Fun times :)

The kids had lots of fun this week drawing with chalk. This is a picture Dallin drew of Me and him holding hands and drinking milk :)

Dallin, Rolo and Penny all got haircuts this week. I cut Penny's hair for the first time. It was getting really long and it needed to be evened out. She is so specific these days on how she wants me to do her hair. On Friday she insisted on wearing this outfit with the red bow in her hair. What a little cutie pie:)

It was our turn to watch the kids for Date Night on Friday. All the kids were so good. Not a single quarrel between any of them and not even a single tear drop. It was a great evening with the kids and they were busy playing while I enjoyed baking cookies without any interruptions. I am so glad they all get along so well, it makes it well worth having a Date Night Group.

Here is the cookie recipe i made that evening - Rolo's Favorite

Raisin Filled Cookies

6 c. sifted flour

2 tsp. soda

1 tsp. salt

2 c. shortening

2 c. sugar

1 c. brown sugar

4 eggs beaten

2 T. water

2 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening, add sugars - mix. Add and mix eggs, water and vanilla. Mix all dry ingredients and sift into first mixture. Form into 4 rolls, wrap in wax paper. Refrigerate over night.

Filling: Combine 2 cups raisins, 3/4 cups sugar, 1 T. flour. Add to 1 cup water and 1 tsp. vanilla. Boil until thick, then add 1 c. nuts (optional) Slice chilled dough. Spoon filling onto bottom slice and top with vented top slice - press edges with fork. Brush with egg whites and sprinkle sugar on top. Bake @ 400 for 9 -12 minutes.