The wonder of grandchildren

I love all my grandchildren. Most of them are grown up so when twins were born two years ago, my hubby and I added to the grandchildren total. These twins live in Washington DC and we've only been able to see them a few times, but each time, the love grows. Our daughter will send us new pictures often, but its just not the same as holding those precious grand babies in our arms. The twins will be two in a few short months and watching them grow even via pictures has been a blessing. They change so quickly and I wish we could see them in person more often.

Then last year, we celebrated another baby that came to our family via another daughter and her husband. This family lives closer and we've had the priviledge of seeing this grandson more often. Again, we cherish those times when we get the opportunity to see our little ones and the babies amaze us with their abilities to talk, and share their love. The newest family member has a birthday next week when he will turn one year old. My daughter is going all out with a party, cake, goodies to eat and lots of people and presents for this little boy to enjoy. What makes this birthday special is that he was born on the 12th which is significant to both families.

As these new babies come into our lives, their parents have started to build their own memories and traditions. Never in my wildest thoughts would I have imagined to have so many grandchildren and great grandchildren. I had always wanted a large family with lots of children and grandchildren. God has blessed me beyond measure with the desires of my heart. Proverbs 3:5&6

In keeping with a birthday theme, the recipe I'm sharing is a simple basic yellow butter cake. I developed this cake and tweak it by adding different ingredients to switch it up and make it different, but the cake itself is a basic go to cake, and yes, its not from a box.

Pat's basic yellow Butter Cake

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
Cream the above until it is light and fluffy.

Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk in thirds starting with the milk and ending with the milk and mix until smooth after each addition.

Mix all the dry ingredients together
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon baking powder

1 cup regular milk - you can use non-fat or any other milk you want

Place in an oblong glass dish that has been greased (or sprayed) and bake at 350 degrees until the center is done. You can test the cake by sticking a toothpick in it and if it comes out clean, its done.

Frost with your favorite icing - you can purchase a can of frosting or use the following:

1/2 cup softened butter
2-3 cups Powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
Milk to add until you get the spreading consistency you want - Use 1/4 cup or a bit more.