Grandchildren Posts

Stitching There are two methods. The first method is to work a row of half stitches (////), then work back (\\\\) to complete the X's. Use this method for most stitching. The second method is to complete each X as you go. Use this method for vertical rows of stitches. It is important that all the X's are crossed in the same direction. That is, the top thread of the X should always slan...

Cupcakes2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened1 1/2 cups sugar3 large eggs1/2 tsp coconut extract or vanilla extract3/4 cup light coconut milk (not cream of coconut) Coconut–White Chocolate Frosting1 cup (6 oz) white chocolate baking chips1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened1 brick (8 oz) c...

GRANDCHILDREN DO NO WRONG!!!!   The joy grandchildren bring, the way they make us want to live healthier longer, and all marvelous little things we celebrate about them. They make us smile, they make us laugh, and as one of my grandchildren stated, “my grandparents like to just sit and watch my sister and I play”.  Now that’s fun!  When our first was born she was the pettiest baby...