Prayer for all this coming New Year

God of Israel-  Oh that You would bless us and enlarge our borders, and that Your hand might be with us, and You would keep us from evil so it might not hurt us! Prayer Of Jabez 1 Chronicles

HEARTFELT TEAR

So close are the angels to those that grieve. 

So close in Heaven to those who believe. 

'Tho difficult it is to see past your sorrow, 

Memories will help to comfort your tomorrow. 

For love leaves a path that no one can steal, 

And time is the element that is takes to heal. 

The heartfelt tears you feel today 

Is the delight you felt from yesterday. 

So look inside the chambers of your heart 

To see that you are not really apart. 

When sorrow comes, just look above 

Tears belong to those who had love.

What a Happy Christmas-Family, Fun ,Food and a snow storm that made our daughter have to stay one more day!!! If you are wondering why there is a pic of the most beautiful ball park ever (Fenway park) its because our daughter got the whole Family tickets to a game in June!! Bestgiftever.com !!!!

 miss you Roley Poley Oley

OH SO FUNNY

Happy birthday little Bro i hope you find your way

This Holiday when you get together with Family and friends- remember that no family is perfect ...that you too no matter how SPECIAL will anoy someone at the dinner table. There will be people missing from that gathering because they have passed on or by choice. This may be a problem for some but look around you! Look at the ones who showed up despite what was going on in their lives- look at the children who deserve a happy memory -the ones that you hold onto in old age. You may not remember every present you received as a child - but you do remember the Family and friends , what spot the Tree belongs in- that one special dessert that must be there. If you find yourself feeling Sad or angry check it at the door- tell a story about the ones who have passed on- drink a toast and bless those who are missing no matter what the reason and CELEBRATE!!!! Christmas is about HOPE and the dawn of Redeeming Grace! I love what the Mom said in the movie the Family Stone -one of the characters in the movie who the whole family was giving a hard time to at Christmas asked ,"what makes you guys so special" She replied " we're not, we're just all we've got! This Holiday season LOVE THE ONES YOUR WITH- Peace and Love Kristine 

Faith Hill - "A Baby Changes Everything"

Faith Hill - "A Baby Changes Everything": "Joy to the World"

A Baby changes Everything

No matter how hard life can get- a baby changes everything- my song - my joy- my inspiration to keep going- everything worth living for- M.D.http://www.cmt.com/videos/faith-hill/291605/a-baby-changes-everything.jhtml

Thank you Mary -

For me, being healed means:

Accepting myself as I am, even loving myself as I am, with whatever limitations I currently have, without giving up hope that I can improve - in both mind and body
Refusing to live in the past, and refusing to worry about the future, but instead, living for now, enjoying this time, now
Learning how to value myself for what's really important, my spirit, my kindness, how I live my life, instead of focusing on the superficialities such as weight changes, thinning hair, a missing thyroid, not having enough energy to be everything to everyone, and other imperfections
And, above all, finding within the cloud of disease, the silver lining, the positive effects that thyroid disease has had on my life.
Mary Shannon

Brother this is for you

THERE IS ONE HOPE- ">WATCH

Forgive me

Birds of a feather…

Gary and Elaine’s Thanksgiving Weekend Schedule

Thursday: Deep-fry turkey. Have dinner in dining room #6.

Friday: Line up early at Pottery Barn to replace incinerated, peanut oil-soaked deck furniture




MEN JUST LIKE FIRE

Read this promise from God over your life-hold on to it

Psalm 91

Those who live in the shelter of the Most High
will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
This I declare about the Lord:
He alone is my refuge, my place of safety;
he is my God, and I trust him.
For he will rescue you from every trap
and protect you from deadly disease.
He will cover you with his feathers.
He will shelter you with his wings.
His faithful promises are your armor and protection.
Do not be afraid of the terrors of the night,
nor the arrow that flies in the day.
Do not dread the disease that stalks in darkness,
nor the disaster that strikes at midday.
Though a thousand fall at your side,
though ten thousand are dying around you,
these evils will not touch you.
Just open your eyes,
and see how the wicked are punished.

If you make the Lord your refuge,
if you make the Most High your shelter,
no evil will conquer you;
no plague will come near your home.
For he will order his angels
to protect you wherever you go.
They will hold you up with their hands
so you won’t even hurt your foot on a stone.
You will trample upon lions and cobras;
you will crush fierce lions and serpents under your feet!

The Lord says, “I will rescue those who love me.
I will protect those who trust in my name.
When they call on me, I will answer;
I will be with them in trouble.
I will rescue and honor them.
I will reward them with a long life
and give them my salvation.”

KINGDOM OF HEAVEN

watched KINGDOM OF HEAVEN FOR THE MILLIONTH TIME TODAY__WATCH THE TRAILOR AND SEE WHY

confront what is wrong -let God defend you

"You must be wholehearted with the LORD your God" (תָּמִים תִּהְיֶה עִם יְהוָה אֱלהֶיךָ) (Deut. 18:13). Notice the little word "with" in this verse (עִם). This verse hearkens to Micah 6:8: "What does the LORD require of you but to do justice (mishpat), and to love kindness (chesed), and to walk humbly (hatznea lechet) with your God?" Having a humble heart walks with the LORD. The word translated "humbly" comes from the same root that gives us the word tzeniut (צְנִיעוּת), meaning modesty or humility. Humility begins with the awareness that 1) there is a God and 2) you are not Him.... It is the practice of "knowing before whom you stand" and living your life in light of this basic truth. Hebrew4christians

A.W. Tozer wrote: "The humble man will attain a place of soul rest. As he walks on in humility he will be happy to let God defend him. The old struggle to defend himself is over. He has found the peace which humility brings." May it please the LORD to give us all hearts of genuine humility.

Orange-Pecan Cookies
If you are looking for a cookie that's lower in calories than your favorite chocolate chip recipe, whip up a batch of these palate-pleasing bites from pastry chef Heather Norkin. They're easy to make, and almost all of the fat is the heart-friendly unsaturated kind, from the pecans.

Makes 16 cookies
INGREDIENTS
1 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
1 egg white, lightly beaten
Canola-oil cooking spray
Powdered sugar (optional)
PREPARATION
Pulse pecans and sugar in a food processor into a sandlike texture. Transfer to a bowl and stir in zest and extract. Slowly stir in egg white until a thin dough forms. Cover and chill at least 2 hours. Heat oven to 350°. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Measure 16 heaping teaspoonsful of dough and roll each into a ball. Place balls on sheet, 2 inches apart. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Cool completely before removing from pan. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
THE SKINNY
130 calories per 2 cookies, 9.7 g fat (0.8 g saturated), 9.9 g carbs, 1.3 g fiber, 1.7 g protein

Happy 26th Birthday Christopher

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE SERVED

Pumpkin Dumplings

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Dumplings With Radicchio

Something to keep in mind when you make this recipe — it’s a lot easier than you think. The dumplings are super light and pillowy, but if you prefer a firmer texture, add more gluten-free flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, to the pasta dough.

1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin puree
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup store-bought gluten-free flour blend
Salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 small head radicchio, sliced into 1/4-inch strips (about 2 cups)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, eggs, flour and 1 teaspoon salt to make the dough.

2. In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and red pepper flakes and cook until softened, about five minutes; remove from the heat and set aside.

3. When the water comes to a boil, use a teaspoon to scoop up the dough and form a dumpling, then carefully slide the dumpling off the spoon and into the boiling water. Continue forming dumplings until half the dough is used. Cook until the dumplings float, then simmer for about two minutes; remove with a slotted spoon and add to the saucepan with the onion. Repeat with the remaining dumpling dough.

4. Return the saucepan with the onion to medium-high heat. Toss in three-quarters of the radicchio and stir gently until just wilted, about two minutes; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste. To serve, divide the dumplings and sauce among four bowls and top with the remaining radicchio and parsley.

Yield: Serves 4. I do not have gluten problems so I am going to use regular sifted flour- or maybe cake flour, also add a little chicken stock( i like trader Joes) to the onions

Get out and Vote

be informed- make some noise

Be aware that the seasonal flu shot contains H1n1 - this has not been advertised

this recipe comes from a book that my eye Doctor's son wrote with a friend he shares a blog with--check it out http://twofatals.com/
Quick smores---- 1 jar marshmallow fluff
chocolate chips of your liking-( milk choc- semisweet -Dark )
graham crackers
Spread fluff on graham - while you are doing this melt your chips in the microwave
dip marshmallow side in choc- let set and enjoy

Not Welcome HAHAHA!

As if the pile of leaves in front of Gary and Elaine’s door weren’t enough, the haphazardly placed welcome sign removed any doubt that no one, in fact, was welcome.

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!! LOVE THIS

Reflections of…



With the enormous mirror directly in front of him, Gary couldn’t help but wonder if eating made him look fat.



Thanks for the laughs Catalogliving.net !

Two Bean Town Beauties Shine in the Lone Star state

Happy Happy Birthday! Oct. 17th

Happy 45th Birthday LOVE YA !

HAPPY 25th BIRTHDAY!

Happy Birthday to My Girl-- Love Mother Dearest

Taylor Swift - Innocent (Live)

Taylor Swift - Innocent WATCH

(Live) THIS SONG REMINDS ME OF MY BROTHER...........
********INNOCENT**************
I guess you really did it this time
Left yourself in your warpath
Lost your balance on a tightrope
Lost your mind tryin' to get it back

Wasn't it easier in your lunchbox days?
Always a bigger bed to crawl into
Wasn't it beautiful when you believed in everything?
And everybody believed in you?

It's all right, just wait and see
Your string of lights is still bright to me
Oh, who you are is not where you've been
You're still an innocent
You're still an innocent

There's some things you can't speak of
But tonight you'll live it all again
You wouldn't be shattered on the floor now
If only you would sing what you know now then

Wasn't it easier in your firefly-catchin' days?
And everything out of reach, someone bigger brought down to you
Wasn't it beautiful runnin' wild 'til you fell asleep?
Before the monsters caught up to you?

It's all right, just wait and see
Your string of lights is still bright to me
Oh, who you are is not where you've been
You're still an innocent

It's okay, life is a tough crowd
32, and still growin' up now
Who you are is not what you did
You're still an innocent

Time turns flames to embers
You'll have new Septembers
Every one of us has messed up too

Lives change like the weather
I hope you remember
Today is never to late to
Be brand new

It's all right, just wait and see
Your string of lights are still bright to me
Oh, who you are is not where you've been
You're still an innocent

It's okay, life is a tough crowd
32, and still growin' up now
Who you are is not what you did
You're still an innocent

It's always time for Pancakes

How happy am I Chips perfect pancakes will be at my doorstep soon!!!

Perfect Pancakes

The lightest pancakes anywhere. Add Bacon, Sausage or Ham - 1.99

Buttermilk
Five buttermilk pancakes made with mom's secret recipe - 6.59

Short stack for the lighter appetite - 5.59
Pigs in a Blanket
Oink, Oink! Two little piggies and a friend tucked away into three fluffy buttermilk pancakes - 7.99
Coconut Crunch Pancakes
Milk chocolate chips, coconut and almonds - 8.59
German Apple
Fresh sliced apples cooked inside five buttermilk pancakes, topped with cinnamon and powdered
sugar. Served with a raspberry purée sauce - 8.59
Chocolate Chip
Five chocolate chip pancakes - 6.99
With Bananas - 7.99
Sweet Potato
Five sweet pancakes - 8.59
White Chocolate
Rendezvous & Fresh
Strawberries
White chocolate, macadamia nuts and fresh strawberries.
(Fresh strawberries available seasonally) - 9.29
Banana Nut
Five buttermilk pancakes topped with fresh sliced
bananas, chopped pecans and whipped cream - 8.29
Birthday Pancakes
Five pancakes with rainbow sprinkles. Topped with whipped cream and a cherry - 6.99

Wheat
Five delicious whole wheat pancakes - 6.59
Black Forest
Five buttermilk pancakes loaded with chocolate chips then topped with rich, warm black cherry compote and whipped cream - 7.99
Potato
Our own recipe. Shredded potato, a hint of onion and parsley. Served with sour cream, applesauce and three strips of bacon - 8.59
Cinnamon Raisin - 8.29
Fresh Apple & Almond Dusted with cinnamon and
powdered sugar - 8.59
Bacon
Crisp and crumbled bacon tossed inside our five delicious buttermilk pancakes - 8.29
Sausage & Apple - 8.29
Fresh Strawberry
Fresh strawberries available seasonally - Market Price
Strawberry Shortcake
Five pancakes layered and filled with rich, warm
strawberry compote. Served with whipped cream - 7.99
Blueberry or Apple
Five pancakes filled with your choice of warm blueberry or apple compote. Served with
whipped cream - 7.59
Banana
With your choice of butterscotch or peanut butter chips - 8.29

Patriotic
Blueberries, fresh bananas and strawberries atop five
buttermilk pancakes - 9.29
Hawaiian
Crushed macadamia nuts, pineapples and coconut - 8.99
Candy Apple
Fresh sliced apples and cherries fill five buttermilk
pancakes. Dusted with cinnamon sugar - 8.59
Piña Colada
Coconut and fresh diced pineapple - 8.29
The Choc-a-holic
Five buttermilk pancakes loaded with white and milk
chocolate chips. Drizzled with chocolate sauce, dusted with powdered sugar then topped with whipped cream - 8.29
M & M Pancakes - 7.99
Nutty Pancakes
Your choice of hazelnut, walnut or pecan filled pancakes - 7.99
Whole Grain Pancakes
8.59
Walnut & Cinnamon - 8.29
Blueberry Pancakes
Five buttermilk pancakes with blueberries inside - 7.59

congratulations to Alex making the jazz band! You Rock

Alex Toothpicks!!!!

Southern living pet halloween costume contest

Pet Halloween Costume Contest Check out costumes from our staff and friends and watch a hilarious behind-the-scenes video of the photo shoot. Submit a photo of your pet in costume for a chance to win a prize from Harry Barker

Coconut Macaroons

Ingredients

1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions

In a small bowl, combine the coconut, sugar, flour and salt. Stir in egg whites and vanilla; mix well.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 325 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Drizzle with bittersweet chocolate or enjoy plain- if you want to have the almonds place on macaroon and press slightly before cooking

Oh hair what can be done with you

I love these two hair cuts

It's always time for Pancakes

If you like pancakes, you'll love pumpkin pancakes. Throw in some chopped apple, or a handful of raisins or even some chopped cranberries if you like. Enjoy with warm maple syrup.
Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tbsp canola oil
1 cup nonfat milk
1/3 cup pure pumpkin
Preparation:

Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg together in a medium bowl. Combine egg, oil, milk and pumpkin in a small bowl. Stir pumpkin mixture into dry ingredients. Leave to stand for five minutes.
For each pancake, scoop 1/4 cup of batter on to a hot griddle or nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray. Turn pancakes when bubbles appear and edges are cooked, after about 2 minutes. Cook for 1 1/2 minutes on second side.

Makes 8-10 pancakes.
if you like ginger you can add some*****
Per two pancake serving: Calories 226, Calories from Fat 46, Total Fat 5g (sat 0.6g), Cholesterol 53mg, Sodium 414mg, Carbohydrate 40g, Fiber 1.6g, Protein 4.9g

This is for you Britt- next week

Warm Cranberry-Walnut Brie

Don't deny yourself. When Belgian researchers told 68 women to either enjoy or refuse their favorite snack, the refusers ate more of the forbidden snack once they were given the green light a day later. Sensible snacking helps you avoid bingeing.

Smart Choice: Baked brie with nuts and cranberries, plus whole-wheat crackers for dipping (188 calories)

Benefits: Warm, gooey brie satisfies a craving for creamy foods. Dried cranberries add antioxidants, and walnuts contribute heart-healthy fats and a nutty crunch.

View Recipe: Warm Cranberry-Walnut Brie

LOVE ME SOME PEANUT BUTTER- GO JIFF

The best pb for your j

by CookingLight.com, on Wed Sep 8, 2010 11:29am PDT
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From creamy to crunchy to natural options, here are our spread-worthy picks.
Besides crunchy and creamy versions, you can find peanut butters labeled “low-sugar,” “low-sodium,” “no trans fats,” even “made with Valencia peanuts.” Regardless of the touts, most are made the same way: Peanuts are roasted, ground with salt and sugar, then mixed with an added fat component to prevent separation. During testing, we found some spreads so pasty we got an upper-body workout stirring them; other “spreads” ripped bread. A few had the aroma and flavor of just-ground glory―abundantly peanutty and perfect for spooning right out of the container. In the end, several staffers decided to ditch their household brand for these winners.
BEST CRUNCHY―TIE!: Jif Extra Crunchy
Price: $2.59 (18 ounces)
Testers said: Raters loved this not-too-sweet, not-too-salty crunchy spread. If you like a lot of peanuts, this is the one for you. Cookies made with this butter were chewy, but crisp on bottom with good peanutty flavor. Ideal for sandwiches, on crackers, in a nutty sauce for cold soba noodles, or as a base for a curry paste.



BEST CRUNCHY―TIE!: Skippy Super Chunk
Price: $2.75 (16.3 ounces)
Testers said: Raters loved the ultra-smooth butter portion and the pleasantly salty flavor. Besides the abundance of nuts, the peanut aroma and appealing caramel color won us over. All these components combined to yield a stand-out peanut butter cookie with good saltiness and crisp, appealingly crumbly cookie. Good for baking, ice cream, dessert sauces, satay sauce, or to thicken a winter vegetable stew.



BEST CREAMY: Skippy Creamy Peanut Butter
Price: $2.75 (16.3 ounces)
Testers said: The roasted peanuts on the ingredient list are evident in the heady aroma and balanced flavor. Testers thought this sample was a touch oily, but spread the best. The spread produced a tasty cookie with a short texture. Makes the perfect peanut butter sandwich, but can turn into a savory dressing when mixed with soy, vinegar, and crushed red pepper to serve over sugar snap peas, broccoli, or a stir-fry. For a sweet version, mix with honey and mayonnaise and use as a fruit salad dressing. Mix with chile paste with garlic (sambal oelek) or sriracha for an easy sauce for roast meats.



BEST NATURAL CRUNCHY: Krema Natural Crunchy Peanut Butter
Price: $3.29 (16 ounces)
Testers said: The label claims no added salt, sugar, or hydrogenated oils, and we didn’t miss the sweetness or saltiness in this sample. Raters liked the hunks of peanuts, the crunch, and the real peanut flavor. The cookie sample was chewy and sweet. Serve atop toast, waffles, or pancakes drizzled with honey. Stir into ground chicken as a binder for meatballs or burgers. Use to make fudge or blond brownies.

Read More: 8 Healthy Office Snacks

BEST NATURAL CREAMY: Adams 100% Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
Price: About $4 (16 ounces)
Testers said: Even though you expect a little graininess from natural butters, with a good stir, this sample’s consistency smoothed out nicely. Surprisingly, this butter produced an incredibly short-textured cookie with a mild peanut flavor. (The Test Kitchen chef reported that the cookies spread slightly and baked a bit longer than regular peanut butter cookies.) Substitute for tahini to make baba ghanoush, tarator, or hummus. Stir into hot oatmeal to boost flavor and texture.

Read More: 12 Good-for-You Snacks

From the Test Kitchen: Tips for working with peanut butter

Keep it real. Full-fat peanut butters trump reduced-fat flavor, and they supply heart-healthy monounsaturated fats and 7 grams of protein per serving. (Choose butters without trans fats.) Reduced-fat spreads offer little calorie savings, and you’re ditching good-for-you fats.
Stir it up. The fat in natural peanut butters will likely separate. If you’re a natural peanut butter junkie, you may want to shell out $10 for Grandpa Witmer’s Old Fashioned Natural Peanut Butter Mixer (witmerproducts.com).
Check the date. Fats are susceptible to spoiling, which leaves an off flavor. Check the “use by” date and store as directed by the label.
Bake with care. Generally, the oilier the butter, the more baked goods spread. Add a little extra baking time when using natural butters.
Read More: Surprisingly Unhealthy Food Picks

HOW WE TEST
Method: We held four blind tastings of creamy, crunchy, natural creamy, and natural crunchy peanut butters (16 in all) on 4 separate days. To see how the samples fared in baking applications, we tested them in a standard cookie recipe.

Nutritional guidelines: We evaluated peanut butters that had 190 to 210 calories and 15 to 17 grams of fat per 2-tablespoon serving. None contained more than 3 grams of saturated fat, 150 milligrams of sodium, and 4 grams of sugars. We did not rate any spreads made with partially hydrogenated oils or palm oils.