Baby Layton Jaussi

This moring Layton Kendall Jaussi was born at 2:45am. He is a little bundle of joy. So small from what we thought he would be at 6lbs 12oz. 19 inches long. He has a big chest and shoulders which tore Kirsti. She was such a tropper. I was so proud of her. I love you Kirsti and Kendall. They will be such great parents. It brought so much emotion to me to hold this sweet little babe. Being a grandmother has been the most joy I have ever experienced. I love all 7 of these little ones so much. It's hard to see Cooper and Cordon get so big and not want loves from Grandma. Pictures are to come. I can't find the attachment to my cell phone to download the pictures I have.

Our Summer

All Zucchini Lovers

I like zucchini. I like zucchini bread and I have a yummy recipe for zucchini casserole that I decided to share. Let me know if you try it and what you think. I kind of made this up from another recipe I didn't like as well,



Zucchini Casserole
Rochelle Findlay


1 cup grated unpeeled zucchini
1 onion

Mix together: 8 oz sour cream
1 can cream chicken soup
1 cup shredded carrots
1 cup shredded cheese

Then add zucchini mixture.

Mix 1 pkg stove top dressing with 1/2 cup melted butter.
Put 3/4 of the stuffing mix in bottom of 9x13 pan. Pour zucchini mixture over top and sprinkle remaining stuffing mix.

Bake 350 for 35 minutes.


Zucchini Bread
Aunt Vera's

Bake at 350 for 40 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean

2 eggs
1 cup oil
2 cups sugar use part brown sugar
2 cups grated peeled zucchini
3 t vanilla may use 1/4 t cloves and 1/2 t allspice
3 cups flour
1 t soda
1 t salt
1/4 t Baking Powder
3 t cinnamon
1/2 cup nuts
Bake in 2 tins greased bread pans


Substitutions I like to make:

1 cup of zucchini for 1 cup of carrots.
Use partial wheat flour.
Use applesauce to replace some of the oil
Use 1 cup brown sugar and 3/4 cup Raw Agave Nectar (pure organic) and no white sugar. Just tried this and it was yummy.

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Family Fun Night

Going Private

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Easter Egg Coloring

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RACHAEL

I have a sassy little daughter in law that has a birthday today.

CONGRAULATIONS TO BROCK

BROCK GRADUATES FROM POLICE TRAINING ACADEMY February 12, 2009 we attended the graduation for Brock and 37 other deserving men and women from all over Utah. Brock made us very proud as he sang the National Anthem with two other men to start the ceremony. They really sounded great. Brock was also awarded a special award for the best in the Firearms Training. He was also recognized in 90% or higher in the Fitness Training. He was able to receive his certificate from his father in-law, Mike Gray and in brother-in-law Preston Gray. As they both work in the Corrections Department for the State. We are very proud of you Brock and hope you will continue to enjoy your work and excel in achievement. Oh I almost forgot to say how dashingly handsome Brock looked in his dark blue uniform. Maybe I was just a proud mom but I thought he was very handsome and looked great.

I' Ve Been Tagged

So I have been tagged by several people and I have just been ignoring it because I don't know what to say. 25 things randomly about me.

1. I am a perfectionist at work and a messy housekeeper at home.
2. I love my family more every day. The world would be a boring place without my kids and grand kids.
3. I don't ever do anything just for myself except sleep.
4. I love to bake.
5. I teach Primary and love it.
6. Reed and I have so much in common that it's like looking in the mirror sometimes.
7. My office is a total pig sty.
8. I have three corny daughter in-laws.
9. I always was a daddy's girl until I got married and then I always call my mom.
10. I went to Ricks College
11. I grew up in a very small hick town and have emotional scars because of my experiences in that town.
12. My grandmother Westover has always been my favorite person and if when I'm old I'm anything like her then I will be happy.
13. I don't make friends easily.
14. I love vegetables.
15. I need to loose weight.
16. I was married in the Ogden Temple
17. I don't like to shop
18. I have 6 wonderful grandchildren.
19. I work hard and Autoliv and not a home.
20. I'm always full of good intentions
21. I love the Book of Mormon
22. I had the best mother-in-law that you could ever have.
23. My closet is full of clothes that don't fit.
24. I hardly ever make my bed.
25. I love having Thanksgiving at my house.

Bret turns 29

So I feel officially old today. I am actually loosing my teeth so I can't help but wonder what's next to go. My oldest is 29 tomorrow and so I guess I can't help but feel old today. I'll have to find a way to feel young another day. Anyway Happy Birthday Bret. You've been a joy to have and have brought me so much love.

I'm been tagged

So Bri tagged me to post the 4th picture in the 4th photo album. I laughed whe I saw that it was a picture of her. Ha Ha I'm tagging Nikelle, Tifanie,Evelyn

Homemade Christmas From Grandma

Grand kids seem to enjoy homemade Christmas

Christmas 2008

Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow

John Findlay Family

KENNEDY SPENDS THE DAY WITH GRANDMA

So, Kennedy is such a mommies girl that there has only been Grandpa Findlay, Grandma Peterson and Bri that could watch her. Now that Bret has been home more she likes her daddy. So I have tried to win her over. Well today she finally spent the day with Grandma and seemed to enjoy herself.

GRANDPA FINDLAY

The family of Grandpa Findlay are invited to Thanksgiving at the home of Reed and Shelly. As many of you know this will probably be the last Thanksgiving for Dad/Grandpa Findlay. We are asking all that can, to possibly postpone other commitments and attend a gathering in honor of Grandpa Findlay

Families

Last night

Kennedy and Anaston seemed to discover each other. They were fascinated by each other. It was so cute to watch. I can't help to reflect on what cousins and family have meant in my life. As a child I loved getting to together with my cousins. I find it hard to realize now that we never see each other and when we do we don't really know each other any more so it's distant to some degree. I wish we would of been closer over the years. I think of how much my grandparents meant to me growing up and how much I have missed them since they have been gone. I compare that to the deep love I have for the six grandchildren I have and wonder if I am getting a glimpse of the love our Heavenly Father must have for each of us. I can't comprehend the love of our Savior Jesus Christ but when I think of the love I have for my family then I think that maybe I can understand in some small way. I find it comforting to know that Heavenly Father loves me. I am so thankful for families and the support we can offer each other. It has been a fun treat to have adult nieces now that can also be like best friends. I love having you all a part of my life. My dream is that Anaston, Kennedy and Haven with all the little ones left to come will love this family bond as much as I have. I can't help but think that Heaven must be like the love of one big happy family.

Cooper gave us a kitten and Anaston came out Sunday and it was so fun to see her reaction to it. She wanted to touch it so bad but she was afraid of it just a little. I get a kick out of her closing her eyes when the kitten is close. She is so fun.