PSA: Cooking

ALWAYS check the # of eggs you have and compare to what you will need for whatever you are making BEFORE you dump all the ingredients in a bowl.

Nothing is worse than dumping everything for cake in a bowl and realizing you have 1 of the 3 eggs you need. Darn it!

I will be posting some of my familys favorite recipes over the next few months. So Daughter dear, if you want to know how to fix something you can come here and get the recipe.

Hershey’s Brownies

Hershey’s Brownies

1 stick butter

¾ c sugar

4 T Hershey’s syrup

2 eggs slightly beaten

¾ c flour

¼ tsp baking powder

1 c pecans (optional)

1 tsp vanilla

Mix in order given, bake at 350 degrees about 20 min.

Your Destiny

Watch your thoughts; they become words.

Watch your words; they become actions.

Watch your actions; they become habits.

Watch your habits; they become character.

Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

I wish for you

I was cleaning up a found this poem..just love it!!

I wish for you...

Happiness...

deep down within your soul.

Serenity...

that brings peace to your heart.

Love...

that is deep, abiding and true.

Success...

in everything you strive to do.

Courage...

to never give up being the best you can be.

Family...

beside you with close and caring friends.

Special moments...

to keep and cherish.

Appreciation...

of yourself and others.

A bright today...

that will shine on your tomorrows.

A path...

for all your journeys to follow.

Dreams... that do their best to come true.

~Author Unknown~

By Faith

Hebrews 11: 1

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

You know who you are…I would like to say thank you! It means more than you can imagine.

Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him

Life Speed

Have you ever watched kids on a merry-go-round, or listened to rain slapping the ground? Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight, or gazed at the sun fading into the night? You better slow down, don't dance so fast, time is short, the music won't last.

Do you run through each day on the fly, when you ask "How are you?", do you hear the reply? When the day is done, do you lie in your bed, with the next hundred chores running through you head? You better slow down, don't dance so fast, time is short, the music won't last.

Ever told your child, we'll do it tomorrow, and in your haste not seen his sorrow? Ever lost touch, let a good friendship die, 'cause you never had time to call and say "hi"? You better slow down, don't dance so fast, time is short, the music won't last.

When you run so fast to get somewhere, you miss half the fun of getting there. When you worry and hurry through your day, it's like an unopened gift thrown away. Life is not a race, so take it slower, hear the music before the song is over.

~unknown~

Faith and Dreams

Faith is going to the edge of all you have and then taking one more step....how wonderful is that?

It seems so simple, so obvious, but in our lives how often do we find our selfs on that edge, toes dangling over, and because of fear or doubt or anger we take a step BACK instead of taking one more step toward what we need...want...dream?

Dare to dream today, then have the faith in God, in yourself, in life to just take that one step!

Powerful words!!!

PHILOSOPHY OF HOUSECLEANING

I don't do windows because... I love birds and don't want one to run into a clean window and get hurt.

I don't wax floors because... I am terrified a guest will slip and get hurt then I'll feel terrible ( plus they may sue me.)

I don't mind the dust bunnies because... They are very good company, I have named most of them, and they agree with everything I say.

I don't disturb cobwebs because ... I want every creature to have a home of their own. I don't Spring Clean because. I love all the seasons and don't want the others to get jealous.

I don't pull weeds in the garden because... I don't want to get in God's way, HE is an excellent designer!

I don't put things away because... My husband will never be able to find them again.

I don't do gourmet meals when I entertain because... I don't want my guests to stress out over what to make when they invite me over for dinner.

I don't iron because... I choose to believe them when they say "Permanent Press".

I don't stress much on anything because... "A Type" personalities die young and I want to stick around and become a wrinkled up crusty ol' woman!!!!

Remember: A clean house is a sign of a broken computer!

Dinner out with the girls!!

The Guest Service gang all got together for supper. We ate at Red Lobster...never thought about taking my camera (sound familiar) till Cindy pulled hers out. She took one picture and the battery went dead (sound even more familiar) I had my cell phone so took pictures with it...not bad pictures, a little fuzzy because I can’t seem to hold the phone without moving it.

Cindy working on her phone to see if she could take pictures.

Love her smile.

We all started out with salads.

Good Food..every one ordered something different.

Anita (talking) and Linda (eating).

Karen and Jackie

Good times, good food, good friends.

Karen, she has an awesome sense of twisted humor and looks so innocent.

Cindy and Anita.

K. and J. again.

Anita pointing at the zebra skin on my phone.

We plan on trying to get together once a month to catch up with everything in our lives. We have become good friends working together...I miss seeing everyone on a weekly biases L Next time maybe I will remember to bring my camera with a full charged battery…

The townhouse

We spent the night at the townhouse in McAlester.

Kris would love to live here but said it was a little too far to

drive to work and school daily.

The kitchen

The Living room

This is the bedroom Keitha slept in...the bed was up to my waist..

not sure how sis managed to get into it. LOL

The den and pool room..upstairs

The bedroom Kris and I shared..we both loved this bed!!

Keitha and Kris yaking..as usual

The dining room..I love the table and hutch.

Weekend at Lake Eufaula

Kris, Keitha & I went to the Eufaula to visit family. We met them at the marina and went out on the lake for a few hours before the temperature got too unbearable (mostly the humidity..it stormed later in the day).

The Boat

David and Barton Wayne doing last minute cleanup.

Kris..love that smile:)

Grabbing a bite before we take the boat out on the lake.

Chase after his Hershey's bar.

Chase and Erica

Stephen and Shawnee

Kristin and Shawnee

Kristin getting some rays...

..her legs need a little sun also.

All the kids down below hanging out...

Malachi, Molly, Shawnee, Stephen and Chase taking it easy.

Terry, Erica and Chase.

Wonder who is going to make-up the beds...

and wash the dishes...not me!!

Pics from Memorial Day week-end

Memorial Day we went over to Barbara and Weldon's for lunch.

Jack's sister Lizzy, was up from Crowder...David

her husband didn't get to come up this time.

Travis wanted to push instead of pull his wagon

Travis ate on this hamburger forever before he got it all ate.

Jack wound up getting call into work...he was on call this weekend.

Weldon (the chef) relaxing after fixing the hamburgers and hot dogs.

Lizzy she is always laughing or smiling!

Great-grandma Barbara with Travis.

Travis entertained us by singing Twinkle twinkle little star...

that boy can not stand still...he is such a little sweetie!

A couple of weeks ago we had the grandson for the weekend...he is such a joy to be around.

He has changed so much in the last year.

Checking out the lake with Pa. (love those hand on his hips)

Every time we get him, he's more alittle man and not a little baby..I miss my little baby sometimes :(

Sonic Free Float Night

1100 cups filled with ice cream in the walk-in freezer...no joke!  

Emily

Kylee and Shane behind the scenes

Meg and Shane..loaded with the straws, spoons and napkins.