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GW & I had a small dinner party for some of our closest friends to celebrate a new position DW has taken with another company. You can't have a celebration without a fabulous dessert. So, a Lemon Blueberry Cake was in order! The first thing that I do in the morning of the day... Continue Reading →
Over the last few days, I have really thought about opinions. Why is it that people feel the need to have an opinion about your opinions? It seems like in this day and age with social media that people are more apt to "attack" you for your thoughts, beliefs and opinions. Almost to the point... Continue Reading →
This meal was FABULOUS! And I'm glad to share with you what I used. Blackened Tilapia 4 Tilapia Filets Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blackening Rub 3 Tbsp. Paprika 1 tsp. Salt 1 Tbsp. Onion Powder 1 tsp. Black Pepper 1 tsp. Chili Powder 1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning 1 tsp. Oregano 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder... Continue Reading →
God is amazing how He can paint in one color and make everything beautiful. Such beauty in the simplify. I love the view from my front porch.
Everything I need on this beautiful snowy day for Grandma's Banana Bread including her recipe and loaf pan. The main thing missing is ~ her.
I love this photo taken the other evening as I cooked dinner. So simple. So elegant.
Oreo Truffles - a favorite of my oldest niece. I mainly make them at Christmas time (or let's be honest - whenever she asks). Beautiful and sweet just like her. Here is all you need: 1 package of Oreos (I use the regular not double stuffed) 1 package of cream cheese (softened) 3 squares of... Continue Reading →
What do you buy the people in your life who have everything they need - PRAISE JESUS - and get whatever else they want when they want it? My parents are the most generous parents you'll ever meet (except yours I'm sure 😉). I always say I'll never live long enough to pay them back... Continue Reading →
November 20, 2015; I deactivated my Facebook account. My husband and I were headed out of town to get a start on our Christmas shopping and I decided that I wasn't fully in the moment with my family at times because I would have my phone out checking Facebook. GW said it was a habit... Continue Reading →
As I dig back into some of my writings, I find that what I love to write about hasn't changed - here is a little piece I wrote while I waited for my truck to be serviced. ~~Following this, I found a post that never got published so I shall add it to the end... Continue Reading →
I had written this a while ago in one of my many thoughts about people and the world. It still holds true to this day. I'm not easy on Miss M ~ but she loves me anyway. I make her mind ~ she loves me anyway. I teach her the difference between right and wrong... Continue Reading →
Ok - we are headed to my nephew's championship football game after a day of pre birthday celebrations for my daughter and I'm not dressed for 46 degree weather! More like a nice restaurant and wine weather! Nothing I wouldn't do for my family! Let's go Rebels! #3
I belong to a wonderful group called Gallipolis In Lights. This is our third year lighting up our city park and it all started with a thought and a desire to make our downtown even more beautiful during the Christmas season. We wanted to make it a family tradition to gather in town square the... Continue Reading →
Decided to go to Columbus this morning to pick up a new planner. Who drives 2 hours for that? I do! And I had 3 months of my wine club from Cooper's Hawk waiting on me too! Max & Erma's for lunch - yum! A stop at American Girl of course! I hadn't... Continue Reading →
I love to entertain. I even enjoy the prep work. My specialty is Italian. I love Italian. Last night wasn't any different. I prepared appetizers which consisted of my homemade brushetta (yum), shrimp cocktail, veggies (cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, celery, cauliflower, broccoli, red & yellow peppers, carrots), artisan rosemary crackers, kalamata olives and black olives; fruit... Continue Reading →
As I approach my 26th year graduating from high school, I watched my daughter graduate from 5th grade. Many friends this year have watched their children graduate from high school. The invitations have lined up the counter awaiting congratulation funds to be inserted and delivered. One friend posted a photo of us on Facebook with... Continue Reading →
I have lived in this small town my entire life. Except for the two times I left which wasn't over 45 minutes away each time so does that really count? This evening we were invited to see the movie Do You Believe? along with many others. In the theater, I spotted my grade school principal.... Continue Reading →
After church this morning, GW and I headed to the Gun Club that he, my brother and Dad belong to for a little target practice. I hadn't shot since Christmas morning trying out my Christmas gift from GW a Springfield XDS 9mm. I believe in my 2nd Amendment right that so many have forged... Continue Reading →
It has been so cold the last month. No complaints though! I love the change of seasons (Spring & Fall are my favorite). It was -22 a week ago and 58 today! Sitting here with the moon roof open waiting to pick up the Princess from school.
When I got up this morning at 4:30 am, it was 2 degrees outside and it hasn't gotten much warmer in 5 hours! Welcome to winter in Ohio!
2015.... I can remember sitting in my parents kitchen watching the clock tick down to 2000 and waiting for Y2K to hit. I worked for the county auditor at the time and man were we ever prepared! Thankfully nothing happened and all is well! Now, fifteen years later....here we are. My nephew who sat on... Continue Reading →
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