Monthly Archives: December 2010

The magic of Santa

Posted on December 25, 2010 by Valerie

We are off to a great start for our Christmas day. We travelled over 880 miles to get to NJ to spend the week with my In-Law family. They are very gracious to host us here even though they all … Continue reading →

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French Toast Muffins

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Valerie

This is a terrific option! I got the egg mixture from Betty Crocker. 3 eggs, 3/4 C milk, 1 T sugar, 1 t salt, and vanilla. They call for 8 pieces of bread…I used 4 hot dog buns and 2 … Continue reading →

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Christmas Carol Trivia

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Valerie

1 Oh, member of the round table with missing areas. 2 Boulder of tinkling metal spheres. 3 Vehicular homicide committed on dad’s mom by a precipitous darling. 4 Wanted in December: top forward incisors. 5 The apartment of two psychiatrists. … Continue reading →

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There is a Santa Claus!

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Valerie

Eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New York’sSun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church has since become history’s most reprinted newspaper … Continue reading →

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I am in amazement!

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Valerie

How in the world did I get so lucky?!?

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Don’t give up

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Valerie

O Love that Wilt not let me go George Matteson 1882 O Love that wilt not let me go, I rest my weary soul in thee; I give thee back the life I owe, That in thine ocean depths its … Continue reading →

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Love it!

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Valerie

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.??? – Albert Einstein

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Crock pot Macaroni and Cheese

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Valerie

I got this recipe from a friend after she brought it to a church pot-luck and my husband almost fell over in love.  So here is Tracey’s Mac-n-cheese 1 8oz package of macaroni, cooked and drained 1 can evaporated milk … Continue reading →

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From This One Place by Sarah Groves

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Valerie

So, maybe I am tired or maybe I just need a little pep talk, but I am really relating to this song right now.  I heard it the other day and it hit home.  You know how you can hear … Continue reading →

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Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Posted on December 3, 2010 by Valerie

My best friend gave me a Gooseberry Patch magazine for Halloween.  I LOVE Fall and this was a great gift!  One of my new favorite recipes was in there. This is an amazingly easy recipe that EVERYONE loves! 4 eggs, … Continue reading →

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