Quote of the Week

Life may not be the party we hoped for but while we are here we might as well dance!

Garrett, Haley & Natalie

I made these blankets for Cheryl's children. Garrett is six, Haley is four and Natalie will be two in December. Cheryl said the kids were all laying on the living room floor with their blankets and had to take a picture for me. I'm going to Portland for Thanksgiving so I'm sure you'll be seeing more pictures of them!

Oct. 4, 2008--Mom, Dad and I at the Spam Museum in Austin, MN

Dad and Mom were here over the weekend speaking at the church in Austin so we took a break and went to the Spam Musem

They also got to spend some time with Ashleigh and Eva

Mariam & I

Mariam is a very dear friend of mine and has been serving as a civilian in Iraq. She was home this past week so we got together for lunch on Saturday

Peanut Butter Bars

A -- 2 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 c. peanut butter
1/4 c. shortening

B -- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs

1/2 tsp. salt

C -- 2 1/4 c. flour

2 tsp. baking powder

Cream A, add B, beat together. Add C.

Put in 10x15" cookie sheet pan and bake 350 for 12-15 minutes. Do not overbake.

Frosting: 1/4 c. margarine
2/3 c. peanut butter
2 c. powdered sugar
few drops of milk

Mix together and spread on cooled bars.

My mother-in-law, LaVonne, gave me this recipe years ago. In fact it is still in my recipe box in her handwriting on a piece of notebook paper. If I would re-write it and put it on a recipe card, I probably wouldn't know what I was looking for so I just leave it the way it is. I make these bars for church quite often and anyone who likes peanut butter really likes these bars. If you have a craving for peanut butter, try these! Enjoy!

Quote of the Week

Reflect upon your present blessing, of which every man has many; not on your past misfortune, of which all men have some.
--Charles Dickens

Quote of the Week

There is no better exercise for your heart than reaching down and helping to lift someone up.
-- Bernard Meltzer

Quote of the Week

"I could enjoy my second childhood more if I was able to peddle my tricycle a little faster."

PUMPKIN BAR RECIPE

4 eggs
1 2/3 c. white sugar
1 c. vegetable oil
1 (15-oz) can pumpkin
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. salt

FROSTING:
4-oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. powdered sugar

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir into the pumpkin mixture until thoroughly combined.

Spread the batter evenly into an ungreased 10x15" jellyroll pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool before frosting.

To make frosting: cream together the cream cheese and butter. Stir in vanilla. Add powdered sugar a little at a time, beating until mixture is smooth. Spread evenly on top of the cooled bars. Cut into squares.

I've had a lot of requests for this recipe and since anyone who knows me well knows I like to bake and cook. I make these bars frequently and take them to fellowship time at church and they are always a hit no matter which season. Enjoy!

Quote of the Week 9/16/2008

"Great opportunites to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day"
--Sally Koch

Quote of the Week

Only a life lived for others is a life worth while.
--Albert Einstein (1879-1955)

My front door

Every season I have tried to update my door. My goal is to make a wall hanging for each season but so far I'm going to have to settle for the store purchased stuff

Hello everyone! This is a new venture for me! I'll try and post happenings in my life to try and keep everyone up to date.