Baxter - We'll miss you!

Baxter was adopted today by a very nice family who were looking for a laid-back older guy. 

Working in my office just won't be the same without you snoring on your bed beside me or laying in the window, Big Guy.

Best of luck in your new home!

Gooey Butter Cake

Joe and I have been busy. Apparently, we've been too busy to blog for about 9 months. In that amount of time you can grow a whole baby (we haven't). I think I'll remedy our extended blogging hiatus with an update and since I don't have a long commute anymore perhaps I'll blog a little more often.
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I went to St. Louis a couple weeks ago for my new job orientation and while there I was able to have my favorite dessert, Gooey Butter Cake, multiple times. According to those fact-wizards at Wikipedia, St. Louis is the city of origination for Gooey Butter Cake. A St. Louis co-worker thoughtfully sent out the recipe to everyone who attended orientation and I thought I'd share. I'll be making this tonight.


Gooey Butter Cake
1 box yellow cake mix
1 stick butter, softened
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 lb. powdered sugar (reserve 1/2 c for garnish after baking)
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 more eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine cake mix, butter, and 1 egg; mix thoroughly. Press into a greased 9x13 pan or an 11x17 jelly roll pan. Mix together powdered sugar and cream cheese; add 2 eggs and beat 3-5 minutes. Pour over crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes (insert knife, should come out clean). Remove from oven and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Enjoy!