Key Lime Pie

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup granulared sugar
4 Tablespoons melted butter
2 (14 oz) cans sweetened condensed milk
1 cup keylime juice
2 whole eggs
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon lime zest

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter with your hands. Press the mixture firmly into a 9 inch pie plate, and bake until brown (about 20 minutes). Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature before filling.

Lower the oven temperature to 325 degrees F.

In a separate bowl, combine condensed milk, juice, and eggs. Stir by hand until well blended and pour into the cooled pie shell. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled.

Once cooled, combine the sour cream and powdered sugar and spread on top using a spoon. Garnish with the lime zest (optional)

Pedi Party

Grandma had never had a pedicure, so Jena set up a Pedi-party. We all had a great time. (from the top and then clockwise Jena, Jani, Susie, Grandma.

Little Love

I found a little love in my watermelon when I opened it the other day. It was sweet love.

I took this picture back in January when I was on my trip to Utah. I just love it.

April 2009

In April we all got together at grandma and grandpa's house and had our annual Easter egg hunt.

They found the golden egg and won the big prize.

Jani always plans a hunt for the adults too. It was in the orchard this year.

This was my basket in the lemon tree.

March 2009

I did the Dole Great Race of Agoura and I saw several people I knew.

My neice Jena and her husband Jason.

Me and Jason.

February 2009

I went to Utah in February too. It was a very short trip, but memorable.


I Love this picture, and I'm so glad it was taken because this is the last time I saw Sister Turley before she passed away.

The snow was simply beautiful in Utah as you can see in these pictures.

Grandpa Turley had to walk to the temple to do a few sealings, so we (Me, Carly, and Nicki) walked with him. It was so cold, but I loved it. He lives just across from the church office building, so it wasn't too far. We warmed up in the visitors center before we went home.

January 2009

Wow! It has been a long time since I have posted anything on my Blog. When I tried to get in, I realized that I had forgotten my password, but as you can see I have figured it out.

I'll try to catch you up on some of the the things that I have done and the things that have happened over the past year.

In January, I drove to Utah with a friend and I really had a fun time. On the way up, we ended up driving in a snow storm, something I've never experienced in my life. It was pretty wild. I let my friend take over when the snow started falling.

My Great Nephew - Van

My New Haircut

Halloween Eve

Strong, Dark, and with a Snap of a Finger...He Does Just What I Want Him to Do...What more could I want from Life?

Isn't he just beautiful! I bought this new little guy to tide me over until I can get my "real camera." This little guy has so many wonderful features. He's shockproof, waterproof, snowproof, light weight, and you can carry him almost anywhere. You'll see how wonderful he really is, soon.

Four of My Twelve Nephews

Dinner at Jewels New Place

Jewels moved into a new place with a couple of girls about a month ago. She had me, Mom & Dad, and her family over for a tasty dinner. She made a nice bow tie pasta dish. Jani brought home-made guacamole and a yummie fresh fruit salad, and Jena brought a crisp green salad with tomatoes. Everything was wonderful. I love being with my family...they are the BEST!

My Sunday Baby

Several months ago a gal in my ward asked me if I would be willing to hold her baby during church. Hello!!! Did she come to the right person or what? I miss having little ones around. I told her, "Holding babies in church should be my calling for the rest of my life." I love them!

Canning Tomatoes

Mom, Linda, and I put up 12 quarts of tomatoes today. We had a lot of fun. The boys shot the BB gun and bow and arrows with grandpa while we were slaving in the kitchen. Later in the evening, we went swimming at Kevin's parents pool.

Jen O Turns the Big Four Zero

Tracy threw Jen a big 40th birthday party. It was an 80's theme. Most dressed in the 80's style and it brought back so many memories...the hair, brightly colored jewelry, tons of makeup, etc. It was so much fun seeing so many people that I hadn't seen in awhile.We played a game to see who knew Jen the best. Much to our surprise sister Zierenberg won. Who wudda thunked it?

Right to left (Jen, Kylie, me, Tracy)

New Friends

Ventura County Fair - 2008

Today I went to the Ventura County Fair with Tracey, Russ, and their kids. It was dollar days, so we got in for only a dollar...Such a deal! We met Phill and Norma (Tracey's dad and his wife) there. The parking lot at the fair grounds was full, so we parked at the Holiday Inn parking structure and walked to the fair. It was a beautiful day, the ocean breeze was simply delightful. We started off by getting something to eat because that's what you do at a fair. (There are two things that I always eat when I go to the Ventura County fair...roasted corn and soft serve ice cream...it's a tradition, so I can throw any and all dieting out the door.) Then, the kids wanted to go on the rides, so we spent a lot of time on the fairway. We saw Michele Pilimai and her sister Beth Homberg with their children. I also saw Stephanie Taylor (her maiden name, but I don't know what her married name is anymore) It was fun! Carly started to feel ill, from one of the rides, so she used the rest of her money to play the dart games. Sierra rode a few rides and then played the dart game. They both won a stuffed animal! Way to go girls! Ian rode the mechanical bull and did quite well. We all had a wonderful day at the fair.