Wednesday

Festival of Trees

I'm through with Festival for another year.  I really enjoy helping out with the Festival of Trees since it's such a noble and good cause....all profits go to the Primary Children's Medical Center.  It really is a huge event where so many help and contribute.  I like working with my cute friend Heather.  When she asked me to be on her committee I just couldn't tell her no.  I'm glad I have this opportunity and I love seeing Heather!

This year for my treats that I donate for the Sweet Shoppe I made Pumpkin Brownies.  They were so easy and I liked the way I wrapped and presented them.  I think I might do them again next year.  To make them you use a brownie mix and add a 10 oz can of pumpkin.  Mix together and cook at 350 for 30 minutes in a cake pan.  Ta Da that's it!  I made cream cheese frosting and put a little dab on top of each piece using my cake decorator.  To make it I used 4 oz of butter and 4 oz of cream cheese (both softened) and 1 tsp vanilla and about 2 cups powdered sugar.  Simple Simon....I like simple.  I took a plate down to share with the other volunteers I was working with and they were a hit.  (the frosting adds a lot)

I guess I will continue helping with Festival of Trees as long as Heather is over a  Committee ... if things change for her they just might change for me too.  However, I believe after helping the last few years that I would still volunteer for a day.  I Feel Good!