Happy Halloween

As a kid I remember the best part of Halloween was getting home, dumping out all my candy and separating it into piles of different categories of candy and than trading it with my siblings. Doesn't get much better than that. Happy Halloween everyone!

Apple to My Eye

Grandma's Apple Cream Pie (May be the easiest and yummiest apple pie you could make)

How to make the crust for two large one-crust pies
3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/8 cup skin or whole milk

Blend all together with a fork, and form into two equal balls using your hands. Roll out between two sheets of wax paper. Peel the top paper off the dough using a spatula. With the paper side up, carefully fit the crust into the pie pan. Now carefully remove the wax paper. If the crust tears, don't worry. Using your fingers, carefully paste over the hole. take care not to stretch the dough. Unlike the old- fashioned lard dough, you can handle this mixture as much as you like. You will probably never make the old- fashioned dough again.

Note: the following recipe for pie filling is for one ten-inch pie; if you want to make two pies, double it.
3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons flour
6 large Granny Smith apples
1/2 pint heavy cream
cinnamon

Combine three quarters of a cup of sugar with three tablespoons flour and one half teaspoon salt. Stir. Add three tablespoons of this mixture to the dough-lined pie pan, and pat it gently but firmly into the crust with the opened palm of your hand. This little trick promises a crisp bottom crust when baked. set aside the remainder of sugar mixture.

Peel, core, and cut into eighths six Granny Smith apples. Add two tablespoons of lemon juice if the apples are not tart enough. Arrange apples in the crust, sprinkle with the remainder of the sugar-flour mixture, and dust liberally with cinnamon. Pour a half pint of heavy cream over all and sprinkle one tablespoon of sugar on top of this wonderful creation. Place in 450 degree oven for twelve minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake about one hour of until the apples are done. You should test for doneness with a toothpick. 

The next X Factor

Don't we all wish we could sing like her. Pure talent. Amazing!

Ahoy ye maties!

Today was national talk like a pirate day! Krispy Kreme was giving out a dozen free donuts for those that came into the store dressed up like a pirate and yelled AARG!! Those of you who know me, know how much I love anything that involves dressing up. So of course couldn't pass up this opportunity. Happy sailing.

9/11

Eleven years ago today I was in lock down at my Elementary school in Washington D.C 15 min. away from the pentagon, that had been hit in the 9/11 attacks. Its a day I will never forget. The students weren't allowed to know what was going on, and as a 5th grader I honestly thought the world was ending. When I finally got home from school, I remember the terror I felt as I watched what major event had just occurred, I couldn't stop watching. Even though I was young I remember it affecting me in a way undescriable. My father used to work in the pentagon, but had been transferred to another building 10 minutes away. His old office had been hit. I am so blessed to still have him here with me today. Smoke filled the air near our home for weeks, my dad was very busy helping with evacuation plans and other military duties he had in the Air Force. I'd never seen him look so sad and defeated.

The Twin towers no longer stand in New York City but the memories of that day, and the many firefighters who lost their lives do. Let us all remember how blessed we truly are, and never forget 9.11.01. I love liberty, freedom, and I love America.

Summer Comes to an End

 

What a great and FUN summer it has been. So glad for the amazing family, friends, and loved ones I have in my life. Feel so blessed.

Feels like each summer brings more joy, happiness, and sunshine than the one before. Glad I could make this the best summer yet before I leave for 18 months! 

Many Slumber Parties and Bridal Showers

 Sisters Reunited

 

Visiting old EFY Friends

       

Best Friends Wedding

  

             

 

 

Toy Ship My Dad Built

 Solar Eclipse

 Lake Powell

Rooming with the Best Friends A Girl Could Ever Ask For!

My Mission Call!

Well I got my mission call!! I have been called to serve in the Lubbock Texas mission, English Speaking! I report to the MTC November 7th!