"We are sons and daughters of a living God, in whose image we have been created. Think of that: created in the image of God. We cannot sincerely hold this conviction without experiencing a profound new sense of strength and power."
—Thomas S. Monson, "Canaries with Gray on Their Wings", Friend, Liahona and Ensign, June 2010
Today is October 2nd… I’m already a day behind… How did that happen?
Do you remember what October means? October is Downs Syndrome Awareness month. So for this month I will be blogging every day…. or by the end of the month there will be 31 posts.
Join us!
I’ve never been great about taking pictures on the 1st day of school. I was inspired to do better this year. Everyone even got a new shirt!
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adapted from JoyofBaking.com
4 cups shredded raw zucchini
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup wheat flour
1 cup unsweetened natural cocoa powder, sifted
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
1 cup semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
3 large eggs
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and place rack in the center of the oven. Grease (or spray with a nonstick vegetable spray) two 9 x 5 x 3 inch loaf pans.
Grate the zucchini, using a medium sized grater. Set aside.
In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
In another large bowl whisk the eggs. Then add the oil, yogurt, sugars, and vanilla extract and whisk until well blended (can use an electric hand mixer or a stand mixer). Fold in the grated zucchini. Then fold into the flour mixture, stirring just until combined. Then fold in chocolate chips. Scrape the batter into the prepared pans and bake until the bread has risen and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 55 to 65 minutes. Place on a wire rack to cool for about 10 minutes, then remove the bread from the pan and cool completely. This bread can be stored at room temperature for several days, or it can be frozen.
Makes 2 loaves.
"How do we, amidst the challenges of our lives, gain the vision necessary to do those things that will bring us closer to the Savior? Speaking of vision, the book of Proverbs teaches this truth: 'Where there is no vision, the people perish' (Proverbs 29:18). If we are to prosper rather than perish, we must gain a vision of ourselves as the Savior sees us."
—Elder O. Vincent Haleck,
"Wise parents prepare their children to get along without them. They provide opportunities for growth as children acquire the spiritual maturity to exercise their agency properly. And yes, this means children will sometimes make mistakes and learn from them."
—Elder Larry Y. Wilson,
"Only upon the Principles of Righteousness", General Conference, Apr. 2012
"Our most important work is always within our own home and family. It is within families that the Church is established and real growth occurs. We are to teach our children the principles and doctrines of the gospel. We need to help them have faith in Jesus Christ and prepare them for baptism when they are eight years old. We must be faithful ourselves so that they can see our example of love for the Lord and His Church. This helps our children feel joy in keeping the commandments, happiness in families, and gratitude in service to others."
—Elder David F. Evans,
"Was It Worth It?", General Conference, Apr. 2012
