Morning Glory Muffins

photo from flickr

I made these muffins for a church activity and I fell in love after the first bite. Well, I actually ate 3 or 4. So what? They have wheat germ and oat bran. Can't have enough of that stuff, right? They are super healthy and tasty!
¾ cup sugar
2 cups flour
¼ cup miller’s bran
¼ cup rolled oats
2 Tbs. wheat germ
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. baking soda
pinch of salt ¾ cup flaked, unsweetened coconut
1c. dark raisins
2c. grated carrots
1 apple grated
¾ cup chopped walnuts
3 eggs beaten
1c. vegetable oil
1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract
sugar

In a large bowl, combine sugar, flour, bran, oats, wheat germ, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In a small bowl, mix coconut, raisins, carrots, apple, and nuts. Add to dry ingredients. In a small bowl, beat together eggs, oil and vanilla. Add to dry mixture and stir just until blended.
Fill greased muffin tins ¾ full. Sprinkle tops with sugar to create a glaze. Bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees. Yields 18-20 muffins.*

* I usually will use the mini muffin tins. They are a great snack size for my kids.

Choo Choo Cafe

I have got to catch up! I have not been blogging nearly as much as I want to these days. It seems my days are filling up fast. We have been up to lots of fun, so I must share and journal these little moments.

In April, we met some friends at the "Railroad Junction". It was a really cool place. The only photo I managed to get of the kids is this one if Ethan waiting for the train to deliver his food. I think the rest were of their backs. Oh well.

The kids fondly call it the Choo Choo Cafe. And without fail for the past 6 weeks since going, Ethan prays for the Choo Choo Cafe. Do you think he may want to return?

Scootin' Around

The twins are finally getting some use out of their scooters. We are so happy to have some warm April days.

Tulipa

This is what my tulips looked like about 3 weeks ago. I was so happy to squirrels did not get to them this year.

Thank you Mr. Easter Bunny

I think Ethan was most happy with the $$ he found in the eggs. He couldn't wait to put it in his piggy. Ryan says that Ethan takes after him. Something about the both of them being "savers". Whatever.

And yes, Ryan is man enough to wear pink.

Let the hunting begin...

Look at my stash!

Hmmm...where to go first?

They began the hunt a little grumpy. You can see it in their faces!

He is on a roll...

Go get 'em!

My baby neices...

I love these little girls...

28 hours in Phoenix

I spend about a day in Phoenix and I was able to see my BFF, Kendee. I have not seen her for about a year. I really miss hanging out with her...

We spent most of the morning doing what we do best...EATING! I have never had so much fun in one sitting.

I managed to fit in a photoshoot with Maile & Lake....