Christmas Program

This was Danny's last day of Sunday school. He starts confirmation in January. He had a piece but didn't memorize it so had to read it. You can see it sticking out of his pocket. The confirmation boys said pieces and the girls sang a song. Danny was disappointed he wasn't singing. He initially said he was going to "sing" his piece. Thank goodness he didn't! He actually said it very well. Some years he blasted out the microphone but not this year. Jeanie chose not to say a piece. She only had to sing.

The Golden Birthday Boy

Well, Danny's Golden Birthday was everything he could hope for and more! He received a pile of birthday cards today along with some $$$$. Then a couple of his friends popped in and surprised him with a nice present. He has been counting the days until this special golden birthday. 16 on the 16th!!! But honestly, he wasn't expecting or thinking of presents. He was just PUMPED that he is 16 and all he really cared about was the recognition and birthday wishes!! The cards and surprise were just a bonus he didn't expect!! Thanks to all who shared in his special day!

Gourmet Mac 'N Cheese

Danny has the family cooking genes. Here he is making "my own" macaroni and cheese. Along with the 1/4 cup butter, milk and cheese powder from the box, just add a little garlic salt, a slice of American cheese a bit of ketchup and salsa. Delicious!!!! He says.......

Little Doctors

We've had a fun week with these two little doctors, Kendall and Adrian. Enjoyed a very nice Thanksgiving even though I've had to work this whole weekend except Thursday. My last day will be Monday and then I will be a stay-at-home Mom for awhile!

Jeanie is a Teenager!

Happy Birthday Jean! Hope you enjoy your day. Hard to believe my "baby" is 13!

Blueberry Pecan Coffee Cake

I was at a garage sale several years ago and a lady was selling a cookbook she published, called Berried Treasures, A Blueberry Raspberry Cookbook. This recipe is from that book. I brought it to a shower recently and decided to add a glaze just to pretty it up. The recipe calls for lemon peel and as I didn't have a lemon I just added about 1 teaspoon or so of lemon juice.

BLUEBERRY PECAN COFFEE CAKE

Topping:

¼ cup brown sugar

2 Tablespoons flour

½ teaspoon cinnamon

3 tablespoons butter

¼ cup finely chopped pecans

Cake:

1 ½ cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon nutmeg

¾ cup sugar

2 eggs

1 ½ teaspoon grated lemon peel

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 cup sour cream

2/3 cup blueberries

Preheat oven to 350˚. Butter a spring form pan. In a small bowl combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in the pecans. Set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and nutmeg. In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, lemon peel and butter until light and pale, about 1 minute. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the flour mixture in 2 batches alternately with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the sour cream. Fold in blueberries. Spoon into prepared pan. Sprinkle with topping. Bake 25-35 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack about 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate and remove pan sides.

Optional glaze:

1 ½ cups powdered sugar

1 ½ tablespoons milk

½ teaspoon vanilla

Mix and drizzle on cake.