The Sanders

Women & Children in Crisis

I received an email from the Women & Children in Crisis Center. United Way of Utah County had given them my name as a possible board member. I have not received an official invitation yet but am really exited to serve on their board.

Disney Tree

Christmas Village

David has put up the Christmas Village and the Disney Tree downstairs. The village looks so adorable and he even created Pooh Corner. I love it! Feels like Christmas. Yesterday was the First of Advent. We forgot to get out the wreath and candle.

Thanksgiving is for the Birds

We had a great and relaxing Thansgiving. As there were only five of us we decided to not cook a huge meal but all our favorites, including Rotkohl (so yummy!). We of course had deviled eggs and green olives. While we were cooking we noticed a ton of birds in the back yard at the feeder. The photo doesn't show all of them because they kept flying away when I took the picture.

Carrots from the Garden

We struggle every year in getting things to grow. Sometimes we have luck and whatever we have planted grows really well. There were a couple of plant beds where the seeds didn't sprout. In one we just dumped a variety pack of flowers that was left over from something. Well, to our surprise they were not wild flowers but carrots and they grew really well. My mom harvested them and we enjoyed them roasted on Thanksgiving. The one we thought looked like Piglet.

Easy Yummy Apple Dessert

I made this for a dinner. It was really easy and yummy. Here is the recipe:
1 pkg 20 oz. Pillsbury refrig. sugar cookie dough
1 pkg 8 oz. cream cheese (softened)
1/4 c creamy peanut butter
1/2 c brown sugar packed
1/2 t vanilla extract
2-3 Granny Smith apples
1 can Sprite (optional)
1 bottle squeezable caramel ice cream topping
1/2 c pecans, cashews, or peanuts

Bake the dough in a round 9" cake pan. Mix together the cream cheese, brown sugar, peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. After the cookie has cooled apply the creamy mixture to the cookie. Slice the apples thin and put on top of the creamy mixture. Apply the nuts followed by the caramel sauce. Use only the desired amount of caramel topping. If you are not eating the dessert right away, soak the apples in sprite to avoid browning.