Life As A New^man

My hand mixer died ....again.... This is the 5th hand mixer I've lost in 6 years -dang Christmas divinity, gets em every time! -or Valentine's sugar cookies -or Thanksgiving crescent rolls It always happens at the worst time!  *fall/winter* I need to bake SO much more then It's cold after all! Anyway I've been doing a little more research -which usually leads to me justify-ing-ly spending more money. Since I don't have a stand mixer  I usually buy hand mixers with high wattage -so it's more powerful right?? ANYWAY I think this time I'll actually be investing in a DC mixer rather than AC  So the wattage isn't as high  HOWEVER the wattage it DOES pull is far more effective ya follow me? DC (direct current)=less watts, yet more effective= :) I think if I would've just got one originally it would've paid for itself by now. I'm liking this one. It's on kitchenaid's clearance (refurbis...

AAANNNDDD we're back :) We moved, we're here, our home is up for sale -check it out here  we're still getting settled into the new place, meeting people, etc etc The new place has A LOT to be desired :) but we are SUPER grateful for it! The school is eh -ok- at best but we're just trooping along :) our ward here is fantastic we love it the end! How was your Christmas? Our was great we just spent time together and loved it. We talked about Christ, ate delicious food,  watched Polar Express, opened pj's and a new camera :D (yay), went to bed. In the morning we gathered the kids to come down and find their loot! They were very happy and we got a few grand surprises as well! Here's a few pics, some on Christmas, others...well... random :) Grey the little archer: My sinister baby   She's beautiful -and loves to snuggle her Daddy  My Nanna and Grandpa got her a doll that she LOVES  -wouldn't pose for a pick just wanted ...