Saturday January 20, 2007

 

 

Jenna

Granddaughter Jenna was here yesterday as part of her 12th birthday gift.  Her birthday is not until March, but she was anxious to use one of her days. 

(She did not have school today.  Her brothers were at the TFC shop with Cerwin – helping to wax and polish a chapel – but he forgot to take pictures. )

After age 12, our Pennsylvania grandchildren get to spend seven days at our house each year – days of their choice, that fit into my schedule.  (The Maine grandchildren get a few months in their 12th year.) 

 

Jenna and Chocolate Ugly

 

After breakfast, she asked if she could bake something.  I showed her my cupboard full of Tastefully Simple products – a Christmas gift from our children – and left her choose.

 

“Just add water” looked like something she and I could handle today!

 

After mixing water with Packet 1, she needed to sprinkle Packet 2 over the top of the batter.

 

Then pour water over that.

 

I did not take a picture of the finished product, but if you like chocolate, this is definitely something you want to try.  It is fabulous! 

When this cake was about ready to take out of the oven, she made a Tastefully Simple Almond Pound Cake.  Another delicious result!

 

Jenna with her Counted Cross-Stitch Picture

 

One of my goals this year is to take a picture of each grandchild holding the picture I stitched of them at a preschool age.

 

The Evening Sky

 

When it was time to take Jenna home, the evening sky looked like a mountain was moving in.

 

I just wish it was a snowstorm.

 

The sky was just as interesting at Jenna’s house – six miles later.

 

 The final rays of the sun reminded me that I had a wonderful day with a wonderful granddaughter.

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By the way, if you have been following my week – the newsletter is finished – proofed one time – and at my proofreaders for the final reading. 

If you read my posts, you know I need proofreaders – maybe I should consider hiring them for my Xanga site!