Lotsza fun campin' this past week!!

We got a "new" tent trailer. It's big and really nice.

It's sort of turquise blue.

Here's a few pictures from the trip to Flaming Gorge.

These are a few pictures from our "traditional" Independence Day Celebration!

We're just waiting . . .

Family, Fun, Fire works, Friends!!

What could be better for the

Fourth of July?

My mom is in the flag shirt. I have 3 of my sisters, my two daughters and my daughter-in law here at the parade. There are some of my grandkids, neices, nephews, brother-in-laws and several of my grand-neices.

A good time was had by all.

I wanted to post some pics of my last cake.

I made this June 7, 2007.

I have the best recipe for buttercream frosting.

This is the LARGE batch!

( you could make 1/3 of the batch & still have LOTS of frosting)

6 pounds of powdered sugar

6 cups of Crisco (Really - use Crisco - it really works)

1 3/4 to 2 cups of milk

1 tablespoon vanilla (clear for whiter frosting)

1 teaspoon of orange or lemon extract

Beat for 10 minutes - those last few minutes of beating really make it fluffy.

Store in a covered container - upside down if you are going to save it for a while. Enjoy!