My chief joys in life are being Matt's wife and Whitney and Jackson's mommy. I love spending time with my family, preserving memories in my scrapbooks, exercising, and eating! I love to bake, particularly cookies! I also really enjoy preparing simple and tasty meals for my family. Hashbrown casserole while we decorate the Christmas tree, waffles on Sunday mornings, and elaborate birthday cakes for my kids. Definitely the birthday cakes! Have you ever used baking soda instead of baking powder? The doggies wouldn't even eat the biscuits! Also, I once forgot the flour in oatmeal cookies.