A huge blogging break…

Yes, I know that I have already taken a little break, but I just wanted to let you know that I will be extending that break for a little longer.  You see, my Dh will be leaving for another Iraq deployment in 36 days so I am spending every minute I can with him.  I may update off and on throughout the next month, but it won’t be much.

I hope everyone has a wonderful CHRISTmas and enjoys the time with their friends and family.

And if you don’t mind, please keep our family in your prayers.

Always faithful…

Here we are checking our morning e-mails.

Who’s doing the laundry?

Well, after Dh gave me my Christmas present early, everyone wants to do the laundry now.

I had originally not wanted the pedestals, but I am so glad that I got them.  It makes doing laundry easier on the back. 

Back and forth…

As many of you have noticed I have two blogs. Actually I have a total of five, but three are for personal family. I have to say that it can wear you out going back and forth between even two blogs trying to keep them up. So I will give you fair warning that as of next month they might not get updated very much at all for a while. Dh will be working his last official day at work on Dec. 5th and from that time until he leaves we will be here there and everywhere doing family things. So if you stop by and you see that I have not posted anything new, please know that I will get back into the swing of things *slowly* after he leaves.

While I am Waiting…

If you have had a chance to see the movie Fireproof then you know this song. It has to be one of the most touching songs I have ever heard. I left the theater singing it and then went out and bought the cd. If you have not been to see the movie I urge you to do so. You won’t be disappointed.

No hiding where I am from…

What American accent do you have? Your Result: The South That’s a Southern accent you’ve got there. You may love it, you may hate it, you may swear you don’t have it, but whatever the case, we can hear it.
The Midland
The Northeast
The Inland North
The West
Philadelphia
Boston
North Central
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Veterans Day…

A time to remember those who served and are serving our country.

My Dh.  I love you honey for all you do for your family and your country.

A Veteran’s Day Prayer

Dear Lord,
Today we honor our veterans,
worthy men and women
who gave their best
when they were called upon
to serve and protect their country.
We pray that you will bless them, Lord,
for their unselfish service
in the continual struggle
to preserve our freedoms, our safety,
and our country’s heritage, for all of us.
Bless them abundantly
for the hardships they faced,
for the sacrifices they made
for their many different contributions
to America’s victories
over tyranny and oppression.
We respect them, we thank them,
we honor them, we are proud of them,
and we pray that you will watch over
these special people
and bless them with peace and happiness.
In Jesus’ name we pray; Amen.

By Joanna Fuchs

Seven favorite things in my kitchen…

My pantry

The window above my sink.  I crocheted the curtain about 5 years ago.

Some dishes that my mom gave me, my coffee grinder.

My island that Dh made for me. 

My toaster oven

My knives

And of course Red Rita 

I actually love everything in my kitchen, but I figured that I would just stick with seven things.

Won’t you join me and post your favorite things too.  Also, stop by my friend Sherry’s blog and take a look at some of her favorite things.

Dog treat recipe…

Here is the recipe for the dog treats that we make. We have been making them for years and our dogs love them.

1 cup whole wheat flour

1/2 cup all purpose flour

1/2 cup cornmeal

1/4 cup nonfat dry milk

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup beef or chicken broth (I normally add 1tsp. bullion granules to 1/2 cup water for this)

Mix all dry ingredients and then add oil and broth. Stir well until blended. I sometimes use my KitchenAid for this. Roll out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/2 inch thick. I do mine a little bit thiner than that as I want to get as many as I can. If you are doing larger bones, I would go with the thicker dough. Bake at 325* for about 30 minutes. They can even cook longer if you like. Cool on a wire rack and store in an airtight container.

We also like to make these for other dogs at Christmas time. 

Making treats for our friends…

The other day we had to make some treats for our fur babies.

We have been making these treats for years.

Yes, I know I need a new pan (or maybe I should just try cleaning this one)

Finally they are finished.

Can I have one now?  Please. 

In case you don’t remember, this is Coco.  We have had her for about 7 years and she is slowly wearing down.  That is until a squirrel comes into the yard.  Notice the tongue.  She has always done this.