Baked Potato Soup

4 to 5 Baking Potatoes



1/3 cup of butter



1/3 cup of all purpose flour



3 cups of milk



3/4 teaspoon salt



1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper



1/2 cup bacon bits, divided



2 green onions chopped



5 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese



1/2 (8 ounce) container of sour cream



Directions:



1. Bake the potatoes in the oven or the microwave. (I prefer to bake them in the oven) After Potatoes are baked, peel and cut into cubes.



2. In a large sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in flour, stirring constantly till thick. Stir in milk a little at a time and cook about a minute. Stir in potatoes, salt and pepper, 1/4 cup bacon bits, 2 Tablespoons green onions and most of the cheese.(I did not add the cheese to the soup, I just served it on top of the soup) Cook until thoroughly heated. Stir in sour cream and heat through. Serve with remaining bacon, onion and cheese.

Makes 6 servings.

GrandMother

My Dear GrandMother Passed away on Thursday.  When I was nineteen I had the opportunity to live with her and GrandPa for a while.  What a blessing.  She taught me about Geneology and showed me how to start doing my own.  She was a wonderful example in so many things.  She could make dinner almost out of what I thought was nothing and we had a feast.  She also shared with me her Testimony and Love of the Gospel.  Her favorite hymn was " I Stand All Amazed".  My daughter sang that too her just a week ago when we took a trip to Utah to see her.    She loved her family!  She helped raise four children who were not her own and loved them as such.  She Very much loved her own two children and wanted more.   GrandMa loved each Grandchild and worried over them.  She is a Great Woman and will be greatly missed here on Earth.     Thank You Grandma  for all you did !

A day of fun

We celebrated Independence day by having a BBQ at Uncle Sven's.   We went swimming, had tons of good food, and played games.  It was great getting to spend time together as a family!  We rarely ever get to do that.  Thank Goodness I have a few pictures to prove that we did something together. 

Just a fun picture of the towels hanging on the fence. 

Finally

Life has been a little hectic but finally we have been able to spend some much needed time with skadster teaching him to ride a bike "without"  the training wheels.  He has been enjoying his new found freedom. (and so has mom.)

Skadster also played baseball and he grew leaps and bounds by the time it was over.  We were very proud of him when he hit his first home run. (not a home run like the pros but good enough for a first year baseball player.)

Prom Pics Sneak Peak

Old Time family pics...

 Dad

 GrandMother Joy

 GrandMother Rose

                                                 Beauty and some very handsome fellows

A missionary Farewell.

My Mother had these and wanted copies of them so I scanned them and now I am showing them off.  :)

I wish...

I have been wishing that I had something to blog about lately,  but not too much has been happening. 
We have had our share of sickness this time of year.  Everyone has been sick at least twice and now it seems we are headed on our third go around.  I am now sick. NO Fun when mom is the one that is down. 

Skadester has been through his struggles at school. We had him tested for ADHD, autism and seizures.  Come to find out that he is a Normal boy for his age.  His teacher and counselor at school were shocked to find that out.(said sarcastically)   The Dr's prescription was playtime and friends.  With all he has been through he has grown leaps and bounds.  I am so proud of him!! 

I am proud of Telly and BK too!  Telly is still learning to drive.  I think we have learned that mom does not sit in the car with her when she drives.  She is also very crafty and loves sewing and making things with her hands.  I am amazed at the things she does.    BK  will start learning to drive in six months.  I don't know if my heart can handle this. hehe.  He is also very talented with his music abilities.  If only I could get him to practice. 

Kirt is keeping busy with work and being in the bishopric. I am thankful for him every day!   And me, I am just trying to keep up with it all.  Sometimes I wish things would just slow down and let me breath but I think I will have to keep on wishing.