Tomato Soup Spice Cake

I FOUND IT!!! So while I was on my mission, a member made this cake. And it was the most delicious cake I had ever tasted in my life! When I asked what made it so moist and yummy she said.."Tomato Soup." I couldn't believe that tomato soup was actually in the cake because you couldn't taste anything like tomatoes. But I absolutely loved it!! So I'm dumb and never asked for the recipe. But lately I've been craving it soo badly. Then last night I caught the end of some show on Food Network and they talked about Tomato Soup Spice Cake, but didn't give a recipe. Well I researched online....didn't take long....and I found it!! So I suggest (even if it sound gross) that you all try this delicious recipe. Not only does it taste divine, but it also will make your home smell all holiday-ish. Enjoy!

Tomato Soup Spice Cake

2 c. flour

1 1/3 c. sugar

4 tsp. baking powder

1 1/2 tsp. ground allspice

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. ground cloves

1 can tomato soup

1/2 c. vegetable shortening

2 eggs

1/4 c. water

Preheat oven to 350. Grease 13 X 9 pan. Mix all dry ingredients, then add soup, shortening, eggs and water. Beat on low until mixed, then for 4 min on high speed. Bake for 40 min (or until done). Cool completely before frosting.

Frosting

1 pkg. cream cheese

2 Tbs. milk

1 tsp. vanilla

1 pkg (160z) powdered sugar

Cream 1st three ingredients together, then slowy add sugar and beat until smooth.

Capturing A Legacy

So I've had a few requests lately about my prices for wedding videos and such. So I'm in the process of making either a blog or website for my company. Websites are a pain in the butt to design I've decided, so I'm leaning towards a blog. But if any of you know how to a design a website and knows a place where I can have one for free or really really cheap, let me know and we'll talk! Anyway, until then questions can be sent to my email.... Capturingalegacy@yahoo.com.

Also, sorry for no posts lately...I really do lead a boring and uneventful life. Of course I could have this whole long spill about how I want to just be done with school, how my wire from my braces is making a nice hole in my cheek and the orthodontist is out of town, my biggest pet peeves lately, how I can't find my stethoscope anywhere!!!, how I HATE when people feel the need to give me advice on getting married (when they themselves are only 19 years old and have no clue what life really is), having no money, etc. Now that I'm reading this back it seems like I'm really having a crappy life. Just so you know, my life isn't all bad, its really good actually. I'm not trying to sound pessimistic there. I love my life and wouldn't change it for anything...except the being done with school part and having no money part. But I guess I just need to get used to both of those because they aren't going to change anytime soon!!!

Girls Night Out

Friday night, Mom, Holly, and I went to the Reba & Kelly concert at the ESA. It was sooooooo much fun!!!!! I was personally kind of skeptical about how good it could be because Kelly and Reba are totally opposite types of music. But surprisingly it was seriously amazing. Their differences were only compliments to each other. The harmonies were beautiful. Many of the songs I found myself having the chills from the sound and emotion they were able to portray. So these are some pics from our fun night!



For those of you who have ever watched the sitcom "Reba"...which is so hilarious....we had a surprise visit from "Barbara Jean"!! We were laughing sooo hard!

Family Pictures

We recently had family pictures done. I actually was the photographer...haha. It was certainly an adventure trying to keep everyone of your own family happy. I thought I'd just share some.

Mission Reunion

So Friday I had my first mission reunion. My mission president, President Godfrey, just got home in July, so we kind of had a little reunion at his homecoming. But Friday we had the "official" reunion. It was so much fun to see everyone that I had such a good time with out in Tennessee. Pretty much everyday I think of my mission, so I really enjoyed getting to gether with old companions, fellow missionaries, and all the friends I made. Reminiscing and laughing (who knew the president was so hilarous!) But I was dumb and forgot my camera, so instead of sharing reunion pictures, I thought I'd share a few of my favorite moments on the mission!! Enjoy!

At the MTC...my favorite companion and elders in our district!!

Me, Sister Brown, and Sid Collier (my first baptism). An amazing man, that gave up EVERYTHING, including his life, for the gospel.

FABREEZE!!! A DEFINATE MUST-HAVE in the south, thanks to all the tobacco smoke.

Me and Sister Bills and Kody. He was just an awesome 16 year old that was baptized. He was always smiling!

Road kill!! Gross...a typical scene.

Sigh...I miss the green (sorry i couldn't get the picture turned right)

The aftermath of getting caught in a downpour while tracting.