Making Baby food?

So I have been really into reading food labels and and also shopping sales and using coupons lately. After reading labels on my babies food and seeing even at that young age they are giving these little ones processed food, I started to wonder how easy it might be to make baby food. After becoming health cautious as of late, learning that to much processed food is not a good thing for me as an adult, why would it be for babies?

I was a little scared to try to make baby food on my own, not knowing how safe it would be. They make a big deal on baby products now days, (I'm not saying it is a bad thing) that I was worried I would feed my baby something that would make him sick. Then the other day I was watching Good Things Utah (I learn a lot from that show) and someone was on there showing how to make baby food. It was so simple, so I went to her blog and found the web site that she loves. It has everything you need to know how to do this. I was so excited.

I got everything I needed to try my first batch: ice cube trays, frozen or fresh veggies, food processor and/or blender, plastic wrap. I figured I would give my self all afternoon today to work on it.

Result: It took just over and hour to make and stick into the freezer( a lot faster than planned); butternut squash, carrots, peas, corn, and green beans. The best part is that I saved money doing this. I made around 80 oz of food that is the same as 20 jars of baby food. I normally buy Beechnut brand for .44 a jar that would be $8.80 I spent 6.58 that is a $2.22 in savings and it would be even more savings if the squash was in season.

$2.22 may not be worth an hour of your time, but I think I will stick with it because I like the piece of mind of knowing my child will not be eating so much processed food. My next adventure will be homemade cereal then meals with meat.

Fun in May!

It's happening again I am slacking off on my Blogging. I think part of it is when the weather gets warmer we are doing more, which gives me more to blog about, but less time. We started this month out with Grandma Marva coming out to visit for my niece Kate's baptism. We always love seeing grandma!






We then had a nice trip to the Zoo. We got season passes this year so we will probably be doing it more often. We love the Zoo, Dean's favorite part is the train (of course) Mine is the baby elephant. She is so adorable! Brig just loves being out doors.























We had My brother's wedding reception on May 8th. finally the pictures are finished. We also had Family pictures with My Family that morning, thanks to My cousin Ashley who took those.














We've been trying to take advantage of all the warm weather that come our way.


















Last night Dean and I went to my brother's last Rugby game. Well his last one in the High school league. It was a big deal, it was the National Championship Game. They where playing against Highland, which if you have heard of Rugby in the states you have heard of Highland, they have even made a movie about that team. They have been undefeated for 19 years or something. Anyway My brother's team, called United, beat them last night! YAY! what a game! it was so intense. What a great way to end the season. Congrats Matt!

Wedding Photos

This past weekend We went to Arizona for my brother wedding reception. They asked me to take their wedding photos. these are a few of my favorite photos from that day.(oh and if you like the cake check out zoobiecakes.com my sister makes custom cakes for a great price)

Easter

We had a great Easter this year. We enjoyed General Conference and went to Rob's brother Dave's house for lunch. It was great to visit. Here are a few pictures from our weekend.

Brig got some soft balls and a bumble bee, he thinks they taste great.


What's the best part of Easter? The grass of course, just ask Brig.


Dean got several glasses, a Lightning McQueen water bottle, magnifying glass and some bugs, and a gun, oh and two peanut butter eggs.
(not a whole lot of candy this year)

Saturday night we went to Grandma CC's house for dinner.
Dean built a great train and Train station with a little help from Mom.

Last Wednesday we went to Grandma CC's house and colored eggs with cousin Ty.

I decided to go ahead and splurge on Easter outfits for the boys this year, partly because I wanted to dress them alike and because I had my brothers wedding for an excuse to dress them up. Cousin Ty has the same one also.

We have enjoyed a few of the warm weather days this past month and went on a picnic.

Briggly had help from aunt Meg to stay warm.

Dean and Ty fed the already fat ducks. they had two sandwich bags of cheerios and some bread.

These Ducks are not shy at all. They came right up wanting food I even had one eat out of my hand.

I hope you all had a great Easter also.

Yummy carrot cake!

Carrot Cake

¾ C Brown sugar

¾ C all purpose flour

¾ C whole wheat Flour

1 tsp. Baking soda

1 tsp. Cinnamon

1/8 tsp. Salt

1/3 C Chopped Walnuts

½ C raisins

4 egg whites (or two eggs)

1 tsp. Vanilla

3 ¼ C shredded carrots

2 T Oil

1 can (8oz) crushed pineapple (do not drain)

Peel carrots and shred

Place sugar, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, walnuts, raisins in a bowl and mix by hand.

Add all remaining ingredients and mix by hand until well blended.

Place mix into a greased 9 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45 min or until done.

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz cream cheese (low or non-fat)

1 tsp. Vanilla

¾ C powder sugar

let cream cheese come to room temp. whip in mixer add Vanilla and sugar and mix until blended.