Post FULL of Pictures and Recipe

Catherine at sewing lessons with Nana (her Grandmother) She is learning so much!

This is the pattern she is making.. letter B;)

Here she is proud of the pockets she has sewn on!

I mentioned in a previous post that Cat was looking up the state of Colorado to find its state tree. When I finished posting I walked into the den to find this. She had found 15 states and was looking at their Motos, state trees, date they became a state etc.. .. Great example that shows what can happen if a child is given freedom to just do what she/he wants for a while.

Here are some shots of PawPaw teaching the kids how to shoot. He has a compound bow, of which the children obviously cant even attempt to pull back..

Here is a shot right before PawPaw got a bullseye! :)

Now the kids take turns with their own bow. Nate is shooting.

The boys made the cake part of Daddy's Birthday cake. Here they are reading the recipe to make sure they get the right amount of eggs.

Here the boys are taking turns cracking eggs. (no shells I might add!)

WOW! look at it go! On a side note.. this mixer belonged to the kids great-grandmother! Love the mixer!

Cat made the icing but I failed to get a shot of that. Here is the finished cake with ALLL those candles :)
Want the recipe? Check at the bottom of the post.. Great family recipe!

Here is sweet Cat enjoying Math.

Josephs math page. (please note the artwork on the left .. takes after his mom I suppose:)

Nates math page.. I am so proud of his handwriting.. its improving more and more everyday!

Yes.. its me.. .. on the right of course.. :) .. I am checking the kids math :)

Jo at PE
Here is Cat in the light blue outfit.. fixing to hit the ball.

Both boys trying to walk with beanbags on their heads :)

BEST Chocolate Cake .. .. And old Family Recipe that is a favorite!

Cake:
2 Cups Sugar
2 Cups Flour
1 1/2 sticks butter
1 tsp. soda
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla (if its real vanilla I usually just add 1/2 teaspoon)
1/2 cup Buttermilk (I actually sour reg. milk with vinegar)
1/4 tsp salt
3 T Cocoa
1 cup boiling water

Melt butter, then add sugar and eggs. Cream. Add Milk, Soda, Vanilla, Flour, Salt, and Cocoa and mix well. Last add boiling water. (be careful not to splatter this on you! )
Pour in cake pan. (I have used 9x13 or 2 9 inch rounds)

Bake at 350 until done (toothpick test)

Icing:
1 Box Powdered Sugar
1 stick butter
4 T Cocoa
Vanilla (just a few drops)
4 T boiling water.

Soften or melt butter, Mix all ingredients. Frost on warm cake.

ENJOY!

Hope you are having a blessed day!
Ruthie