4th of July Fun!

Tomorrow is the 4th of July!! I can't even believe June is already over. Summer is going way too fast. The girls and I decided to make a little dessert to celebrate the 4th. It turned out really good and was perfect for the girls to help with. This is where I got my inspiration.

First, the ingredients:

White chocolate chips ( I used 2 bags and about half from an already opened bag I had)

Pretzels - a couple handfuls

Oreos- I used 12

M&Ms - separate red and blue from the big bag

red and blue sprinkles!

First, I put my pretzels and Oreos in their own ziploc bags. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.

Then, i let the girls go crazy hitting the pretzels and Oreos with wooden spoons.

They LOVED it!

After the are all crunched up, sprinkle them on your lined cookie sheet. I did pretzels and then Oreos. Melt white chocolate and then pour it over top the pretzel/Oreo mixture.

I forgot to take picture of the sprinkled mixture....so here is a picture of  it half-done.

After you spread the chocolate out a little sprinkle on your M&Ms and red and blue sprinkles. Try pushing the M&Ms into the chocolate a little. I didn't do that with mine, and some of my M&Ms didn't stick as well as I would have liked. After it's all covered put it in the fridge to chill until it hardens. 

YUMMM!!

Now, use a knife to break it into manageable pieces and put into a container or on a pretty tray!

I put mine in a container so I can take it to work with me tonight and tomorrow!!

I had little pieces leftover that were just too small to put in the container, so I put them in a bowl to use as ice cream topping!! I think it will be delicious!!

Hope everyone has a great/yummy 4th of July!! 

We sure have been busy! I can't even remember the last time I blogged. A lot has happened, that's for sure. 

I'm writing today to relieve a little stress and put some emotions on the table. 

On March 30th, I got the best news. After trying for 6 months, Alan and I found out we were expecting our 3rd baby! I was beyond excited and we planned to tell our families on Easter. It was perfect. However, on April 11th, I suffered a miscarriage. It honestly was one of the worst experiences of my life. I didn't really know what to think. I kind of assumed it would just never happen to me, because I have had 2 perfectly healthy pregnancies. I pushed the emotions away and tried to "move on" as much as I could because Alan and I celebrated our 5 year Wedding Anniversary. I didn't want to be sad and mopey on our Anniversary. When our Anniversary was over all of the emotions came flooding back. I am getting a little better, but I still think about it every day. It usually hits me unexpectedly. A friends sister posted her due date was the day before my "due date", I had to call and cancel my 8 week check-up, I happen to think about babies while I'm at work (I work at a children's clothing store!), I got a baby shower invitation in the mail from a dear friend, and tomorrow would have been my doctor appointment. All of these things have happened with-in the last week or so. I sometimes wish I had never even known I was pregnant. I wish I would have just thought my period was a little late or something. Anything would be better than having to feel/experience this. 

On a happier note, we sold our house in 2 days! And last week we found a new house to live in and are expected to move around mid July. So, here's to a new house, fresh start and new memories. 

We told Alana we were getting a new house and asked her if she was excited and wanted a new house and she said, "Yes, and I want a new baby in the new house!" Ugh, Mommy does to Lane, Mommy does too!