A boy and his pug

Owen and Penny having so much fun.

Jens Recipe File

Pumpkin pie is not my favorite but I love this pumpkin dessert from Paula Dean. So Goooood you have to try it! I hope Every on has a Happy Thanksgiving!

Cake:
1 (18 1/4-ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 egg
8 tablespoons butter, melted
Filling:
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
8 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (16-ounce) box powdered sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmegPreheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the cake mix, egg, and butter and mix well with an electric mixer. Pat the mixture into the bottom of a lightly greased 13 by 9-inch baking pan.

To make the filling: In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and pumpkin until smooth. Add the eggs, vanilla, and butter, and beat together. Next, add the powdered sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and mix well. Spread pumpkin mixture over cake batter and bake for 40 to 50 minutes. Make sure not to overbake as the center should be a little gooey.

Serve with fresh whipped cream.

Struggling to walk

Owen continues to stumble around the house like a little drunken sailor. A few days ago he was carrying an aluminum bowl and fell right on top of it splitting his chin open. This is the second cut on his little face in 2 weeks!

The longest week ever! I almost threw up

It all began the morning of Nov 1st when Owen got his first shot which he was not to happy about. Later that afternoon Owen fell down and split his head open leading to a freaked out mom and a trip to urgent care. After hours of waiting and being restrained on a mini surf board thing to keep him from moving he ended up with some liquid stitches. One day later Owen woke up puking and pooping his guts out for a whole week! The poor kid was also cutting a new tooth during all of this. One day I thought he was getting better and decided to take a trip to the grocery store. Owen had not puked all day and it was late afternoon. About halfway there he started projectile vomiting all over the place. It was more puke I thought his stomach could hold and the stench was unbearable, I almost threw up! I rolled down all the windows and did everything I could not to join Owen in covering the car with puke. Thank goodness he is all better now!

Happy Halloween

We had so much fun at our friends Halloween Party. Owen the shark lasted way past his bed time and had a great time with all the kids, toys and games.

Owens first Birthday!

Owen had a great first birthday. Thanks to everyone who helped out. Aunt Debbie was a great host, we are glad she let us throw the party at her house. I was a little disappointed when Owen initially decided to use a fork to eat his cake but after a minute he started to dig in with his hands!

Owens first hair cut

Thanks Jenny for giving me my first haircut! Owen got his haircut two days before his first birthday. He did not seem to mind to much until she got out the clippers!