No survivors of Elmendorf C-17 crash

No survivors of Elmendorf C-17 crash: "No survivors of Elmendorf C-17 crash

7/29/2010 - ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska (AFNS) -- Four Airmen were killed when a C-17 Globemaster III crashed here July 28. Three were members of the Alaska Air National Guard and the other was an active duty servicemember here.

'Our deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of those Airmen killed in this crash. Yesterday, we lost four members of our Arctic Warrior family, and it's a loss felt across our entire joint installation,' said Col. John McMullen, the 3rd Wing commander. 'Right now, our immediate focus is on providing all possible support to the loved ones of our fallen aviators. We are also engaged in a deliberate investigative process.'

The names of the Airmen are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

A board of officers will investigate the accident.

More information will be released as it becomes available."

*I found the story here.

I am such a bad wife...

I failed to acknowledge my husband's birthday on my blog! We have been pretty busy for the past few weeks. My parents came for a visit! It was great having them here. Travis's birthday was July 6th. He cooked his own birthday dinner. (Well, I helped a smidge!) I am glad my husband is such a good cook and he didn't mind cooking his own dinner. Here are a few pics from the celebration!

The birthday boy!

pre-cooked food

skewers

on the grill

The best dinner ever!

Plank grilled peaches and cream.

I'm not big on seafood, but the grilled salmon was sooo good! I have such an amazing husband!

CINNABON ROLLS

1/2 c. warm water 2 pkgs. dry yeast
1/3 c. sugar
1 pkg. (4 serving size) vanilla pudding mix
1/2 c. margarine, melted
2 eggs
1tsp. salt
7 c. flour
1 c. margarine, softened
4 tsp. cinnamon
2 c. brown sugar

In a bowl, combine water, yeast, and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Set aside. In a large bowl, prepare pudding mix according to pkg. directions. Add 1/2 c. melted butter, eggs, and salt. Mix well. Add yeast mixture. Blend. Gradually add flour; knead until smooth. Place in a greased bowl. Cover and let rise til doubled. Punch down the dough and let it rise again. Then roll out on a floured board. to 34" by 21". Take 1 c. soft margarine and spread over surface. In a bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over top. Roll up very tightly. With a knife, put a notch every 2". Cut with a thread or knife. Place on lightly greased cookie sheet 2" apart. Take your hand and lightly press down on each roll. Cover and let rise double again. Bake 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Remove when they start to turn golden. DO NOT OVER BAKE! Frost with cream cheese frosting. Makes 20 very large rolls.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
1 8oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. margarine
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. confectioners sugar (powdered sugar)
1 Tb. milk

Mix all ingredients together until smooth.

Extra Tips (stuff I discovered when making these)
-It took a long time for the dough to rise both times. It can take up to several hours.
-The dough will be very sticky!
-Make sure your board or countertop is adequately covered with flour. If not, the dough will stick to the counter and you will go mad trying to roll it all up!
-You will need several cookie sheets. I ran out and had to use pie plates! (I used 5 cookie sheets and 2 pie plates.)
-I used bread flour, but I'm sure all purpose flour would work too.

Click here for Cinnabon Roll pictures!!! =)

HAPPY 4TH!!!