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Merry Christmas friends and family!

15 Years *Warning - Gooshy post*

It's hard to believe 15 years have passed since I became a Dittmer.  I know I shouldn't say this, but the going hasn't been that rough.  Maybe it's because I married such an exceptional man that puts up with my controlling nature.  Or how he is so patient with the children.  Or how he is one of the most giving people I've even known. I know Heavenly Father has had a huge part in it as well, obviously.  I think my marriage rocks.  

Seriously.

  Justin is amazing.  He's the most perfect guy for me.  I love how my heart quickens when I hear the garage door open and then a "Hey baby!" as he walks in the door.  

I am still in love with Justin and plan on keeping him forever.  

I think he even loves me too : )

Como Zoo

The kids had a day off of school so we went to Como Zoo on our way home from dentist appointments.  Dad was able to meet us for lunch as well :)

Random Falls Photos

I've been slow getting around to editing some fall walks I had with Justin and Ammon.  Here's some of my favorites:

 "Giant Justin"

 What kind of seed pod is this?

 These were all taken in Rice Creek trails on Cty I and 35W

Family Favorite Cookie Recipes

These are two of the most requested recipes I have.  In fact, the sugar cookie one is THE MOST requested.  But mostly by Meggin because either it's lost or packed away.  

Sour Cream Sugar Cookies

1 1/4 C sugar

1/2 C Margerine

1/2 C sour cream

1 t vanilla

1 egg

cream these ingredients.

In another bowl, mix the following:

3 1/4 C flour

1 t baking soda

1/2 t salt

mix together.

Refrigerate at least one hour. C

Bake at 400 degrees 5-7 minutes.

Gingerbread Cookies

Cream the following three ingredients:

1 C shortening

1 C Sugar

2 eggs

In a separate bowl add

1/2 C cold water

2 t baking soda

1 C molasses

In another bowl (yes three bowls are involved) add

4-6 C flour

1 t ginger

1t cinnamon

1t salt

Combine all three bowls together.  

Refrigerate at least one hour.

Bake at 350 degrees 8-12 minutes.

Faith

Isaac has been working on the new Duty to God program, the latest being to study four different gospel topics.  He wrote this paper for our family home evening tonight.  

 Faith

Definition: believing something that you can’t see.

Teachings and Examples: Nephi built a boat as commanded by God even though he didn’t know why. King Darius had faith that Daniel would not get eaten by the lions in the lion’s den and Daniel wasn’t eaten by lions. I had faith-and still do- that my grandma’s knee would heal. Now she is mostly healed, but is still having trouble with it.

Thoughts about why this topic is important: faith is an important topic to me because it is believing and believing in Christ is very important. Without faith, the world would be careless and dull. Having faith is also important because maybe your relatives are dying and you hope they get better. Having hope is about the same thing as faith, so you’re not acting careless, your acting faithful and hopeful for a relative. I believe in Jesus Christ and all that the scriptures tell me and you should believe in them too. I think that if you have faith, then you will live a great life. Having faith for learning is pretty important because, if you didn’t have faith that you can learn well, then you probably won’t. You might also stop believing in what you are supposed to believe in and have a careless and clumsy life-and afterlife. I would like to bear my testimony that I know that faith is very important to use a lot of the time, and I also believe in Christ, the eternal father, and I believe in the holy temple and churches for these are what we all should believe in and I say this in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

Whoop Whoop!

I bought studio equipment!

Don't mind the nasty clothes.  I'm not sure how I feel about this back drop, but for the price, it's fantastic.  Everything set up easily, although I don't think it's something I want to do on a daily basis.  I'm excited to be able to shoot in the winter months!!