3 DAY Supporters

Just a short note to 3 DAY Supporters. Marge, Cheri and I have received enough donations ($2200 minimum from each of us) to qualify for participation in the 3 day walk - September 12, 13, & 14. We have a lot of people to thank - our friends and family members who contributed, both in money and in other types of support - helping us fundraise, walking with us and cheering us on our way. This includes our "Pink for Patty" team namesake - Patty. The actual event will be a real celebration and you are all invited to join the pink crowds in Seattle. Just in case you are interested, the 3 DAY people offer this supporters' link: http://www.the3day.org/site/PageServer?pagename=SE_Supporter

I'm a happy Grandpa Pat (Gramma Patty's pleased too)

Yes. As Devonne said, I'm going to be a grandpa for the fourth time. Oh, did I say "fourth"? I guess that's because Devonne is faster with her news than Kelley is with hers. That's right, Kelley and Jesse are expecting their first child around St. Patrick's Day, somewhere around a month before Devonne and John. (Stay tuned for Devonne's actual date.) Since I'm posting this message from Kelley's dial-up conection in Yakima, I understand her delay in sharing this news on the blog. (It's sloooooow.)

On another front: Patty and I have a house. It appears that our years of renting are coming to an end. The house is in Bremerton and has just the amenities we need; a big kitchem for Patty and a small yard for me.

It's a happy house, don't you think? Cheri said it was smiling.

Patty's big kitchen. Did I mention the hard wood floors? Pat's small yard. (Yes, this is the whole yard.)

Well, that's the news for now . . . one more thing, please keep Daniel (and Emma) in prayer during his time of service to our country. God bless you, Daniel.

everybody ready for a new addition to the drew clan

yes, i'm pregnate. saying we're thrilled is stateing it lightly. just wanted to share

devonne

Dietzman Vacation

Did I mention I got a job?

I know my parents know but maybe everyone else would like to know. I got a job. I work at Uncles Games in Redmond Town Center about 20min from my house. It's a fun job, I sell board games, chess sets, role-playing books, and dice. My co-workers are fun though the oldest turned 18 last week. I work nights and weekends most of the time so if you're in Redmond some night after 6:00 stop on by.

Summer Update.

Hellllo family!

A little information on me and beautiful Madison. Currently, we are living back with my Mom in Manchester. Maddy is communicatin alot more. She uses sign language and english, and I am thinking about teaching her spanish. I feel that later in her life all those languages will be very helpful in her career. & life! Anyway, she can sign: more, eat, drink, and all done. She can say: mama, dada, mamaw, cracker, dog, cat, bird, water, bug, please, more, and yeah. :)

I like to brag about her, obviously. She is almost 15 months, loves to dance, loves to test me, loves to hide. And now she likes water! She has a little baby floaty and once she eases into it she doesnt want to get out!

Me? I now work about 20 hours a week at Albertsons on Sedgwick in Port Orchard. I work at the Pizzaria. It's a good job. I can say way more words than Maddy can, but she's a baby so it's okay.

Here is a picture of me and my favorite girl enjoying the sun at my friends dock. :)

Recipe Time!

If you are like me, you LOVE pumpkin anything... & why not have it all year round. Here is a DELISH pumpkin cookie recipe that will make you want to eat about 50 of them!

Old Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies
Estimated Time: Prep-10 min; Cooking-18 min; Cooling-2 min

Yields- 36 cookies

Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp gound nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup pumpkin (canned)
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
glaze (recipe follows)

Directions:
PREHEAT oven to 350. Grease baking sheets (I just use foil & don't grease.. saves you from making a huge mess & most of the time i don't have to wash the cookie sheet)

COMBINE flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until well blended. Beat in pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Drop by rounded Tablespoon onto baking sheets.

BAKE for 15 to 18 mins. or until edges are firm. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Drizzle Glaze over cookies.

FOR GLAZE:
COMBINE 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 3 T milk, 1 T melted butter and 1 tsp vanilla extract in small bowl until smooth.




THERE YOU GO!!!!

Hope you all enjoy!

If you try it out, let me know how you like them!