{Vacation Snapsots from the Island}

 I thought everyone should see proof that once in a while we are forced to leave North Dakota and get away to some beaches. Sad as that is, we thought we should share a few snapshots from our trip to South Padre Island last week;)

 Our whole family ran into the ocean.. we nearly froze for a minute but we had so much fun with the waves. We even had some paparazzi shooting us from the beach. They actually looked more like elderly people who winter there, but still. We felt cool. By the way- I was informed that the locals call the winter Texans "Q-tips". (White hair and white tennies) :D

{Poofy Pancakes}

Well, technically they're German Pancakes...but who wants to be technical, right? I prefer Poofy, or Fluffy, or Practically Grow Legs And Walk Out Of Your Oven Pancakes. They're super simple which is good if you're like me and wake up sometimes just really needing a pancake the size of your plate. You feel that way sometimes too? Oh good, I knew we'd be friends...

Now this recipe is for just one, so double or quadruple accordingly :) 

German Pancakes

1 T butter

1/2 c flour

1/2 c milk

2 eggs

1/2 t vanilla

Dash of salt

Dash(es) of cinnamon

While your oven is preheating to 425 degrees, melt the butter in your pan in the oven. I used a pie pan. While that's all going on, whisk everything else together. 

Once your oven is ready, pour your batter over the butter and move it to the oven. 

 It'll poof up nice and big until you think it has a life of it's own and you wonder if you should have used a bigger pan and did you totally just waste your last 2 eggs? But no worries. Bake that baby for 10 minutes or until it's firm. Once you take it out it'll deflate a little bit.

At this point let your imagination (aka tummy) take over. I was just really excited to eat it so I opted for just syrup and powdered sugar. But it would be amazing with fresh fruit and whipped cream, or even Nutella! Oh yum...so yes, please go make one! I may have already asked husband to pick up more eggs after work so we can have breakfast for supper. :)