Memorial Day Breakfast: The Additions and the Insanity

Probably our biggest year yet. We figure we fed about 130-150. After we had to go borrow plates from a neighbor, we lost track of the count. I mixed up several batches of batter, totaling 22 cups of flour. Had to use sour milk for the last batch. We added some new topping to our pancake bar. Uncle John is possibly spinning in his grave, but along with additions of peanut butter and Nutella from years past we had coconut syrup, to which I also added 1 teaspoon coconut extract, and blueberry syrup. I've included links to the syrups for your enjoyment. This is how I stacked mine: pancake, whipped cream, strawberries and blueberries, a drizzle of coconut syrup. I also did one like that with blueberry. Heaven on a pancake.

Elder Lowe

This picture was taken yesterday after Jared was set apart as a full-time missionary.

Anniversary Cake

Joe's mom and step dad celebrate their 25th anniversary on Tuesday.  Joe, Rachel and Kristin made a cake.  The cake should look familiar.  The biggest difference in the previous version is the candy with a "25" written on it.

Easter

Kristin and Rachel are at it again

The Hockenjos family joined us for Easter - it was Kevin's birthday (the dad)

Rachel and Jared facing off - Rachel advanced and eventually became the overall winner

Rachel and Joe Wedding

Here are some pictures from Joe and Rachel's wedding, taken at the Temple.  It brings back memories of what a special day that was. 

Some Mission Pictures

We received several pictures from Tamsyn today. Rather than forward them all I decided to post them here. 

with Sister Williams' chick

 With Brother Horvath, the ward mission leader in Avon

 With her district in Avon

 With Sister Astle and Petey

 With the Baurs

 With Brother Wagner, who liked to "hoosier" the sister missionaries. (Interpretation: talk, talk, talk)

 This was apparently some kind of a dare. She couldn't believe it when I said her grandpa drinks buttermilk voluntarily and likes it. 

Tamsyn, Sister Goodstein and Jack

Duke gardens

Duke gardens, beautiful any time of the season, but especially in the spring!

Siennah

I love this picture of Siennah. 

Derek & Josh graduation BYU

Siennah

Alyssa took this picture of Siennah. 

And now for Jack

Multiplicity

How's this for trick photography--or is it called "Photoshop"?

Duke Gardens in the springtime

Daxon