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vacation pictures

well I didn't have enough space to put all the pictures I wanted to.

Blast of a week!!!

this past week I had a great time visiting with family. I had a week off work and my parents, baby sister, her two smallest girls, my son , & daughter w/her family all came to see me. My children didn't stay long. I was really expecting my daughter to, but I knew my son had to go back to work. My daughter is expexting another little one in Nov......
So here is pictures of the group but not all together....

Those Little Things in Life

I invited my daughter and her family over for lunch after church one Sunday. I had a great time. Now for this picture! Those little things that come along in life is what makes us happy. Two of my Grandchildren brought me a valentine they had made. One was a wooden red heart and the other was a wooden square with red hearts and writing.
While I was talking to my daughter I kept telling her things I was planning to do 'when I got a round to it'. In a little bit my son-in-law brought me a piece of round paper, and written on it was "tuit". It was very funny! I realized then how many times I had said "when I get a round to it". That of course is one of my favorite saying because there are always so many things I want to do and so little time in which to do it.

Buttery Pound Cake

This is the first time I have ever made a cake without salt, baking powder and/or baking soda. I was sure it wouldn't turn out correctly and I would be wasting a pound of butter! I was so very happy when it was cool enough to try a piece and make sure I hadn't really wasted. This is one of the best cakes I've ever tasted. I like cakes plain sometimes. I'm thinking of trying an old-fashioned glaze for the top though, so I can take it to work tomorrow and share with my boss and co-worker.

Ingredients
1 pound butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup milk
Preparation
Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until the yellow disappears after each addition. Add extracts, beating just until blended. Gradually add flour, beating at low speed until combined. Add milk, beating until smooth. Pour batter into a greased and floured 12-cup Bundt pan.

Bake at 325° for 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 15 minutes. Remove from pan; cool completely on wire rack. Serve with desired toppings.

Reflections on Deeper Things: Masks, Veils, and Walls

Reflections on Deeper Things: Masks, Veils, and Walls

Season

For everything there is a season! We can find beauty and happiness in all of our gifts surrounding us...

All right!

A Favorite of mine

I remember when

Sometimes I like to remember when I was a child with no worries! Wasn't it great when we didn't have to be the ones to pay the bills. The truth is I loved the time I wasn't in school either. I always like being home with my parents. Anyway one of my cousins sent me this picture and I think I'm rather cute. as you can see all I had on was my panties and a blouse. Well that is how I played outside sometimes. Hey this was the sixties we were living free. So it's me with my skinny legs, my sister Donna standing next to me, and Daddy holding our baby Tammy.

Made in USA

I always try to buy everything Made in USA. I realize sometimes that is impossible, sometimes because we don't make it here and sometimes it's the cost. But if it is at all possible I want to pay some one in the United States to make my product. We the people need to keep our people in jobs!!!!
These pictures are of the beautiful Anchor baking pans I bought. The are called "Reflections Elegant Glass Bakeware" and just as beautiful as those antique dishes people are always buying. These are sold at most large department stores and online.

Baby it's cold outside

The weather has been crazy everywhere. We had a few warm days last week, now it's cold again. However we don't have snow or ice. *happy*

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Little things make me Happy

Yes it only takes a little thing like coming home at night and seeing a cute red fox in my yard to make me happy! It's just little things like that and I will be able to relax and be thankful for all the small blessings.

spring

I'm waiting for spring so a garden will be started. We've had plenty of rain this year.

Sun

It is such a beautiful day out! the sun has a glow and the air is still.

Southern Fried

Sinking me teeth into the luscious flesh,
Of a delectable juicy tender breast.
Waking taste buds, pure delight.
Southern fried chicken always right.

Clear juices shining on my chin.
Could be rooster, could be hen.
Just so it ends on my plate,
Morning, noon, or even late.

Splendors from God

This morning I awoke and from my window I spied,
the most beautiful sight God created just right.

Beautiful birds were sitting amongst lovely hued leaves,
Singing love hymns especially for me.

The wind gently whispers among the leaves,
Gods great love for you and me.

Poetry of Autumn

The gentle breeze caressing my face,
Light mist leaving diamonds, just a trace.
The rippling brook, full of Autumns' grace,
Leaves of every hue, taking their place.

Your Eyes

Looking into your beautiful eyes,
Seeing them sparkle with pure delight.
I love your wit, so full of fun.
Making life brighter, reveling the sun.

Serious moments, intelligent light,
That shines from beautiful eyes so bright.
Looking beyond trivial ravel,
To the heart of life that truly matters.

Dark eyes clouded in secret thoughts,
As our lips, so softly part.
Beautiful soul, heart of gold,
Shining from your eyes so bold.