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christmas On A Personal Note We have had 2 new grandbabies join our family this year.  Jason and Celeste had their 4th girl, Molly Alice.  Brian and Ashley had their second boy (they have a daughter in between those 2 boys) Bridger Robert.  We now have 8 grandchildren with 6 girls and 2 boys—pretty sure we will never even that […]
christmas Advent Calendar So, my pics are not very good, but I whipped up this advent calendar for a “Secret Santa” family with stuff I already had on hand.  We had an advent calendar growing up and it brings back fond memories.  I hope it will be fun for them too.  Each pocket is filled with treats for […]
christmas Instrument of Peace This post is from my December newsletter. You might want to play this first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=Vjla_FHNIWA I first heard this song in November this year and cannot stop thinking about it-playing it over and over-and striving to become an instrument of peace to those around me.  The song is found on The Canadian Tenors Christmas album […]
pasta Avocado Basil Pasta Found this recipe at http://dearcrissy.com/avocado-basil-pasta-recipe/ and tried it as a side for Thanksgiving dinner.  Wonderful flavor!  Loved it-very unique combination of flavors that are delish together.  NOTE:  Does not keep well as avocados brown in spite of the lemon juices-may double the “dressing” next time. Ingredients: 8 ounces bow tie pasta2 medium avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped6 […]
cake Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cake Good thing I use my own blog to access my recipes.  Reminds me when I have forgotten a really good one – like this one!Pour 1 3/4 cups boiling water over 1 cup oatmealAdd:1 stick butter1 cup brown sugar1 cup sugar2 eggs1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salt1 3/4 cups flour1 tablespoon cocoaPour into a greased […]
antiques Uh Oh – This Is Gonna Get Me Into Trouble! Simply could not resist this!  Located this during a little business drive to Spanish Fork.  Might be in a bit of trouble for this one, but totally worth it!  Good thing my hubby loves me so much!  🙂
beef Spaghetti Casserole Once in a while I come to my blog to look for a recipe-imagine my surprise when I could not find this one!  Truly one of the favorite when my boys were teenagers.  1 pound ground beef1/2 pound ground sausage (Italian is especially good-you may have to buy the links and remove the casings)1/2-1 onion, […]
decorating Finally-Shutters!!!!!! About five years ago, I met a guy named Doug Barlow of DaVinci Details at the Home Show at South Towne.  I kept his information determined that someday, I would order shutters for my house.  Doug custom makes them for you and has several styles to choose from.  They are more than 2″ thick and […]
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decorating Falling for Fall! I don’t go too crazy for fall/Halloween decorating, but wait for Christmas!  THAT is a completely different story!  I grew about 36 large pumpkins and about a dozen minis – I honestly don’t know what happened with the minis – I planted several vines, but only one came up.  Last year I had tons of […]
home improvements Just A Little Thing….. BEFORE AFTER Sometimes I get kind of antsy for a change.  Just a little one.   I was getting tired of the couch pillows and had been looking for just the right ones to no avail.  Went onto Etsy and did some “research”.  I ended up ordering these covers from The Pillow People (ww.thepillowpeople.etsy.com).  Mandy […]
breakfast Pumpkin Waffles 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour                                             4 teaspoons baking powder                                   2 teaspoons ground cinnamon                                           […]
family I Wanna Be THAT Girl! I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the people in my life that have helped my become, overcome, and learn to fly.  We are each made up of so many different experiences and share many relationships – all those things contribute to who we are today and some leave a lasting impression and make us […]
candy Caramels – Like See’s wrapped and ready to go! cut caramel partial caramel slab 2 cups sugar1 3/4 cups dark Karo syrup1/2 lb. butter (no substitutes)1 pint whipping cream1 tsp vanilla1 cup walnutsCook sugar, Karo, butter and 1/2 cup cream until mixture reaches a rolling boil.  Add remainder of cream slowly and cook to a stiff ball or 243 […]
exterior New Garage Door! So I totally forgot to get a good front view of the garage door “before” but this gives you an idea.  Plain Jane, white standard garage door.  Since I am as much garage as house I have always dreamed of getting a nice new door.  The new door and garage door opener was installed today […]
family Random Pics From May Here are a few random pics from May: Izze on her “little” slide Izze being ridiculous! Where there’s a will, there’s a way!  Don’t know if you can see it, but the tree is in the back seat of the car and the window is down with the top of the tree sticking out the […]
exterior New Front Lighting!  These are pics of my “before”  lighting.  I have always wanted to upgrade it, but just haven’t ever gotten around to it.   Garage lighting front porch lighting New front porch light and front door New front porch lighting New Garage lighting I doubt anyone else even notices, but I LOVE them and they put […]
exterior Spring It On!  As you know, I freaking love spring!  It is my favorite time of year!  I enjoy every minute spent weeding, trimming and prepping the beds.  I shot these pics several weeks ago (and then couldn’t find my camera cable) and am amazed at how much the garden has grown since then.  I have had my […]
home improvements New Floor! So here is the original floor: Tile in kitchen/dining – wood in family room Tile in entry way and wood in family toom Family room looking into the kitchen Laundry room Close up of kitchen tile (‘cuz I love it so much!)   Finally had the new flooring put in on my main floor.  I […]
breads Lemon Blueberry Bread With Blueberry Cream This recipe will make 2 9×5 loaves.  You can also make it in any other kind of baking pan you like.  This bread freezes beautifully, so make two loaves and freeze one. 2 sticks butter, softened2  2/3 cups, sugar, divided4 cups all-purpose flour4 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt4 large eggs1 cup milk3 cups blueberries1/2 cup […]
On A Personal Note Anyone Know A Good Hit-Man? So there’s a woman that keeps showing up in my life….She is there every time I look in the mirror.   She says things like, “too fat”, “getting old”, “another wrinkle!”, “ugly”, and the ever present “YOU ARE NOT ENOUGH!”.  I am sick of her.  I need to find a way to get rid of […]
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