Friday Funnies - Cute Kiddo

I thought this video was soooo cute. You gotta give this little guy credit for being VERY honest wtih his Mommy. :)

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Have a blessed and laughter filled day!

Thankful Thursday - The Word

I am thankful for the Word of God...

Your word, O Lord, is eternal; it stands firm in the heavens. Your faithfulness continues through all generations; you established the earth, and it endures. Your laws endure to this day, for all things serve you. Psalm 119:89-91

How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! Psalm 119:103

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. Psalm 119:105

I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11

All your words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal. Psalm 119:160

Have a blessed day!

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Wordless Wednesday - Unwelcome Visitor

"The Unwelcome Visitor"

Hubby was preparing our RV for a camping trip and when he opened the hood, this is what he found - EEEWWWWWWW!

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Have a blessed day! :)

Refreshment...

"O Lord, you have searched me and you know me.

You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.

You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways.

Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O Lord.

You hem me in - behind and before; you have laid your hand upon me.

Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to attain.

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence?

If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there.

If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast."

Psalm 139-1-10

Have a blessed day!

Friday Funnies - Ken Davis

I love Christian Comedians, because I LOVE to laugh and they have a way of hitting on the truth of life's circumstances and keeping it clean and funny. :) Here is one of my favorites, Ken Davis...

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Have a blessed and laughter filled day!

Menu Plan Monday

I don't really plan my menu's for the upcoming week, as I live my life on a "Cop's Schedule" and it can be everchanging. :) So, I will share a Menu Plan that incorporates things I made this past week, and some "ideas" for this coming weeks meals. Hope you enjoy!

Monday: Tonight we are having Homemade Pizza-Crust using leftover "Shaw" meat and salsa as a topping.

Tuesday: Chicken-Parmesan

Wednesday: Spiced-Blueberry-Muffins

Thursday: Who knows!!! :)

Friday: 4-Cheese-Stuffed-Shells

Saturday: 4-layer-pudding-dessert I will most likely make this for a get-together this weekend

Sunday: South-American-Tacos - Sunday we had Mexican food and game day at my best friend Kim's house. I brought this dish and surprised my friend who taught me how to make it (Stacy Shaw). :)

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Have a blessed day!

Photo Hunt - Family

PhotoHunt

What a great topic for todays Photo Hunt...FAMILY!

My Mother-in-law when she was a young girl...

My MIL's Mom (Hubby's Italian Grandma)...

Father-in-law's parents (Hubby's French Grandparents)...

My Mother at 16...

My Great Aunt Bete (Bee-thee) on my Dad's side...

My Grampa Ewing and my Dad...

Me and my siblings...Easter Morning (I'm the funny lookin' baby!)...

Hubby and his siblings, and Mom...(he's the cute little baby)...
My Great Grandmother Bunn...

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Have a blessed day!

Friday Funnies

For my edition of Friday Funnies, I have chosen again to feature my dog... sorry, but she is our endless source of entertainment.

This is from about 3 years ago, when we bought her first frisbee. She felt the need to eat the entire label...






Hope this made you laugh, or at least giggle or smile today! :)

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The Bridge

This beautiful short film sent to me by one of my sister-in-laws touched my heart in such a way that I wanted to share it...

http://www.maximumreferrals.com/videos/bridge/bridge.html

Have a fantastic and blessed Sunday!

I've been Tagged!

My dear new friend Debra at Clothed-With-Scarlet was so sweet to think of me and say "she's gonna love me". Thank you Debra. :)

She has tagged me with the "5 Things" Game. I am to list 5 things about these specific 5 things and then tag 5 others... so here goes...

10 Years Ago...

1. I was a single Mom...but not 9 years ago...
2. I ate at Wendy's and ordered pizza...Now I like to make things from scratch...
3. I didn't have any gray hair, and said I would never die my hair...Now, I am reconsidering that decision
4. I wasn't as much of a germ freak as I am today...Yes, I wipe my grocery cart handles down...just think about it real hard and you will too...
5. I was just learning what the Internet was...I had never seen "LOL" and never heard of a "Blog"

5 Things on today's "to-do" list

1. Go to the Gym (not gonna happen)…Wash the dog blanket, and all her toys, including the giant fuzzy bear, wash out fuzz from washing machine…...LOL
2. Grill chicken for hubbies lunch...Mmmmmm
3. Work on some sewing projects...Blog giveaway coming up!!! - stay tuned
4. Clean the carpets...Thankful for my steam vac
5. Plant things in the Veggie Patch...It's finally not raining!

5 Snacks I enjoy

1. Chips and Salsa...with a little bit of cream cheese mixed in, MMMMMMmmmmmm
2. Fruit...God's great gift to us - isn't fruit awesome???
3. Kashi Cheese Crackers...Perfect munch snack
4. Cereal...granola!
5. Chocolate...Ummm, is Ice Cream a snack? :)

5 Things I would do if I were a millionaire

1. Set up a fund to World Vision - I love the work they do...
2. Visit my family more often...I miss them all
3. Build a vacation home...or a couple of them, lol
4. Adopt a bunch of kids... :)
5. Change my phone number, LOL...I've heard "old friends"come out of the woodwork, lol.

5 Places I have lived

1. England (age 4-10)
2. El Paso, Texas (5th grade through graduation)
3. Austin, Texas (Air Force days - my old base is now the Austin Airport)
4. San Antonio, Texas (Early 20's)
5. Florida (mid 20's to now)

5 Jobs that I have had / or still have

1. Peter Piper Pizza (first "real" job after HS)
2. U.S. Air Force (Pencil Pusher, lol)
3. Fitness Center front desk (the workout craze days)
4. Waitress (Tip them good, it's a hard job)
5. Wife and Mother (best and most important job in the world)

5 People I am tagging

Sophie Mae at ShabachRock. She is so sweet and super funny, I love reading her life stories and she always has beautiful words to inspire and lift me up. Besides, she reminds me of my Aunt Liz and that brings it closer to home. :)

Katy Lin at TheGreatAdventure, she has the most beautiful smile and such a joy filled heart. Her sweet love for her hubby of one year, and determination to lift up marriage, is wonderful.

Lisa at StopNSmellTheChocolates, because she has become a good online friend. I really love her blog and, of course, Chocolate Fridays!!!! :)

Christina at TheEsselmanFamily. She is a beautiful lady with a keen eye for great photos. I enjoy reading her blog and finding out what's going on in her neck of the woods - TEXAS! :)

Jessica at D&J because I have known her since she was just a young goofy girl and now she is an gorgeous, young married woman!

I chose all of these ladies because I'd love to see how they would answer these questions. Have a blessed day!

Photo Hunt - Lazy

Today's Photo Hunt theme is Lazy...here is my take on it, :)

Crashing while swinging...from the archives... :)

Yeah, I know you gave me a spoon, but this is easier...

Me and one of my sisters worn out from shopping, waiting for another sister to "finish up", LOL...

Hubbin's wishing he could be lazy, but he's too busy building our shed...

And, of course, my all time favorite photo target, Stormie... she's REAL good at being lazy...

Ahhhh...fuzzy bear is so comfy....

Man,...what was in that water bowl?...

Do you mind? How rude, a little peace and quiet every once in a while would be nice...

Now THIS is living...

Finally, the bed is ALL mine...
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Have a blessed day!

Friday Funnies - Mushroom Top Jeans

Chonda Pierce is one of my absolutely favorite comedians. I know we have all seen the "Mushroom Top Jeans" at one time or another. Hopefully this will make you laugh today!

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Wordless Wednesday

Momma Owl watching from the yard behind us...

Baby Owl in a birdhouse in our Pecan Tree...

3 sisters, 2 days, too much stuff...

Strong man....

Creativity...

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Have a blessed day!

Photo Hunt - Sad

PhotoHunt

Today's theme was a little tough for me...I couldn't wrap my mind around photos that depicted this emotion, but I did my best...

I haven't seen my Mom in a few years, this is her blowing us kisses when we dropped her off at the Orlando Airport after our last visit - missing my Mom makes me sad...

I had hubby pull over, on a trip to N.C. several years ago, so I could take a photo of this smashed in old home. It's sad to think that this was once someones loved and cared for home, and now it sits there all alone with no kids runnin' around, no laundry blowin' in the breeze, no chickens cluckin' in the yard, just sad and lonely...


It's pretty sad that this is what "Camping" is today...OK, OK, I confess, I HAVE a small camper, but at least I don't have a satellite dish!!!! LOL





This is my Grandaddy, he turned 96 this past June. It makes me sad that he has lived 96 full, eventful, exciting years, raised 6 kids and been Grandaddy to over 20 grandkids, however he's unable to remember hardly any of it...but, he still remembers his "Quipie Doll" who died over 15 years ago, and he remembers that she was the most beautiful woman he ever saw.
Have a blessed day!

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Friday Funnies - My Dog

Today I don't have a funny STORY, but I will share something that makes me smile - this is a day in the life of my Boxer Dog - Stormie. :)

Each day begins with brushing her teeth, then they need to be inspected...

"Wow! My teeth are really nice, aren't they?"

Next, she has to get ready for a day of running errands...

"Watch out boys - here I come!"

With so much to do in the day, she uses car time for a little quiet meditation...

"Please let the people take me out for steak,...please let the people take me out for steak...I'll be good, I promise"

Poor thing, after running errands all day, she comes home and has to clean up the house...

"WHO made this mess???"..."you people can't be trusted alone anymore"...

After that, she was in need of a quick nap...

"Hello!!!! I'm expected to get comfy on a hard bench? See what I have to put up with?"

Every afternoon, she sticks to her rigorous "Bed Aerobics" routine...how else could she keep that girlish figure?...

"Sit, Stay, Roll Over, Jump...come on girls - you can do it!"

After a quick shower it's off to her photo shoot for Dog's Illustrated...

"This is humiliating,...who's idea was this?...Hey! Are you laughing at me...this so NOT funny!?"

"Somebody is going to pay and pay BIG"

Of course, there's always time for a dinner date...

"Do I look gorgeous or what??"...

"Look at my face...do I look ready for bed to you??? I am EXHAUSTED."
"A few hours of shuteye and it all begins again..."

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Have a blessed day!

Chocolate Fridays - Chocolate Krispy Kisses

These are a different take on the more traditional Rice Krispie Treat. They are fun for Valentines, because you shape them like giant Hershey's Kisses and you can put a slice of paper with a printed "message" sticking out of the top. :)

1- 6oz pkg. semi-sweet Chocolate Chips

1 cup light Karo Syrup

1 Tbsp. Butter

1/2 tsp Vanilla

6 cups Crisp Rice Cereal

You will also need:

Small to Medium Kitchen funnel, or different sizes

Aluminum Foil

Cooking Spray

Wax Paper

In a large pot, melt chocolate and butter with syrup. When melted, remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Stir in cereal.

Spray a funnel lightly with cooking spray, press in cereal mixture, packing well, filling to top of funnel. Turn onto wax paper and release from mold. Continue with remaining cereal mixture. Cut a square of foil, and place a "Kiss" in the center of it. Wrap it up, twisting foil to resemble a Hershey's Kiss. If you have a "message" on a strip of paper, insert it before you tighten up the top. Voila! You have Chocolate Krispy Kisses.

Or you can just mash 'em into a pan and eat 'em! :)

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Have a blessed day!

Thankful Thursday - My Dad

Thankful Thursday - I am thankful for my Dad - Lee E. Ewing Sr.

(High School Graduation)
(Father's Day - 2007)

I felt compelled to dedicate this Thankful post to my Dad. Many of you have been blessed with Christian parents, I was not, but that will never change the deep love and admiration I have for the parents God has given to me.

(Daddy's baby girl)

Born and raised in the border town of Laredo, TX, my father lived through many tough times. During the WWII, he and several other family members lived in a tiny house on his grandfathers farm, they supplied power to the farm using a windmill to run a generator, which ran car headlights to light the home! After that time, the farm became quite prosperous, shipping food all over the country.



As do most little girls, I always thought my Dad could do anything. He could fix anything, he was the strongest man alive, the smartest man alive, he could tickle in all the right places and make the funniest faces. To top it off, he gave the strongest and best bear hugs ever - he still does!

(My Hero)

My parents divorced when I was 12, and my Dad spent 5 years raising two teenage daughters on his own. It was a difficult time in his life and I am certain he was presented with many challenges which he had never faced before. I commend my Dad for never giving up on us, and for working full time while he went to school full time to earn a Masters Degree in Political Science. He went on to begin his second career after we left home.

(Fatherly Duty)

He spent 3 years in the Marines, before he retired from the Air Force after 22 years and recently enjoyed his second retirement from being a High School Honors teacher at the age of 70. Whenever I look at the old photos of my Dad, I can only imagine that every girl in town must have thought he was the best catch around! :) What a handsome young man!

(Marine)

(Air Force)

Last year, all 6 of us kids were able to surprise him for Father's Day (in honor of his retirement, and 70th birthday as well). We travelled from Florida and parts of TX, so it was certainly a HUGE surprise to him that we were all there. It was so great to see his face full of happiness at seeing all his kids together.

(El Paso - 2007)

(Approx. 1972)

I Love You Dad!!!

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Have a blessed day!

Works for Me Wednesday - Chicken Stock

Today for WFMW, I have decided to do a photo tour of my process of making and freezing chicken stock. Click HERE for my 24 Hour Chicken Stock recipe. :)


Step One - Simmer all ingredients for 24 hours in Crockpot or on stove top if you wish...




Step Two - Using a slotted spoon, remove all big pieces to strainer set over a large bowl...



Step Three - Using a potato masher, press juices out of the large chunks, including bones and veggies...



Step Four - Discard the solids. Pour all the broth back into your pot and begin straining it through a FINE Sieve, back into your large bowl (wipe out the bowl first to remove any bits and pieces. Now you have a nice Stock, ready to put into jars.




Step Five - Using a large mouth funnel, scoop Stock into FREEZABLE canning jars (make sure it says they are freezer safe). Only fill to the designated line that says "Fill to here for freezing"...
Notice, Stock has a deeper, richer color than broth (also I used Balsamic Vinegar and this darkened it some what)




Step Six - Place lids and rings on jars and tighten just to finger tight. Since we removed the skin from the carcass, there is no need to chill and skim fats. There will be a minimal amount of fat on the top of your cooled jars that will be easy to scoop off or just leave in.

Step Seven - Stack these bad boys in the freezer (keep a couple in the fridge for immediate use). This recipe made just over 11 pints.

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Have a blessed day!

Wordless Wednesday

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