We Are Thankful For Much!: Hawaii Family Trip

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Hawaii Family Trip

7 comments:

Anonymous said...: Wow, those pictures are so beautiful. What an awesome family vacation.

I hope you are feeling better!; July 22, 2009 at 9:24 AM
hillari said...: That is so cool that you all got to go! Looks like a lot of fun.; July 23, 2009 at 8:48 AM
The Dominguez Family said...: beautiful pictures
I would love to go there someday :); July 24, 2009 at 4:07 PM
The West Family said...: Thank you for the compliments. It really was so much fun and the air quality was amazing:); August 5, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Brandi Jo said...: Ahhh.... I so want to be there. RIGHT NOW!; August 8, 2009 at 11:25 AM
Andrew, Amy, Evelyn& Owen said...: Wow! What a wonderful family vacation!! It looks absolutely beautiful!; August 27, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Amy O'Neill said...: Still jealous! :) Awesome pictures! Glad you guys were able to go this time! One day I'll be there... (sigh); September 2, 2009 at 12:37 PM

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies

Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients:
2 cups all-purpose FLOUR
1 cup quick cooking OATS
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup (8 ounces) butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup granulated SUGAR
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup canned solid pack pumpkin
1 cup raisins or cranberries(optional)
1 cup chopped pecans, walnuts(optional)
Preparation:
Heat oven to 350°. Lightly grease baking sheets or line with
silicone baking sheets.Combine the flour, oats, baking powder,
soda, salt, and spices; set aside.In a mixing bowl with electric
mixer, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat
in the egg, vanilla, and pumpkin. Slowly beat in the dry ingre-
dients until blended. Stir in raisins or cranberries and chopped
nuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned around the
edges and set. Cool for a few minutes then remove to a rack to cool completely.Makes about 4 dozen cookies.