Octoberfest

Saturday, I made some fresh blueberry pancakes before general conference started. They were so yummy! I am trying to eat better, so instead of using syrup I used agave nector. I thought it was quite good, because it was sweet yet didn't make me feel sick like sugary pancakes do. I will be using it again.

General conference doesn't start til 11am our time. We had a lot of time to kill before conference started, which is a first for me. I am usually rolling out of bed right before it starts. Even if it would have started at 9am, I would have had a lot of time to kill, because I am finally waking up early for once in my life. I am usually up around 6 or 6:30am. If I sleep in, I wake up around 7:45am. Thanks to work, and Charlie, I am starting to get to bed at a decent hour. I am no longer a night owl. I now pass out by 11:30pm, b/c I am so worn out. ha.

Conference was wonderful, as always! I enjoy getting inspired direction every 6 months. Its so uplifting, and really puts life into perspective. I am so grateful to have the gospel in my life. I am truly blessed.

After conference, Adam and I headed over to Southlake to check out what they had put together for Octoberfest. We had a good time walking through all the booths, and eating some German food. We kept saying, "we should have brought Charlie."

Adam made me try a bratwurst with sauerkraut, for the German experience. It wasn't bad. They had a lot going on at Octoberfest, and there were a lot of people enjoying all that was offered. It was fun. I am glad we went. Adam and I went costume shopping for a while. I am so excited for fall. Its my favorite season :) We went and saw Wallstreet: Money Never Sleeps right after. We were suppose to see it Friday, but we took too long at Red Robbin. The next showing time was after 10pm, and there was no way we were going to stay up that long. I was fine with just the visit to Red Robbin. I tried their new Mt. Olympus burger and enjoyed it very much. I gobbled it right up, it was so tasty. I ate way too many fries. I can never stop eating those. The seasoning is way too good. Overall, it was a great weekend. Enjoyed Conference today, and took Charlie to a park. Adam and I played some one on one football while Charlie explored. I cooked my favorite Italian dish, and we watched Queen Victoria. We had a nice relaxing weekend, and now it is time for bed.

The best thing that has ever been mine

Is my husband of course! I need to show him more often how much I love and appreciate him. This was my way of doing that today.

 These never stay around too long. This plate of muffins was devoured within the first hour Adam got home from work. :) It wont take long till the second plate is empty. 

Recipe (I only use 2 bananas)

Seriously?

I was overwhelmed with the horrible stench of B.O. that filled the air as I entered the testing center today. People need to remember to take showers during finals week. It was horrible. Not only did it smell so bad that I thought I was going to pass out from suffication, the ventilation system wasn't working. I had to sit down and endure the hot, stuffy, smelly, room as I took my 100 question multiple choice test. On top of that this kid next to me kept staring at me. He wasn't like checking me out or anything, he was just comtemplating. It kept distracting me though. Anywho, I ended up doing well. Not as well as my last test. Under better circumstances, I GOT A 100% ON MY LAST FINAL. I was pretty stoaked.

Some cooking secrets:

We always like trying new things. Tonight my husband made dinner and I made dessert. He made chicken fettucini with brown sugared carrots. He seasoned the chicken with garlic salt and zesty italian dressing and it was REALLY good. I decided to make creeme cheese brownies and they were amazing. Make your brownies how you like them and then make this cream cheese layer :o)

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (16 ounce) container prepared chocolate frosting

In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and cornstarch until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk, egg and vanilla until smooth. Pour cream cheese mixture evenly over brownie batter. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until top is lightly browned. Allow to cool, spread with frosting, and cut into bars. Store covered in refrigerator, or freeze in a single layer for up to 2 weeks.