Tibbs Family

HairCut

2011-05-09T18:15:00.000-07:00

Before

After

HE'S TWO

2011-01-05T17:04:00.000-08:00

Camden's birthday is January 1st.We celebrated his birthday on New Year's Eve eating lots of food and playing games with my family.We stayed up until midnight to celebrate the new year. Camden even stayed up and banged pots and pans with us. He loved all of his presents! (sorry about the red eye)

On New Years day we got up and made Mickey Mouse pancakes, bacon and eggs. Then for lunch we went to McDonalds for chicken nuggets and let Camden play on the play place. For dinner we had Brandon's parents come over as well as his brother and sister-in-law and their son. We had hot dogs, salad and baked beans. For dessert we had peanut butter bars and ice-cream. Then we opened presents. Brandon's parents gave him a wooden train and a movie and his cousin Lincoln gave him a puzzle and "digger truck" toy.

We had our friends the Lowry's over for dinner and games on Sunday. They gave Camden a fun alphabet foam puzzle thing and play-dough. I forgot to take pictures.

Expecting

2011-01-04T18:10:00.000-08:00

So a few people were asking what the exciting news was at how we told Brandon's parents so I thought i would write a quick post. We gave Brandon's parents a picture frame with a picture of Camden on the top and then an ultrasound picture below it and had them open it on Christmas Day. They were SO excited to say the least. I am 14 weeks now.

Christmas

2010-12-29T18:47:00.000-08:00

Camden saw Santa a few times this year and didn't mind sitting on his lap.

All his presents and new pajamas

Playing with one of his presents

Surprising Brandon's parents with our exciting news

Brandon's dad made the little boy grandkids a Toy Box

My parents got him this fun lantern/flashlight

We choose names in our family to buy gifts for and my brother had Brandon, Camden and I.

He got Camden this Dinosaur set which he loves and also went in with my parents on

getting us a WII!

Thriller

2010-12-29T17:51:00.000-08:00

My family and Brandon gave me tickets to Thriller in St. George at the Tuacahn Theater for my birthday. We went down for the weekend in October and saw the play and did some shopping and ate at some really yummy places. Thriller was SO AWESOME! I have seen it a few times in Salt Lake but this one was so much better. My mom watched Camden for us while we were gone. I can't wait to go again!

Camping

2010-10-01T12:26:00.000-07:00

We went camping up American Fork Canyon with the Lowrys last week and had so much fun! It was cold but we had a nice fire and roasted Marshmellows! Mm. Saturday morning we went fishing at Tibble Fork. Camden and James had alot of fun throwing rocks in the water. Thanks for going with us guys!

Bear Lake

2010-08-16T10:45:00.000-07:00

We went to Bear Lake last week and had so much fun! We played on the beach and in the water. My uncle brought his boat so we got to go on that and go tubing. Then on the last day we were there we rented a Jet Ski. And of course, we got a Raspberry Shake on the way home. Mmm! (Sorry the pictures are blurry)

Ollie and Camden

My Dad with his umbrella

Sand Castle

Camden and I playing in the sand

The boys on my uncles boat

Grandma and Camden

Us on the Jet Ski ( I dont' know why it posted two of the same picture)

My niece Felicity

Camden and his cousins Micah and Garrett

Orem Summer Fest

2010-07-07T10:00:00.000-07:00

We went to the Orem Summer Fest and then to the Orem Parade. After the parade we went back to my parents house and roasted marshmellows and had s'mores.

Trip to Ely

2010-06-26T18:03:00.000-07:00

We took a weekend trip with Brandon's Parents to Ely,Nevada to ride a train at a train museum that Brandon's unlce runs. Brandon is really into trains so his parents gave us tickets for Christmas to ride it. Camden loved it!

Cafe Rio Sweet Pork Burritos

2010-04-20T11:57:00.000-07:00

SWEET PORK

2 pounds pork

3 cans Coke (NOT diet)

1/4 c. brown sugar

dash garlic salt

1/4 c. water

1 can sliced green chilies

3/4 can enchilada sauce (I used Old El Paso brand, medium spiciness)

1 c. brown sugar

Put the pork in a heavy duty ziploc bag to marinade. Add about a can and a half of coke and about 1/4 c. of brown sugar. Marinade for a few hours or overnight.

Drain marinade and put pork, 1/2 can of coke, water, and garlic salt in crock pot on high for about 3-4 hours (or until it shreds easily, but don't let it get TOO dry). Remove pork from crock pot and drain any liquid left in the pot. Shred pork.

In a food processor or blender, blend 1/2 can Coke, chilies, enchilada sauce and remaining brown sugar (about a cup, you can add a little more or less to taste..). If it looks too thick, add more Coke little by little.

Put shredded pork and sauce in crockpot and cook on low for 2 hours. That's it!

CILANTRO-LIME RICE

1 c. uncooked rice

1 tsp. butter or margarine

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice

1 can (15 oz) chicken broth

1 cup water

1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice

2 tsp. sugar

3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

In a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, 1 tsp. lime, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat. In a small bowl combine lime juice, sugar and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix in as you fluff the rice.

BLACK BEANS

2 Tbsp. olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 1/3 c. tomato juice

1 1/2 tsp. salt

2 Tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro

In a nonstick skillet, cook garlic and cumin in olive oil over medium heat until you can smell it. Add beans, tomato juice, and salt. Continually stir until heated through. Just before serving stir in the cilantro. (**NOTE** we added a can of corn, drained, to the beans with a dash of cumin and chili powder, it was AWESOME! We recommend doing this even though it's not "traditional Cafe Rio")

CILANTRO RANCH

1 packet TRADITIONAL Hidden Valley Ranch mix (not BUTTERMILK)

1 c. mayonnaise

1 c. buttermilk

2 tomatillos, remove husk, diced

1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro

1 clove garlic

juice of 1 lime

1 jalepeno

Mix all ingredients together in the blender. Thats it!

Chicken Artichoke Soup

2010-04-19T08:25:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:

•1 large or 2 small shallots, chopped

•10 cremini mushrooms, sliced

•1/2 c. butter

•2/3 c. flour

•32 oz. chicken stock

•1 quart half and half

•1 lb cooked, diced chicken

•1/2 lb chopped, cooked bacon

•1 jar artichoke hearts, chopped

•8 oz. Swiss cheese, chopped

•1 1/2 c. parmesan cheese

•1 T. salt

•1/2 T. freshly ground pepper

•1 T. Italian Seasoning

•1 t. garlic salt

Method:

Melt butter in a large pot. Sauté shallot and mushrooms, until soft. Sprinkle in flour and cook 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in stock and half & half. Bring to a boil and thicken. When thick, stir in chicken, artichoke hearts, bacon, cheeses and seasonings. Stir until cheese is melted. Season to taste.

Our New Kitchen

2010-03-06T10:42:00.000-08:00

We decided that we wanted to redo our kitchen a few weeks ago. It was alot of work but we are finally done. We painted the walls, put in tile flooring and new counter tops and sink. We also got a new over the range microwave. We love our new kitchen!

Trouble

2010-02-17T19:32:00.000-08:00

(Don't mind the Red Eye. I forgot to fix it before i posted the pictures)

Happy First Birthday Camden

2010-01-04T17:57:00.000-08:00

We had alot of fun for his Birthday. We had pizza for dinner and Ice-Cream with lots of toppings to choose from for dessert. Camden wasn't too interested in opening presents but he loved eating his cupcake. He wouldn't touch it with his hands though.

2009-12-29T13:58:00.000-08:00

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

First HairCut!

2009-11-23T19:41:00.000-08:00

I know I just posted yesterday but Camden just got his first haircut today so I had to post it. We went to a place called Cookie Cutters. They get to sit in a car or an airplane or a motorcycle and watch a movie while they get their hair cut. Then they get a sucker and a balloon afterwards. He did such a great job! (sorry i forgot to fix the red eye)

Crazy Hair

2009-11-22T14:04:00.000-08:00

After a Sunday afternoon nap...

Halloween

2009-10-28T14:46:00.000-07:00

I look forward to carving pumpkins every year even though we aren't really good at it. We had our ward Halloween party yesterday so we were excited to dress Camden in his Bat costume.

Cheesy Face

2009-10-20T09:40:00.000-07:00

He pulls this face all the the time now.

Our Little Army Crawler

2009-10-02T20:49:00.000-07:00

Family Pictures

2009-09-05T17:49:00.000-07:00

We got family pictures last week in Salt Lake and we actually got a few good ones I think!

Lincoln and Camden

2009-08-23T14:34:00.000-07:00

I watched Lincoln for a day and when Brandon came home I had him watch the boys while I made dinner. Camden and Brandon fell asleep so Lincoln entertained himself.

2009-08-09T20:10:00.001-07:00

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

2009-08-05T12:51:00.000-07:00

We spent a week in Colorado to watch my nephews while my sister and her husband and daughter went to Washington for a wedding. We had alot of fun!

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Matching Ties

2009-07-17T08:20:00.000-07:00

In June we went to the Orem Summer Fest. They had a booth there that had matching ties for dad and baby so we thought it would be fun to get Brandon and Camden one. Camden's is still a little too big for him.

Bridal Veil Falls

2009-07-17T08:01:00.000-07:00

A couple Sundays ago we decided to take a walk up to Bridal Veil Falls and take some pictures.

New Pool

2009-06-25T07:44:00.000-07:00

We got Camden a pool the other day and he loves it!

Pretty Flowers

2009-06-23T11:44:00.000-07:00

My friends Tyson and Jenny sent me some flowers and they were so pretty I had to post a couple pictures of them.

BIG DAY

2009-06-14T11:09:00.000-07:00

We put Camden in the baby contest yesterday and thought he would for sure win something but he didn't win. Most of the babies that won weren't so cute. We also went to the Orem Fest and the Parade. The parade was fun but Camden didn't like the Fire Trucks or the Guns.

Summer Fun

2009-06-08T17:06:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Peaches

2009-06-04T12:48:00.000-07:00

I got Camden this cool thing that you can put food in so he can have stuff other then formula but i don't have to worry about him choking on anything. I put frozen peaches in it and he loved it!

Time Flies...

2009-05-21T18:20:00.000-07:00

Make a Smilebox photobook

GONE FISHIN'

2009-04-23T09:19:00.001-07:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Sunday Walk

2009-04-19T15:56:00.001-07:00

I tried to download the pictures twice because one of the pictures is sideways for some reason on here and not on our picture file. SO DUMB! Sorry. Enjoy!

Cousins

2009-04-09T08:17:00.000-07:00

Camden and Lincoln

Chicken Artichoke Soup

2009-03-31T11:35:00.000-07:00

Ingredients:

1 large or 2 small shallots, chopped
10 cremini mushrooms, sliced
1/2 c. butter
2/3 c. flour
32 oz. chicken stock
1 quart half and half
1 lb cooked, diced chicken
1/2 lb chopped, cooked bacon
1 jar artichoke hearts, chopped
8 oz. Swiss cheese, chopped
1 1/2 c. parmesan cheese
1 T. salt
1/2 T. freshly ground pepper
1 T. Italian Seasoning
1 t. garlic salt

Method:

Melt butter in a large pot. Sauté shallot and mushrooms, until soft. Sprinkle in flour and cook 1-2 minutes. Slowly whisk in stock. Bring to a boil and thicken. When thick, stir in chicken, artichoke hearts, bacon, cheeses and seasonings. Stir until cheese is melted. Season to taste. Serve with topping below:

Topping:

Ingredients:
1/2 c. panko
1/2 c. parmesan cheese

Method:

Combine and cook in a 400 degree oven for 8-10 minutes until browned. Sprinkle on bowl of soup right before serving.

New Car

2009-03-25T11:34:00.000-07:00

We were in need of a new car. Mine was having too many problems. So on Saturday we traded it in and got this car. I love it!

Pack N' Play

2009-03-15T17:39:00.000-07:00

We decided we needed one of these for Moab and I'm sure we will use it for alot of other things. I just thought it was so cute so I wanted to post about it. Camden loves it!

Church Ball...

2009-03-06T16:52:00.000-08:00

Who knew church ball could be so aggressive. Brandon torn alot of ligaments and now he has to wear a walking boot for 3 weeks!

Blessing Day

2009-03-01T18:19:00.000-08:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Smiley Boy

2009-02-19T17:10:00.000-08:00

Family Pictures

2009-02-15T16:53:00.000-08:00

Our Little Bug

2009-02-15T16:47:00.000-08:00

Cute Little Boys

2009-02-05T19:03:00.000-08:00

Cousins: Camden, Tommy, Cole, Oliver

One Month Old

2009-01-29T17:03:00.001-08:00

2009-01-17T10:00:00.001-08:00

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

At Ricki's Request

2009-01-12T19:17:00.001-08:00

2009-01-05T18:20:00.001-08:00

Make a Smilebox photobook

HE'S HOME

2008-12-20T14:25:00.000-08:00

We picked up my Brother from the Airport yesterday. He went on his mission to Hawaii. After we picked him up we went out to Breakfast at Dennys. We are so excited to have him home!!

2008-10-09T09:17:00.000-07:00

2008-10-09T09:10:00.000-07:00

Our New House

2008-10-09T09:04:00.000-07:00

These are a few videos our new house. It's not all set up yet but it is for the most part. I didn't think when i was taking the videos so you have to tilt your head to watch them. ha

Happy Birthday to Me!

2008-09-04T19:09:00.000-07:00

I had a Great Birthday. This morning I went shopping with my mom and sisters at Tai pan and my mom got me the Happy Halloween sign with garland and some decorations for my Christmas tree. My sister Cara got me the bobble witch and my sister Ricki bought me a purse in Colorado that I'm going to use as a purse/ diaper bag. Brandon got me the bouquet of Roses and took me to dinner and is buying me a mattress for our bed! Our dinner was amazing. Probably the best meal I have ever had!

Taking Votes

2008-08-17T18:48:00.000-07:00

We love both of these crib beddings but can't decide on which one we want.

IT'S A BABY BOY!

2008-08-15T13:01:00.000-07:00

I took a picture of the ultrasound picture because we don't have a scanner so it's not the best quality. And the boots i have been looking at for awhile but couldnt' go buy them until we knew what we were having. I think they are so cute and will be perfect for the winter!

Vacation at Bear Lake

2008-08-06T17:21:00.000-07:00

We went to Bear Lake for a few days and the first day we were there it was beautiful. Really sunny and really blue water. The last two days we were there it was cloudy but still warm and we had alot of fun relaxing, watching the kids build sand castles and riding the boat and wave runners. Brandon and Brayden went snorkling a few times too.

Happy Birthday to Brandon

2008-08-06T17:12:00.000-07:00

We had Cara's family and Brandon's parents come over for pie and icecream and opened presents and went swimming. He got alot of presents.The one with the framed Egyptian paintings he got from a companion that was from Egypt and loved them so i got them framed for him. He thought it was SO great!

Seven Peaks

2008-07-26T11:17:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Brandon, Brayden, Mom, and I took Cara's kids to seven peaks. They had so much fun! I couldn't ride any of the water slides so i mostly just floated around in the lazy river and sat in the kiddie pool. We were there for five hours in one hundred degree weather and they still weren't ready to go home.

THE ZOO

2008-07-26T11:08:00.000-07:00

We went to the Zoo a couple weeks ago and the whether was perfect. It was pretty clouded so not too hot. And we got to see lots of animals.

Camping

2008-07-25T18:49:00.000-07:00

In May we went camping with Brandon's family up Hobble Creek Canyon. We had real good food the whole time and Brandon caught a ton of fish! He was the only one that caught any.