To Dads.....

Father's Day......

I am a very blessed gal indeed!  I have a wonderful father who reminds me frequently that he would "do it all again" and that we make a "great team".  I am adopted by the most wonderful dad a girl could ask for, and I am so glad everyday that he chose to take on the adventure of being my father.  Blessed!

I am also blessed to be married to a wonderful man.  He is kind, smart, gentle, a great husband and fantastic father.  My children love their dad just about as much as I love him.  Even though they are teenagers and don't like to admit how much they adore their father, you can see how much they do.  When he is out of town, they absolutely miss their daddy.  He brings laughter to our home and we are blessed!

Dads are important and hold the hearts and hands of their children.  Nothing beats a hug from your dad or firm hand on your shoulder to let you know they are there.

So, to my father and to the father on my children, Happy Father's Day!

What Is A Dad?

A dad is someone who

wants to catch you before you fall

but instead picks you up,

brushes you off,

and lets you try again.

A dad is someone who

wants to keep you from making mistakes

but instead lets you find your own way,

even though his heart breaks in silence

when you get hurt.

A dad is someone who

holds you when you cry,

scolds you when you break the rules,

shines with pride when you succeed,

and has faith in you even when you fail...

Rhubarb Cake

Summer is here.... that means herbs growing on the deck, garden produce and rhubarb!  Here is a super simple and delicious way to enjoy the rhubarb you harvest.

4 cups chopped rhubarb

1 cup white sugar

1 (3 oz) strawberry jell-o

1 package yellow cake mix

1 cup water

1/4 cup butter, melted

Spread the rhubarb evenly in the bottom of a 9x13 greased baking dish.  Sprinkle the sugar over the rhubarb, followed by the jell-o, and finally the cake mix.  Pour the water and melted butter over the top.  Bake for 45 minutes at 350º.

Easy Peach Cake

Peach cake

1 large can sliced peaches, drained and mashed (you could also use fresh peaches).
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda

Drain the peaches.  In a large bowl mash the peaches with a fork.  Add flour, sugar and soda, then mix well.  Pour batter into a greased 9 x 13 inch cake pan.  Bake at 350ºf for 35 minutes.  Cool then top with icing.

Icing:

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 can of evaporated milk
1 stick butter 
1 cup coconut
1 cup nuts 

Boil sugar, milk and butter on stove top until it thickens, remove from heat, stir in nuts and coconut.  Spread on cooled cake.