Thursday, May 21, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
My talented cousins!
Many of you know my cousins Paige and Brooke. They're super talented and creative! I'm excited to introduce you to their new sales blog. Click here to take a peek at what they're up to now. Also, don't forget to leave a comment and register to win a $20 Target gift card!!! Good luck, girls!
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
A Fight to the Finish
"And that about wraps it up. God is strong, and he wants you strong. So take everything the Master has set out for you, well-made weapons of the best materials. And put them to use so you will be able to stand up to everything the Devil throws your way. This is no afternoon athletic contest that we'll walk away from and forget about in a couple of hours. This is for keeps, a life-or-death fight to the finish against the Devil and all his angels.
Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out."
Ephesians 6: 10-18
Be prepared. You're up against far more than you can handle on your own. Take all the help you can get, every weapon God has issued, so that when it's all over but the shouting you'll still be on your feet. Truth, righteousness, peace, faith, and salvation are more than words. Learn how to apply them. You'll need them throughout your life. God's Word is an indispensable weapon. In the same way, prayer is essential in this ongoing warfare. Pray hard and long. Pray for your brothers and sisters. Keep your eyes open. Keep each other's spirits up so that no one falls behind or drops out."
Ephesians 6: 10-18
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Banana Pudding
So we all love some wonderful, easy recipes. I thought I'd share one of my very favorite with you. I just made it for a lunch at school tomorrow. It's one of those that tastes so amazing, people think you slaved in the kitchen for hours.
1 8 ounce Cool Whip
1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
2 cups milk
1 box vanilla wafers
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
4 bananas
Beat milk and pudding with mixer until thick. Stir in Eagle Brand and Cool Whip. Layer vanilla wafers, bananas, and milk mixture. Refrigerate.
1 8 ounce Cool Whip
1 can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk
2 cups milk
1 box vanilla wafers
1 small box instant vanilla pudding
4 bananas
Beat milk and pudding with mixer until thick. Stir in Eagle Brand and Cool Whip. Layer vanilla wafers, bananas, and milk mixture. Refrigerate.
Thursday, April 23, 2009
New Craft! Want One?
I thought I had an original idea when I thought of making a necklace out of an old Scrabble tile. However, once I began my research on how I would go about doing this, I discovered I wasn't the only one with this idea.
They're really simple to make- using scrapboook paper, tacky glue and super glue, mod podge, small bails for the pendant, and a glaze that dries to look like glass on the front. I searched for what to use as the actual necklace part, and settled on some thick, rope-like ribbon that I attached a clasp to.
If you'd like one, they're $10 and I'll ship for an addition $2. Just tell me what you'd like!
They're really simple to make- using scrapboook paper, tacky glue and super glue, mod podge, small bails for the pendant, and a glaze that dries to look like glass on the front. I searched for what to use as the actual necklace part, and settled on some thick, rope-like ribbon that I attached a clasp to.
If you'd like one, they're $10 and I'll ship for an addition $2. Just tell me what you'd like!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
I would like to thank the Academy...
I was given this award by my friend and blogging hero, Hillary. I had the privilege of meeting Hillary a few years ago through work, but unfortunately don't get to see her much anymore. I do consider her to be a special friend and I look up to her in many ways. She's an AMAZING blogger, so if you haven't frequented her blog before, click above, read, and enjoy!
I have been asked to list five things I love and five of my favorite blogs. Here goes.
Five things I love (other than God, family, the given...):
*taking pictures and then editing them on picnik.com
*singing and my ToneRangers
*Sudoku
*selling items on Ebay
*text messages
Five blogs I love to read:
* The Other Mama-
This is Hillary's blog, from above. I promise Hillary, I didn't just list
your blog because you listed mine. I honestly do love reading your blog.
You are so articulate and have such a great way of expressing your thoughts
and feelings via your blog. I love your enthusiasm about your life,
especially your kids and your faith. I love your opinions and how
confidently you express them. It's just an all around great read!
* Bring the Rain-
I stumbled upon this blog by accident, actually. I think we all blog surf
from time to time and click this blog from that one, and that one from this
one, etc. Bring the Rain is written by Angie Smith, the wife of Todd Smith
from the group Selah (one of my favorites). She tells a heart-wrenching story
of the birth and then death of her daughter Audrey, and through that
heartbreak, how she has come to know God more, trust Him more, and
be awakened to her real purpose in life. It's AMAZING! Her words
are more than inspiring and I believe will challenge us all to live
a life more like hers.
* McKinney Madness -
This is my sista'! I truly love reading Cort's blog because number one,
I love to know every single detail about her life. Secondly, I think
she's pretty darn hilarious. And third, she has a natural talent for
writing and has made me sit on the edge of my seat reading a post, even
when I already know what happens at the end. It thrills my soul to know
she's happy, and imagining her laughing writing those funny stories brings
me true joy. Cheesy, but true.
* Blessed -
Haley's blog is one of my favorites to read for several reasons. She is our
very own "tell it like it is, Phil". She's honest and quite hysterical.
She's a wonderful mom and could write a column in any successful parenting
magazine, from customer reviews to helpful hints. She's a good cook, loves
to find a great deal, and always humors me with my latest craft idea or silly
baking contest. :) She includes lots of pictures of that precious baby and
most of all, updates regularly!
*Two Men and a Mommy--
I have gotten to know Martina through my sister and she has gotten to be
one of my favorite people. I love to hang out with her and cook, play
Mexican Train (Is that what it's called??), and gossip! HA! Her blogs
are so fun to read because she again, includes lots of pictures which I
love! She is also funny, and basically gives us a reality tv show of her
life through her blog. I feel like I'm up to date on what's going on in
their lives, and I can watch baby Colton grow even when I don't see him
everyday.
Now, you guessed it. If I chose you as one of my five favorite blogs, you are tagged! Have fun!
P.S. What is up with the spacing in this post?
I have been asked to list five things I love and five of my favorite blogs. Here goes.
Five things I love (other than God, family, the given...):
*taking pictures and then editing them on picnik.com
*singing and my ToneRangers
*Sudoku
*selling items on Ebay
*text messages
Five blogs I love to read:
* The Other Mama-
This is Hillary's blog, from above. I promise Hillary, I didn't just list
your blog because you listed mine. I honestly do love reading your blog.
You are so articulate and have such a great way of expressing your thoughts
and feelings via your blog. I love your enthusiasm about your life,
especially your kids and your faith. I love your opinions and how
confidently you express them. It's just an all around great read!
* Bring the Rain-
I stumbled upon this blog by accident, actually. I think we all blog surf
from time to time and click this blog from that one, and that one from this
one, etc. Bring the Rain is written by Angie Smith, the wife of Todd Smith
from the group Selah (one of my favorites). She tells a heart-wrenching story
of the birth and then death of her daughter Audrey, and through that
heartbreak, how she has come to know God more, trust Him more, and
be awakened to her real purpose in life. It's AMAZING! Her words
are more than inspiring and I believe will challenge us all to live
a life more like hers.
* McKinney Madness -
This is my sista'! I truly love reading Cort's blog because number one,
I love to know every single detail about her life. Secondly, I think
she's pretty darn hilarious. And third, she has a natural talent for
writing and has made me sit on the edge of my seat reading a post, even
when I already know what happens at the end. It thrills my soul to know
she's happy, and imagining her laughing writing those funny stories brings
me true joy. Cheesy, but true.
* Blessed -
Haley's blog is one of my favorites to read for several reasons. She is our
very own "tell it like it is, Phil". She's honest and quite hysterical.
She's a wonderful mom and could write a column in any successful parenting
magazine, from customer reviews to helpful hints. She's a good cook, loves
to find a great deal, and always humors me with my latest craft idea or silly
baking contest. :) She includes lots of pictures of that precious baby and
most of all, updates regularly!
*Two Men and a Mommy--
I have gotten to know Martina through my sister and she has gotten to be
one of my favorite people. I love to hang out with her and cook, play
Mexican Train (Is that what it's called??), and gossip! HA! Her blogs
are so fun to read because she again, includes lots of pictures which I
love! She is also funny, and basically gives us a reality tv show of her
life through her blog. I feel like I'm up to date on what's going on in
their lives, and I can watch baby Colton grow even when I don't see him
everyday.
Now, you guessed it. If I chose you as one of my five favorite blogs, you are tagged! Have fun!
P.S. What is up with the spacing in this post?
Sunday, April 05, 2009
It's That Time Again!!!
It is now time for another round of what's going on "AROUND TOWN." If you neglected to see the first post, read it here.
* Patsy carried her mother, Adean, for tests Monday. They ate lunch at Taco Bell and then shopped at Walmart.
* Patsy went back to Walmart on Tuesday to get more flowers.
* Josie met Patsy and Adean on Thursday for lunch at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
* Jean and Viola enjoyed eating at the Ole Kountry Kabin Sunday evening.
* Shirley ate together at Sonic's (HA) on Friday.
* Russell and Hortense's daughter and her husband spend last Sunday night until Monday afternoon with them.
* Joe's son, Rondell, brought his breakfast and Rondell's wife. Joyce, brought his lunch Sunday (pronounced SunDEE).
* Patsy and Dale went to MS last Tuesday to take their grandchildren to participate in a poster project contest. They had won at their school. Their parents got there in time to see them graded.
* Margaret talked with Emma Monday. She was doing fine.
And last but not least.....
* Edree had a phone conversation with her daughter Billie, on yet another reason to celebrate in March that Edree discovered. March is also National Pig Month.
* Patsy carried her mother, Adean, for tests Monday. They ate lunch at Taco Bell and then shopped at Walmart.
* Patsy went back to Walmart on Tuesday to get more flowers.
* Josie met Patsy and Adean on Thursday for lunch at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
* Jean and Viola enjoyed eating at the Ole Kountry Kabin Sunday evening.
* Shirley ate together at Sonic's (HA) on Friday.
* Russell and Hortense's daughter and her husband spend last Sunday night until Monday afternoon with them.
* Joe's son, Rondell, brought his breakfast and Rondell's wife. Joyce, brought his lunch Sunday (pronounced SunDEE).
* Patsy and Dale went to MS last Tuesday to take their grandchildren to participate in a poster project contest. They had won at their school. Their parents got there in time to see them graded.
* Margaret talked with Emma Monday. She was doing fine.
And last but not least.....
* Edree had a phone conversation with her daughter Billie, on yet another reason to celebrate in March that Edree discovered. March is also National Pig Month.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)