Great alternative to Pumpkin Pie

I had this Pumpkin Crunch cake at a party I went to when I first moved to Texas. A local restaurant was serving it and a friend got it straight from the chef. It is so good. Even those that don't like pumpkin pie (like me) will be asking for the recipe.

Pumpkin Crunch Cake

1 can (15 oz) pumpkin

1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

4 eggs

2 cups of sugar

1 tsp of salt

1 tsp pumpkin pie seasoning

1 yellow cake mix

1 cup of pecan pieces

1 1/2 sticks butter

Combine first 6 ingredients. Pour into 9 x 13 greased baking dish. Sprinkle with dry yellow cake mix. Top with pecans. Drop pats of butter over top of nuts. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes. Center should still jiggle when removed from oven. Top with whipped topping and can sprinkle with a little cinnamon if you like.

Back at the Gym

Madison on the mat with Ms Katherine getting ready to do a back flip.


Madison has been back in Gymnastics for a few weeks now and could not be happier. She loves her teacher, Ms Katherine and has a great time with all the other girls.

My little messer upper...

a.k.a. Jack. Today he was able to completely empty out the bottom shelf while I was unloading the groceries. When I came in from the garage I just saw two little feet hanging out of the doors. All this with an ear infection and 101 temp. But there was a camera around so a smile was on his face.

Artist at Work

Madison got this easle for her 4th birthday this past April and I don't think a day as gone by that she has not used it. She loves to paint and draw. Today was such a beautiful day that we took the easle outside so she could paint and get a little inspiration from nature.

4 yr old preschool picture