…and Momma’s got her hands full with the unpacking! Truly, my head’s a’swimmin’ with To Do’s before my day can continue. There are only so many piles of gear one can step over and still be effective.
Still, because I have missed you so truly and want you to know it, here is a quick list of some of my favorite things from this weekend:
- the gorgeous, 60-degree weather
- the bald eagle circling over the cul-de-sac where we were staying
- taking the kids’ photo with Paul Bunyan and his blue ox Babe (too bad I’d forgotten to put film in the camera)
- the old Irish priest from County Tipperary who heard my confession on Saturday and who didn’t bat an eye when I brought my toddler into the confessional with me
- his young associate pastor who made me cry on Sunday with a beautiful homily about humility (Or was it the sight of the hunter who’d clearly come straight from the stand? Seeing him there in his bright orange garb also brought tears to my eyes. God was his priority.)
- and finally, coming home to the smell of fresh bread baking! You ladies have been busy! Here is my favorite recipe, a totally yummy loaf that for some odd reason my family calls “Grandma’s Coffee Cake.” I love to make this bread at Christmas. We eat it fresh from the oven with tons of butter, and then the next day broil left-over slices with sprinkled sugar.
Have a blessed day!
Welcome back Margaret! I missed you! your fasting from posting, also made me fast, which is good. I also prayed extra for you!
We tried the bread yesterday, from Suzanne, but it just did not get as long as hers or raise as much as her. Am I not kneading it right? We will try yours someday soon! I loved your post today, your weekend sounded wonderful! Have a wonderful day!
Oh, it sounds wonderful. We missed you!
Like Jamie, your fasting made me fast! You must have something good going on- I’ll pray for your humility! 😉
Mom to the other Avila
Oh, Yea! So glad you’re back!
Glad you’re back! I’m glad you had such a great time, and a great confession. That always seems to make everything else more wonderful.
Jen
Jamie: try “proofing” your yeast to make sure it’s still active. Put a small amount in some warm water with a touch of sugar added. If it gets nice & foamy it’s still good! If not, that might be why your bread didn’t rise.
Well…I actually made 2 batches, after the first one did not rise, I waited until after naps and we went to town to get new yeast…only to try again, and it to happen again!! (can you tell I’m not a bread baker!?!) Danielle Bean said yesterday, with practice it gets better…I don’t know about that. It did taste good, the kids loved it, and my husband really liked it, but it was a little heavy. So with brand new yeast, I don’t think it was the yeast, but the baker!! Thank you for the tip though Margaret, good to know!
Welcome back Margaret! My computer seems to be working back so here I am. I am afraid of even clicking on the link for the bread… too tempting! How can you be so skinny eating these yummos? I saw you have a new site for recipes… the pumpkin cookies are there!!!!
I’m afraid to go and have to start confessing sins of gluttony once again 🙂
Don’t forget to thank J for his help with the election of judges. I laughed so hard this morning! And he got two votes for judge from us, too.