Whew!

WELL I AM WORE OUT!!!!!

I just made two batches of pumpkin bread.  I am having trouble figuring out how long to leave them in the oven, the recipe I have says for two large pans, I am using between 5 to 7 small pans per each batch... and the cooking time I figured would be shorter, I just haven't figured it out  yet.  Oh well I get back to you on what I figured out...I am going to google this dilemma.  Also very hot!!!!!

Christmas baking!

 

I am soooo excited, I am trying to clean and prepare for Christmas time baking...  LOVE IT!  
Don't know what I would do though if my mom weren't nearby or if I had no other family I could do this with, because half the fun of it is getting to do the baking with my mom or someone else to share memories with.  Best Christmas present really.  So I am grateful for my mom and this wonderful opportunity to do some baking with her.
The other thing I was thinking is how unbelievably high the amount of calories are in some of these cookies and breads I want to make.  Yes they are for others but I am sure I will be eating some too!  Anywhere from 80 calories to 400!!!!!!!! So sadly I think my attempt to lose weight during Christmas is going to be more like attempt to not gain.  So yes I will be doing all things in moderation!!!! ( I know you are thinking yeah right, just wait till the cookies and the ummmm pumpkin bread are in front of you!) :o)

Just curious what is your favorite Christmas pastime or  baking experience?

First Presidency Message

I wanted to share this message with all.  I just listened to the First Presidency Christmas message and the Spirit was very strong, the messages were beautiful and edifying.  I hope that all will listen to the message and will remember to put Christ first this season.
Here is the website, I can't seem to get the link to work, so hopefully this will

http://lds.org/broadcasts/watch/christmas-devotional/2011/12?lang=eng&vid=699805565001&pkey=AQ%2E%2E,AAAAD5C7cik%2E,NkEKrBzbuXJBcGJrgsDFjLEiJ-nXhUBl&pid=610705729001

Ok I tried it, it works, just click on the link and it will take you to the devotional...enjoy.

Man it has been a long long time!

I didn't realize that it has been almost a year and a half since I have blogged.  I enjoy reading others blogs, but I guess I sometimes forget about my own.  I wanted to at least post something within the 2011 year.  I think I will do a year long retrospective at the end of the year to go over my year.... how boring?  I hope not.  I am not sure what I will write about but I will be back to finish the year "write", :o)