Wrapping it up!

I totally missed last weeks wrap up - we were out celebrating so I guess that is my excuse =)

Praises and Hallelujahs - Recently, we had learned that our former High School Principal's wife had a stroke (Anne Ackley). Obviously, this was scary for the entire family and for everyone in their life (like the SCS community). We are so thankful to be able to report that while she still has a healing journey to go through, God is restoring her health in unprecedented timing and she is now recovering at home - Yeah God!!!!

Recipe Pick of the Week - Meatloaf Pinwheel

1 lb. 90/10 ground sirloin

1 tsp. pesto

1 tsp. minced garlic

2 tbsp. worchestire sauce

1 egg

1/2 c. italian bread crumbs

1/2 - 3/4 c. oats

Mix it all up!!! Roll it out (I use a cutting board) to about 1/2 inch think and spread mashed potatoes on top (or you can put a spinach and mushroom mix in place of the potato) - roll it up (that's how you get the pinwheel look) and bake for about 45 minutes or so at 350 - then pour a can or jar of beef gravy on top and top it off with some french fried onion rings - back another 10 minutes and ...mmmmmmmm mmmmmmm good - dinner is served!

What I'm Reading - Power of a Praying Wife - I have never taken this long to get through it, but I am trying to really digest and apply as I go along...it is challenging but very worth it!

God's Powerful Word of the Week - Psalm 46:10 - "Be still and know that I am God" - LOVE IT- it gives me chills everytime I think and say it!!!!

This Week's Weather - GLORIOUS!!!!! I L-O-V-E the sunshine and the slightly warmer air!!!

Pic of the Week - I made a pistachio cake for my MOPS meeting this week and have recently pulled out my kitchenaid mixer to give it more use

- Joshua LOVED the cake and the mixer!

TV Time this week - The olympics are over which means I should be getting to bed earlier - that hasn't been happening though....I did manage to catch the first episode of The Marriage Ref and I have to admit .... I cracked up!!!

Website of the Week - http://www.etsy.com/ I really enjoy checking out the latest crafty ideas.

Song of the Week - "Glorious" - Newsboys featuring Michael Tait ---this is soooo good!

weird

Not sure what is up with blogger today...it is posting all of the blogs in a very unusual way. Hmmm....wonder what is going on???

I love my Aunna

Here are a few pics of some things that have been going on with me and my Aunna:


For Valentine's Day I made her a heart shaped garden stone with my hand print in it...she didn't get it right away because the first one didn't turn out (my mommy hid it and it didn't have room to breathe and air out so it had some mold on it - yuck). But, this one was perfect and she loved it!






























Here we are just snuggling - Gotta love it!

Aunna helped me build a great snowman. We put peanuts and corn on it for the birds and squirrels to enjoy! I am very proud of it, but sad that it is melting now.

Last week Aunna's truck stopped working as soon as she turned onto my street. So, mommy and I went to help her - I was going to take some tape to "fix it" for her . Mommy used her car to push Aunna's truck closer to our house....then a tow truck came to take it away. It was very cool...I watched the whole thing while eating a bowl of popcorn!

SMOOTHIES!!!

When I woke up this morning I REALLY wanted a smoothie for breakfast. They are soooo good, soooo healthy, and better yet....soooooo easy to make!

3 ice cubes

1/4 c. water

berries

pineapple

banana

magic bullet

put everything in the magic bullet and let it "smoothify" Delicious!!!

Baking and Cooking like crazy!

Mom and I have been busy trying out some new recipes lately. We made "Rolo" cookies last night and they are sooooo yummy! We are going to try to save some for MOPS tomorrow, but it is hard to stay out of them =)


































Mrs. Becky also gave us a recipe for homemade pizza dough in the bread maker. We made this last week and LOVED it!!!! I had fun putting everything on the pizza and more fun eating it up!

It's the little things in life...like a tablecloth!

This post is from my mommy----

I love having a tablecloth on my table, but I don't like that I either have to use a vinyl one or deal with the pretty fabric ones getting messed up after one meal. Well, I found the PERFECT solution!!!! Bed, Bath, and Beyond sells a "Laminated Fabric Tablecloth" that is 100% cotton, it looks like fabric but wipes up like vinyl - gotta love it! We tested it out this morning and -voila - it really works. Liquid just pools up and food wipes right off. Can't wait to pick up more of these great find with my 20% off coupons!!!

http://http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=14611177

Another Snow Day

We woke up to a whole bunch of fresh new snow this morning and were anxious to get outside and play in it! We had a great time because it snowed into the early afternoon and we were able to run, shovel, throw snowballs and play for a long time before we got too cold. I am happy that my mommy bought a great snowsuit for me before winter came - it keeps me perfectly dry and toasty - just my face gets cold =)

Always helping out

Attempting to make a snow angel - it was funny!

Mommy and Me =)


Hmmm...is that a bird up there???

I did the slide thing about ten thousand times - so fun!

Welcome Home Elmo!!

Yahoo - Papa and Grandma got me a fish! His name is Elmo Ducky Cripe and I adore him so much. I help feed him when I wake up and when I go to bed and I sit and watch him swim and sing him songs. He is the best!!!

Ginger the Hamster

I mentioned to you in an earlier blog that Keisha has a hamster named Ginger. Well, I was able to meet her for the first time last week and I loved her!!!! I can't wait to be able to play with her again very soon =)

Weekly Wrap up as a new week is starting

My goodness, I have no idea where time goes sometimes. Today I am playing catch up on a million and one different things. I spent the better part of last week "playing" and now it is time to get caught up and ready to roll once again....here we go!!!!


Praises and Hallelujah's- A year ago today our life changed forever. On 2-22-09 I received the news that my husband had a brain tumor growing on his brain stem. On 2-26-09 Dr. Pieper and a team of great docs and nurses operated on Randy's brain and at 9:30 p.m. that evening I received the glorious news that my husband was still with me and recovering in the Neuro ICU - Praise God and Hallelujah!!!! We will be celebrating in a big way tonight as a family and again on Friday as a couple - THANK YOU JESUS FOR MIRACLES!!!!


Recipe Pick of the Week - Easy Cake Truffles


1 box of chocolate fudge cake mix


Ingredients to prepare the cake (eggs, water, oil etc.)


1 can of chocolate fudge frosting


2 bags of semi-sweet chocolate chips





Prepare the cake mix and bake as directed. After the cake has cooled, crumble the entire cake into a bowl. Add in entire can of frosting and mix well. Place the mixture in the refrigerator until firmed up (this may take a few hours). Once mixture has firmed up and cooled, use melon baller or a spoon to scoop out balls and then roll with hands.


Melt chocolate chips in separate bowl (I used the microwave). Dip cake balls into melted chocolate (this is a fun gooey messy project) and set them on waxed paper to dry. While still wet, sprinkle with coconut, nuts, sprinkles, etc. Refrigerate to harden the chocolate and they are ready to be served!!!! I snatched this recipe off of one of the blogs I follow, tried it out, and had a great response - these will be added to "my favorite recipes." Enjoy!!!!





What I'm Reading - Still reading through The Power of a Praying Wife - I kind of got stuck on praying for his health and a few others that I wanted to review again - I also have been reading segments of Dave Ramsey's -Total Money Makeover - and several books related to Autism.





God's Powerful Word of the Week - "Your light shall break forth like the morning, your healing shall spring forth speedily, and your righteousness shall go before you; the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard." Isaiah 58:8





This Week's Weather - Well, had I written this on Friday I would have mentioned that the snow was melting and the days seemed a tad sunnier and warmer - BUT - we live in a crazy weather state soooo - today is a "snow day" with loads of fresh snow still falling and colder air is abounding!!!!





Pic of the Week - Joshua has a new pet thanks to Papa and Grandma - meet Elmo Ducky Cripe - our new fishy =)

TV Time this Week - Olympics!!!! LOVE ALL OF IT!!!!

Website of the Week - http://www.blurb.com/ - I've been looking at various websites as I consider turning this blog into a book - I think Joshua would love to be able to look back on everything in book form - we'll see what happens!!!

Most Listened to Song of the Week - Chynna and Vaughan - Everyday Miracles