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!

Yummy Asparagus Soup

Yummy Asparagus Soup

4 large onions, chopped

1 stick unsalted butter

2 qt. chicken broth

1 Tbsp. thyme

Freshly grounds black pepper

1/2 C. heavy cream

2 o=lb. fresh asparagus, cut into small pieces

Simmer onions in butter until soft, stirring often. Puree in blender or food processor. Add to chicken broth in large pan and bring to a boil. Stir in remaining ingredients and simmer 30 minutes.

Soup it up!

Liz Coffey

Pumpkin Dessert

Pumpkin Dessert

1 29 oz. can pumpkin

4 beaten eggs

1 1/2 C brown sugar

2 tsp. salt

2 tsp. nutmeg

2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. allspice

1/2 tsp. ginger

1/2 tsp. cloves

2 13 oz. canned mild

2 Tbsp. melted butter

Mix and pour into greased 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 30 minutes at 350.

1/2 C. butter (do not melt)

1 Pkg. yellow cake mix

Sprinkle on top of pie filling; Sprinkle nuts over topping. Bake 30 minutes longer at 350. Knife come out clean from center when done.

Happy Baking!

Liz Coffey

Pumpkin Cookies

Now that it’s the season of all things “pumpkin” I thought I’d share with you a family favorite. It’s one of those things that if you start eating it you can’t stop. SO…consider yourself warned!

Pumpkin Cookies

Cream together:

2 C Sugar

2 C Crisco

Add:

16 0z. can pumpkin

2 eggs

2 tsp. vanilla

4 c flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

2 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. nutmeg

1/2 tsp. allspice

1 c chopped nuts optional

Drop on greased cookie sheet ad bake at 350 for approximately 10-12 minutes or until done. Cookies are sort of crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Taste good when frosted with cream cheese frosting. Cool cookies before frosting them

Cream Cheese Frosting

1 ~ 8 oz. pkg cream cheese

2/3 cup margarine softened

1 tsp. vanilla

2 C sifted powder sugar

Enjoy!

Liz Coffey

Trip to the Bay Area

Dad and his Brothers

This picture was taken 34 years ago at our wedding.

Uncle Lyle, Dad & Uncle Vic

Dad and Uncle Lyle RIP.