Friday, September 30, 2011

Pumpkin Wheat Honey Muffins

Fall is my favorite time for baking.  These wholesome pumpkin wheat muffins sweetened with honey are delicous for breakfast, brunch or a snack.




Ingredients:
1/2 cup raisins
1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree (15oz. can)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey


Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 12 cup muffin pan, or line with paper liners.  Place the raisins in a cup, and add enough hot water to cover.  Let stand for a few minutes to plump.  In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Add eggs, pumpkin, oil and honey.  Mix just until dry ingredients are absorbed.  Drain excess water from rainsins and stir in.  Spoon into muffin cups so they are about 2/3 cup full.  Bake for 18 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the tops spring back when lightly touched.  Cool in the pan before removing from cups.

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Bumbo Baby


Charlotte is looking more and more like her daddy!  


Saturday, September 10, 2011

Cougars vs. Longhorns


The Giles boys headed to Austin this weekend for their annual trip to a University of Texas football game.  The visiting team just happens to be our true blue BYU!  Who do you cheer for when you're alumni of both universities?  They'll be cheering for whatever happens!    


A couple of handsome half-breeds.  Go Cougs!  Hook 'em Horns! 

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Three years ago today...

...Sarah softly sang to her new baby sister, Caroline Grace.   


Since that precious day, Caroline has blessed our family with an abundance of comfort and joy.



Happy 3rd birthday to our sweet Caroline!

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Ballerinas in the Making









Ballet lessons begin today!

Friday, September 2, 2011

Heading off on a big adventure--preschool!

The first day of preschool has brought such excitement and anticipation for Caroline.  This confident little girl is ready for her first adventure away from home.    



She's in for a wonderful year of learning and fun!