We found out on Tuesday that we are having a BOY!!
We are very excited :)
1 day ago
Merry Christmas
Dan and I made sugar cookies for the holidays tonight. Somehow Dan didn't get in a photo, but he did help a lot. Cookies are delicious!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Arizona
Dan and I took a short trip to Arizona for my sister's wedding. We had a fantastic time and almost didn't come back! The weather was perfect as was the wedding. It was so fun to see my family and friends. We are set on moving there when Dan graduates ;) Here are just a few pics that we took!!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Birthday Fun
My birthday was on Nov. 17th so this post is a little late. I had a great weekend with Dan, Clair and Eduardo. I got some jewelry, hand lotion, a Jordanian dress, and a bread cookbook to use with my wheat grinder that I got a few months ago. I also had a great birthday day thanks to Dan. He made me homemade bread sticks and a delicious ravioli vegetable dish. That night we went to Hale Center Theater to see the musical Little Shop of Horror. They always put on fantastic shows.
We had a fantastic time. Dan's the best!
Wedding!
Just had to announce that my cute, cute sister is getting married on Friday! I am soooo excited for her and her fiance Steve. It will be so great to see my whole family 2 times in December!! Yippee for weddings ;)
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Pumpkin Roll
Dan's family has a tradition every Thanksgiving to make and serve Pumpkin Rolls. I have enjoyed eating them for the last 3 years but have never ventured to make one of my own. Well, I decided to try it before T-day comes and it turned out great! I made two so Dan and I ate A LOT, but we were also able to give some to friends. Here's the step-by-step process with my very own photos and the recipe. Let me know if you try it and how it turns out! It's delicious!!
In a large bowl beat:
3 eggs
Add and beat together:
1 c. sugar
2/3 c. pumpkin
Sift together and add:
3/4 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tsp. cinnamon
Mix well and spread in a greased (floured) 10x15 jellyroll pan. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes.
Cool in pan for 2 minutes. Loosen edges with a knife. Turn out onto waxed paper and sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cool 2 minutes, then roll up (starting with short side) keeping waxed paper on as you roll. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until completely cooled.
Filling--In a small bowl beat:
1 8oz. cream cheese-softened
4 tsp. butter or margarine-softened
1 c. powdered sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
Unroll cake, spread filling over surface. Re-roll without waxed paper. Wrap in plastic wrap until chilled. May be frozen for later use. To serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired and cut into slices. ENJOY!
