Colorado Friends

Some of our friends from Colorado came for a visit.  We enjoyed pizza, bowling and peeps smores.  What a fun evening!

Happy 5th Birthday Carly!

My niece Carly turned 6!  What a cute princess!  

 4 generations picture

Caden and Aunt Jess played 4 pics 1 word

Great Grandpa Vis with Allyson and Carly

The birthday girl getting kisses from mom and dad.

I had to get from behind the camera

No Bake Sweet and Salty Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

I came across this recipe that looks delish!  We will be trying these out soon!

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray

2 cups creamy peanut butter, divided

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, softened

2 cups powdered sugar, divided

4 cups (roughly ½-inch pieces), broken small pretzel twists, divided

2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided

Directions:

LINE 13 x 9-inch baking pan with foil leaving an overhang on two sides. Lightly spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.

BEAT 1 1/4 cups peanut butter and butter in large mixer bowl until creamy. Gradually beat in 1 cup powdered sugar. Stir in remaining 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 cups pretzel pieces and 1/2 cup morsels. Press evenly into prepared baking pan. Smooth top with spatula.

MICROWAVE remaining 1 1/2 cups morsels and 3/4 cup peanut butter in medium, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 45 seconds; STIR. If necessary, microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring just until morsels are melted. Spread chocolate layer evenly over powdered sugar mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining pretzel pieces, pressing down lightly. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours or until firm. Lift from pan; peel off foil. Cut into 60 pieces. Store in covered container in refrigerator.

Easter Weekend

We went to a fun Easter egg hunt at the nursing home where Grandma  Mary used to work.  She was asked to sing Jesus Loves Me.  

Then there were games for each age level. Caden participated and won.  Allyson didn't want to play.  

 Caden is happy with his chocolate bunny prize.

Grandma Mary with the kids and the Easter bunny.

Grandma Mary showed the kids how to make bunny cars.  They all had fun with it.  The boys got a little crazy - maybe it was all the sugar and frosting.  

Easter gifts...personalized chocolate eggs and bug catchers.

Grandma and Caden sharing his egg.