Candy Popcorn Recipe

I've had a few requests for this recipe, so I thought I would share with you all:
(It's pretty easy & kids love it)

Gelatin-Flavored Popcorn

10 cups popped popcorn
1/2 cup butter
1/2- 3/4 cup sugar
1 (3-ounce) pkg fruit flavored gelatin mix (not sugar-free)
1 tablespoon light Karo syrup
3 tablespoons water

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick spray.
2. Place a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Add butter, sugar, gelatin, Karo syrup & water and combine together. Heat until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball - or 250-265 degrees.
3. Pour syrup into popcorn in a large greased bowl, stir until coated.
4. Pour popcorn evenly on cookie sheet & bake 5 minutes; stir. Bake 5 more minutes. Let cool completely.
It's fun to make a few batches with different flavors and mix them together...

FHE pictures - part 2

Here are the rest of the pic's from last Monday's family outing to the pumpkin patch...(my computer has been giving me trouble). He loves anything to do with water!

Kid corn maze

Teasing the goat with his prize pumpkin

This is me trying to get a really cute picture of the kids and Reecey wanted nothing to do with it! All she wanted to do was touch the pumpkins!

Hay slides

Sammy loved loved loved the slides! Was not in the least bit scard!(I'm not sure why, but all my pictures have been coming up in the opposite order I uploaded...hmm)

Hi Mom & Sissy

He thought his pumpkin might enjoy the rush!

Pig Races

Sammy loves pigs and was so excited about the pig races! They had 3 races, and on the third, Sam was chosen to step closer and represent one of the pigs. His pig didn't win (actually came in last), but this was his prize: a baby pumpkim...the winner got a really big pumpkin....but Sammy loved his little one! He carried it around EVERYWHERE for two days! Sammy got to stand right by the gate while everyone else had to stay another few feet back. He loved it!

and off they go....(the pigs backs were painted different colors)

Sammy was chosen to represent the "blue pig"

Pumpkin Patch, Hayride & Corn Maze

Here Sammy is overlooking the corn maze...I love this picture with the horizon backdrop.
On the hayride after we picked our pumpkins...this one he especially picked for Reecey.

Here Sammy is trying to decide which pumpkins to take home..

Two little monkeys!

The Circus

Last month we took the kids to the circus. Shawn forgot to get tickets earlier in the week, so all that was left was the front row! Which we thought was great for Sammy, and it was until the last hour...he started getting restless. But all in all we had a really good time. Sammy especially loved the elephants and animals. Here are some pic's from Shawn's phone: Reece's first taste of cotton candy!
We all got onto these tram-like vehicles and were driven around the floor for 15 minutes while different acts were performing....it was fun and Sammy thought it was very cool!
Shawn & I were most amazed by the SEVEN motorcyclists riding around in this cage...talk about being nervous! These people are insane!
And here is the wonderful hat that you get when you spend $12 on cotton candy!! Such a bargain!

Sam's new tricycle

I can't believe that our boy is ready for a tricycle! Here we are at the store testing is out before we buy it...he was easily sold! He tried to ride it all the way to the check-out counter...(tried because he needed a little help with the peddling.)

The vacuum & Sammy

One Word Tag

One Word Tag

Where is your cell phone? Purse

Your significant other? sports

Your hair? short

Your mother? resourceful

Your father? reserved

Your favorite thing? Spa

Your dream last night? forgot

Your favorite drink? pepper

Your dream/goal? six

The room you’re in? kitchen

Your ex? awful

Your fear? failure

Where do you want to be in 6 years? prepared

Where were you last night? home

What you’re not? organized

Muffins? pumpkin

Where you grew up? Glendora

The last thing you did? feed

What are you wearing? tshirt

Your favorite TV? 24

Your pets? none

Your computer? labtop

Your life? blessed

Your mood? content

Missing someone? california

Your car? Shawn's

Something you’re not wearing? socks

Favorite Store? Target

Your summer? adventures

Like someone? yeah

Your favorite color? orange

When is the last time you laughed? today

Last time you cried? argument

Who will/would re-post this? ??

Bath or shower? shower

Holiday? Independence

Writing utensil? pen

Vacation activity? warm

Bedding preference? Soft

Pet peeves? intolerence

Cookies? please

Eggs? salsa

Favorite thing to do on a rainy day? movies

Your biggest strength? Gospel

Favorite thing about school? horizons

Most awesome gift received? children

Neighbors? friendly

What do you collect? cookbooks

Oldest kept item from childhood? pictures

Greatest indulgence? housekeeper

Your house? home

Fruits or vegetables? both

Quiet or loud? Quiet

Sister-in-Laws, jen, raechal and Sofia...and everyone else - Tag, your turn!

My favorite time of day...

I love my kids, but it's so nice to have them off in dream land for a little while each day...I also love Toy Story (and love the makers for making a Toy Story 2) for helping with the effort. Sammy just adores Woody & Buzz...and now carries Buzz around everywhere...even to sleep. I try to get him to watch something else...but it's always..."Woody, Buzz!" I think that they might even trump Curious George...it would be a close race! (He'll be getting a Woody doll from Santa, or he'd be sleeping with him too!)

Little mouse

I wasn't able to get a good picture, but as of last tuesday, our little lady has two bottom teeth! Shawn calls her "little mouse."

Sam's Hat

"Mom...Mom, look at my hat!"
I couldn't stop laughing!

This is a fireman's hat pencil topper....