I have been out of the loop this week due to the lose of my grandpa. It has been a hard week with little time for writing. I'm certain there will be many typos in this post, so please forgive me.
After going over all the memories in my mind and with family, I had a thought. Everytime I would say goodbye to my grandpa he would say, "Come and see us." I always thought that was something he just said. I see now he truly meant it and feel remorse that I didn't fit more time in with him. He was an awesome guy.
I wondered how much my heavenly father lays that on my heart and I don't listen. "Come and see me." At moments like these I want to see Him as much as I can. Still, just like my grandpa it's the busy moments that I think it can wait.
At moments of death I'm reminded how temporary this world's busyness is. I pray it sticks with me and I spend time with my Lord because I don't want to trade busyness anymore for the blessed, "Come and see mes."
Friday, February 19, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Internet Love
ORDINARY DAYS EXTRAORDINARY MOMS
Suzanne lives with her husband Lew in Bartlesville, Oklahoma were they have two kids, Lewie "4" and Evie "2". They share their story of meeting on the internet.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Valentine Cake For Your Sweetie
YUMMY MUMMY RECIPE
posted by guest blogger Jacqueline Schwenke
Door County, Wisconsin 4 kids (3 girls 1 boy)
Penny Savvy Dollar Wise on Facebook
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! If you want something sweet for your ‘sweet’, then take a look at this recipe. It’s not only easy, but it’s delicious! If you want to make this really fancy or special, make them into small Bundt sized cakes. You can even decorate it with melted white chocolate (Almond Bark), and possibly add a half-dipped maraschino cherry on top. (Drain it first) Maybe some chocolate curls or tiny heart shaped candy deco’s. Be creative- serve it on a silver or gold heart-shaped doilies.
This recipe is one that Gooseberry Patch has provided for free on their website! It comes from a cookbook they sell called Almost Homemade. I love all Gooseberry Patch recipe books, and in fact I own quite a few of them. The drawings inside are wonderful and homey, as are the cookbook fronts. The catalog they send out is the same- just a joy to flip through!
I have included a few pictures of Almost Homemade, taken from the Gooseberry site. You’ll find the link for Gooseberry Patch with the others I have provided, at the bottom. Take a stroll through the Gooseberry site- you’ll be glad you did.
Chocolate-Cherry CakeSubmitted by: Renee Redcloud from Nashville, TN
18-1/2 oz. pkg. devil's food cake mix21-oz. can cherry pie filling2 eggs1 T. almond extract1 c. sugar
5 T. butter1/2 c. evaporated milk1 c. milk chocolate chips1 t. vanilla extract
Combine cake mix, pie filling, eggs and almond extract in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until well mixed (cherries will break up somewhat). Pour into a greased 13"x9" baking pan and bake according to package directions. About 5 minutes before cake is done, whisk together sugar, butter and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; boil for one minute. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Remove cake from oven; immediately pour icing over cake. Let cake stand for at least one hour. Serves 8 to 10.
Paper Embellishments
Looking for paper embellishments? You must visit Fancy Flours. They have every color and pattern of cupcake liners, Dragees, picks, toppers, stencils, transfer sheets, cake jewels, and so much more! I’ve included a few pictures to help spark your imagination- and don’t let these pictures discourage you, if you are a beginner baker..they are all simple to make. Look, click the links, and enjoy!
Look at these adorable heart-shaped cookies! ..and have you ever seen more lovely cupcake liners?
Delicious and easy Old fashioned cookie or cake toppers
Links:
Here is the Gooseberry Patch page with the recipe. Gooseberry is also on Facebook and Twitter! http://www1.gooseberrypatch.com/gooseberry/products.nsf/v.weball/M918?editdocument&cartprocess=trecipeweek
The link for Fancy Flours:
http://www.fancyflours.com/
posted by guest blogger Jacqueline Schwenke
Door County, Wisconsin 4 kids (3 girls 1 boy)
Penny Savvy Dollar Wise on Facebook
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! If you want something sweet for your ‘sweet’, then take a look at this recipe. It’s not only easy, but it’s delicious! If you want to make this really fancy or special, make them into small Bundt sized cakes. You can even decorate it with melted white chocolate (Almond Bark), and possibly add a half-dipped maraschino cherry on top. (Drain it first) Maybe some chocolate curls or tiny heart shaped candy deco’s. Be creative- serve it on a silver or gold heart-shaped doilies.
This recipe is one that Gooseberry Patch has provided for free on their website! It comes from a cookbook they sell called Almost Homemade. I love all Gooseberry Patch recipe books, and in fact I own quite a few of them. The drawings inside are wonderful and homey, as are the cookbook fronts. The catalog they send out is the same- just a joy to flip through!
I have included a few pictures of Almost Homemade, taken from the Gooseberry site. You’ll find the link for Gooseberry Patch with the others I have provided, at the bottom. Take a stroll through the Gooseberry site- you’ll be glad you did.
Chocolate-Cherry CakeSubmitted by: Renee Redcloud from Nashville, TN
18-1/2 oz. pkg. devil's food cake mix21-oz. can cherry pie filling2 eggs1 T. almond extract1 c. sugar
5 T. butter1/2 c. evaporated milk1 c. milk chocolate chips1 t. vanilla extract
Combine cake mix, pie filling, eggs and almond extract in a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until well mixed (cherries will break up somewhat). Pour into a greased 13"x9" baking pan and bake according to package directions. About 5 minutes before cake is done, whisk together sugar, butter and evaporated milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil; boil for one minute. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in chocolate chips and vanilla extract. Remove cake from oven; immediately pour icing over cake. Let cake stand for at least one hour. Serves 8 to 10.
Paper Embellishments
Looking for paper embellishments? You must visit Fancy Flours. They have every color and pattern of cupcake liners, Dragees, picks, toppers, stencils, transfer sheets, cake jewels, and so much more! I’ve included a few pictures to help spark your imagination- and don’t let these pictures discourage you, if you are a beginner baker..they are all simple to make. Look, click the links, and enjoy!
Look at these adorable heart-shaped cookies! ..and have you ever seen more lovely cupcake liners?
Delicious and easy Old fashioned cookie or cake toppers
Links:
Here is the Gooseberry Patch page with the recipe. Gooseberry is also on Facebook and Twitter! http://www1.gooseberrypatch.com/gooseberry/products.nsf/v.weball/M918?editdocument&cartprocess=trecipeweek
The link for Fancy Flours:
http://www.fancyflours.com/
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Sick Days
It's this time of year when the holidays are over and we are looking forward to spring that cabin fever sets in and so does the sick season. We are in full swing at our house with every child sick. We give new meaning to "No Child Left Behind".
I posted good sick food just last week, but we have both cold and stomach symptoms listed and I the mom, have started to get sick too. Who knows what to cook and who feels like cooking it anyway.
Soooo, my post is short and sweet today. I know it is hard when mommy gets sick with everyone. It stinks actually. I mean I am so out numbered here 5 to 1. I think of that verse, "Never grow weary of doing good." It looms over me on days like today, but it keeps me going too. Even on our sick days when everyone is cranky we are creating memories, we slow down and I may sit with a child in my lap that has needed it and hasn't had it in awhile. Work is out the door and just being with each other in our sickened state is in. There is that moment when everybody is almost well and all bodily functions have stopped there flowing states and there is that lull, sort of a peace. Then, the energy kicks back in and it's back to the hustle and bustle. I won't say I enjoy it I just know I'm doing good. Even if it does smell weird.
I posted good sick food just last week, but we have both cold and stomach symptoms listed and I the mom, have started to get sick too. Who knows what to cook and who feels like cooking it anyway.
Soooo, my post is short and sweet today. I know it is hard when mommy gets sick with everyone. It stinks actually. I mean I am so out numbered here 5 to 1. I think of that verse, "Never grow weary of doing good." It looms over me on days like today, but it keeps me going too. Even on our sick days when everyone is cranky we are creating memories, we slow down and I may sit with a child in my lap that has needed it and hasn't had it in awhile. Work is out the door and just being with each other in our sickened state is in. There is that moment when everybody is almost well and all bodily functions have stopped there flowing states and there is that lull, sort of a peace. Then, the energy kicks back in and it's back to the hustle and bustle. I won't say I enjoy it I just know I'm doing good. Even if it does smell weird.
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