It's Official!

Ashley will be graduating from Arizona State University on Friday December 18th with a degree in Nonprofit Management. Then on January 7th she is off to Florida for her internship. We are so proud of her for her hard work and willingness to achieve one of her dreams.

Way to go Ashley!

Ashley "LOVES" ASU!

Christmas Idea House 2009

Thank you to all that supported Desert Clubs

Christmas Idea House 2009~

Frog's Eye Salad

Frog's Eye Salad

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, undrained

1 (20-ounce) can pineapple chunks in its own juice, undrained

2 (11-ounce) cans mandarin orange segments, drained

1 large egg, beaten

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 1/3 cups (8 ounces) Acine di Pepe Pasta, uncooked

3 1/2 cups (8 ounces) frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed and divided

3 cups miniature marshmallows

1/2 cup flaked coconut

Maraschino cherries (optional)

1. In medium saucepan, stir together sugar, flour and salt.
2. Drain pineapple, reserving juice to equal 1 cup. With whisk, gradually stir juice and egg into sugar mixture. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Stir in lemon juice. Cool mixture to room temperature.
3. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool quickly; drain well.
4. In large bowl, stir together pineapple juice mixture and pasta. Cover; refrigerate several hours or overnight.
5. Add crushed pineapple and chunks, oranges, 2 cups whipped topping, marshmallows and coconut; mix gently and thoroughly. Cover; refrigerate until cold.
6. Top with remaining whipped topping; garnish with cherries, if desired.

Makes 12 servings.

PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE

PEPPERMINT HOT CHOCOLATE

Ingredients (Makes 6 servings):

• 6 cups of Hot Water
• 1 1/2 cups Hot Cocoa Mix
• 2 teaspoons Non-Dairy Creamer
• 3 Tablespoons crushed Peppermint (I like to crush the candy canes)
• Marshmallows (optional)

Heat water and add mixture. I use milk for a creamy drink.

Happy Holidays!

Thanksgiving 2009

Happy Birthday Maryann

Friends Forever

Wow what a fun night. LAST night we gathered together to see what's new for this years Christmas Idea House. What a great group of talented women.

But where does time go? Jennifer, Glenda and I celebrate our 10 year anniversary this year of being Co-Chairmen/President back in 1999. Of course, we look the same and haven't aged a bit! It was great to be together and see the talent and hearts of so many women working hard for our community.

Check out this years Christmas House and make plans to attend. The house belongs to the owners of SOMBURROS!

Call me for tickets!

Hugs

Dear friends,

The Christmas Idea house is an incredible event... what a fabulous way to jump-start the holiday season!!! The women of Desert Club work all year long to put this on and ALL proceeds go to charitable causes such as scholarships to eligible high school seniors and grants to charities that support women and children. To date, they have raised more than $2.1 million!

This year's Christmas Idea House will be at the home of Tim & Julie Vasquez of Gilbert. Let's get the word out by forwarding this to ANYONE you know who may enjoy something like this. For more information and to make reservations for the two "Preview" events (the exclusive Holiday Soiree and the Christmas Contintental Breakfast), visit www.christmasideahouse.org. Also, this year's Public Tour general admission tickets have been reduced to $7.... a great deal! Make this YOUR holiday tradition while helping to lift the lives of others in need.

Our girls

This is our sassy poise at the pier in San Clemente, Ca.

HaL*low*een at the Coffey Grounds

Incase you're looking for Ashley in these pictures with her major being Non-Profit she had a busy weekend at a haunted house that she was working on for a NP organization in Phoenix. We are so proud of her. We missed you Ashley!