Chocolate Sheath Cake Recipe

I was talking to my mom tonight and we realized that we did not have a typed copy of her fabulous chocolate sheath cake that I have been raving about for the past two posts. I typed it up tonight and thought I would post it in case anyone else would like to print it and add it to there recipe books. Enjoy, its yummy!

Relief Society Christmas Dinner

The women's group of our church called the Relief Society had a wonderful Christmas dinner just for the women of the ward. I was asked to help read a couple of speaking parts and to sing with a small group of women for the program. We sang "I believe in Christ" and I would have to say it really sounded beautiful. The fun part about it was that I wrote the harmony for the song and had to sing it myself while the other 4 sisters sang the melody. It reminded me how much I love singing! The sister put together such a wonderful program and dinner. I had also signed up to bring a dessert, which I was so grateful that my mom made another chocolate sheath cake for me to take. It was hit and tasted so good even to have two nights in a row. It was such a fun night. I am so thankful to be a part of such a wonderful ward who has helped make Las Vegas feel like home for our family. It was a very spiritual night that I will always remember.

Happy Birthday Ashton!

Well I can't believe my little Ashton just turned 3! This past week we celebrated his birthday with friends and family and it was so much fun. My mom and grandma had come up for the ultrasound and to help us celebrate Ashton's birthday. He was so excited that both of them were here. We had pizza and my mom made Ashton a chocolate sheath cake and he loved it. I think its our new favorite dessert. He got lots of really great presents, I couldn't believe how many he had to open. Ashton has grown up so much in the last year, he truly is a little man. He is so helpful and loving and I know he is going to grow up to be a wonderful and caring person. Ashton we love you so much and are so proud of you! It was a wonderful night and we had so much fun celebrating with everyone. Thank you to all those who came and help make it such a special day for Ashton.

A Boy or a Girl?

This past week Aaron, My mom, Grandmommy, Ashton and I all went to this place called Miracle in Progress to find out if we were having a boy or a girl. I am 16 weeks at this point and the place we went to was a 3-D imagining place that gives you awesome pictures of the baby. Of course I have babies that don't like to cooperate during ultrasounds so it took a few minutes to get the baby in the right position.


Then the huge shock came that we are having a GIRL! All of us were convinced that it was another boy (except Grandmommy and Aunt Melissa) so all of us said are you sure. She said 100% yes and then showed us on the big monitor that she was definitely a girl. After the shock wore off, we were very excited. Now we have one of each so we don't have to stress about it on the next one. Aaron then told him that he had been secretly praying for a girl so he could finally have his princess. I already knew that the color of her room is going to be purple so I can't wait to pick out colors and the fabric for her bedding.


Our darling little girl looks healthy and wonderful. That is the best news you can hear when your pregnant. I have my ultrasound with the doctor in less than two weeks so I will get even more pictures of our little girl. Of course she was hiding so we were unable to get any 3-D pictures, but I would like to go back at 32 weeks or so and have it done again. Here are the pictures we did get, she's beautiful already. Now we just have to agree on a name. So far the winner is Kaylynn Lee Mohler. Another name in the running is Hailey, but were leaning toward Kaylynn. It's different and beautiful just like her.

Family Pictures

One thing I love about going home for the Holiday's is that we always take family pictures every year. For one it gives us great Christmas cards and new pictures to hang in the house, but it also captures our ever changing family. I know I don't look pregnant in these pictures, but I see it :). Ashton usually is my little ham, but he wasn't in a smiling mood this year. We went to this train park in Poway for the pictures, which just happened to be the park Aaron and Ashton used to play at. Of course he wanted to play instead of posing for pictures. It was a beautiful and fun setting despite my uncooperative almost three year old. I am hoping to have his three year old pictures done this week and am hoping for a better smile. Nonetheless the pictures turned out beautiful and I love them. Here are my favorites.

King Size Quilt

After my mom made her beautiful quilt for her bed, I decided I wanted to make one for my bed. While we were visiting, we went to the fabric store and the second I walked in I felt overwhelmed and like we weren't going to accomplish anything. My mom took me back to the civil war inspired fabrics and quilts. I saw a sample on the wall and loved it! So I bought the fabric and pattern. The quilt I am making is called Savannah and was inspired by fabric and an actual pattern from the 1800's. I spent yesterday cutting out all the center squares and laying them out. I wanted to post pictures of a sample quilt and my fabric. I am so excited to start this project and will hopefully finish it before the baby's born. I also have to make the baby's bedding in the next few months too, so I will be sewing up a storm in my spare time for the next several months! Wish me luck!

Sample of the Quilt

The Outside Border of the quilt

The Backside of the quilt

6 fabrics that alternate to make up the center squares.

The lining of the squares (called sashing)

Cornerstones of the squares and Binding

The laying out process

Thanksgiving in San Diego

This year, we went to spend thanksgiving with my family in San Diego. Of course I packed all sweaters and long sleeves now that I am used to it getting cold in November. And to my surprise it was 80 degrees on thanksgiving and I was dying of heat! Then the last day we were there it rained all day and was in the 50's. That weather I was prepared for. I should have known better growing up in California, but I tend to forget to think about the location I'm headed and pack what I wear everyday. Something to remember for Christmas!

My mom hosts Thanksgiving every year and this year we had 40 people to dinner. I am pretty sure her and I spent and entire day in the kitchen. It started the night before when we made three pies, stuffing, prepared the salad, and set up all the tables. The cooking continues the next day just getting all the final touches ready for dinner. Of course many people cooked to prepare enough food for forty people, but my mom and I had fun being in the kitchen together.

Ashton had a blast playing with all his cousins. They ran around all day chasing each other and jumping on the trampoline. Ashton of course tried to join the big boys baseball game because he thinks he is as big as them. It was cute to watch him run around and chase them. Only a couple more years and then T-Ball starts, I can't wait!

It was so much fun to see so many family members all in one day. It was actually a challenge to run around and talk to everyone. The food was fantastic and the pies were my favorite part. My mom always has beautiful flowers arrangements(that she does herself) and I always enjoy having those around for days after. We spent five days with my family and we had a lot of fun. We always enjoy spending time with them and just hanging out and going shopping. Thanksgiving was wonderful and well worth the drive to be there.