Hannah often has an interesting way of looking at things. In the past week she has made me laugh at least twice. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~...
Do not grow slack in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in tribulation, steadfast in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the holy ones, exercise hospitality. ~ Romans 12:11-13
She was more than just an Aunt....
Sadly, funerals are becoming very common for us these days. My Great-Aunt Sarah died Jan. 26, 2011 at the age of 88. Although she never ha...
The Five C's to a Happy Home ~ Discipline
This article on discipline was sent in an e-mail from CHC back on February 16, 2010. The way it explains how to handle children is wonderful...
Triple Layer Coconut Bars
Triple Layer Coconut Bars ½ cup butter 1 ½ cup graham cracker crumbs* 2 cups flaked coconut 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1 cup sem...
Life Just Right Party Mix
Life Just Right Party Mix ½ cup butter 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup corn syrup 1 cup peanut butter 8 cups Life cereal Add butter, brow...
Perfect Peanut Party Mix
Perfect Peanut Party Mix ¼ cup butter ½ peanut butter 1 ½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp. garlic powder 8 or 9 cups favorite che...
Watergate Salad
Watergate Salad Mix together: 1 9oz. cool whip ½ cup small marshmallows 1 can crushed pineapples -undrained ½ cup nuts (optional) Add las...
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake
Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake 2 cups wheat flour 3 eggs, lightly beaten ½ cup melted butter 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp. baking soda ¾ cup suga...
The Running Joke!
Our oldest daughter Rachel and my dad (Pop-Pop)were picking on each other (as they like to do) when a crazy idea came into existence -- Gl...
Italian Chicken and Potatoes
Italian Chicken and Potatoes 4 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into large cubes 5 lb. bag of red potatoes cut into small cubes 1...
Snowmen Disaster
Our kids have a strange sence of humor!! Due to the fresh fallen snow, the kids had an opportunity to make a snowman. Sadly the snow wa...
The Siding Progress
Here is a more recent picture of the siding progress: I love that new stone/tan color!! But the rest of the house will have to wait to ...
Chicken Alfredo and Rice
Chicken Alfredo and Rice 4 boneless skinless chicken breast 1 can of condensed cream of chicken soup ¾ cup milk 1 tsp garlic powder ...
Breakfast Cookies/Bars
Breakfast Cookies/Bars ½ cup butter (softened) ½ cup peanut butter 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 3 T milk 1 tsp vanilla extract ...
Muddy Buddies
Muddy Buddies ½ stick of butter 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup peanut butter 1 box of your favorite Chex cereal or plain shredded wh...
Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Bars
Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Bars 1 box of yellow or white cake mix 1 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup water 1 egg ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips Add ...
Egyptian Flat Bread
Egyptian Flat Bread 4 cups whole wheat flour 2 cups water ½ cup honey 4 T. melted butter Mix all ingredients together and mix well. Dough wi...
Broccoli Salad
Mix in a large bowl: 1 large bunch of broccoli ~cut into bit size pieces 1/4 cup chopped onion (optional) 6 slivers of bacon ~crumbled 1/2 t...
A Facial Makeover on our Split Foyer!
First, let me say; I hate split foyers!! It's a personal preference and while some may disagree, I just don't like the look of most...
Addition update
The addition is at a good point. The walls are up, the roof is on and the windows are in! In order to save money Jon has decided to finish ...
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