Finished Early

Of my 13 goals that I made for 2013 this was probably one of my favorites. I love to read! I was able to read 52 books in less than 52 weeks.
Here is my list of all the books I have read:
1. Head in the Clouds by Karen Witemeyer
2. A Tailor Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer
3. Love Find You in Daisy, Oklahoma by Janice Hanna
4. The Rose Legacy (Diamond of the Rockies 1) by Kristen Heitzmann
5. Sweet Boundless (Diamond of the Rockies 2) by Kristen Heitzmann
6. The Tender Vine (Diamond of the Rockies 3) by Kristen Heitzmann
7. The Real Enemy ( Sophie Trace Trilogy 1) by Kathy Herman
8. Two Brides too Many (The Sinclair Sisters 1) Mona Hodgson
9. Too Rich for a Bride (The Sinclair Sisters 2) Mona Hodgson
10. The Bride Wore Blue (The Sinclair Sisters 3) Mona Hodgson
11. Twice A Bride (The Sinclair Sisters 4) Mona Hodgson
12. The Last Word (Sophie Trace 2) by Kathy Herman
13. Indivisible by Kristen Heitzmann
14. Indelible by Kristen Heitzmann
15. My Weirder School #7 Kraft is Daft by Dan Gutman
16. Picture Perfect (Weddings by Design 1) by Janice Thompson
17. The Right Call (Sophie Trace 3) by Kathy Herman
18. Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
19. Unveiled (Lineage of Grace 1) by Francine Rivers
20. Hatteras Girl by Alice J. Wisler
21. A Wedding Invitation By Alice J. Wisler
22. The Ideal Man (Buchanan-Renard 9) by Julie Garwood
23. False Pretenses ( Secrets of Roux River Bayou 1) by Kathy Herman
24. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
25. Summer Rental by Mary Kay Andrews
26. Unashamed (Lineage of Grace 2) by Francine Rivers
27. Sweet Talk (Buchanan-Renard 10) by Julie Garwood
28. Dangerous Mercy (Secrets of Roux River Bayou 2) by Kathy Herman
29. Unshaken (Lineage of Grace 3) by Francine Rivers
30. Stealing the Preacher by (Archer 2) by Karen Witemeyer
31. Relentless Pursuit (Secrets of Roux River Bayou 3) by Kathy Herman
32. The Breath of Dawn by Kriste Heitzmann
33. Tested by Fire (Baxter 1) by Kathy Herman
34. Day of Reckoning (Baxter 2) by Kathy Herman
35. Vital Signs (Baxter 3) by Kathy Herman
36. High Stakes (Baxter 4) by Kathy Herman
37. A Fine Line (Baxter 5) by Kathy Herman
38. Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen
39. Raven's Prey by Jayne Ann Krentz
40. Wedding Belles (Belles and Whistles 1) by Janice Hanna
41. Not By Sight (Ozark Mountain Trilogy 1) by Kathy Herman
42. The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis
43. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
44. The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis
45. The Icing on the Cake (Weddings by Design 2) by Janice Thompson
46. Secrets Over Sweet Tea by Denise Hildreth Jones
47. Be Sweet by Diann Hunt
48. Ruby's Slippers by Leanna Ellis
49. May Cooler Heads Prevail by T.L. Dunnegan
50. Hotshot (Buchanan-Renard 11) by Julie Garwood
51. Out of Control (The Kincaid Brides 1) by Mary Connealy
52. Too Close to Home (Women of Justice 1) by Lynette Eason

I am currently reading: Facelift by Leanna Ellis

Books on Deck:
1. In too Deep Kincaid Brides 2 by Mary Connealy
2. Over the Edge Kincaid Brides 3 by Mary Connealy
3. Don't Look Back Women of Justice 2 by Lynette Eason
4. A Killer Among Us Women of Justice 3 by Lynette Eason

Books I am looking forward to:
Books 3 and 4 by Janice Thompson The Dream Dress and A Bouquet of Love
Books 2 and 3 to the Ozark Mountain Trilogy by Kathy Herman- I don't know the titles yet but book one was awesome and I am ready to see what happens in books 2 and 3.

What I took to Thanksgiving

Like we should always do let us start with the dessert.
Italian Cream Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degress
Ingredients:
1 box white cake mix
1 pkg vanilla instant pudding mix
1 1/3 cups water
1/4 cup oil
4 eggs
1 1/3 cups coconut
1 cup pecans
Combine all ingredients. Grease and flour 2 round pans. Pour batter in and bake 32 to 37 minutes.
I let the cake cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then  flip out/wrap in plastic wrap, and laid my layers flat in the freezer for 24 hours.
Icing: Cream Chease Frosting:
Ingredients:
1/3 cup butter
8 oz cream cheese
4 cups powdered sugar
4 tbsp heavy whipping cream
1/2 tsp vanilla
Beat all together until smooth. Then ice your cake. Garnish with coconut flakes and pecans.


Sweet Potato Souffle:
3 cups mashed sweet potatoes
3/4 cups sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1/2 stick of butter
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla
Topping: I double each of these ingredients
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup flour
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 stick of butter

Mix together potato ingredients. Pour into a greased baking dish and sprinkle topping over souffle. Bake at 350 for 30-45 minutes.


Pineapple Casserole:
1 (20oz) can chunk pineapple
1/3 cup sugar
3 tbsp. flour
3 tbsp. pineapple juice
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crushed saltine crakers
1/2 stick of melted butter

Drain can of pineapple into a seperate bowl. Combine suger, flour, and juice. Mix them together. Add in your pineapple and cheese. Top with crakers; pour melted butter on top. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are so blessed in so many ways. We also enjoyed spending dinner with our friends and their family.

Yummy

Charles' description on his first experience with French toast was tonight. It was a hit. He said ummm yummy.

The recipe I used.