United States Army Flag

My dad served in the Army in WWII in Korea.

Changing of the Flags

We celebrated Memorial Day by attending the annual Orem City Cemetery
Memorial Day Program. It is filled with music, changing of the flags, Veterans, sometimes a military helicopter (not this year), military service men and women, a speaker and an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for those who have served and those who serve our wonderful country.

Happy Birthday to my Daddy

My mom used to make an out-of-this-world Strawberry Pie. Yearly on this date or around it, I try to do the same.
I made a version of the pie : crustless pie , or vanilla custard with strawberry topping, or not as many calories pie , or whatever you want to call it.
Anywhoo , here is the original recipe.

Strawberry Pie with Creamy Satin Filling

1/2 cup sugar................................. 2 cups milk
3 TBS cornstarch ......................... 1 slightly beaten egg
3 TBS flour ....................................1/2 teaspoon vanilla
(clear is good)
1/2 teaspoon salt.......................... 1/2 cup whipping cream , whipped

Combine sugar, cornstarch, flour and salt. Gradually stir in milk. Cook and stir until thick. Stir a little of the hot mixture into egg. Return to remaining hot mixture. Bring to boil stirring constantly. Cool, then chill. Beat well and fold in whipped cream and vanilla.
Pour over baked crust.

Glaze
1/2 cup strawberries .................................... 1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup water................................................. 2 tsp. cornstarch
2 drops food coloring
Crush strawberries. Add water - cook two minutes. Sieve. Mix sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in berry juice. Cook and stir till thick and clear. Tint red. Cool slightly, pour on arranged strawberries that are on the pie filling.(approx. 3 cups)
Refrigerate and enjoy.

Joys of Motherhood

1. Breakfast in bed.
2. Dinner made by offspring.
3. Planter courtesy of Stacie and Home Depot.
4. Visits.
5. Phone calls from loved ones.
6. One wonderful mother.
7. Lunch date.
8. Phone calls to loved ones.
9. Love notes.
10. Five amazing children.

Thanksgiving Point - A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words

Lonely Planet

Husband Here:


















Me here:




















When did the planet get so large?

I Hear the Train a Comin......................

I had my first photo shoot of model trains. Curious enough, I found myself talking to them.
Jens' restaurant has an amazing train display that has customers ooing and ahhing and taking pictures.
Hopefully we will soon have the first set of collectors POST CARDS ready for purchase!