Both of the boys like to go out and help daddy and grandp. Josh is getting to the age where he is a BIG help to them. I try to not pay attention to everything he does when helping daddy, but the other day I did sneak out to get …

The other night when we were outside putting up the Christmas lights I decided to take a picture of the sunset as viewed through our kitchen window. I’m thinking about posting some pictures from through our windows every now and then. I got the idea from another blog I visit …

Some of you who have been visiting my blog for awhile have probably observed quite a few noticeable changes lately. I didn’t think I would have THIS MUCH FUN working on my blog, but I’m finding I now have another “hobby.” You know… something you do in every spare moment. …

Amanda always makes this recipe. It’s another one that comes from the Community Cookbook. If I make it I add the bacon. When Amanda makes it, she leaves the bacon off. You can do it either way. INGREDIENTS:1 head lettuce, shredded (or use precut bagged lettuce)1/2 cup chopped celery1/2 cup …

Emily makes this recipe for every holiday. Each layer is very quick and easy, but the overall process is time consuming since you have to wait let each layer setup for so long inbetween before adding the next layer. This recipe is from a family friend who passed away a …

This recipe comes from a community cookbook that I’ve had for YEARS. It has several recipes from area people who have sinced passed away. It’s nice to see their names with the recipes. We get quite a few of our salad recipes from this cookbook. Nathan helped make this salad, …

Tim’s mom, used to make these rolls for every holiday. They are our FAVORITE. They really don’t take that long to make. We make them the night before and the kids, Emily especially, enjoy rolling them out in the morning while I tidy up the kitchen and do other last …

Imake this pie for me! I LOVE the extra pecans which are added to the top which also add eye appeal. We heat this one up in the microwave and then top it with ice cream that melts over the top. It’s another recipe from the Harvest Time Pie cookbook …

It is hard to decide which Apple Pie recipe to use because we have several favorites. It was a toss up between this PERFECT APPLE PIE recipe and our CARMEL APPLE PIE recipe. Amanda was the one picking and this is what she chose. So, here it is…. our PERFECT …

TThis became a family favorite a few years ago when we would do a monthly dinner with some friends, Michael & Tanya. I’m not sure how or when it started, but we would have a monthly dinner and Pictionary date with them. While we no longer see them often, we …