Out to dinner with the family
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
College Football
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
The Pool is Open
One of my favorite days of the year is when the gates of our swim club open and once again the pool is open. The lifeguards climb up in their chairs, one of them blows their whistle and summer officially starts.
The pool is open and inviting all who care to enter, to jump in and have some fun.
I hope to see you in the water!
One of my favorite days of the year is when the gates of our swim club open and once again the pool is open. The lifeguards climb up in their chairs, one of them blows their whistle and summer officially starts.
The pool is open and inviting all who care to enter, to jump in and have some fun.
I hope to see you in the water!
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Royal Tea Party
With the Royal Wedding of William and Kate just three days away, it has put me in the mood to have at Tea Party. Here are some menu items you could try if you want to have Tea too!
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries ( try white, dark and milk chocolate)
Pound Cake with warm orange marmalade and whipped cream
Brew a pot of water and set out a variety of teas.
Two of my favorites are Raspberry and Orange Zinger
Use your prettiest tea cups and enjoy!
Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Chocolate Dipped Strawberries ( try white, dark and milk chocolate)
Pound Cake with warm orange marmalade and whipped cream
Brew a pot of water and set out a variety of teas.
Two of my favorites are Raspberry and Orange Zinger
Use your prettiest tea cups and enjoy!
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Bring the good things with you!
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up."
Quote by Pablo Picasso
I like this quote by Pablo Picasso. It reminds us to encourage our children and remind ourselves to bring the good things about our childhood with us to adulthood. When we were in school, probably most of us took some kind of art class. We all have it within us to do some kind of art. We may not be Picasso but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy painting, drawing or working with clay.
How about taking an art class at a local community college?
Quote by Pablo Picasso
I like this quote by Pablo Picasso. It reminds us to encourage our children and remind ourselves to bring the good things about our childhood with us to adulthood. When we were in school, probably most of us took some kind of art class. We all have it within us to do some kind of art. We may not be Picasso but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy painting, drawing or working with clay.
How about taking an art class at a local community college?
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
New Month, New Year and Love is in the Air
February has arrived and with it comes thoughts of love and the approaching date of Valentine's Day. This year Valentine's Day has a special significance for me because my daughter is now officially engaged! Yes, love is in the air and a June wedding is being planned. I pray your life is filled with love too!
Love for your family
Love for your friends
Love for your neighbors
Love for that someone special in your life!
Love for your family
Love for your friends
Love for your neighbors
Love for that someone special in your life!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Recipe for Baked Whole Pumpkin
Soon family and friends will be gathering for Thanksgiving. The following recipe is an early American recipe. It is a very interesting way to serve a pumpkin. In the old days it was called a "pie". When I have served it I have called it a pudding because it has turned out more like a pudding than a pie.
Try it and see what you think!
Ingredients:
1 cooking pumpkin, 5-7 pounds
6 eggs
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
2 tablespoons butter
Cut the lid off the pumpkin and remove the seeds. Mix the remaining ingredients together except the butter. Fill the pumpkin with this mixture and top with the butter. Cover with the lid and place on a baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1-1 1/2 hours or until the mixture is like a custard.
When serving, scrape some of the meat from the pumpkin with each serving.
Try it and see what you think!
Ingredients:
1 cooking pumpkin, 5-7 pounds
6 eggs
2 cups whipping cream
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger
2 tablespoons butter
Cut the lid off the pumpkin and remove the seeds. Mix the remaining ingredients together except the butter. Fill the pumpkin with this mixture and top with the butter. Cover with the lid and place on a baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1-1 1/2 hours or until the mixture is like a custard.
When serving, scrape some of the meat from the pumpkin with each serving.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Panther Victory! 1-5
It feels good to be blogging again. When school started back, my schedule got a little crazy! Keeping up with students at four schools is fun but sometimes hectic.
The start of school also means the start of football season. It can be exciting following a team. This Fall I have attended some high school games and some professional games. I am a Carolina Panthers fan. You might have heard they have had a rough start this season. Until Sunday, their record was 0-5. They have a new quarterback and one of their best players has been out with an injury.
Many Panthers fans had become frustrated with watching their team lose every week. It must have been hard on the players and coaches too!
This past Sunday brought a ray of hope with a win over the San Francisco 49ers. The margin of victory was not huge. We won by a field goal. Staying positive when you are in a struggle can be hard. Praying for guidance and then trusting that God will be with us can help bring us peace in difficult times.
It seems like sometimes what God is asking us to do is to just keep showing up. Every Sunday, win or lose, the Panthers players are required to show up ready to play. For them, showing up ready to play last Sunday meant victory.
The start of school also means the start of football season. It can be exciting following a team. This Fall I have attended some high school games and some professional games. I am a Carolina Panthers fan. You might have heard they have had a rough start this season. Until Sunday, their record was 0-5. They have a new quarterback and one of their best players has been out with an injury.
Many Panthers fans had become frustrated with watching their team lose every week. It must have been hard on the players and coaches too!
This past Sunday brought a ray of hope with a win over the San Francisco 49ers. The margin of victory was not huge. We won by a field goal. Staying positive when you are in a struggle can be hard. Praying for guidance and then trusting that God will be with us can help bring us peace in difficult times.
It seems like sometimes what God is asking us to do is to just keep showing up. Every Sunday, win or lose, the Panthers players are required to show up ready to play. For them, showing up ready to play last Sunday meant victory.
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