10.23.2008

It's past time...

...to post again. I'm feeling pretty good, still tire easy, have to wear pants that go below my incision, but I really can't complain, I've been blessed in so many ways that I would be ungrateful to my loving Heavenly Father if I complained.

Today Angela and Jack--from Phoenix and I iChatted while Jack ate lunch. He said "Grandma" a couple of times, we played peek-a-boo and "If you're happy and you know it". He put his hands over his eyes and turned to the side all sad when Ang took me, via the computer, away to sign off. I was touched that he remembered me, said Grandma and was sad when we were finished talking. Gotta love that kid!

10.13.2008

Requested cream cheese frosting recipe

Just a note: the pumpkin spice bars are more cakey than heavy, dense bars.

Cream Cheese Frosting
1-8 oz. cream cheese
1/4 c. butter
1 t. vanilla
3 c. powdered sugar
milk, if needed, for spreading consistency

Blend cream cheese and butter. Slowly add powdered sugar and beat until smooth; add vanilla. Slowly add milk, if necessary, for the right consistency. Frost cooled bars and sprinkle with finely chopped nuts, if desired. I haven't made this for awhile so I can't remember if one recipe frosts the sheet cake.

10.12.2008

Autumn favorite

I bought a cookbook a few years ago with the following pumpkin spice bar recipe in it which has become a family favorite. The cookbook also has a yummy raspberry brownie recipe...maybe I'll post that another time.

1 1/2 c. flour
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
2 t. baking powder
1/4 t. baking soda
1/2 t. ginger
1 t. cinnamon
1/8 t. cloves
1/4 t. salt
1 c. pumpkin
1/2 c. oil
chopped nuts

In a large mixing bowl stir together the flour, brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Stir the pumpkin, oil, and nuts into flour mixture.

Spread into an ungreased 16x12 sheet pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a rack. Baking in a sheet pan serves many--30-40 maybe, but it is thin. I've also baked this in a 13x9 pan, cooked it longer and this yields thicker pieces.

I usually frost these moist bars with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle nuts on the top; however, they are delicious without any frosting. Just sprinkle chopped nuts on the top before you bake them for a nice looking top. If you want the frosting recipe, contact me and I'll be happy to send it to you and/or post it.

10.06.2008

The best medicine for a speedy recovery...


Boy, I love this kid!
How blessed we are to have him in our family.

10.02.2008

Pathology Results....

NO CANCER in LYMPH NODES =
NO CHEMO!!!

Can I tell you what GREAT news this is...
I am so humbled and thankful.


9.30.2008

Home...at last!

I came home from the hospital late yesterday afternoon. My recovery is going well and the nurses and doctors are blown away...how could an overweight, 56 year old be doing so well? Well, I KNOW and I told a nurse yesterday...many prayers have gone into my recovery. I'm extremely humbled and feel every one of those prayers. THANK YOU!

Now I'm not up to eating much, climbing the stairs, lifting anything, or running a marathon(not that I did that before) but I'm slowly shuffling around the house...yes, even at 4:30 am when I woke up this morning... it's now 1 1/2 hrs later and I'm exhausted (all I've been doing is having a snack and reading the news I've been behind on for the last week) and I'm going back to bed.

My sincere thanks to my family for all their loving care and to other family and friends for their prayers, flowers, e-mail and phone calls. Special thanks to the kids in our Sunday School Class for their WONDERFUL cards and treats...

We're still awaiting the pathology results...keep praying please...the Dr. told me that because of what he saw when he performed surgery he sees chemo in my future...

9.22.2008

Happy Birthday Aaron!

27 years ago a darling, orange haired baby boy was born to Tim and Peggy. He is our fourth child and completed our earthly family; he is also an important member of our eternal family. Aaron I love you and am proud to be your Mom. You are a very nice man and your family loves you very much. Dinner and birthday cake were great! This wonderful collage was created by his talented wife, Tasha.