Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Raspberry Pretzel Salad

Ok...well I was looking for my "Pumpkin Roll" recipie and I found this one. I thought I would share just before the holidays. It is totally yummy and well cravings don't help me any. I think the credits actually go to Jello and CoolWhip.

Raspberry Pretzel Salad

First Layer:
2 1/2 c. crushed pretzels
3/4 c melted butter
3 Tbsp. sugar

Press in a 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 Degs. for 10 min; Cool.

Second Layer:
1 c. powdered sugar
1 (8oz.) softened cream cheese
1 (8 oz.) Cool Whip
1 sm can crushed pineapple; drained

Mix cream cheese& sugar. Fold in cool whip & pineapple. Put on top of first layer.

Third Layer:
2 sm pkg. Raspberry jello
3 c. hot water
1 (12oz) pkg. frozen raspberries

Dissolve jello in hot water; then add frozen raspberries. Let partially set. Put on top of 2nd Layer and CHILL.


So you may have had this it was popular a few years ago, but it's still yummy. Also, the third layer is TRICKY!!! If you put it on too soon it will mix a little with the 2nd layer and look funny, but it will still taste good.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!! Love to you all!!

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

AS IF......we needed another June Birthday!

Oh JOY!!! As if you haven't guessed. We are expecting another little angel to join our family on June 10, 2009. As if we needed another June birthday I know, but he/she will be the first June baby in the Sharp family. June 3 is Grandpa's birthday and exactly one week early. This is my plan. We all know how well mommy's plan goes. Our other children know we are expecting a baby, and it is going to be a long, long wait! And of course I already have the names, it feels like I've known these children for quite a while now. "Jacey" Jacynda Elaine (girl) or "Jay" Jathan Peter (boy). Mock all you want but please don't let it get to me. :)

On the way to school about a month ago, Jaxon told me that some mom's just have babies in their tummy's and that is just weird. I tried to ask him who he was talking about, but he just said I don't know a lot of them. I think his teacher is having a baby too, but when I asked him, he said she wasn't.

Boo went with me to the doctor this week for my first visit. She got to hear the heartbeat! Boo learned a lot!! She didn't quite figure out why the doctor didn't get the baby out and so we could take he/she home right now.

Jinaya loves babies and I know will be totally beside herself with a new little one in the house.

It has been fun having older children understand a little bit more. Jaxon remembers quite a lot about when Jina was born and he reminds us frequently. He is also really wanting a brother since he doesn't have one of those yet. Then we could have an AB pattern. ABBA. (Kindergarten thing, It's okay you don't have to get it. :) )

Josh is always nervous about having a new baby, mostly for the space. I think he is a little excited this time because we have an "iron clad" excuse to get a new car. Anything New is always great!!! Right now I think he is just praying for me to get better. He has had to be Mommy too! I think he does a great job, but he does not get much time to himself.

I have just been sick. VERY SICK!!! I have not been on my computer for more than 15 min. since my last post. I wanted to update the other day, but didn't last that long. I am 11 weeks and am hoping it will only be a few more weeks. I am taking medication, which gives me small blocks of "okay" time although I still get sick.

Anyway...There is is....THE BIG NEWS!!! :)