Giving Thanks!

Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the GRATITUDE! (E.P. Powell)

I am so thankful for so many wonderful blessings given from my Heavenly Father. Too many to list them all. I am most grateful for such a wonderful and loving husband, who takes such great care of me and loves me even when I don't always deserve it. I am also thankful for children who each have great strengths and courage in their lives, to stand up for what they believe and to teach their children the gospel of Jesus Christ. I love all of my children and grandchildren. They are truly a blessing in my life. I am so thankful for the blessing and knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ. To know him as my Savior and know that he lives and loves me and each of us. I am looking forward to Thanksgiving day and I hope that I can remember all that my ancestors before me have done that I may enjoy the blessings of freedom and the all that I now enjoy in my life. I call them blessed. I am so blessed to have the wonderful parents that loved and raised me righteously and taught me through love and example to become the person that I am today. I give them much praise and adoration. I am so happy to know that my parents and my children are mine if I live righteously and that we will be together forever. I hope that I will always be thankful and show it in my actions each day. I am looking forward to being with family this Thanksgiving Weekend it will bring much joy! I hope that we may all live each day with gratitude in our hearts and thankfulness to our Heavenly Father for all that he blesses us with each day. We are all truly blessed.

Newly Created Cards for the Holidays!

I love, love, love this card! My mom and I created this one while she was here visiting.

A pretty snowflake from the Art Phylosophy Cartridge. Quite pretty and simple.

Oh! Christmas Tree, how lovely are thy branches!

Frosty the Snowman...was a jolly happy soul.

Just hear those sleigh bells jingling, ring-tingatingalon too! Come on it's lovely weather for a sleigh ride together with you!

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care...in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there!

Joy to the World the Lord is come! Let earth receive her king!

Just thought I would put a little Christmas jingle along with each card to help you all feel the Christmas spirit a bit more. I know we haven't even had Thanksgiving yet, but I like to start a bit early. Love you all and hope you enjoy the eye candy in cards. Have a good one, all!

Beautiful Heartbreak - Hilary Weeks - Every Step

I love this video! I love listening to Hilary Weeks voice and her music. This is from her new album and it is called "Beautiful Heartbreak". I want to get the cd. I first received some of her music from my daughter Erin and I have loved it ever since. It brings me strength and fills my soul with happiness and the courage to take each new day with faith and joy! I love the this song and hope you will too, and it is o.k. if you cry when you listen to it. I know that I did.

SEMA Car Show in Las Vegas 2011

We attended the SEMA Car Show October 2nd to the 5th in Las Vegas. It was really amazing all the cars that are at the show and the work that goes into all of them. I loved looking at the different styles of cars and how they were painted. The artists that air brush the cars are truly amazing. We had a good time, but I was glad to come home and leave the city of sin. As they say, There's no place like home and your very own bed.

Dallen's new "dew"! I love it! He is so handsome! He went today and got it cut and styled. The color and cut that was done on saturday was terrible and Dallen hated it. But we both love his looks now!

Dallen's mad scientist style. Not so good. He disliked it and so did I.

Just a bit too over the top and punk rocker for me.

Candy Corn Bark Recipe | RecipeGirl.com

Candy Corn Bark Recipe RecipeGirl.com: Candy Corn Cookie Bark
Yield: About 2 dozen pieces
Prep Time: 25 min + chill timeCook Time: 2 min This is so easy to make and it will be well received by eager dessert eaters. It's very sweet, so the smaller you can get the pieces- the better.
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups bite-sized chocolate sandwich cookies (Oreos), some sliced in half
1 1/2 to 2 cups broken-up pretzel pieces
1 cup candy corn
1 lb white chocolate (chocolate wafers work best... try Wiltons or Merckens brand)
1 tsp. shortening
brown and orange colored sprinkles
Directions:
1. Place waxed paper on large cookie sheet. Spread 1 cup of cookies, 1 cup of pretzel pieces and about 3/4 cup of the candy corn into a 13×9-inch rectangle on the waxed paper.
2. Place chocolate and shortening in glass measuring cup and heat in microwave for about 1 1/2 minutes. Stir and then microwave for about another 30 seconds until melted and smooth.
3. Drizzle melted chocolate immediately over cookie mixture, spreading with greased spatula (if needed) to coat evenly. Top with reserved cookies, pretzels, candy corn and colored sprinkles. Work quickly before chocolate hardens.
4. Place into refrigerator or freezer until firm. Remove and gently break apart into small pieces for serving. Store in airtight container.
Tips:
*Substitute large chocolate sandwich cookies for bite-sized, if desired (break them into pieces).
*Substitute M&M candies for chocolate sandwich cookies, if desired.
*Substitute Cheerios for pretzels, if desired.
*For easy breaking, use a sharp knife to press into the cookie bark- it will break apart easily.

New Recipe blog found

I found this recipe on a food blog today and had to share the blog site so that you can try out this recipe and others that she has. She has some yummy and fun recipes. I love to look at food blogs and find new recipes. I am going to have to try this one night for a dessert. It looks more like dessert. The blog site is:
(recipegirl.com). You will have to check it out and see all the fun and delicious recipes she has on her site.