Cousins Camp and HPA Drama Camp

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July 12-16, 2010 (Drama Camp)
We got our scripts and learned our choreography to a song from Tarzan called "Trashin' the Camp." Our (Abby's and Mine) song for choir was "Food, Glorious Food" from Oliver the Musical. I was in a skit called "The Farmer and the Charuba Seeds." I played the part of the farmer. If I knew how to put video on our blog, I would do so. But I don't. If you really want to see the video, and know how to put video on blogger, you may comment and tell me how and I will gladly post the video. Overall we had a great time at HPA* Drama Camp.

*I am also looking forward to auditions for Meet Me In St. Louis with HPA! :)



July 18-21, 2010-Cousins Camp


We went to our grandparents condo in Manistee for three days with our cousins and grandparents. (Not our parents or Hannah or Naomi) This is the second annual "Cousins Camp" that we have had. Some of the highlights of our trip were: swimming and finding beach glass at Magoon Creek, Swimming at 5th Avenue beach, going to Vincent's Ice Cream Shop, Reading, sdrawkcab yad (backwards day), great food, and just hanging out together. Thanks SOOOOO Much, Grammy and Pa!!!!


Leah

Baking... (and Weeding)

Today we got up and we got ready and weeded. After we weeded for an hour and an half, had done chickens, dishes, and anything else that needed to be done, it was time for lunch. After we had lunch, I filed papers. Then the fun began... we made butter, then chocolate zucchini bread, then zucchini cake. The recipe for chocolate zucchini bread is at my sister Elizabeth's blog. Here is the link to her blog Geo Girl.



Zucchini Cake
This is also a delicious recipe that uses zucchini. It does have coconut in it which is a family favorite. It is delicious with the icing; it tastes a little plain without it.

Zucchini Cake:
3/4 c. butter
1/4 c. white sugar
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1+3/4 c. flour
1+1/2 tsp. baking powder
2 c. shredded zucchini
1 c. coconut
1 tsp. ginger
Blend the butter, sugars, and vanilla. Add flour and baking powder. When well blended, add the zucchini and coconut. Place mixture in a 9x9 pan. Bake about 40 minutes at 350 degrees.

Icing:
1 c. powdered sugar
1+1/2 tbsp. milk
2 tbsp. melted butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Combine all ingredients and spread over squares while still warm. The icing will be pretty runny at first, but it will eventually harden up somewhat.






Leah

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