Rollerskating Date

Cameron had a date with her boyfriend, Jobe. The two went to the rollerskating rink for a few trips around the big floor. The first few attempts were not too successful, but after a change of skates to ones with wheels that didn't turn quite as easily, Cameron and Jobe were skating fools. They had a great time together as always. It was fun to see the two of them trying to keep from falling. I think Jobe's mom and I got the biggest workout helping them. My arms will be sore tomorrow!

Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Here is a recipe we tried while we were home in Mathis. Clay and Cameron had the best time licking all of the utensils and bowl. You may have to bake it longer than the recipe says depending on your oven.

1 (8) oz block of cream cheese
3 sticks butter
3 cups of Swans Cake Flour (very important to use this!)
3 cups of sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla
6 eggs
DO NOT preheat the oven.
1. Blend softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar together in one bowl.
2. Add in teaspoon of vanilla
3. Begin to fold in cake flour and two eggs at a time and blend until smooth
4. Once all is in and blended smoothly pour (or scoop) into a greased Bundt pan. (I prefer to use Crisco shortening and then pour some cake flower in the pan to dust over the shortening. Make sure all the shortening is covered in flour especially the center of the pan or the cake will not come out well.)
5. Once the batter is in the pan and you have licked all the utensils then put it in a cold oven and set to 225 degrees for 30 mins
6. At the end of the first 30 mins, bump the temp up to 350 and cook for another 30 mins. After the first 15 or so at 350, peek to see if the top is getting too brown. If so, put a piece of Reynolds wrap over the top and continue cooking.
7. Check every so often with 10 mins left. Once done to your liking, take out and let cool when not much is left on the cake tester. ( I like some on there for the gooey part of the top!)
8. Let cool for a 5 mins or so, then turn upside down and should come out easily if the pan was greased well.

Hope everyone will try this recipe. It was scrumptious!!!

Spring Break part 3

On the final leg of our trip around Texas, we made a trip to New Braunfels to spend some time with Uncle Clay and Aunt Jo. We visited Landa park and rode the train, played at the park, looked at the Comal River, and finally visited a Safari at Natural Bridge Caverns. It was a jam packed two days. We had a blast and can't wait to spend some more time with them soon.

Check out the cool picture of the mama deer thingy with her new baby. It was so new, its little legs were still quite wobbly.

Down on the Farm (Spring Break part 2)

While at Papa and Grandmama's, Cameron got to see all the new baby calves frolicing in the pasture. We took the gator out to get a closer view. (Thanks Uncle Glenn for letting us borrow it.) She and Papa also had a tea party. He is such a kid at heart that it didn't take much for him to get into the role.

A great grandmother's love

I just loved this picture of Cameron and Memaw. They have a very special bond that only happens between a great grandmother and her great grandchild. I think back to my own experience with my great grandmothers. Grandma Jostes used to drag a heavy school desk down from the attic just because we wanted to play with it. Grandma Sliva always made sure you never left her house with an empty stomach. I don't remember too much about my Granny O'Neil, but I do remember her baby grand piano and that she could play music by ear. Oh what great memories. I hope one day Cameron will look back on her time with her great grandmother, Memaw and Gigi, and smile because of the wonderful memories they made together.

Kids with Kids (Spring Break part 1)

Cameron and I went down to Mathis for a visit during our spring break. It is my mission to make sure my little city girl gets to experience country life like I did as a kid. While staying at Nana and Granddad's, one of our visits was to the Funke's house to see all of Pud and Elmer's new baby goats. It didn't take much persuasion for our kid to pick one of their kids. Cameron absolutely adored the little critters, and I think she would have taken one home with us if she could. I wouldn't mind then we wouldn't have to mow!