Layered Pumpkin Dessert

1 package (15 ounces) Hostess Twinkies (10 Twinkies)
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 c. confectioners' sugar
1 container (8 ounces) frozen nondairy whipped topping, thawed, divided
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant vanilla pudding
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 c. milk
Additional pumpkin pie spice

Slice Twinkies in half lengthwise and place cream-side up, in single layer in a 9 x 13-inch baking dish. Using a mixer, blend together cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and 1/2 of whipped topping until smooth. Spread evenly over Twinkies.

Combine pudding mix, pumpkin, pumpkin spice and milk. Whisk until well blended and layer over cream cheese mixture. Carefully spread remaining whipped topping over pumpkin. Lightly sprinkle with pumpkin pie spice. Refrigerate several hours or until set.

Makes 9 to 12 servings

School Days Quilt

This is the quilt that I made from a kit. I started this quilt when my mom and I went to Lakeside to spend a weekend with her cousin Jimmy & Julie. It was about 2 years ago. This is my second quilt. My first quilt was a flannel rag quilt. I'm so proud of myself. I even machine quilted it.

RECIPE

I GOT THIS RECIPE FROM PILLSBURY.COM

SLOPPY JOE BISCUIT ROUNDS

3/4 LB. LEAN (AT LEAST 80%) GROUND BEEF
1/4 C. CHOPPED ONION
1/4 C. CHOPPED GREEN BELL PEPPER
1/3 C. KETCHUP
1 TBSP. YELLOW MUSTARD
1 TSP. WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE
1/4 TSP. SALT
1/8 TSP. PEPPER
1 CAN (16.3 OZ.)PILLSBURY GRANDS HOMEMADE REFRIGERATED BUTTERMILK BISCUITS
1 EGG YOLK
1/4 TSP. WATER
1/2 C. SHREDDED MONTEREY JACK OR CHEDDAR CHEESE

1. HEAT OVEN TO 375 DEG. SPRAY LARGE COOKIE SHEET WITH COOKING SPRAY. IN 10 INCH SKILLET, COOK BEEF, ONION AND BELL PEPPER OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT UNTIL BEEF IS THOROUGHLY COOKED, DRAIN. STIR IN KETCHUP, MUSTARD, WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE, SALT & PEPPER.

2. SEPERATE DOUGH INTO 8 BISCUITS. PLACE 2 1/2 INCHES APART ON COOKIE SHEET. WITH BOTTOM OF FLAT 2-INCH DIAMETER GLASS OR FINGERS, PRESS OUT EACH BISCUIT TO 3 1/2 ROUND WITH 1/4 INCH RIM AROUND OUTSIDE EDGE. IN SMALL BOWL, BEAT EGG YOLK AND WATER WITH FORK. BRUSH OVER TOPS AND SIDES OF BISCUITS.

3. SPOON ABOUT 1/3 CUP OF BEEF MIXTURE INTO INDENTATION IN EACH BISCUIT. SPRINKLE EACH BISCUIT WITH 1 TBSP. SHREDDED CHEESE.

4. BAKE 12 TO 17 MINUTES OR UNTIL BISCUITS ARE GOLDEN BROWN AND CHEESE IS MELTED.

RECIPE

THIS IS A RECIPE THAT I FOUND IN ONE OF MY MOMS COOKBOOK IT'S CALLED FIX-IT AND FORGET-IT.

IT'S CALLED AWFULLY EASY CHICKEN

1/2 C. WATER
4-LB. CHICKEN LEGS AND THIGHS
14-OZ BOTTLE BARBECUE SAUCE

1. PLACE WATER IN BOTTOM OF SLOW COOKER. ADD CHICKEN. POUR BARBECUE SAUCE OVER TOP.

2. COVER. COOK ON LOW 8 HOURS.

NOTE: SERVE ANY ADDITIONAL SAUCE OVER MASHED POTATOES.

Maggie and Molly at the Park

HERE IS MAGGIE AT THE PARK LAYING FLAT EAGLE. HER FAVORITE WAY TO RELAX.





MOLLY LOVES THE GRASS. SHE LIKES TO RUN IN THE GRASS.




WE HAD TO PUT A LEADER ON MAGGIE BECAUSE SHE GOT IT OFF WHEN SHE ROLLED IN THE GRASS. WE TAKE TURNS OF LETTING EACH DOG WONDER AROUND THEN MY MOM CALLS THE DOG AND THEY RUN TO HER.





HERE IS MAGGIE ROLLING IN THE GRASS. WHICH SHE LIKES TO DO.




HERE IS MOLLY CHASINING AFTER A TENNIS BALL.