I had another Grandma Jane dream the other night. It is always the same kind of dream, but never the exact same one. We are always sitting together in her living room, sometimes it doesn't look like her living room, but I always know that is where we are. We never talk much, I always know that she has passed away, and I also know that I am dreaming. I just sit there with her and take in the moment hoping that I will not wake up.
So for the past couple days I have been looking at this beautiful pile of apples that Jack and Chris gave us from thier neighbors tree. And I have been looking through my cookbook from Grandma Jane, as I often do because I just LOVE it so much. I decided today was the day to make my first pie ever. Can you believe I have never made a pie before? I used Grandma's Apple Pie recipe and Mary's pie crust recipe.
The pie turned out better than I expected, with a little help from the boys, but it will never be as good as Grandmas always was. I just loved her apple pie and I always looked forward to it during the holidays. I feel like a little void I have been feeling has been filled. I feel like I spent a little time with her today.
What a treasure that book is. What a blessing her spirit still is to me. What a wonderful person she was.
7 comments:
applause applause applause!!!
1. for a BEAUTIFUL post!
2. for the pie. NICE!
3. for having a husband who helps make pie.
4. for letting me also spend some time with grandma jane today.
i am the same way, i often look through the cookbook just for fun. i have those dreams sometimes too. i usually know she has died, but, like you, when i wake up i legitimately feel i just spent time with her.
i won't tell lani you were eating apple pie!!!
I also love the cook book. I have said that if my house was burning down that is the one thing I would take with me. I love to look at it and I love the recipes in it. Who is in charge of it this year? We need to get going on it. Also there are a couple of people missing on these blogs...Jake, Bryan, Pat & Jen, Mike & Julie. I think we ned to put the pressure on.
Oh and the pie looks perfect. Good for you. I am going to try out a new recipe Sunday. A pumpkin caramel creation. I will do pictures and recipe if it turns out.
Beautiful post. The pie looks delicious. If everyone's going too post cooking projects I'll have to do one as well. I love the kids art projects you've added. The face on Cam's art work reminds me of a face I often see on our little Cam. Thanks for bringing mom into the forefront today.
Is it just me that cries over every post anyone ever makes on here? There is something so soft in my heart for Grandma, that whenever I see a picture of her or read something about her, I can't avoid the tear-up. There is no one else in my heart that has the same effect. Don't you think she should be so proud now, being all-knowing, and understanding how much we all worship her?
I love the post. I even more LOVE the picture of Greg getting his apple pie on. What a guy. The pie turned out gorgeous!!! Did it taste as good as it looked? I have actually never made her apple pie, but I use my mom's pie crust all the time, and it is the best. Good for you Suz! You win with this one!
Loved your apple pie story and pictures. Susan...you are blossoming! I am so proud of you..........and you should be proud of yourself. Plus, I love to hear about Grandma Jane. And I loved your photo booth write up....didn't know such a thing existed...the pictures are way cool. LOVED them. You are awesome!
love, Chris
The pie actually turned out really good. Greg even liked it and he said he doesn't normally like apple pie much. The crust was really good and so easy to make. (Thanks Mary)
I really have been thinking about Grandma Jane a lot lately. Chris was asking me to tell her all about her the other day and that felt really good. (Thanks Chris :) There are so many good things to say about Grandma, she was always such a huge part of my life. I have always looked up to her in every way, but especialy the way she cherished her family. Those of us who were her friends and family are so fortunate!
Thanks for all of the kind comments. It means a lot!
:)
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