Yesterday, we enjoyed the beautiful Fall colors, and the ever appearing Christmas lights.  Such is the beauty of it still being Fall, but nearing Christmas time, and I'm loving it! We celebrated our friend, Bobbie's, birthday.  We had a girl's day out...Bree, Bobbie, and I got our nails done.  Then Justin, Bree, Troy, me, Bobbie, and Steve went out for a nice dinner...

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This Thanksgiving, we began the food preparations the evening before.  We spent Thankgiving morning with cups of coffee while watching the parade. Then we spent a relaxing evening over dinner with family and friends. And...we even did some shopping.  ...

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So, I've been wanting to try to make throw pillows for awhile now. Not only are they useful when lounging around the house, they add that extra pop of color to our home. These are so easy to change out to other throw pillows as well to go along with the season, the holiday, or whatever! So...I've been making pillows for the Fall...

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This weekend we've been blessed to celebrate Thanksgiving with some great friends, that are also our family by choice. Now, it's Sunday.  We've been blessed by the Lord's goodness.  We've had family time.  We've grocery shopped for our upcoming Thanksgiving dinner on this Thursday.  We've ordered dinner to bring home for this evening.   And...I've made cupcakes...with two kids each asking me if...

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Our son said to me this morning, as we were getting ready for the day, "It's Wonderful Wednesday." Yes, yes, it is. It may be a day for work and school, but we have a purpose.  There's a purpose in everything we do. It's how we make the most of that purpose that counts.  We can see the good in life, and be...

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Our boy is relaxing after a morning hunt with his Dad. ...

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We're having Hibachi Chicken at our house this week, and it's so yummy! Here's what I did to make this. Ingredients: 4  boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (cut in bite-sized pieces) 2 medium zucchini, sliced in bite-sized pieces 1 to 2 onions, sliced in bite-sized pieces 2 cups sliced mushrooms White rice vegetable oil soy sauce butter (optional, for added flavor) salt and...

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This is so happening at our place this evening. Christmas gift wrapping and snacking on peanut butter balls. This, my friends, makes for a great Sunday evening! ...

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Today, I'm thankful.  I'm thankful for a day to sit at home, have an extra big cup of coffee, and finish a book.  I'm thankful for the extra time I get today to relax and just be.  In fact, Maisy and I are enjoying a nice, relaxing day at home.  She has her bed in her crate...the door to the crate usually stays...

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It's Tuesday morning. The rain is coming down. I am scheduled to go into work late today.  This longer Tuesday morning spent at home includes lemon filled doughnuts and coffee in a large cup. And this... Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives...

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It's a rainy day, but anyone who really knows me knows that I'm a true flip flop wearing girl. Even in the rain, I wear my flip flops! Now, that I really think about it, my Mom did the same thing...she loved her flip flops! So, it should be no surprise that I love mine too! While I'm not my Mom, while I...

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Ingredients:  1 lb pork sausage 2 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese 8 oz prepared Ranch dressing (Hidden Valley) 1/8 tsp ground red pepper/Cayenne Pepper  18 large white mushrooms Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Wash the mushrooms.  3. Cook and brown sausage in a large skillet, and stir it until it crumbles and is no longer pink.   4. Drain.  5....

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As I was getting ready for work this morning, as I looked out my window, I noticed this fog. The rain was coming down, and it was foggy. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to capture the beauty in this fog! Happy Monday!  ...

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My husband and I went to have dinner at a Japanese restaurant this evening. This is what was in my fortune cookie: "Good luck is the result of good planning." Something to think about for the beginning of the week! I don't believe in "luck," but I do believe the Lord blesses us tremendously in all sorts of ways. I also believe that...

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