Weekend update June 12, 2011

Hi gang,

We had a nice weekend hanging around Eau Claire.  Friday night we walked the length of Barstow Street in downtown Eau Claire to see the sculptures on display.  Then we hung out in Accoustic Cafe for a while listening to a Ukelele Group and then a couple of guys on accoustic guitar.

Saturday afternoon I put together our new gas grill.  Saturday night we had dinner at Karen & Eric's.

This afternoon we walked around the outdoor arts festival in Phoenix Park.  We ran into Mike Rambo, his wife (Chris?) and new baby, born May 14, 8 lbs 12 ounces.  Her name is Gweneth.  Then we rode our bikes around the bike trails through Owen Park, etc.

 Mike, Chris & Gweneth Rambo

 Construction site for the new University Student Center to replace the Davies Center.

 The parking lot and lawn between the steps up the hill and the current Davies Center.

 Looking from the Phiilips Science Center towards the University library (on the right).

Mary with her new grill.  We bought a generic grill from Menard's.

 Betty Crocker Barnes with her new grill.

 Mary grilled steaks.

This week's deer picture.  Behind the house by the bird feeder.

Peach Pie!

Chelsea and Edwin have found some delicious Texas peaches so here is my recipe for peach pie. Remember, the quality of the pie depends on the quality of the fruit. Good peaches = good pie!

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
For the crust, just buy a prepared frozen crust like Pet-Ritz brand or whatever you find in your local grocery store. Usually the frozen pie crusts are found near the frozen fruit etc.
Use about 5 peaches and peel them, then slice and put them in the bottom of the pie crust. An easy way to get the peach skin off is to bring a small pan of water to a boil. Put the peaches, 2 or 3 at a time in the boiling water for about 15 seconds. Remove and place them in some cold water. This is called blanching and makes the job much easier.


Combine and blend well:
1 egg
2 Tbsp flour
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup melted butter (use butter not Crisco)
Pour this mixture over the peaches in the pie crust.
Bake for 15 minutes at 400 degrees, then reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake about 50 minutes longer. Serve hot or cold and of course, put a dollop of whip cream on the top. Enjoy!!!

We knew them when . . .

I was uploading an SD Card onto my computer and thought I would share some of what was on it.

 Heavy metal rockers LOOKOUT!  October, 2009

 Edwin comes home with Chelsea to meet the future inlaws! October, 2009

The "you can take me anywhere" days! 

The happy couple!

 

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Memorial Day Weekend 2011

Greetings loyal followers,

We visited Adam, Andrea & Brady on Saturday and Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.  Here are a few pictures.

 We drove to Madison after work on Friday, May 27.  In the morning Brady entertained us.

 Grandma Goessling came with us.  Brady is explaining the cooler to Grandma Goeesling.

 Brady had to show Mary his kitchen.

 Brady insisted that Grandma G have one of his cups.

 Brady received a music box from Lilian's family.  Here Grandma G is helping Brady with the music box.

 On Saturday morning we walked around the square in Madison at the Farmer's Market.

Uncle Hugh sent a birthday present to Adam.  Here Adam is showing Brady his musical birthday card from Uncle Hugh.

 Adam, Andrea & Brady's house.

 Andrea, Brady, Adam, Grandma G and Mary on the little bridge over the stream very close to their house.

 Picnic dinner on Adam & Andrea's deck.  We had brats that Adam grilled.  They were excellent!

 Brady at breakfast on Sunday morning.

 We went for a walk on Sunday afternoon along one of the path's near their house.

 Andrea & Adam   Brady is in the doorway.

Here we are back in Altoona on Memorial Day.  One of the friendly deer that have adopted us.  This one is standing under the tree house.

Dad and Mom's veteran's markers at the cemetary on Memorial Day .

Mom & Dad's headstone with flags on either side and their veteran's markers with flags by Mary.