Enchilada Casserole

1 lb. Ground Beef
1 Pkg. Taco Seasoning
8 oz. Tomato Sauce
1 lb. Velveeta Cheese
1 Can Rotel
10 Flour Tortillas

Brown the ground beef. Add Taco Season and tomato Sauce; simmer 5 minutes. Melt Velveeta Cheese and Rotel tomatoes over low heat, stirring often. While cheese is melting, spoon 1/10 of meat into each tortilla, roll up, and place in casserole dish. After cheese has smooth consistency, pour over top of filled tortillas.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until hot.

Not Me! Monday

Today's Not Me! Monday was brought to you by MckMama. So hop on over to her blog and see what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

I did not watch every documentary shown about Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson this weekend. I also did not watch 2 hours of MJ videos last night, while my husband was frying fish for our dinner. This was not a completely absurd thing for me to do considering I have never been a huge Michael Jackson, nor Farrah Fawcett fan (that part is true, honestly I am not a fan of either).

I did not go crazy on a jar of Clausen Kosher Dill Pickles this weekend, giving foundation to the rumor about pregnant women and pickles.

I also did not buy TWO boxes of 24 count Popsicles (yes 48 Popsicles) at Kroger last week, because I wanted Popsicles so badly and was sure I would eat both boxes rather quickly, only to eat 3 of them since the day I bought them.

Random Thoughts

Hey Y'all! I am still here. Just haven't had much new to say. It's been at or over 100 degrees here for the past week or so, and it's just been miserable...it's not helping my mood any. Not to mention I can't even remember the last time it rained.

In pregnancy News. I am still exhausted, nauseous, and over all irritable. I am 13 weeks and 2 Days today. Apparently my baby is the size of a peach and weighs about an ounce today. It's little fingerprints have formed and it's little body is trying to catch up with the size of it's head. How fun is that!!

I have a slight "bump" now. I am hesitant to take pictures yet, because I had gained so much weight before I got pregnant this time and because if you aren't very familiar with my appearance before hand, I only look fat not pregnant...but I promise as soon as I have a definite "pregnant belly" I will start posting pictures.

I have had "beach fever" lately. I desperately would like for Bill and I take a vacation to the beach before this summer is out, but the funds are limited, not to mention the time I am already having to take off work for doctor appointments and maternity leave this year, it would just seem a little excessive to take off for a week this summer.

Bill is working on a new endeavor...can't say much more than that at this point, but just pray about that with me. It sounds like a very good opportunity, and we are both very excited. It's only in our minds right now, we just have to make it a reality. Sorry to be so vague, but that's all I can be now.

I hated to hear about Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson passing away yesterday. The first thought that ran through my mind was I hope they got the chance to know Jesus before they stepped into eternity. However, I can't understand all of the hoop-la that is going on with Michael Jackson's passing. Really, he was just a man.

Work is going alright, some things have changed around here, and I haven't had my hours cut yet. However, it does require me to work out of both our offices (which isn't a bad thing at all). I am kind of enjoying the change of scenery from time to time.

My sister is getting so cute with her little pregnant belly. I just love it, and can't wait to get a belly like that myself. She can feel the baby kicking strong and moving around now. It's so cool...even though little Harvest is shy around her Aunt Heather (I haven't been able to feel her kick yet).


Let's see....anything else???? Guess that's it for now...hopefully I will start feeling more like posting again soon. I have got to get back to my Tasty Tuesday's and Wacky Wednesday's.

I hope everyone has a great weekend!!

Yes Ma'am!!!!!!

Now, I really wish I weren't so exhausted...because this news story really irritates me more than I have the energy to say today!! I would just like to know when it became derogatory to call someone Ma'am or Sir. I was taught from the time I was able to talk, to respect authority figures by calling them Ma'am or Sir. I really don't care if she apologizes or not, because those forced apologies are never sincere. But Honestly, when we can't even say "yes Ma'am" to someone in this country without being berated for it, something is severely wrong. It's a sign of respect Ms. Boxer!!! Probably something your mother should have taught you!!



Story from Fox News

She may be a lady and a senator, but don't expect an apology from Barbara Boxer for making the distinction to an Army brigadier general this week. Aside from a briefly worded statement about a "friendly" conversation she had with Brig. Gen. Michael Walsh after dressing him down for calling her "ma'am," Boxer remained silent Friday in the face of growing calls for her to apologize.
Walsh, with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, was testifying during a hearing before Boxer's Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works when he summoned the audacity to call the California senator "ma'am."

Boxer immediately interrupted him before he could answer one of her questions.

"You know, do me a favor," a clearly agitated Boxer said. "Could you say 'senator' instead of 'ma'am?"

"Yes, ma'am," Walsh replied.

"It's just a thing, I worked so hard to get that title, so I'd appreciate it, yes, thank you," she said.

"Yes, senator," he answered.

But Walsh was following military protocol, which advises officers to use "sir" or "ma'am" when addressing anyone higher than them on the chain of command.

When asked whether Boxer would offer an apology, her spokesman, Zachary Coile, referred to a statement released Thursday.

"Senator Boxer called Brigadier General Walsh earlier today. They had a friendly conversation, expressed their respect for each other and talked about how they look forward to working together to protect our communities from natural disasters," the statement read.

The Pentagon refused to jump into the fray.

"The matter was between the two and we have nothing to add," Pentagon spokeswoman Eileen Lainez said in a statement to FOXNews.com. The Veterans of Foreign Wars supported both Boxer and Walsh and downplayed the exchange.

"The general is 100 percent correct in responding to members of Congress with "Sir" or "Ma'am. The senator, on the other hand, is also correct, though probably everyone now agrees that this should have been handled differently, if at all," the group said in a statement. "There are far more important issues facing America -- from national security to the proper care and treatment of veterans, military service member and their families -- and this difference of opinion in salutations is not one of them."

But the National Republican Senatorial Committee tried to take political advantage of the incident by collecting signatures on a petition reprimanding Boxer.

"All of our military men and women deserve more dignity than to be on the receiving end of condescension and disrespect, especially at the hands of our elected officials," the organization wrote in an e-mail.

12 Weeks and Prayers

So I keep hearing that things are suppose to get better by the 12th week of pregnancy, right??

I am so extremely exhausted, and still having horrible food aversions. I am 12 weeks and 2 days, so what gives?? I go to work, come home, some nights I might cook dinner (although my poor husband might disagree with that statement), then shower and go straight to bed. There were a few nights that I have actually been in bed before 7:00!! That is highly unusual for me, but lately that has been the norm. I am not complaining mind you, I will endure anything uncomfortable that is thrown at me, because the end result has been so long awaited. I just wish I could get that burst of energy everyone talks about during the second trimester so that I can get some stuff done around my house...There is so much to do and so little time to do it.

Switching gears....

I wanted to take a minute to ask everyone to pray for Stellan, he is in the hospital again. Check out MckMama's Blog for the latest details.

Also, a friend of a friend is in need of a miracle right now. Aimee is a friend of Nichole's family. Her family is in need of a miracle, her 28 year old brother suffered a stroke yesterday. I am not sure of the details, but I know things have taken a sharp turn for the worst today and the doctors aren't giving him much of a chance. They are going to do surgery (again not sure what type of surgery) but they are telling the family he is likely to not make it, they believe he is possibly already brain dead. Please be praying for this family, they need a miracle!!

Psalm 94:19 (NIV)
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.

I have a secret...

Today I am 11 weeks and 2 days pregnant! I was going to wait until I was officially out of my first trimester to "announce" because of my loss last year. However, some crazy things have happened in the past 2 weeks and I just couldn't wait any longer....I am way too excited (and nervous, please keep praying for me)

I decide to document everything, from the time I found out I was pregnant until now, in draft form so that I wouldn't forget anything. Also, the end of the post explains my recent tweets and break from the blog. I was having a few problems, but all is well now, Praise the Lord!!

4.24.09
Positive home pregnancy test

5.5.09
5 weeks and 6 days
Remember when I posted this post about the way I felt on my due date?
God is so amazing, he allowed my first OB appointment to be on my due date. He took a day I thought was going to be one of the worst days of my life, and turned it into pure joy. I went to the doctor today, they did blood work to check my hormone levels, which were great. I also talked to the OB Educator who took down all of my medical history and gave me lots of magazines, info packets, and forms to fill out. She also scheduled a sonogram for 5.19.09. I will be 7 weeks and 6 days which is exactly how far along I was when I found out I lost my baby last time. I am a little apprehensive, but I know God is in control!

Side Note: Bill went to the doctor with me....he thought the forms were "a little personal"....I am thinking "Babe, things are about to get a lot more personal that THAT!" Ha!

My doctor called me back this afternoon, they want me to come in Thursday for an early sonogram. Not because anything is wrong, but she wasn't involved in the decision to wait two weeks for my first sonogram. My doctor didn't want to wait that long. I am a little excited and ALOT nervous.

5.7.09
6 weeks and 1 day
Mom went with me to the Sonogram appointment, Bill had to work. We heard the baby's heartbeat. It was a wonderful sound. I almost let fear get the best of me in the sonogram room. That is such a place of pain for me. I almost closed my eyes, I can't say I truly enjoyed it until I left and got in my car and realized the sound I heard was MY LIVING BABY!

Baby's Heart Rate was 99 BPM Measuring 5weeks 3days (but I think she miss-measured she is new)

5.12.09
6 weeks 6 days
Let the morning all day sickness begin!! Be careful what you wish for, I told my mom last night I wish I would get some morning sickness so I would know that my hormones were working at the proper levels. Sheesh, what was I thinking!! I have been so sick this afternoon, I have literally put my head down on my desk at work. I feel horrible!! But strangely enough I am thankful for the sickness!!

5.19.09
7 weeks 6 days
Had my 2nd sonogram today, every thing looked great! Nichole went with me this time, Bill was extremely sick and couldn't go. I was VERY disappointed that he didn't get to see our baby today, but was so excited that Aunt Nichole and Grey got to see his "girl friend" (at least that's what we are are hoping for). We would like a girl, but will be elated with whatever God chooses for us... Guess I have to wait another 10 weeks to find out what that is.

Baby's Heart Rate was 161 BPM
Measuring 7weeks 5days (thats more like it, I got a more seasoned tech this time)

5.20.09
8 weeks
Zofran is AMAZING, I was finally able to eat last night!! It was wonderful. I had 2 bowls of Chicken Rotel (Chicken Spaghetti) and I even ate Arby's for lunch today. I haven't been able to eat much at all, other than fruit, since the morning all day sickness started!

5.27.09
9 weeks
Wondering if the heartburn will EVER go away! The nausea is fading. But the food aversions are horrible. I can't eat much meat at all, NO CHICKEN, it just makes me ill.

6.3.09
10 weeks
Started bleeding today, I completely freaked....I got to the doctor's office as soon as they opened. They did a sonogram as soon as I got there. They wanted to make sure the baby's heart was still beating and it was measuring on track. I have never been so scared in my life. Once the appointment was over and everything checked out alright, the baby's heart rate was 171 bpm and was measuring right on track. I wasn't dilated, so they sent me home to rest until my appointment next week. After the roller coaster of emotions I need the rest.

One good thing that came from this was Bill was able to be with me to see our baby this time. This is the first time there has been any movement in the sonogram, the baby was wiggling and moving around like crazy, it was the sweetest thing EVER. Bill was completely amazed!! I think he is already hooked!

6.9.09
10 weeks 6 days
Appointment went well today. I can go back to work tomorrow. They were trying to hear the heartbeat on the Doppler, but the baby wouldn't cooperate. My doctor said "she must be a girl because she wants her picture taken" LOL...so she sent me to sonogram. I was terrified waiting for sonogram. Then I saw it's little heart beat on the screen just beating away. It wasn't moving as much this time, it must have been as sleepy as mommy (Wink). Everything checked out great and I am finally off "house arrest" things are definitely looking up. I have another appointment in 4 weeks.

The picture quality isn't that great on this one. I had "the new girl" again and she doesn't seem to take very clear pictures. She is very sweet, and I like her, but she is the one that took the first picture too and they weren't great either. I think she just isn't as experienced as the other two ladies.

Heart Rate 173 BPM

Measuring 11 weeks and 2 days

Oh and just a quick tip for being on bed rest with your first child: DON'T WATCH TLC!!! I am very terrified of labor now!! The epidurals, and such!! Geezie Weezie, why would they show that on TV!! It's enough to make you change your mind about this whole situation. I am excited about being pregnant, and SUPER Excited about bringing a new baby home with me....the labor part however, not so much.....Stupid Eve and her dumb apple!!!

Corn Fritters

½ Cup Bread Flour
½ Cup Self-Rising Flour
2 Tbs. Milk
1 Tbs. Melted Butter
¼ Cup Frozen Cream Style Corn
2 Tbs. Sugar
1 Egg
½ Tsp. Baking Powder

Mix: Milk, Egg, Butter, and corn. Stir in dry ingredients, mix well. Drop by spoon-full into hot oil (350 degrees) fry until golden brown.

My Sister!

Holly and Wayne are having a girl! I am soooo excited! Today was the big appointment!! Afterward she took our mom a bouquet of pink flowers at work to "tell" her!


We are all excited and are eagerly awaiting the arrival of Harvest Anne in October! She is due the day before my birthday, Oct. 27th to be exact, so she has got to be one uber cool baby to have a birthday like that!

Tabouli

I finally found a recipe for Tabouli, I am so very excited. I haven’t actually tried this recipe yet, but I was so happy to have even found it, I had to share it today.

3 Cups of finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
4 or 5 finely chopped green onions
4 ripe, medium sized tomatoes, chopped into small cubes
1 cup of bulgur
½ teaspoon allspice
½ cup lemon juice
5 tbs olive oil
Salt and Pepper to taste

Rinse bulgur several times and soak in cold water for about twenty minutes
Chop Tomatoes (small dice)
Clean and Chop Parsley (remove large stems, you want mostly leaves)
Put Bulgar in a Sieve to drain
Chop green onions
Mix together – Toss Well

Taste for seasoning, if too dry you can add additional lemon juice

Tabouli benefits from resting; leave in the refrigerator for a few hours or over night tossing occasionally.

Tasty Tip: Use in a Salad - Greens, Cucumbers, Tabouli, Sunflower Seeds and Ranch Dressing....YUM, YUM, YUMMY.....served with a side a Hummus and Pretzel Crisps

5.20.06

Today is our Anniversary! Three years ago today, at about this time, we were in a little chapel in Gatlinburg, TN getting married. We spent the next week in the mountains of Gatlinburg! I haven't stopped wanting to go back yet! It is beautiful there! That was the best week of my life!

Happy Anniversary Baby...I love you!!

Not Me! Monday

Well it's that time again, Not Me! Monday. Being brutally honest and living to tell about it. This is a blog carnival created by MckMama, so hop on over to her blog and see what she and every one else have not been doing this week.

I was not an hour and a half late for work this morning because I was not vomiting uncontrollably! I did not tell my boss I was "running a little late" then lay back down only to fall fast asleep! Not Me, I am always on time for work and I would never do such a thing. I am not sitting at my desk, wishing I had stayed home in the bed rather than dragging my neauseated self into the office to sit at this desk all day! I did not come in only out of guilt because I took a vacation day Friday, and figured no one would believe that I actually am sick today!


Sorry, I am not much fun today!

The Zoo Party!

Pictures from Kylie's 6th Birthday Party (Nichole's oldest daughter)...They had a petting zoo in her back yard. It was WAY cool!! I am thinking of having one for my next birthday...but Kylie says I am too old!! What do you think?

Before the party!!



Blowing out the candles!



Opening Presents!







Kylie is going to bust that Pinata!!



Kylie looking at the Persian Crested Chicken
(or some such thing)



Kennedy loving on the long hair donkey!!



Kinky the Kinkajou eating fruit!
He was the sweetest thing EVER!!



Kennedy looking at the tortoise!






Greyton riding sitting on the horsey!



Emily and one of the bunnies!



The petting zoo corral!
(the kids could come and go as they please)



They had horse rides, and face painting too!! This was by far one of the neatest party ideas I have every seen. It was so much fun, and the lady was so laid back, and the kids really enjoyed themselves.

If you live in the area and would like to know more click Buck-A-Roo Parties . I would highly recommend it!

Kayleigh Anne Freeman

Please pray for Kayleigh's Family. Yesterday Kayleigh was completely healed in Heaven. She is now made perfect, and is praising our sweet Jesus face to face. However, I know her parents would rather have had her healed here in their arms. Please pray for their comfort and peace as I know this is a horrible road to walk down.

May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. ~ 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17 (NIV)

Happy Mother's Day!

(My Mommy)

Today is mother's day! I want to start by saying Happy Mother's day to my mom. My sister and I were talking the other day about how truly blessed we are to have the parents we have. We didn't realize it growing up, but some poeple didn't have a family like ours. Our parents were always at everything we ever did, softball, dance, school programs, beauty pagents, whatever we did, they were there supporting us and telling us how great we were. We never doubted if we were loved or if we had value in our home. I can't imagine life any other way, we are so blessed! Our mother is the reason we are the women we are today! Happy Mother's Day Mom! I Love you!

Barbie has a wonderful post on Mother's Day if you want to check her out.

I will leave you today with The Mom Song....Remember to pause my music player at the bottom.

Wacky Wednesday

They left out one seemingly important detail, important to me anyway. Was there anyone in the portable toilets??? YUCK!!! Can you imagine being inside one of those things when something like this happened. I think that may be why I have a fear of portable toilets.

PUYALLUP, Wash. - A small airplane dropping from the sky after its engine failed wound up on a cushioning bunch of portable toilets — and the pilot was able to walk away apparently unhurt.

Gary Mayor of the Federal Aviation Administration says the Cessna 182 crashed Friday afternoon in Washington state after taking off from Thun Field, an airfield owned by Pierce County southeast of Tacoma. Sheriff's spokesman Ed Troyer says the plane was about 150 feet in the air when the engine quit. Troyer told The News Tribune that the pilot tried to turn around to land but didn't quite make it. The plane hit a fence, flipped over and landed upside down on top of the portable toilets standing in a storage yard. Authorities didn't immediately give the pilot's identity.

Credit to: MSNBC

5.5.09

Today was my due date. If things had gone differently, I would be holding my new baby today. Looking at his or her eyes, holding his or her little hands in mine, and trying to figure out which one of us he or she looks like. I have been dreading this day with everything in me. I have worried and wondered about how I would react today. It’s amazing; I can't even explain the Peace that God has given me today. While I AM sad, I am not overwhelmed. I am actually OK. I honestly never thought I would be able to say that and without the help of God, I wouldn’t be able to say it. He is my ALL IN ALL!

The old song is so true....

You are my strength when I am weak
You are the treasure that I seek
You are my all in all

Seeking you as a precious jewel
Lord, to give up I’d be a fool
You are my all in all

When I fall down you pick me up
When I am dry You fill my cup
You are my all in all

I don’t know who is out there reading this today, or what is going on in your life; but please let me assure you, even when it feels like you can’t hold on, Jesus is holding you. Don’t give up! I have felt, at times, like I couldn’t go on, like my life was falling in around me, and there was nothing I could do to stop it. I also know the relief that comes when Jesus just holds you in his arms, and that is a place I never want to leave. Please, know that God loves you and wants nothing but the best for you. Sometimes he allows us to walk through things that we can’t understand, but he is always there to hold us, just don’t give up.


Isaiah 43:2 (NIV)
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.


Psalm 89:1 (NIV)
I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations.

Tasty Tuesday ~ Stolen Style

Cranberry Couscous

I have decided to be EXTREMELY lazy today. I didn't even bother to copy and paste the recipe here. I am stealing MckMama's recipe for Cranberry Couscous. It looked so wonderful when she posted about it on her blog, I just had to go home and try it for myself. It was then I knew, it would make my Tasty Tuesday short list! I even brought leftovers for my lunch today!

Now it's your turn...Go home and try it...I dare you!

Not Me! Monday

It’s that time again...Not Me! Monday...being brutally honest and living to tell about it.

This is a blog carnival created by MckMama, and we are SO glad she is back!! So head on over to her blog and see what she and everyone else have not been doing this week.

Bill did not have a toothache in the SAME tooth that he had a root canal on 6 months ago, the SAME tooth that broke and had to be repaired with a post only around 3 months ago. We are not STILL paying for both procedures that totaled over $2,000! He did not call me from the same dentist office to tell me, said tooth, would have to have a 2nd root canal, as the first one "didn’t get all of the nerve.” We most certainly were not asked to see a specialist to have the top of the tooth cut off, and a microscopic camera run down in the tooth to make sure that was indeed the problem. This was not such a completely horrifying absolutely ridiculous unpleasant solution to us that we decided to have the $2,000 tooth yanked out, and thrown in the garbage pulled. I certainly didn’t get so insanely outraged slightly aggravated, at our dentist that I definitely did not refuse to pay the bill for pulling his tooth!

Favorite Song Friday

What better song for my favorite song today than By His Wounds....

Favorite Song Friday is brought to you by Mandye at Flowers Family Fun.

Remember to pause the music player at the bottom before playing the video.

Please Pray with Me...

It seems like so many children are being attacked lately: Stellan, Kayleigh, Cohen, and several Children at my church are also in need of lots of prayer for medical problems. Could every one just stop and pray with me for these precious children, for their healing, and for God's peace for their parents. Also, to meet financial needs that these medical problems may create.

Father we come to you now, in the name of your precious son Jesus, and ask you to place your hand on Stellan, Kayleigh, Cohen, Brooke, Zach, and Brower. We know that children are precious to you Father and we agree right now that you will heal these children and that you will use the difficulties that they have had to endure for your Glory!

Your word says:

Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.

Father, I ask for a special peace for the mother's of these Children right now! Lord, it's hard to watch your children go through things, and know that they have no control over the situation. Father please give them peace to release it into your hands and rest, knowing that you are God and you do all things well. Father, I also pray that you would deliver all of these families from any financial burden that they may be under. Please allow them to be able to focus on You and their children right now... We ask all these things in Jesus name.

Amen!!

Calling All Book Worms

I want to share a little secret (or not so secret) I found. You can buy used books, cheap, on Amazon. Usually you pay more for the shipping than the book. Just an example, I found a book that has been out of print for some time, for $5.49. The name of the book, Kenny and his Animal Friends. This is a book my mom had as a child and she read to me when I was little. I desperately wanted a copy to one day read to my own children. I paid $1.50 for the book and $3.99 for the shipping. Now, everyone knows about Amazon, I know...no big secret there.

The real secret I wanted to share is, I noticed while shopping, you can actually go to some of the individual sellers websites and order from them directly. I highly recommend this option if you are purchasing more than one book, as Amazon charges about $3.99 per book for shipping. I found a really neat seller Springys Treasures, and I have ordered 3 more of my childhood Favorites from them...The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, Charlotte's Web, and Stuart Little. The books were $.74 ea. and the total shipping was $5.00. I paid a total of $7.22 for all three books (that's roughly $2.41 per book). This was such a wonderful Deal, I just couldn't keep it to myself. If you want to check out either of these sights, I have had nothing but pleasant experiences with both of them. I order used books and they are in pretty good shape when I get them. The worst I have gotten was Kenny and His Animal Friends and the only thing wrong with it was the pages were a little yellowed and the hardback cover had a little writing on it (but not bad at all). I thought that was very good for a book that was published in the 60's! My mom still has her copy, but it is colored all over, inside and out, and the spine is being held together loosely tape that is probably as old as I am. So to find one so clean and well preserved was just lovely.

Happy Shopping!!

Wacky Wednesday

I knew there had to be some good in these horribly uncomfortable contraptions...LOL





DETROIT - The metal underwire in a Detroit woman's bra is being credited with deflecting a bullet fired at her during a break-in at a neighbor's home.
Detroit police Officer Leon Rahmaan says the 57-year-old woman apparently looked out her window Tuesday when one of three men fired the shot.
He says the slug smashed through her window pane before hitting the bra's underwire. It did not penetrate her skin.


Police say she may have gone to the window after a burglar alarm at the house next door sounded. Her neighbor was not at home at the time. The suspects drove away after the shooting.



Credit to MSNBC http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30354902/

Warm Spinach Dip

2 Packages Frozen Spinach (thawed and drained)
1 Can Artichokes
8 oz Sour Cream
1 Bunch of Freen Onions
1 Stick of Butter
2 Bags Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 Box of Pre-Cooked Bacon (crumbled)
Tony’s Seasoning

Melt stick of butter in skillet
Chop Green Onions and Saute’ in a skillet
Mix the Spinach, green onion/butter mixture, Sour Cream and Tony’s to taste
In a Round Dish later the spinach mixture, bacon and parmesan repeat.
Top with Parmesan Cheese and Tony’s Seasoning
Bake at 350 Degrees until bubbly (about 45 minutes give or take)

Serve with New York Style Garlic Bagle Chips

From the Kitchen of my sister Holly Hall

Praise the Lord

Praise the Lord....Stellan is going HOME!!! Continue to pray for this family and their safe travel back home and for Stellan's continued healing.

Check MckMama's blog for more details.

Thank you Jesus for holding Stellan and his family in your hands during these last few weeks. Please continue to comfort them and give them peace. Please heal Stellan's heart for your Glory, in Jesus Name we pray!! Amen!!

Favorite Song Friday

It's that time again....Favorite Song Friday, courtesy of Mandye at Flowers Family Fun...However, I don't think she has posted hers for today...

I am really going OLD SCHOOL with these!!

This week I have been listening to Karen Wheaton a lot....I LOVE her...she is so annointed when she sings...It's simply amazing....I couldn't choose just one favorite song, so I put both of them up.

The first video isn't quite in sync with the music, but it's a great song....and the 2nd video...well all I can say is that it was filmed in the 80's (if you can't tell by the clothing, and Make-up)...but the songs are Powerful and Timeless...

Alright boys and girls we're about to GO TO CHURCH!!!

Make sure to pause the music player at the bottom of my blog before playing the videos :o)

He Ain't Never Done Me Nothin' but Good!




He'll Do It Again!