Looking for Leaves

Well it's the 2nd day of October and we are heading up the canyon tonight to enjoy the fall leaves and have a picnic. I am hoping to get some great photos, but don't worry, my expectations are low (for the ones involving kids, at least). The weather is so beautiful and I really want to enjoy it before it gets cold this weekend. We were supposed to leave for Lake Powell early Friday morning, but decided not to go once we knew the storm was going to hit us down there and we might only have 1 day of good weather. I'm very disappointed! Thanks to Kaylyn and Rich for inviting us anyway. That's ok. This way, we'll be here for Olivia's game on Saturday and we'll be able to watch General Conference in real time rather than DVR later.

As I promised, here is the second installment of the October Pumpkinfest. I hope you enjoy these recipes. This one is from my friend, Britney, who shares my love of pumpkin!



Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes

1 ¼ c. flour
¼ c. chopped pecans, toasted, divided
2 ¼ tsp. bkg powder
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
¼ tsp. salt
1 c. milk
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 T. veg oil
1 tsp. vanilla
2 lg. eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 c. pumpkin

Combine flour, 2 T. pecans, bkg powder, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in large bowl. Combine milk and next 4 ingredients (thru eggs). Add to flour mixture stirring until smooth. Stir in pumpkin (if using sweet potatoes or yams drain first). Spoon ¾ c. batter onto hot griddle. Turn pancakes when tops are covered with bubbles and edges cooked. Sprinkle with pecans and serve with vanilla maple syrup.