Corn Maze

I have never been to a corn maze before. Every year I ask Daniel to take me to one, but we never end up going. This year I was determined to finally go. I didn't realize though, that the one we were going to, was going to be a haunted corn maze.
We pulled up, and the place was packed. We found a parking spot (far away) bought our tickets, and approached the entrance. As soon as we entered, someone jumped out in front of us, and I screamed so loud. That was when I realized this was not a regular corn maze.


It took us a little over an hour to make our way out, and as petrified as I was, it was a lot of fun. My hand was stuck in a gripping position from holding onto Daniel so hard. But we made it out alive, and I'm sure we'll go back next year!

Studying

This is Daniel's second year of Optometry school. This is how most of the nights end!

I miss him so much, and can't wait for it all to be over!

Cookies

Daniel found this picture.

I guess someones mom didn't teach them how to use a cookie sheet!

Cinnemon Rolls

During general conference weekend, we usually like to make yummy treats. This past conference weekend, Daniel decided to try his hand in making Cinnamon rolls. In the past I have always made them using my recipe, but Daniel really wanted to use his mothers recipe. I was a little offended, but figured they had to be good if he really didn't want to use mine. We made a small batch, and they turned out okay. But this past weekend, Daniel was determined to master the Cinnamon roll, and try again. I'm sure glad he did.


The dough rose a little more then we thought it would.


Ready to go into the oven. (this is only 1 of 3 batches)
They were so big, we could only fit 6 into a dish. We decided to give some away to the people Daniel home teaches. He was very proud of himself. Seriously the best Cinnamon rolls I have ever tasted!! This is now my new recipe!!

Cinnamon Rolls

1/3 cups warm water
2 Tbsp yeast
2 cups scalded milk
1 1/2 sticks butter
1/2 tsp salt
2/3 cup sugar
2 eggs
6 cups flour
2 Tbsp baking powder

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Set aside. Scald milk in pot, then add butter, salt and sugar until all dissolved. Allow to cool (so you don't kill the yeast). Add the mild mixture to the yeast mixture and stir. Add the eggs, flour and baking powder. Add more flour until the dough is no longer sticky. Let rise for 1-2 hours. Roll out on floured surface as thin as possible. Spread a layer of butter, white sugar and Cinnamon (as much or as little as you want). Roll it up as tightly as you can. Slice it with a piece of cotton (rap around and pull) into 1 inch pieces. Place it in a dish and allow to rise again.
Bake @ 400' for 10 mins or until golden brown.

Icing

1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
3-4 tsp milk or orange juice