A Few Lovely Things

Simple finger food…

cozy sweater hugs…

amazing, sweet friends…

baby Conference notes…

pink twirly skirts…

unexpected snowflakes…

“big girl” undershirts…

second generation softness…

and very, very brave garden buds…

What is lovely in your world this week?

Too soon…

There is a sadness in our world right now, that somehow seems inappropriate to leave unspoken–and so, I will share it with you–my friends.

“Porter” by Elspeth Young

Our dear friend and neighbor, Susette

oh, I can hardly say the words…

lost her son–Porter, just 18, in a tragic hiking accident Friday afternoon.

Our hearts ache for the family of this wonderful boy.

Please, please, take a moment to send your thoughts and prayers–that they may find comfort at this very difficult time.

Susette, Mark, Kali, Cooper, Jordan…and Porter–

please know of our love and tears for your sorrow—my sweet friends. We pray that you will feel Heavenly Father’s comforting arms around you all.

So much love,

Neapolitan Crispy Hearts


If your sweetheart is a Krispy Treat fan–they’re going to love these triple-decker Valentine hearts.

The bottom layer is chocolatey Coco Krispies with a chocolate chip “boost.” The middle layer is regular Krispie Treats and the top is a Strawberry jam treat concoction. Add them all up and you’ll find the only thing missing is a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.

If you have a heart cupcake pan–these would make a wonderful classroom treat too.

Soooo yummy!

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Neapolitan Crispy Hearts

Ingredients

1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows, divided
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups chocolate-flavored crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
4 cups crisp rice cereal, divided
1/2 cup strawberry preserves

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine a third of the marshmallows (about 2 cups) and 1 tablespoon butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate-flavored cereal and chocolate chips. Press into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. dish.
In a large saucepan, combine a third of the marshmallows and 1 tablespoon butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in 2 cups rice cereal. Press into dish over chocolate layer.
In a large saucepan, combine remaining marshmallows and butter. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat; stir in preserves and food coloring if desired. Stir in remaining cereal. Press into the dish. Cool. Cut into bars. Yield: 1 dozen.

Neapolitan Crispy Hearts
 
Ingredients
  • 1 package (10 ounces) large marshmallows, divided
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 2 cups chocolate-flavored crisp rice cereal
  • ½ cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
  • 4 cups crisp rice cereal, divided
  • ½ cup strawberry preserves
Instructions
  1. In a large saucepan, combine a third of the marshmallows (about 2 cups) and 1 tablespoon butter.
  2. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted.
  3. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate-flavored cereal and chocolate chips.
  4. Press into a greased 11-in. x 7-in. dish.
  5. In a large saucepan, combine a third of the marshmallows and 1 tablespoon butter.
  6. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted.
  7. Remove from the heat; stir in 2 cups rice cereal.
  8. Press into dish over chocolate layer.
  9. In a large saucepan, combine remaining marshmallows and butter.
  10. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted.
  11. Remove from the heat; stir in preserves and food coloring if desired.
  12. Stir in remaining cereal.
  13. Press into the dish.
  14. Cool.
  15. Cut into bars.

Things I’m Loving

right this minute…

Little fingers that are learning magical things…

Gum wrapper chains…remember them?

…stay tuned!

Candy too pretty to eat…well…almost.

A new headband with every color in the universe.

Finding a cozy home for some dear friends

 

A busload of brand new snow…

Chocolate marshmallows. Yes, I said CHOCOLATE marshmallows. Why’s it taken so long to think up that cool idea?

Seriously.

A new, Diva Pink and Silver BagBag in the works…

A far away boy walking in the snow…

Real, live Oreos with real, live footballs on them. Oh, my-my.

Ok, Perhaps there is life after heartbreak.

What about you? What are you loving right this minute?