Emily's Seniors - Part II

Sorry for the long wait! Regular followers know that "coming soon" generally ends up meaning check back in a month...I wish it were not the case, but life is just so busy!

See part I here

After School Snack

 

Today Mary and I split the best after school snack - a chocolate mousse in a chocolate cup topped with fresh fruit. It was delicious! As is the lens I am renting. It has been added to my wish list. :)

Emily's Seniors - Part I

While we were in Idaho last month I finally got to take Emily's senior photos. She has already completed a semester at BYU so it was about time! Look for the second half soon.

Update: Part II here

A Little Taste of Fall: Pumpkin Granola

Fall has arrived in Utah! I am frequently playing the heat in the morning/AC on the drive home game, the leaves are changing color and road construction is at full power. :) To celebrate my favorite season I thought I would share a delicious new recipe. Enjoy!

Pumpkin Granola
Makes about 16 cups

10 cups rolled oats
2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup maple syrup *
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup raisins
1 cup chopped pecans

Preheat the oven to 325° F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or tinfoil and set aside. 

In a large bowl combine all ingredients. Mix well. Oats should be moist and evenly coated. Spread the mixture evenly between the two prepared baking sheets. 

Bake for 20 minutes. Remove pans from the oven, stir and rotate pans to opposite racks. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes or until the granola is golden and crisp.  Let cool completely. Store in an airtight container. 

Serve with milk, yogurt or enjoy it by the handful.

Adapted from Two Peas and Their Pod

* I am spoiled and used some of the Grade A New Hampshire Maple Syrup Brett sent us for Christmas, but I am sure regular pancake syrup would work too.

Emily's Seniors Coming Soon

Union Station 40's Shoot

In July, my friend Heidi invited me to shoot alongside her during a 40's inspired photo shoot. We rented out Union Station in Ogden for the afternoon and transported it back in time.

View more of my images here. See Heidi's here.

Photography: Adrian Parkinson. Hair & Makeup: Alex Crabtree and Stephanie Simmons. Wardrobe & Prop Styling: Heidi Simmons. Models: Amber Ferrin, Heather Morely, Jessica Russell, Kami Coleman, Katie Russell, Lindsay Russell, Tonya Ferrin. Location: Union Station.