Guideposts

This is a picture of my Grandma with Luke. She has been a big part of my life. I remember one time she said (and I quote), "I always thought your hair looked nice, but it's been looking kind of wild lately." Maybe it is something only a grandma could get away with, but it was these kind of gentle nudges that kept our family in line.

I've also been thinking a lot lately about how her beauty had nothing to do with fashion and little to do with clothing at all. Her life is a reminder that beauty has everything to do with the heart and the soul of a person.

I am thankful for my Grandma's life and legacy. She knew many losses in her life, but she was always willing to adapt to change with God's help. She was the best listener; and her advice will be greatly missed. I am grateful for all of the guideposts in my life.

Talented Tot

You've heard Mozart and Beethoven, but now you can listen to Luke.
He may only be two and still take naps, but give him a piano and he will blow you away.

End of an Era

It is official. Jack has found a new home, and a better one, I might add. Back to that in a minute. My old Jack has been out on a leash for a couple of years now. My heart ached to look out the window and see him out in the weather. Sometimes I avoided looking out the window altogether--you understand.

He now lives with the Meidel family in Chatham. He is an indoor dog once again, enjoying high end Iams food, which the GROOMER recommended. Let's face it, at our house he was lucky to enjoy his monthly heart worm medication!

He was a good old dog. He fit my life perfectly for ten years. I'm so glad that there is a family willing and able to give him the care he needs at this point in his life. I doubt this Trojahn family is done with dogs. I think when the little boys are bigger there will be pets. Until then, happy retirement, Old Dog.

My New Hat

My Aunt Debbie made me this really neat hat.
It totally brings out my eyes... literally!

Holiday Attacks

Peter had the Halloween attack. It was bad. Lots of tears, a bath, a fresh costume, and he was on his way.

Luke had a Thanksgiving attack. It was worse. No tears, but there was a trail--and a bath.

It seems fair and likely that the next attack will happen at Mike and Beth's house at Christmas dinner by a member of the Ben Trojahn family. Here's hoping that its a kid! (By the way, seems like we're having Christmas at your house, Mike and Beth.)

Grandma Trojahn's Frozen Custard

Grandma Trojahn's Frozen Custard

3 cups sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
6 cups whole milk
18 egg yolks
3 tablespoons real vanilla
12 cups heavy cream

Yield 6 quarts.

In a bowl, beat and mix together the egg yolks and sugar until thick. Pour the milk into the mixture of egg yolks and sugar whilst stirring. Pour the mixture into a large sauce pan and heat gently, stirring until the custard thickens (about 180 degrees). Do not boil or the milk is likely to curdle. The custard will form a film over the back of your spoon when its ready. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Leave to cool. When the custard base is cool, stir in the cream. Refrigerate overnight. Transfer the whole mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Reunion Shirt Update

I just can't seem to let thinks go and stop tweaking the design for the reunion shirts. Will stop only when the printer is doing the shirts. There is the latest design. This shows the how one family's gray shirt would look with red ink.

Color Selections:

Mike's family: Grey with ink colors for each family

Gerry: Karen say's she looks best in "Goldenrod". Black ink

Karen: Lime Green, Black ink

Bill: Still sticking with the Old Navy 4th of July Shirt in blue.

We still plan on having the numbers on the kids back that will be their age. Adults can have that too, if they want. Karen Flaugher doesn't want!

We were going to have their names but were advised against that for safety reasons.

I plan on turning this over to the Tee Shirt guy next week.
Be sure to check back for latest revisions!