Under Construction

Hi Guys -

I have sent out invitations to all that I have email addresses for to join our new Pehrson family blog.  There are so many that I don't have email addresses for - so if you would please give me their addresses I will extend an invitation to them.  The invitation that has been extended gives you the opportunity to post and add content to the blog.  It is my hope that we'll be able to stay in contact easily thru this forum.  I have also included a list of individual blogs for our family members...but again...the only ones listed are those I know of or were listed on other family members blogs.  I haven't listed anyone under the age of 21 - I know parents will probably prefer to keep some of that private - unless you'd like to add them.  I didn't ask each of you for your inclusion - I'm sorry!  Just wanted to include everyone and hope you'll want to be included.

At the sibling family meeting we decided that we would try to collaborate on genealogy, pictures, histories, stories, etc.  Chad has taken a lion's share of photos that he is going to scan - maybe this will be a place he can post some/all of them for our family.  Jim has taken memorabilia to do the same - this includes letters, notes, etc.  I have taken things already that I have been working on - of course you know that I have been trying to scan and transcribe what I can and now that this site is being set up I will post that info here.  This effort is NOT exclusive to us - we need all the help we can get and hope you will all feel free and welcome to participate.

I have titled this post "Under Construction" because it really is - I am so eager to have input about things that you think might make it helpful, memorable, and useable to all of us - please share!!!!

I know that there were lots of photos taken at the funeral and throughout the last few months of Dad's life.  I know that there are lots of memories and things that ought to be remembered...please feel free to share here so that all may enjoy and remember.

I noted that Tristen had posted last night on FB that she and Steve and the kids had met in memory of Steve's mom.  I thought that post was very poignant and hope that we'll do that on occasion and as appropriate for Mom and Dad - and even each other. 

I have also noted from FB and the blogs of family members that there are wonderful traditions, memories of cousins, food, etc. that might be wonderful to add to the blog.

That said - there was discussion about cheesecake when I was there - Brandt even wanted some the night of the BBQ :)  I found the recipe that Mom and Dad used (Harold Kern's - sssshhhhhh!) and am posting it.  I hope you all enjoy!

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp sugar

Mix well and pressinto the bottom and around the sides of a spring form pan - Mom has written a large pan - I talked to Ruby about the size and she said it was the 9" - so the middle size.  If you want to use the largest size you need to 1 1/2 times the recipe.

2  8oz pkg cream cheese (softened) - beat until light and fluffy

Add gradually to the cream cheese while beating:
1 cup light cream
1 tsp vanilla
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp lemon juice
3/4 cup sugar
2 Tbl flour
1/4 tsp salt
4 egg yolks (beat until thick before adding to the mixture)

4 egg whites - beat until stiff and then fold into the cheese mixture and SPOON into the crumb lined pan. 

Bake in a moderate over (325 degrees) for 1 hour.  Turn off the oven and open the door to allow heat to escape but do not move the cake.  Let it remain in the oven for 1/2 hour.  Remove and cool at room temperature.  Chill.