Microwave Baked Potatoes

Okay, so making baked potatoes in the microwave is super easy. 
To make them, you need:
1) a microwave
2) some potatoes
3) some kind of oil, butter or grease
4) a fork
5) a paper towel or a plate, or something to keep from making the microwave a mess.


First, take your potato, wash it and get it all scrubbed up so that it's super clean.  Make sure that the skin of your potato isn't green (green potato skins are nature's Mr. Yuck sticker).   Next, take your fork and punch a bunch of holes in it (this prevents the potato from exploding in the microwave).  Then, take your oil/ fat/ grease/ butter of choice and slather your potato all up (this makes your potato moist and yummy when you microwave it).  Finally Microwave your potato (wrap it loosely in a paper towel, or put it on a plate covered with a bowl or something so you don't make a big mess) on high for about five minutes depending on how big your potato is, and how many potatoes you have.  You'll know when your potato is done because it will be soft when you squeeze it (careful, it's hot [use the back of your fork or a potholder or tongs or something]!) When your potato is done cover it with more butter, sour cream, bacon bits, chives, chili, cheese, yogurt, or other salty, fatty goodies to make your potato healthy and good.   Enjoy!

Awesome Book of Mormon Posters!

Happy Birthday to Mariah, and Joel

Happy 13th birthday to Mariah.  Mariah is so talented and fun.  I am excited to see what she will do this year.  Everything is exciting to Mariah.  She is a born artist and musician.

Happy Birthday to Joel.  Joel is turning 8 on January 16th .  That is going to be a very special day for him.  We are so proud of him getting baptized and confirmed and getting the gift of the Holy Ghost.  Joel is a very talented and awesome boy.  I am really happy he is doing so well in all of his talents, especially in art.

Happy Birthday to Julia, Alaya and Rachel

Happy Birthday to Julia Pearl Hillman  December 7.  We are so pleased that Julia is in Kindergarten and doing so well.  She is so much fun.  I love being with Julia.  Have a very Happy Birthday Julia.

















Happy Birthday to Alaya Janice Hillman on December 14.  Alaya will be 9.  I am so happy she got baptized on her last birthday.  That was a very special day during our winter.  Alaya always brings a winter joy on her birthday. It is always halfway through December before Christmas.  Alaya is a Christmas gift to us all.

Happy Birthday to Rachel Elnora Cramer.  I have come to really love Rachel.  It is so fun to live with her and watch how she can show love to so many others.  Rachel has a gift of charity and love and she shows it to all the family as well as to others we visit.  It is a blessing to have a little time with Rachel.

Happy Birthday to Andrew, Kierra, and Irene

October 22  Happy Birthday to Andrew who turned 14 and was ordained to the office of a Teacher in the Aaronic Priesthood.  We are proud of you Andrew.

November 22 Happy 14th birthday to Kierra.  Kierra always has a smile.

November 23 - Happy 7th Birthday to Irene.  Irene was happy to have a fruit cake....A cake made of fruit for her birthday party.

Pumpkin Patch

We found a pumpkin patch and asked how much the pumpkins were.  I had to ask at 3 houses to find the owners.  They were not home, but I found them later and they said to take all we want for free.  So we filled the car with pumpkins.  Now we are eating a pumpkin every day.  We have pumpkin pie, pumpkin bread, pumpkin in our bread, pumpkin soup, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin dip and pumpkin toppings.  I am grateful for such good food.

Happy 14th Birthday to Andrew

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDREW!

I cannot believe that Andrew is already 14.  I can remember thinking I was an adult at 14 and I was as tall I am now.  I am so grateful for the chance to get to really know Andrew and what a quality, kind and generous person he is.  I am grateful for his strength and wisdom and his willingness to do what is right.

This big tree blew over in the park next to us in a big storm..

Andrew working with Charles on the farm.