Cooking class 101. . .

Today I decided to let the kids help me with some cooking. It could have been a disaster but they both did really great. Matthew mixed up Pumpkin Custard Pies and Kaylee mixed Sweet Potato Casserole. I did the measuring of ingredients.

Before we got started, Matthew was beating on the mixing bowls - making music (noise rather)!!

Mix, mix, mix! Stir, stir, sir!!

The pies are baking as I post this blog. I wish I could somehow post the wonderful aroma. Anyone want to come for over for some freshly bake pumpkin pie?? :-)

Auction time . . .

Several months ago, Todd and several other family and friends decided to hold an auction. It was all farm equipment, tractors, trucks, tools, storage buildings, and a whole ton of other misc items (but nothing for the ladies). I thought I'd post a few pictures of the sale.

This Amish man (a long time family friend) was riding around with a 'for sale' sign on his horse. Unfortunately, I don't think he was successful in selling that day.

I was involved with planning and working a consession stand for the day. It sure brought back memories of all those fund raisers from my high school and college days. We sold hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, soda, water, coffee, etc. It was lots of fun - thanks Paula for all your help!!

This is how we do it in Tennessee . . .

Feed and water the child . . .

Bathe the child . . .

T & T Construction . . .

It has been brought to my attention that I rarely brag about my husband on my blog. So I thought that I 'd show you a little of what keeps Todd busy these days. Todd & his brother own and operate their own construction company (for 6 years now). Mostly they build decks, porches, and garages on new homes. Currently, they are in Gatlinburg, TN for a week doing window and door installations in a new resort building. They are working near the Comedy Barn (for those of you who have vacationed in Gatlinburg).


Front porch.




Patio & screened in porch. (wish I had one like it)




Front porch & dormers




Added dormers, breezeway & garage.




Two car garage. Brick on bottom to match house.




Screened in back deck.



These are just a few of their jobs. They really do strive for perfection in all of their jobs. Keeping the customer happy, getting jobs done on time and building with superior quality is what makes Todd & Tristan a great team. I'm very proud of the work that Todd does. He works very hard to provide for the needs of our family. Thank you, Todd. I love you!!!

Paula & I, recently decided to do some free advertising for the business. :-)

This day a child is born . . .

Born today - - -

Dylan Jonathan Evans

to Dave & Rose Evans

7:28 am

7 lbs 14 oz

20.5 in

Also born today - - -

Samuel Luke McDonald

to Wes & Joy McDonald

1:04 pm

9 lbs 8 oz

21.5 in