While I was trying to register for Shawnees Flirty Apron Swap, Shane came in and told me if I went into the kitchen, I could see our family apron swap. So I wander in and everyone is wearing cute aprons we have made and making fudge, then I found out that Dad was helping and wearing an apron too! I just had to get a picture of that but he wasn't exactly excited to let me.
Bryn got to go to her first day of school today with Jannae, as show-and-tell! Jannae wanted to take something new and exciting, well, new and exciting she got!! Jannae told her class all about Bryn: how old she is, how big she is, how big she was when she was born, how old Bryn will be when Jannae is in high school and how much fun they have together. Her classmates had a hard time grasping the concept that Jannae was the Aunt, and not the big sister. In fact, Jannae is my little sister and Bryn is my daughter and Jannaes niece. One classmate said that he was an uncle, but most of the kids just looked confused. Jannaes teacher said that she has been very anxious to get her niece and then to bring her to school to show off. I think they both had a great time together. Bryn was happy at least... hopefully that is a good sign of things to come in about five years!
I finally got around to replacing what Shane took:) It is just as well because now I have seven pints! This batch tastes better anyway. Here's the recipe if you want some fall bliss in your mouth!
I finished my apron for Shawnees Fall Apron Swap finally. When I started this apron I thought it was going to be tricky, but finishing Bryns dress in the middle of it made this apron seem like a piece of cake. I've never made this style before so I hope my partner likes it. I was so excited to find the pattern and fabric, I think it fits her perfectly! The recipe is for Pumpkin Apple Butter. I made some yesterday and it turned out great. So great that my sweet husband took the entire batch hunting today! I guess that gives me an excuse to make it again, and keep my house smelling sweet and fallish!
I burned the midnight oil to get Bryns dress done in time, but I did finish, and it turned out exactly like I wanted. It looks very similar to my wedding dress and the bow is even from my dress. I have never worked so hard on a single project before. Now I know I can do really great things! Princess perfect.
Last night I found this most amazing recipe for Soda Cracker Pie, so delicious! I just had to share my great find with you! The crust is so yummy, we ate some of it without any toppings, and some with my home canned peaches, thickened with cinnamon, nutmeg, sugar. Top it with whipped cream and more nutmeg and it's a meal fit for a king.
Here is our four generations from Shanes family. Bryn, her daddy Shane, his dad Dave, and his mother Gean Fredrickson. Bryn is the first Fredrickson grandbaby in this family. All I know is there is a lot of love coming down from the generations. In this world of trouble, I'm at peace because I know my children will always have family around to lead and guide them, and teach them correct principles, and most importantly, to love.
