Memorial Day 2009

Today we went to visit Mike's parents. Abby had never been to their plots and we thought it was time to check in on them. The last time we visited was before Abby was born. Their headstones were very overgrown with grass. This time we brought several tools to "edge" and clean them up, but when we got there we were pleasantly surprised that they looked quite nice. Here are pictures of our afternoon.

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

I didn't realize how easy these cookies were:

3 beaten eggs

1 1/2 cup sugar
4 squares (4 ounces) unsweetened chocolate, melted

1/2 cup cooking oil

2 tea baking powder

2 tea vanilla

2 cups flour

sifted powdered sugar

In a mixing bowl combine beaten eggs, sugar, melted chocolate, cooking oil, baking powder, and vanilla. Gradually add flour to chocolate mixture, stirring till thoroughly combined. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours till easy to handle.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll balls in powdered sugar and coat generously. Place in ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 for 8 to 10 minutes. Enjoy!

Happy Mother's Day

I know this post is suppost to be about Mother's Day, but I took these pictures before church. She looked so darn cute that I couldn't resist. She didn't like this dress (I LOVE it), but I bribed her with chocolate chips, notice her purse... there is a sandwich bag with chocolate in it! Today was a good day; Mike and Abby went to church, we had pizza, I had a nap, we called Monnie and my mom, and wished my sister a happy birthday.

Now I'm ready for Monday!