

 

 

Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches

I know it's been a LONG time since I last posted, but between Christmas, sickness, and appendicitis I haven't had much time. :) On Christmas I had received this book and so far have REALLY liked it. After going through it multiple times, and debating what recipe I should try, I finally settled upon Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches!! I ended up making half mint chocolate and the other half just plain chocolate, my little sister doesn't like peppermint. :) They tasted wonderful!!! :) If you haven't already guessed, I really like making desserts/snacks!!!


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