Grandkids and Cinnamon Rolls

What a crazy, fun day this was.  We had such a great time learning how to make cinnamon rolls last month, we decided to do it again, but this time we brought some of our little grandkids along.  And Carol is such a good sport, she agreed to let us invade her house yet again.  So here's how the day went . . . .

First order of business . . . . . pizza!

Carol, our brave hostess

Barbara with grandkids Nevaeh & Faith

Debbie with grandkids Logan & Austin

Annie with grandkids Lexie & Allie

Joy with grandkids Laura & Kevin

Once lunch was over, we all migrated into Carol's wonderful kitchen.  Step one, buttering the pans . . .

The kids all caught on really quick and did a great job

Step two, poking the dough to be sure it's ready . . .

This was really fun!

Step three, rolling out the dough . . .

Good Job Everyone!

Step four, butter . . .

Well done.

Step five, cinnamon and sugar . . .

Looks yummy!

Step six, rolling up the dough . . .

Nice job

Step seven, the grandmas's were in charge of cutting . . .

And the kids put the rolls in the pans.

And then the most important part . . .  Step eight, pinching . . .

Carol demonstrated

And the kids did a great job!

Step nine, into the oven, and then . . . . who wants to set the timer?

Me!  Me! 

They took turns for the different batches.

Step ten . . . .

Watching to be sure the rolls bake properly

Step eleven . . . . Out they come . . .

Watch Out!  It's Hot!

Ohhhhhh . . . Can we have one?

You bet!  Yum . . . .

Lexie demonstrates the proper way to eat a cinnamon roll!

What a great day!  There is nothing better than doing stuff with the grandkids!  Thanks Carol!!!!!

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

In the wee small hours of the morning, before the sun was even awake, we headed down to Temecula for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.  This is our 4th year to participate in this awesome event, but the first time the weather wasn't exactly cooperating with us.  The drizzle began as we drove south on the 15, and it continued for most of the day.  But a little wet weather isn't going to stop us, and it certainly can't dampen our spirits!  We are ready for anything!

We arrived in Temecula, pinned on our bibs and "In Memory" and/or "In Celebration" cards, and we were eager to begin!

We were all walking in memory of someone who had lost her life to breast cancer, or in celebration of someone who had won her battle against this horrific disease.  Including our own 12 year survivor, Joy V.!  Yay Joy!

A closer look

Before the race, we walked around the expo

To check it all out

And collect our "goodies"

This is what it's all about

To end breast cancer forever

The Start Line

We're Ready!

And We're Off!

The drizzle was getting a little more serious by race time, and some of us broke out the umbrellas - others of us just braved the wetness.

Well on our way now

There are always interesting T-shirts to read along the way.  Loved this one!

This was fun - a whole regiment of Riverside County Sheriffs running and singing cadence passed by us

You go guys!  And girls too!

Almost at the half-way mark - Not as many walkers this year - probably due to the weather

Singing in the Rain?

Almost Done!

As we got closer to the finish, there were more and more groups cheering us on to the end . . .

Brave little kids out in the drizzle encouraging us to finish strong

Chickens too!

Crossing the Finish Line!

Woo hoo!  We did it!  And we raised $875.00 to help towards the cure!  Good Job FRIENDS!

We spent some more time walking around the Expo while Joy V. checked out the Survivor's Tent.  Then we headed off to Wilson Creek Winery for our picnic lunch.  Shelly's hubby, Bob, met us there with all the yummy food Shelly had prepared.

Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula

Getting the food ready

Toasting Queen Shelly and Hubby Bob

Bob supplied an Easy-Up to keep the rain off our lunch!  Thank you, Bob, for looking out for us!  And thank you Shelly for the scrumptious Chinese chicken salad, fruit salad, and yummy rolls!  So good!

During lunch we enjoyed this gorgeous view of the stream

Another section of the stream left this poor crocodile and elephant wondering where the water went

What would a winery be without wine barrels . . .

Beautiful vineyards . . .

And delicious grapes?

Carol, Tina, Annie, Joy V, Barbara L, Joy N, Shelly, Debbie

Let's do this again next year!  And let's try to raise at least $1000.00!  Go FRIENDS!!!!!