Fall is just around the corner and there is so much to look forward to! Some of our cherished fall activities include long walks with crisp air to admire the changing colors, biking, baking, and cheering on the University of North Dakota’s football team. Fall is also a good time to take a moment to reflect on the year so far. To me, fall is a renewal of what's yet to come, then winter is beauty with a blanket of white snow, allowing nature to rest, spring is the budding of hope and joy and rebirth, and the summertime is a time to play and enjoy!

In other exciting news, our son, Paul, is the bass player for Haley & Michaels and their song "Hail Mary" has been chosen by the San Francisco 49ers as their theme song for this 2019 football season.  He will be playing for the halftime show on Monday, October 7th.  We will be there to cheer him on!

Of course, it wouldn’t be fall without pumpkin spice everything! So here’s a favorite recipe to try out!

Pumpkin Delight Recipe

With a buttery pecan crust, a whipped cream cheese layer, light and fluffy pumpkin spice pudding, and more whipped cream topped off with chopped pecans, this pumpkin delight dessert is absolutely irresistible!

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Chill Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 1 c flour
• 1/2 c butter softened
• 3/4 c pecans chopped
• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1 c powdered sugar
• 3 c whipped topping divided
• 2 1/2 c milk
• 3 pkgs white chocolate (or vanilla) instant pudding mix (3.4 oz size)
• 15 oz can pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp pumpkin spice

Instructions

Layer 1

1.Mix flour, butter, and ½ cup pecans together. Press into a sprayed 9x9 OR 9x13 pan. Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees, then remove and let cool.

NOTE: If you are using a 9x13 pan, or would like a thicker crust, add an additional ½ cup flour, ¼ cup butter and ¼ cup chopped pecans.

Layer 2

1.Blend cream cheese and powdered sugar, add 1 cup of the whipped topping, then spread over cooled crust.

Layer 3

1. Mix milk, pudding mix, canned pumpkin, pumpkin spice, and 1 cup whipped topping until smooth. Spread over top of layer 2.

Layer 4

1.Spread remaining 1 cup of whipped topping and sprinkle pecans.

2.Let chill for 3 hours or until set. Serve chilled, and ENJOY!

We hope you enjoy the recipe and your start to the fall season. We can’t wait to see you in our office soon!