Wishing for Spring Birthday Cake

I saw this idea from Betty Crocker and just had to try it...my birthday was the first opportunity, and it turned out great...just in time for spring!

Notice the top right corner, my mischievous little boy reached up and took a handful...I was not too happy when he came to me with a mouth full and more in his hands, but i was able to salvage it and make it look like nothing happened.

We had these sweet little kids over for dinner, with their parents of course, for some home made pizza(maybe I'll post the recipe sometime.)

Selah, Isaiah, Judah, Silas, & TirzahWaiting for Daddy and the cake

Oh so exciting!
God has blessed me with two precious children and a wonderful husband. God is good.

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

Just because I love cooking, baking, and preparing food, I thought I would share a recipe with you every now and then. This recipe, Is from way back in high school baking class, I remember it was so yummy! I've made my own tweaking of the recipe and added some good wholesome nutrition in the way of whole wheat flour...really just to justify the reason for eating more baked goods. Ok here it is:

Combine 1 egg and 1/4 c of soften butter in a mixing bowl.

Then add 1/3 c sugar (this is granulated raw sugar)

Mix well, it should like this


In a separate bowl combine the dry ingredients, 2 1/3 c of whole wheat flour, 4 t baking powder, and 1/2 t salt. Mix to combine.

Then add dry ingredients to the egg mixture pouring in alternately with 1c of milk. Lastly add in the 1/2 t of Vanilla extract.
And last but not least fold in the 1 1/2 c of fresh blueberries.

The consistency will be very thick. Preheat oven to 375.

Now for the Streusel Topping:
Combine 1/2 c sugar, 1/3 c flour, 1/2 t cinnamon, and 1/4 c butter in bowl and mix thoroughly until crumbly. (This is optional but really tastes good)

Spoon batter 2/3 full into lightly greased muffin tins and sprinkle streusel on top. Makes about 1 dozen muffins.
Bake 20-30 minutes or until golden brown. (20 minutes in my oven)
Enjoy!

Whole Wheat Blueberry Muffins

1/3 c. Sugar
1/4 c butter softened
1 egg beaten
2 1/3 c whole wheat flour (or white flour)
4 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1 c milk
1/2 t vanilla extract
1 1/2 c fresh or frozen blueberries

Streusel Topping:
1/2 c sugar
1/3 c flour
1/2 t cinnamon
1/4 c butter

Children are a joy and blessing

Silas being a big help to Daddy stacking wood.

The kids enjoying some Daddy time after he gets home from work.Snack time...Silas slipped Tia a graham cracker without me knowing (at that point she refused to eat any baby cereal) but she ate it right up with no problem, must taste better than cereal:o)

Little Lena was born to Daryl & Wendy and here are all the kids visiting at the hospital. Amazing how many kids have been born in less than 3 year...truly a blessing and gift from God.

Lena and her Mommy

Silas having fun with Jacob

Tia at 7 months