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Because of the below average rain last summer, we lost some large patches of grass throughout the yard.
Need a dessert and not much time for baking? When I am asked to bring a dessert or have friends coming to my house, I can count on this recipe for its ease in preparation and its popularity when served. This is one of the most popular posts on my blog and for good reason. Impossible Coconut Custard Pie is a breeze to make and it is so delicious.
Before tossing an old table-top hockey game, I pulled off the figures.
Perfect for cake toppers!
Frosting recipe below
We ALL played Pin-the-tail-on-the Donkey before
singing Happy Birthday.
Keri’s sweetly watching her brother
Silas’s expression when he saw his face as a Stanley Cup Champ
Pop-Pop sharing his cake with Cambrie
Brothers talking hockey strategy
A gift from Aunt Abbey (Silas’s other passion)
Dear Boy!
Sad faces watching their beloved Flyers ending their season.
Silas, Josh with Caleb, Josh’s dad Albert and my John
Joel (Josh’s youngest brother) Jared and Keri Jill practicing at the piano
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Combine all of the ingredients and beat until smooth and creamy.
Add food coloring if desired
Do you have a favorite food that has been in the family since you can remember? Just the thought of it stirs up happy memories? Aunt Lydia’s coffee cake was my mother-in-laws signature dessert. Hazel served it at every backyard barbecue, and get-together, which in her family, happened frequently.Continue Reading |
| John, Juan, Paloma, Aldara, Lorraine |
Jamon Serrano country ham is a source of great pride among Spaniards. From time immemorial in the mountains of Spain, they have rolled fresh hams in sea salt and hung them from their rafters to cure. A year to eighteen months later the jamones are ready to mount on special stands that are designed so that anyone can stop by, carve a few paper-thin slices, and enjoy an impromptu snack.
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Last summers drought took its toll on trees and brushes. Drive through the neighborhood and you will see many that did not survive. There is only so much water that we were willing to pour on the lawn but I did try to keep a slow drip on the trees and bushes.
Very early Thursday morning we heard gentle knocking on our bedroom doors (we have two ~ one from the hallway and one from the room we use as a nursery). We asked who it was and what they wanted but received no answer. The knocking continued back and forth, from door to door for a long time but no response.
I finally opened one of the door to see Brenna!
“What do you want, Honey?”
Her princess-like blue eyes gazing up at me, she asked:
“Mom-Mom, would you wear your blue shirt that matches mine?”
It must have been so important to her! I was happy to oblige her sweet request.
