GOT A MINUTE OR TWO

  Our grandson, Tristan is coming in June and has been asking me to share some pictures of the family, and especially his great grandpa, my Dad.  While I was looking through the bin of pictures I found this one, and had to laugh.  This is me, probably around 5 years old.  We had an old upright piano and since I've been animated and theatrical all my life this just proves the point. I never took piano lessons, and I can't play the piano.  It was my sister Donna, who played the piano.  This is the young "actress" playing the part.  Am I convincing???  I was in several plays in High School and even one best Thespian for my role as Madam DuVeu in the Boyfriend.  But acting was never my call, but it has been useful in productions we have put on in the churhes we served over the years of ministry. Just thought you might get a smile, from my young actress days.  You never know...she just might still have a little of the flair.......

  If you read the comments on my blog there was a wonderful story from Betsy about my sourcream cinnamon coffee cake and how she remembered it from her grandmother. However, as the story goes, her grandmother would not give out the recipe and took it to the grave.  Well, I'm overjoyed to share the recipe with Betsy and any of you that are interested. From Grandma GG's Kitchen (that's me) Sour Cream~Cinnamon Coffee Cake 2 Cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2  teaspoon salt ~~~ 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 2 eggs 1 teaspon vanilla 1 cup Sour Cream 1/4 cup milk or half/half set aside 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspons cinnamon Directions:  In a mixing bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and set aside.  In a large mixer bowl cream together the 1 cup sugar and shortening until light and fluffy.  Add eggs and vanilla and beat well.  Blend in sour cream and milk.  Add flour mixture to sour cream m...

  Got up early to make a couple of Sourcream Cinnamon Coffee cakes, one for Maria, (will explain later) and one to share half with the next door neighbors.  It's one of those favorites of our family. Next was to get busy and work on my lesson for Women's Bible Study.  The lessons are great, but it takes several hours to complete them.  I love doing the lessons, and realized how much I miss this part of my life while I couldn't attend. I stopped for lunch, and finished the salad I got at Chic Filet after our Women's small group luncheon on Tuesday.  It was still good, and delicious. Last, I had not had a hair cut in over three months and I was ready for my summer pixie.  Maria is my stylist, and it's hard to find someone who does elderly women's hair.  She's a jewel and if I take her my homemade goodies, she charges me half price.  Win Win, so she got the other Coffee Cake this afternoon.

  Our grandson, Tristan, the fisherman and crabber is showing his latest catch.  A 20" Rainbow trout!  He has been fishing since he was three and is a master of his art.  Not only does he catch them, he cleans them and cooks them for dinner.  Same day....is that FRESH!! We watched him fry it up last night on face-time. Almost felt like we were there.  They live in Oregon, and are only minutes from the ocean and rivers.  What a great place for a boy to grow up.  We miss them, but they have a great life there. I'm excited to pull out the watercolors and spend time painting more cards.  I was out of card-stock, but loaded up at Michael's the other day and hopefully can enjoy what I love.  The table is small, but I'm making it work.   Hope you are doing something you love today!!

  This is Issac, #1 of our great grandsons.  He will turn 19 in June and has already made a name for himself in whrestling.  #5 in the State and being interviews for whresting scholarships at several colleges. He is very dedicated to his studies and his sport.  We are praying the Lord opens just the right doors for his next adventure in life. This is Matthew, Issac's younger brother and #2 of our greatgrandsons. He will be a Senior, so has another year of whresting.  Matthew does it for fun, and is not worried about trophys and scholarships.  He will choose his own future road. And this is Peter, #5 in the list of greats!  He will be a year old in May.  His grandpa, our son Myk takes him to the park and is loving being a grandpa.  Peter is one happy boy.  Looks just like his Dad when he was this age.  Our little Harley Boy.  His dad is the "Biker" What a blessing to live long enough to enjoy our grandchildren and greats.  ...

It's been fun to get back into my kitchen.  My dearest has become very comfortable in the kitchen and now I'm having trouble finding things, as he has been rearranging things in the drawers and refrigerator. (HaHa).  But this morning, he gave in and said I looked so healthy he would be delighted if I made his breakfast.  I was, as I've really missed cooking and serving my dearest. So he had a nice breakfast of apple chicken sausage, two eggs over easy, rustic toast with jam, sliced avocado, blueberries and strawberries.    I was on a roll, so blueberry, white chocolate, walnut scones sounded good.  Hadn't made any for a long time.  Looking forward to one with a cup of coffee this afternoon. Thanks so much for your comments.  You're so kind to jump right back into sharing and commenting on my blog.  I have loved catching up with all of you too.  Remember, if you have time, I reply to your comments as a way of saying Thank You for sharing....