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Saturday, May 2, 2009
April Perry Blog Update
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Click to see April 2009 Photo Album
It amazes me how our landscape changes over the course of 30 days, and April really pushes the envelope. The month greeted us with 4 inches of snow, and by its close we are getting ready to cut grass. The month has offered warm balmy days, alongside bitter cool days. All the same, the outlook has turned from brown to green. Buds are peaking. birds are chirping, worms are squirming and green stems are emerging. How very exciting!
April was Jordan's month. We were very busy getting ready for her 1st birthday - shopping, planning, practicing, and cleaning. Then we were busy celebrating with 3 separate events. The festivities started with a visit from Grammi & Grandpa Page. They brought a cozy coup and we had pizza. Jordan took it all in stride, enjoying it as she does most other things. Jacob was ever anxious to help blow candles and open presents. To think a year ago, we couldn't pay him to open a present. We again celebrated her special day among the four of us with a cake and candles (yes we did the mess all over again). Finally, we wrapped things up with a brunch in Lockport where we again gave her a cake to dive in to. All of this was lots of fun for mom - as I got to dress her up that many times.
We enjoyed seeing everyone in WNY. Matthew turned 2 and we celebrated with a wind whipped back yard party at David & Molly's. Their place looks great, and it was a blast to watch the kids play.
The Easter bunny brought a bike to Jacob. Since he could walk, he has had a fascination with bikes. Every time we see a bike parked by a store he wants to climb on. Every time we see someone riding a bike, he gawks until they are out of site. I have been avoiding the entire outdoor section of our Walmart for months so to prevent the tantrums that result from wanting to ride the bikes in the store. He has gotten to be proficient at peddling (both tricycle and tractor), and the MacWilliams girls both ride bikes. So mommy thought it was time for Jacob to have his own bike. Wrong! It was not love at first site. The new addition was greeted with tears and screaming about not wanting to get on. We recovered from that, and are comfortable with pushing it but the tractor is still the favorite. I can rarely get him to take it with us on our walks. We took it to the park, and he can ride it on the asphalt there. Couple times around, and he is done. He is much more interested in other things than that bike right now. Stay tuned to see how that changes over the course of the summer.
Jordan is growing in leaps & bounds. We are calling her Cathy because of the likeness to her aunt. It is uncanny. As much as we think Jacob looks like Uncle Mike, now we think Jordan looks like Aunt Cathy. It was pretty much the general consensus when we were in Lockport last week, that neither of my kids bare any physical resemblance to me or my side of the family whatsoever! Jordan is talking all the time - constant babble is coming out of her mouth, with the occasional 'mamamama' and the latest 'cou' which sounds a lot like 'cool'. She repeats it back to you which is a lot of fun. She is not walking under her own power, which is causing all kinds of stress for dad. I'm fine with it; because I know all too well what happens after they start walking on their own.
I signed Jacob up for Headstart for the fall. We visited the classroom early in April and for a lot of reasons I believe it will be a great thing for him. I'm sure he will teach them a thing or two, but there will be lots of opportunity for him to learn from all of them which is what is best for him.
We are digging into the gardens this year - big time! I've got dozens of tomato and pepper plants coming in the basement. We are building more raised beds. I have onion seedlings and seed potatoes en route. And we aren't having any babies or running for any offices this year, so I should be able to stick with it for the season :). The bounty should be plenty.
Lots of birthdays and celebrations in May. Most important is Mother’s Day. We love you mom and grandmom’s! Happy Birthday Uncle Mike, Alice and me! Happy Anniversary Chas & Mike, and Paul & Patsy. Grandma Mayhew would have been 93 on the 7th – we miss you Gram!
Click to see April 2009 Photo Album
It amazes me how our landscape changes over the course of 30 days, and April really pushes the envelope. The month greeted us with 4 inches of snow, and by its close we are getting ready to cut grass. The month has offered warm balmy days, alongside bitter cool days. All the same, the outlook has turned from brown to green. Buds are peaking. birds are chirping, worms are squirming and green stems are emerging. How very exciting!
April was Jordan's month. We were very busy getting ready for her 1st birthday - shopping, planning, practicing, and cleaning. Then we were busy celebrating with 3 separate events. The festivities started with a visit from Grammi & Grandpa Page. They brought a cozy coup and we had pizza. Jordan took it all in stride, enjoying it as she does most other things. Jacob was ever anxious to help blow candles and open presents. To think a year ago, we couldn't pay him to open a present. We again celebrated her special day among the four of us with a cake and candles (yes we did the mess all over again). Finally, we wrapped things up with a brunch in Lockport where we again gave her a cake to dive in to. All of this was lots of fun for mom - as I got to dress her up that many times.
We enjoyed seeing everyone in WNY. Matthew turned 2 and we celebrated with a wind whipped back yard party at David & Molly's. Their place looks great, and it was a blast to watch the kids play.
The Easter bunny brought a bike to Jacob. Since he could walk, he has had a fascination with bikes. Every time we see a bike parked by a store he wants to climb on. Every time we see someone riding a bike, he gawks until they are out of site. I have been avoiding the entire outdoor section of our Walmart for months so to prevent the tantrums that result from wanting to ride the bikes in the store. He has gotten to be proficient at peddling (both tricycle and tractor), and the MacWilliams girls both ride bikes. So mommy thought it was time for Jacob to have his own bike. Wrong! It was not love at first site. The new addition was greeted with tears and screaming about not wanting to get on. We recovered from that, and are comfortable with pushing it but the tractor is still the favorite. I can rarely get him to take it with us on our walks. We took it to the park, and he can ride it on the asphalt there. Couple times around, and he is done. He is much more interested in other things than that bike right now. Stay tuned to see how that changes over the course of the summer.
Jordan is growing in leaps & bounds. We are calling her Cathy because of the likeness to her aunt. It is uncanny. As much as we think Jacob looks like Uncle Mike, now we think Jordan looks like Aunt Cathy. It was pretty much the general consensus when we were in Lockport last week, that neither of my kids bare any physical resemblance to me or my side of the family whatsoever! Jordan is talking all the time - constant babble is coming out of her mouth, with the occasional 'mamamama' and the latest 'cou' which sounds a lot like 'cool'. She repeats it back to you which is a lot of fun. She is not walking under her own power, which is causing all kinds of stress for dad. I'm fine with it; because I know all too well what happens after they start walking on their own.
I signed Jacob up for Headstart for the fall. We visited the classroom early in April and for a lot of reasons I believe it will be a great thing for him. I'm sure he will teach them a thing or two, but there will be lots of opportunity for him to learn from all of them which is what is best for him.
We are digging into the gardens this year - big time! I've got dozens of tomato and pepper plants coming in the basement. We are building more raised beds. I have onion seedlings and seed potatoes en route. And we aren't having any babies or running for any offices this year, so I should be able to stick with it for the season :). The bounty should be plenty.
Lots of birthdays and celebrations in May. Most important is Mother’s Day. We love you mom and grandmom’s! Happy Birthday Uncle Mike, Alice and me! Happy Anniversary Chas & Mike, and Paul & Patsy. Grandma Mayhew would have been 93 on the 7th – we miss you Gram!
Click to see April 2009 Photo Album
Friday, May 1, 2009
Amish Friendship Bread
This comes to me from my mom. I made my first batch today. I have to put vanilla instant pudding on the grocery list because it is not something I usually stock. I tried chocolate pudding instead – so we’ll see. If I run into you, I’m likely to leave ‘a starter’ with you! J
Amish Friendship Bread
The Recipe
Important Note: Don't use metal spoons or equipment. Do not refrigerate. Use only glazed ceramic or plastic bowls or containers.
Required Main Ingredient
1 cup live yeast starter
day 1:
Do nothing with the starter.
days 2-5:
Stir with a wooden spoon.
day 6:
Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup milk. Stir with a wooden spoon.
days 7-9:
Stir with a wooden spoon.
Day 10:
Add 1 cup flour, 1 cup sugar and 1 cup milk. Stir. Take out 3 cups and place 1 cup each into three separate plastic containers. Give one cup and a copy of this recipe to three friends. To the balance (a little over one cup) of the batter, add the following ingredients and mix well.
1 cup oil
1/2 cup milk
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
In a separate bowl combine the following dry ingredients and mix well:
2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 - (5.1 oz) box instant vanilla pudding
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup nuts
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix and pour into two well greased and sugared bread pans. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour.
For its location on the web, and MANY variation ideas, go to http://www.armchair.com/recipe/bake002.html
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