Mymuh's Pineapple cake.

We just returned from Marc's family celebration, honoring the 100 birthday of his late parents.

It's always a great time to connect, watch the kids enjoy each other and eat lots of good food.

This year, Twila shared the recipe of their grandmother's favorite cake, always made for the reunions in the past.

Had to try that it....

and love the original recipe

Pineapple Cake

Yellow cake mix (even 60 yrs ago)

Topping:

Hand full of flour

Butter (size of an egg) (3 TBSP)

Glass of water (3/4 cup)

Small can of crushed pineapples

In skillet melt butter and mix with flour.

Add water and a cup of sugar

Then add crushed pineapples.

It was very yummy and I'm glad that Twila was able to translate the recipe.

It's always fun to share recipes from the past and feel connected to those that are so special to the family.

Best reasons not to blog...part 2

Haven't had a lot of time to blog recently...

but can there be a better reason

than these precious ones?

Best reasons to not blog...part 1

IT'S YOUR DAY, Hudson!

04 -22-11

My sweet Hudson,

You're finally here, just the way God planned. HIS, is a perfect plan, one that will always include HIS love for you.

You, precious Hudson, will always be loved by so many. The day you were being born, calls came from family that were anxious to meet you. People that loved you, before they knew you.

We kept thinking of "Good days" for you to be born.

Your Daddy wanted you to come on Opening day for the Royals....but that didn't happen.

Your Mom wanted you to come sooner, than later....but that didn't happen.

Your Papa wanted you to come on April 11th, so you could share your birthday with Aunt Jolene, cousin Keith and Kevin & DeeAnn's anniversary....but that didn't happen.

I wanted you to come on April 13th, the day we celebrated your Papa John's life... and your Mother's birthday...but that didn't happen.

You made a grand entrance on a day remembered like no other...it is called "Good Friday" The day we recall the gift of God's son, Jesus. You will never receive a better gift than the love God has for you and the plan he carried out to show that love.

Hudson, Your Mommy and Daddy will help you learn the sweetness of that gift from God. Since you have come into their life, they see God's love greater than ever. We all do, we look at you and see God's love for us. You are loved beyond measure.

We love you, Hudson Wayne Miller!

Fun Reminders

I am reminded of the influence watching TV had on Alex,

every time I come across Aunt Jemima products at the store.

Sitting at the breakfast table, eating pancakes, 3 yr old Alex,

pointed to the picture on the Aunt Jemima syrup bottle, and said,

"Look, Momma, There's Bill Cosby."

He still makes us laugh!

Today, there was an auction at church... which reminded me

of the time Lana bid for a "pie a month", helping Chris Blessing

and I was having a cow, wondering where she was going to get the

money.

I love this gift and the reminder that real soon, a new

precious name will complete the list.

These sweet kids remind me of a joy, bigger than I ever

imagined.

I am grateful for fun reminders of abundant blessings.

Noisy Quiet!

I miss Bretton climbing under and over all things within his reach.

I miss the remote control swipper.

I miss the sweet girl that "is a good Mommy"

I miss books in every room and "Grams, will you read to me."

I miss the fun times and entertainment of just loving and

enjoying each other.

I miss the little pilot that could make the plane go side ways and

backwards.

As today has been crazy quiet, and things return to there place,

I still hear sweet noise of two wonderful grandchildren.

No doubt, as they start a new adventure, in a new place,

They will have the guidance of two awesome parents.

Ready for lots more great times ahead, when quiet isn't so

noisy.

If I only had a camera at Church...

The past few Sundays at church, I've seen a bit of transformation in Morgandy.

She had a hard time understanding the wisdom of Solomon when he acted like he was going to cut the baby in half... ( "it's wrong to play a trick on others," she said) I understand her confusion.

I wanted to record the Sunday she sat in her Mom's lap and sang, "Surround us, Lord" ...it was precious.

Communion was a novelty to her, and she ask why everyone was eating crackers. Then she just had to lick the leftover juice in the cup.

The conversation surrounding communion has been extensive, in a 4 yr old way, so she finally planned her own communion this past Sunday. She had a fish cracker, then bowed her head, folded her hands and thought of Jesus. Then she had a drink of water, and did the same thing.

It made me appreciate the simple love of a child. She shines with the desire to express worship to God.

As she pays more attention, in worship service, she ask why that man (the song leader) was waving his hand?

Watching this sweet girl is a precious connection to God's love. I am blessed and transformed by her love.