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Monday, November 1, 2010



Welcome to the 20th edition of


"Meet Me On Monday!"





Blogging is a funny thing...we tell our most intimate thoughts for all to read and yet most of the time I find myself sitting and wondering, "who is this person!?" I know them...but yet I don't know them! I want to know who the person is behind all those words so I thought of a great way for all of us to "meet" each other!



Every Sunday I will post five get to know you questions that you can copy and paste into your own Monday post and we can all learn a little more about each and every one of us!!



"Its a great way to to meet new friends and for others to get to know me better....one Monday at a time!!!"....as quoted by the Chacogirl!! I will make this SIMPLE and FUN!!!



I will add a linky so we can follow who participates and get to know them better!! Be sure to link the POST and not just your whole blog!


Questions:




1. Have you ever been on a cruise?
Yes..I went on one with my parents when I was young...but more recently we went on one in March of this year with the kids..loooved it and are planning a disney one in the next year or so!!!!















2. What is your favorite way to eat eggs?

Sunny side up




3. What is your favorite reading material?

I havent read a book I didnt like...I love to read











4. Name all the pets that you have ever had?
Brownie (childhood dog)
Chief(childhood Lab)
Several Fish( I have always had aquariums)
Leo(current rescue dog)
Gina(current rescue cat)























5. Were you ever a girl/boy scout?

Girl Scout....still am...I am a lifetime member..have even worked for them as an adult!!




(these were cakes I made for scouts)











Thursday, October 28, 2010

When Life Happens..........





When life happens....and it always does!!! We are plugging along, its hard to beleive that it is the end of October already!!

I am plugging along in school.....I have several tests today so will keep this pretty short!! School is challenging me..but that is ok...I think!!! lol

Elaine just brought home all A's and B's on her progress report and we are very proud...she is looking forward to starting her dance classes soon....and the school and church choir are keeping her pretty busy!!

Meghan is Meghan......I am praying that with the help of the counselor we can get to the bottom of her anger issues and find a place where she can be happy with herself, and where her sisters can be happy with her again!! She is on winter break from soccer, but is doing the school and church choir.

So this week has been comprised of school, homework, homework and more homework. Some time spent with good friends, and being a referee to my children....Just a norma week around here!!!

I have decided that on Thursdays I will try to catch up my blog and and share a favorite recipe ( I have tons)


Apple Puff Pancake



Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes Ready In: 45 Minutes

Servings: 9


"Apples are baked into a breakfast cake. This is so delicious that you don't need to add any syrup. A great alternative to regular pancakes."

Ingredients:

6 eggs

1 1/2 cups milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

2 tablespoons butter

2 apples - peeled, cored and sliced

3 tablespoons brown sugar



Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to blend eggs, milk and vanilla. Add flour, sugar, salt and cinnamon; mix just until blended. Set aside.

3. Melt butter in a 9x9 inch square pan. Arrange apple slices in the bottom of the pan, and pour the batter over them. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top.

4. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, or until puffed and lightly browned.

**works well in a cast iron skillet if you have one**


Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

So Beautiful I had to Share!!!!

Newborn's Conversation with God…






A baby asked God, "They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how am I going to live there being so small and helpless?"





God said, "Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you. "...The child further inquired, "But tell me, here in heaven I don't have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy."





God said, "Your angel will sing for you and will also smile for you. And you will feel your angel's love and be very happy."





Again the child asked, "And how am I going to be able to understand when people talk to me if I don't know the language?"






God said, "Your angel will tell you the most beautiful and sweet words you will ever hear, and with much patience and care, your angel will teach you to understand."





"And what am I going to do when I want to talk to you?" God said, "Your angel will place your hands together and will teach you how to pray." "Who will protect me?"






God said, "Your angel will defend you even if it means risking its life."






At that moment there was much peace in Heaven, but voices from Earth could be heard and the child hurriedly asked, "God, if I am To leave now, please tell me my angel's name."





God said, "You will simply call her, "Mom."








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Monday, October 25, 2010

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Sunday, October 24, 2010

ok..need help from fellow bloggers

I would like to do the neat link button for my blog that most of you have and I need help..I can not find out how to make one!!! Please will someone teach me!!!!!! Anyone who helps I will gladly add your button to my blog!!!!!!!!



Meet Me on Monday!!




Welcome to the 19th edition of

"Meet Me On Monday!"



Blogging is a funny thing...we tell our most intimate thoughts for all to read and yet most of the time I find myself sitting and wondering, "who is this person!?" I know them...but yet I don't know them! I want to know who the person is behind all those words so I thought of a great way for all of us to "meet" each other!



Every Sunday I will post five get to know you questions that you can copy and paste into your own Monday post and we can all learn a little more about each and every one of us!!



"Its a great way to to meet new friends and for others to get to know me better....one Monday at a time!!!"....as quoted by the Chacogirl!! I will make this SIMPLE and FUN!!!



I will add a linky so we can follow who participates and get to know them better!! Be sure to link the POST and not just your whole blog!








1. Do you sleep with a night light on?


nope no night light for me, although this little guy is cute!!!

2. What do you drink with dinner?


I have a lactose issue and I love milk so I have started drinking Silk milk or ice tea!!

3. Do you play the lottery? If so, how often?


Only when the jackpot is really big on the Lottery, but I get scratch offs here and there



4. How often do you go to the grocery store?





Several times a week becuase even though I make a list I always forget something!!




5. Would you rather travel back in time 500 years or travel forward 500 years?


I would honestly have to say neither.....the future 500 years from now is so uncertain..and the past 500 years ago would be difficult to go back to with today's knowledge and advances in medicine and that...although times were simplier and family was more important then...so I guess if I had to choose it would be 500 years ago, but with no memory of the future please...just plain simple 1510







Welcome to Making Friends Monday Blog Hop, hosted by Living on Love and Cents, The Thrifty Things, Reviewed By Mom , and Coupons are Great.










The rules are super simple but VERY important!

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Saturday, October 23, 2010




Here is the info on this challenge thought it was neat so I am sharing and participating

Six Word Saturday



Describe your life (or something) in a phrase using just six words. For more information, try clicking here. Feel free to explain or not explain. Add an image, a video, a song, nothing. I love seeing what everyone does each week with their entries.







               Crazy,busy,wonderful,loving,spirutal life

Friday, October 22, 2010








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1. Mandatory Follow Hosts #1 And #2 And #3 We Always Follow back!

2. If someone "follows" you, Please be nice and "follow" back and leave them a Comment letting them know you follow them.

3.Follow As Many as you like.



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Blog Hop



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I Heart Giveaways - Follows back

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Home Sweet School

Free Hot Samples - Freebies

Perfectly Imperfect

joy is at home- i follow back! Leave a comment!

The Wellspring of Life

Retro Modern Projects

Bargain Gal Beth

Shelly's Bits and Pieces

Cookie Lee Jewelry - Hillary Reeves

Saved By Love Creations

MAMA TO 4 BLESSINGS

Dinner With Kir

A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING

For One Another

Mommy Madness

Loving Life as a Couponer

Saveatunity

My Life as Mom and Wife

Lindsey!

ShhhhhJustBetweenUandMe

Lindaloves and follows back

journeying jeanward

Crunchy Beach Mama

ShowMeMama

It's an Ashaful Life. My Life. My Words.

QuickFit

Just Kidding Around Atlanta ~ will follow back!!

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Finally Frugal

It's Me Melbie!

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How to join in on the fun: Add your main blog link to our McLinky, follow the hostesses in the first 2 spots and then start blog hopping! This is a great opportunity for you to visit other blogs on the link up and comment on their blogs! Take a few moments to follow their blog! - this is a great way to get to know one another! Please only enter your blog link ONE time and G rated links ONLY please. Home Grown Families and Mama to 3 Blessings are family friendly blogs.



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4.Mommy Katie

5.ShowMeMama

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7.Army Wife Laughs

8.yours, mine and ours

9.Anestazia @ Your Work Is To Discover Your World

10.Steals, Deals & Life

11.New Baby + New Business = No time to shave legs?

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14.Book Couture - follows back!

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16.Be Joyful Always

17.Modern Country Style

18.{SeMi}CrAzEd - follows back

19.Create with Joy - follows back!

20.Self Sagacity - follow u back!

21.GS! A one stop place to find all things DIY!

22.Life on Orchard Road

23.The Caffeinated Globe - follow you back!

24.2Boys + 1 Girl = One Crazy Mom - follows back

25.Mama to 4 blessings + Friday blog hop!

26.Just Hide the Dishes in the Dryer

27.Forever, For Always, No Matter What

28.RRSAHM- FlogYoBlog Friday blog hop!

29.Look What I Got - follows u back!

30.Masshole Mommy - I follow back!!

31.The Dirt Road Diva

32.Wow, I'll get chocolates for playing along???

33.Positive Kismet - follows back!

34.Shibley Smiles

35.My Life in Jenga

36.Everyday Ruralty

37.Penguins Gift- sharing fun, affordable gift ideas

38.Mommy Moves Again

39.For Such a Time as This

40.Happy Homemaker and Momma

41.At Home with Auntie E

42.The Garden

43.Auntie Es Kitchen

44.Living Healthy

45.Big Kid Milestones

46.Marine Parents - follow back!

47.Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

48.Surviving a Teachers Salary

49.Cozy Up @ Stuff and Nonsense

50.Halloween Costume Ideas

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53.Saved By Love Creations

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55.Mom's Paycheck

56.High-Heeled Love

57.The Small Town Mom

58.Getting the Grocery Bill Low

59.Hopeful Deb @ Jeremiah 29: 11

60.The Moxie Bee!

61.Boy, Oh Boy, Oh Boy!

62.a Latte with Ott, A

63.Dream Home DIY

64.Midlife Parenting

65.Posh!

66.Dinner With Kir

67.bassgiraffe- follows back!

68.It's TGIF Time

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82.Annabelle @ Annabelle Baskets

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84.Linda's Lunacy

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86.Does This Baby Make Me Look Fat?

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90.Saving Memories

91.dkeveryday

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94.Little Hands Create

95.Diary of a Stay at Home Mom

96.From Oranges 2 Peaches

97.Betty @ Cut and Dry

98.Chrissy @ Fireflies and Hummingbirds

99.Missy Salsa

100.Not So Homemade- Cooking, Crafts, and more!

101.Donuts2Crumpets - I follow back!

102.A Dose of Dannie

103.The Cook with a Book - follows you too!

104.The Squeaky Grocery Cart - I follow!

105.Recipes - follows!

106.Coffee Mugs and Wine Glasses

107.Photo Friday

108.The Happy Clipper

109.the cape on the corner: what's your comfort food?

110.Blogging Hints

111.Busy Moms Tips

112.Work at Home Helper

113.Popsicles and Pigtails

114.Sew Super Sweet

115.Cottage Sisters

116.Cheapskate4Life - follows back

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118.Free Decor

119.Everyday Gyaan

120.Sticky hands boo boos and whys? - follows back

121.Twin Inspiration

122.BenderOak Gifts Handmade Art and Vintage Love

123.Blog Be Dandy

124.Black and White {Side by Side}

125.LifewithTheChambs

126.The View From 5'5"

127.my crafty girly bloggy!

128.Don't Blink

129.The King and Eye: My hectic social life

130.Coffee and Reflection

131.OMG I Moved to NYC

132.Life Music Laughter

133.Mommas kinda Crafty

134.aprons and art

135.Tossing It Out with Arlee Bird

136.A Pretty Plethora

137.GeorgiaBE. . . Crafty!

138.7 on a Shoestring

139.What Would Jen Do

140.A little bit of everything

141.Three Boys

142.Beach Bungalow

143.Girl In Air

144.Barefoot in Portland

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146.Pacifiers Pumps The World

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And as always, today I have another question for you guys:

What sweets recipes do you like to try around Thanksgiving or during fall in general?



I was always an advocate of pies here, but besides the already popular apple pies(for some odd reason we don't like pumpkin no more) we are huge fans of carrot cake!! Every year around Thanksgiving and long after that, during the Christmas, we have carrot cake around the house! It's true that it adds tons of calories.. but who cares, we'll get rid of that once the Holiday season has passed, right?:) Now what is your favorite recipe around the fall season?? Do share the sweet dish!!

Happy Friday!