Cellebrating Jill's Birthday In A "Big" Way

Caleb's last day of "school".

Caleb finished his last final! He ended his rigorous high school education at the Suycuan Golf Course, scoring a 79 in 18 holes. Home schooling is tough, no really! Mom is finished after 16 years. Woohoo! Party party party!

The "Perfect" Little Family

"Stop It!"

One of His First Designs

The "Karate Kid"

This recipe honors our 1/16th Italian ancestry. This also happens to be the best potato recipe ever invented…..bon appétit everyone.



Doug’s cheese potato bake
ingredients
· 2 lb. red potatoes
· 3 or 4 cloves garlic, minced
· 1-1/2 tsp. snipped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
· ¼ cup butter
· 1 cup buttermilk
· 4 oz. fontina cheese, shredded (1 cup)
· 4 oz. Parmesan cheese, finely shredded (1 cup)
· 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
· ½ cup panko (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
· ¼ tsp. dried Italian seasoning, crushed
· 1 Tbsp. olive oil
· Snipped fresh parsley (optional)
directions
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly grease a 2-quart square baking dish; set aside. Scrub potatoes; cut in 1-inch pieces. In large saucepan cook potatoes in lightly salted boiling water 12 to 15 minutes or until tender; drain.

2. In a 12-inch skillet cook and stir garlic and thyme in butter over medium heat for 1 minute; add potatoes. Coarsely mash potatoes. Stir in buttermilk, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. black pepper. Fold in fontina cheese, half of the Parmesan, and the blue cheese. Evenly spread in baking dish.

3. In small bowl combine remaining Parmesan, panko, Italian seasoning, and oil; toss with a fork to combine. Evenly sprinkle over potato mixture in dish. Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and top is golden. Sprinkle with snipped fresh parsley. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

William Turns Eleven

End of an Era

After eight years of diapers, we have reached the end of the Diaper Era.  Josie(2 years old) has been potty trained!

First performance with North Coast Strings

I can't remember the last time I had so much fun!

"Through Him all things are possible."

 I was surrounded by such wonderful musicians, and made a lot of new friends.

Our Dear Friend Pat Dowd Passed Away Tuesday

She'll be missed

Mimi's First Of The Year From The Garden

Three Stents and She's Back Home

Not exactly that easy, as aunt Joan's heart did stop while inserting one of the stents, but Madge informs us that Joan is home and resting comfortly. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Joan.

He's In and Off To Chicago

From the waiting list to the "REAL DEAL". Congratulations Caleb!

POP'S TOP TEN

Uncle Doug just purchased the all-new iPad2. Pops gives us the TOP TEN things Doug asked himself before making the big purchase

• Isn't it about time I did something for myself?
• Am I iPad2 material?
• Will I be able to handle all the women?
• Am I easily offended by smart-ass teenagers?
• What would Dick Do?
• Should I spend the extra $32.99 for the monkey cover?
• Am I yet another man in his 70s trying to act young?
• Does it have a lick screen?
• Do I really need another "thing" I fully don't know how to use?

• It's so thin, I can always use it to chop vegetables?

Mild heart Attack For Aunt Joan

Madge called to let us know that Joan had three stents installed after having a mild heart attck last night. She's doing fine and will be home soon. Love and prayers for a full recovery.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY" COLBY