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Smore's Brownies

I made these for our Independence Day BBQ, and they were a hit!  Since I've gotten a few requests for the recipe today, I'm just going to share it here (I can't remember exactly where I saw these...but I'm 99% certain I got the idea from pinterest).  They are ridiculously easy, and taste AMAZING!

Here it is!  You'll need brownies...I make my own brownie mixes, so that's what I used, but you can use any boxed or homemade recipe for basic brownies.  Follow the directions/recipe and bake.

When they come out of the oven, turn on the broiler to 475-500, then cover the baked brownies with mini marshmallows, then crumble graham crackers over top.  Throw them under the broiler until the marshmallows start to brown, then quickly remove.  They will burn easy so keep an eye on them!

As soon as you take them out place the chocolate squares on top so they melt a little.

That's it!

I didn't really measure anything.  My first batch I used a 9x13 pan and use almost 3-4 cups of the mini marshmallows, and 4 regular sized hershey's bars broken into squares, and 5 or 6 crackers (maybe more).  My second batch I made an 8x8 and used about 2cups marshmallows, 2 chocolate bars (although, I did have a few 'helpers' eating them as I was breaking them up!) and 4 crackers.  But you can use more or less of anything if you want :)

Unfortunately for me I won't be devouring any of those in the picture.  Yesterday I just enjoyed the day and didn't worry about my 30 day challenge, so I'm back on track today...I'm sure Brandon and the boys won't object to taking care of them all for me though ;)

7 months

Next to the outfit he wore home from the hospital.

Our summer so far

So far we haven't done too much. We took a trip to the zoo a few weeks ago, and we've had a few trips to the park, and we've even found a parade to go to already. We've also been taking care of lots (and lots) of critters...tadpoles, caterpillars, bugs of all sorts, kittens (our neighbor rescued some kittens and the boys have been giving them lots of love in the evenings when she brings them outside to play!), and turtles. These kiddos are definitely BOYS! Our days have been spent outside in the yard, and in the playroom, and our evenings out in the front yard with the neighborhood boys. Here are some fun pictures! Most are the boys playing, but there is one of our tadpole, one of Isaiah in a yoda had I made last week for his halloween costume, and one of a sign that I made this week for Noah's next birthday party

The Three Mizeketeers.

Brandon's mom ordered these shirts for us...they are adorable!

Releasing the butterflies

Several weeks ago we posted about our new caterpillars...well today the fifth, and final butterfly broke out of his chrysalis so we were able to free them all. The boys have learned so much about the butterfly life cycle through this little project. We will definitely be doing it again next spring!

6 months old!

Next to the outfit he came home from the hospital in.

Our new 'pets'

We have caterpillars! The boys are quite fond of these little things.

Isaiah, 5 months

My baby boy is nearly half a year old already! Here is his 5 month pic, next to the outfit we brought him home from the hospital in.

Just for fun

I got a new camera last week, and I've been enjoying playing around with it. I have a lot to learn yet, but here are a few snapshots I've taken in the past few days.