Celebrating the Big ONE - 3x Over...

I had the privilege of being able to spend an afternoon with a very cute and handsome threesome!!! These beautiful babies are celebrating their first birthday.  Let me tell you photographing three 1 year olds is no small feet, especially since 2 of the 3 are learning how to walk.  They did extremely well though and I am so blessed to have had this opportunity!

These photos were taken in Historic Williamsburg, hope you enjoy them...

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Top Secret Family Recipe....LEAKED!!!

I first met my husband back in 1999, that Thanksgiving he drove up to my parents house to spend the day with my family.  That morning for breakfast my mom served Pumpkin Pancakes with Apple Cider Syrup, let me tell you guys pancakes let alone breakfast doesn't get much better than this.  Once we were married, my husband had unrestricted access to the recipe...let's just call it a family pass.  After we were married we were both working nights as RN's up in the NICU and he decided it would be fun to make breakfast for everyone, so he decided on pumpkin pancakes.  Of coarse as all you who have tried them know they were a huge hit!!!  And the next thing I know, I see him standing at the copier handing out copies of the recipe, so this is where the leak began.  Since then, he has leaked it at every hospital he has worked at.  So, in the spirit of giving and to help you all welcome in the fall...here is the NOT so "Top Secret Family Recipe!"

Pumpkin Puff Pancakes with Apple Cider Syrup

Pancakes:

2 Eggs

1 c of Milk

1 3/4 c Bisquick Mix

1/4 c oil

1/2 c cooked pumpkin

2 T sugar

1/2 t each - cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger

Beat eggs on high for 5 minutes until thick and lemon colored.  Stir in remaining ingredients.  Pour batter onto medium hot griddle.

Apple Cider Syrup:

1 c sugar

2 T cornstarch

2 c apple cider

2 T lemon juice

1/2 t pumpkin pie spice

1/4 c butter

Mix sugar, cornstarch and spice in sauce pan.  Stir in cider and lemon juice.  Cook, stirring constantly until mixture thickens and boils for at least 1 minute.  Remove from heat and blend in butter. 

And yes there is a lesson to take from this story...if you have a top secret recipe...whatever you do don't let my husband get a hold of it :)

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