Christmas Breakfast

Well, I made the breakfast casserole and did some modifications from the original recipe posted on here. Both turned out to be a big hit.
Here are the recipes for the casserole and the crock pot grits:

Breakfast casserole
1 pound of bacon cooked and crumbled
6 eggs
4-6 pieces of bread torn
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp of Mrs. Dash
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/4 cup of onions chopped
1/4 cup of green peppers chopped
1 cup of milk

layer your greased casserole with the bread and then the bacon. Mix all the other ingredients together and then pour over your casserole. Cover and refridgerate all night. Take out the next day and cook in 350 degree oven for about 40minutes.

Crock Pot Grits
2 cups of 5 minute grits
6 cups of chicken broth
1 stick of butter
2 cups of water

place in crock pot and stir. Set the setting on low. About 4 hours into cooking I added an additional cup of water, you may not need to. Stir it every once in awhile. This is suppose to cook all night, but I found they are done in about 5 hours. Last 25 minutes of cooking, I added more butter and about a 1/2cup of heavy cream. salt and pepper to taste. so very good!!

Landon and Logan

Logan getting love from Boston

Landon showing off two of his games for his PS3

The Tree

He Loves Him

Don't let James fool you, he loves Boston.

Time for the Christmas Story

James read the Christmas story before the boys opened their gifts. He said he needed a hat to cover up his bedhead, so Landon gave him his pimp hat.

Time to Get Up!

Landon trying to remove the sleep boogers as he says

Logan forever denying it is time to get up

Boston trying to rouse Logan up

Christmas Eggnog Poundcake

James LOVES eggnog, but since he isn't allowed to add the spirits he says is needed to make it taste better, he didn't drink the eggnog that I bought him. Well, instead of letting it waste, I made a cake from it. I took a poundcake recipe and somewhat modified it. Here it is and let me tell you, we loved it.

Christmas Eggnog Poundcake

1 cup butter softened
1 cup crisco shortening
3 cups swans down cake mix plus 6 tablespoons
1 cup eggnog
1 cup flake coconut
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
1 tsp of lemon flavoring
1 tsp of vanilla flavoring

cream butter and shortening. Gradually add sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beat for one minute each. Add flour and eggnog, beginning and ending with flour. (Make sure you sift the flour) Stir in the coconut and the flavorings. Blend well. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour and 25 minutes.

DON'T PREHEAT YOUR OVEN. Let the oven start cold.
Enjoy!!!!

Moose Poop Cookies

I obviously love to cook and if I run across a recipe I like, I will try it asap. I just got this recipe and I made these tonight. SOOOO VERY GOOD!

Moose Poop Cookies
2 sticks of butter (1 cup)
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
3 cups oatmeal
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 cups chocolate chips

Mix all together, drop by 1/4 cup portions on a
greased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 20
minutes.

About the Recipe of the Week

I make this breakfast casserole on Christmas Eve night and put it in the fridge to cook on Christmas morning. This year, I am substituting the sausage (because Logan now hates sausage) with bacon. We are also going to be trying out some crock pot grits. I am kind of winging it on the grits. I heard a good recipe, but that person didn't know the "complete" recipe, so I am going to just go with the flow and what I think will be good. Hope you all have a great Christmas. Check back because I will have a lot to share hopefully. Merry Christmas.

Recipe of the Week

BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

1 1/2 pounds sausage 6 slices bread, cubed 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 6 eggs 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon dry mustard 4 ounces mushroom pieces, drained 1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced 1/4 cup green onion, diced Brown sausage, drain. Layer bread in bottom of 9 x 13-inch well-greased baking pan. Sprinkle sausage over bread. Add cheese. Beat eggs and mix with remaining ingredients. Pour slowly over cheese. Refrigerate overnight. Bake at 325 F. for 45 minutes. Note: Other ingredients may be added or substituted for the vegetables. Serving Size: 8

Landon's Winter Concert at Starr Elementary

Landon is on the front row, second from the middle

Recipe of the Week

I made this cake the day before yesterday and it turned out really good. Ideal for Christmas.

Sugar and Spice Cake

1 18.25 oz package of white cake mix
1 16 oz carton of sour cream
1/4 cup of butter melted
2 tsp apple pie spice
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp of almond extract (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat together the first 6 ingredients and the almond extract if you are using it at low speed with electric mixer just until moistened. Increase the speed to medium and beat for two minutes until batter is smooth. Scrape down sides of bowl as needed. Pour batter into 3 8" pans that are greased and floured. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes.

Vanilla Buttercream
1 8 oz pkg. cream cheese softened
1 cup of butter softened
2 16 ounce packages of powdered sugar
1 tbsp of milk
1 tsp of vanilla extract
1/4 tsp of salt

Beat the cream cheese and butter at med speed with mixer until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and next 3 ingredients beating at low speed til blended. Increase speed to medium and beat until blended and smooth. This makes about 9 cups of frosting.

You could easily substitute the apple pie spice with pumpkin spice around Thanksgiving.
Enjoy!

Me and James

This is especially for my friends who think James is such a hottie with his salt and pepper hair. So Merry Christmas. This is good as you get.

Two Hotties Next to the Christmas Tree

Kailee came to see Landon in the Christmas play at our church. We always take our picture because honestly, who wants pictures of the boys?

Landon as Joseph

Sorry this is dark. The play was so good and funny too. Landon is Joseph and his friend Ashley is Mary. James had a part in the play too. We kept it kind of a secret from my family who was there to watch. They all laughed (as everybody in the church) when James shouted his part out from the audience.

It's Just Us...

Goofy as everything. This was taken after Landon's Christmas play. Obviously we weren't ready.

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Today my dad turned 70. Logan, Landon and I met him for dinner tonight. James was working as was my brother and his wife. We had a good time. Happy Birthday Daddy! I hope you have many more.

Two of My Favorite People

This is my Godparents. Mama Jo and Daddy Don on Thanksgiving.

James and a Few of His Greats

James with Ansley, Miley and Remi

James and Jackson

James and Miley

James and His Girls

James and his nieces. They are from left to right (for those of you who don't know) Ansley, Kailee, James, Malorie, and Whitney

Thanksgiving Early

Miley (just taking it all in)
Remi playing hide and go seek

Jackson taking the trash out

Remi and Landon (She liked him)

Remi and Jackson

James' sister had thanksgiving early since Ansley came back to SC from Arizona. Here is just a few pics of the night there. It was so good to see everyone. I have tons of pics and I am only posting a few right now. I am sure there will be more to follow.

OK OK OK I'M BACK

Thanksgiving and the time right before then was so busy I had no time to post. I promise to do better now. I almost don't know how that is possible seeing how the most busiest time of year is upon us. I will still try to do my best.

More Recipes for Thanksgiving Time

My Mama Jo makes this and I love it. I tried to do it without her recipe and only by memory, well, I used a little too much Tang and it made it super tangy. And bright orange. Maybe ok for tailgating to a Clemson game because of the color but it will make your cheeks suck in.

TANG PIE

2 Already prepared graham cracker pie
shells
1 9oz container of Cool Whip
½ cup of Tang (just the mix, not prepared)
1 16 oz container of sour cream
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
Mix all ingredients together with a hand mixer until smooth and then pour into pie shells. Chill overnight.


My boys make this for Thanksgiving sometimes. Just depends on what kind of mood they are in. They got this from Paula Deen. We were watching it one day and they decided they wanted to make it.

Easy Eclair Cake
1 box graham crackers
6 oz. instant vanilla pudding
12 oz. Cool Whip
Line oblong baking dish (7x11) with graham crackers. Mix together pudding by directions on box. Fold in Cool Whip. Pour 1/2 mixture over crackers. Repeat, ending with crackers on top.
ICING:
1 c. sugar
1/3 c. cocoa
1/4 c. milk
Boil for 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup butter and 1 tsp. vanilla. Let cool 30-40 seconds. Pour on top of graham crackers. Keep refrigerated.

Recipe of the Week

Southern Style Dressing


Cornbread, recipe follows

7 slices oven-dried white bread
1 sleeve saltine crackers
8 tablespoons butter
2 cups celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
7 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon sage (optional)
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning (optional)
5 eggs, beaten

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine crumbled cornbread, dried white bread slices, and saltines; set aside. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and onion and cook until transparent, approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Pour the vegetable mixture over cornbread mixture. Add the stock, mix well, taste, and add salt, pepper to taste, sage, and poultry seasoning. Add beaten eggs and mix well. Reserve 2 heaping tablespoons of this mixture for the giblet gravy. Pour mixture into a greased pan and bake until dressing is cooked through, about 45 minutes. Serve with turkey as a side dish.

Cornbread: 1 cup self-rising cornmeal
1/2 cup self-rising flour
3/4 cup buttermilk 2 eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour batter into a greased shallow baking dish. Bake
for approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. To serve, cut into desired squares and serve with butter. Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Birthday Shout Outs!

Need to say a Happy Birthday to the following:

Happy Birthday Whitney, Nov. 5th
Happy Birthday Melody, Nov. 5th
Happy Birthday Malorie, Nov. 13th
Happy Birthday Susan, Nov. 13th
Happy Birthday Donna, Nov. 15th

Also a big Happy Birthday to Kelley. I can't for the life of me remember what the date of your birthday is, but I know it's toward the end of the month. LOL.

Recipe of the Week

Since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I am posting one of James' favorite Thanksgiving Day desserts. I am not a big fan of it though....I don't like Pumpkin.


Pumpkin Cheesecake

Crust: 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 stick melted salted butter

Filling: 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
1 (15-ounce) can pureed pumpkin
3 eggs plus 1 egg yolk
1/4 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
For Crust:
In medium bowl, combine crumbs, sugar and cinnamon. Add melted butter. Press down flat into a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.

For filling:
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, egg yolk, sour cream, sugar and the spices. Add flour and vanilla. Beat together until well combined.
Pour into crust. Spread out evenly and place oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and let sit for 15 minutes. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Rays Baseball Banquet

Landon's fall baseball team the Tampa Bay Rays had their baseball banquet at Frodo's Monday night. Here are just a few pictures from the night.

Their coach gave each player a baseball and he wrote a little personalized message on it for them. They then got to sign each others. I jokingly told James that Landon was autographing his first of many baseballs that night. His ultimate dream is to preach and play with the Boston Red Sox.

Recipe of the Week

Eight Layer Casserole


Ingredients
3 cups dried medium noodles (6 ounces)
1 pound ground beef
2 8-ounce cans tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream
1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup chopped onion (1 small)
1 10-ounce package frozen chopped spinach, cooked and well drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

Directions
1. Grease a 2-quart casserole or a 2-quart square baking dish; set aside. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook beef until brown. Drain off fat. Stir tomato sauce, basil, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper into skillet. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
3. In a medium mixing bowl beat together the sour cream and cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Stir in milk and onion. In prepared casserole or baking dish, layer half of the noodles (about 2 cups), half of the meat mixture (about 1 1/2 cups), half of the cream cheese mixture (about 1 cup), and all of the spinach. Top with the remaining meat mixture and noodles. Cover and chill remaining cream cheese mixture until needed.
4. Cover casserole or baking dish with lightly greased foil. Bake in 350 degree F oven about 45 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; spread with remaining cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
5. Makes 8 servings

6. Make-ahead directions: Prepare as directed through Step 3. Cover with lightly greased foil and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes or until heated through. Uncover; spread with remaining cream-cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the cheddar cheese.�Bake, uncovered, about 10 minutes more or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before baking.

Happy Belated Birthday Miley!

I am late posting this because I was so busy on Halloween, so sorry Miley. Happy first birthday to our own Halloween Baby. You were a beautiful fairy!
Miley is our great niece. Ansley and JR are the proud parents of this little girl and she also has a big sister named Remi who is 3.

New Dining Room Paint

We recently had our dining room painted. It is now a soft green. Called Hazy Jade in case you are wondering. Forgive some of the junk still on the table, we are having to make a run to Goodwill soon.

Fight Like a Girl

October is breast cancer awareness month. I know you have all seen the displays in stores, ads on tv and the radio, and I have even mentioned it here on my blog. The pink ribbons, the shirts, pens and coffee mugs abound. I buy a lot of these things because I believe in supporting research for breast cancer and other health issues that relate to women. (I do support mens health too, but this is one thing I feel adamant about!)

I know a lot of you, my friends and family, read this blog. I thank you for that. Right now, I need you to pass on the link of this blog to your friends and family. I need your help in getting some fundraising for a fellow co-worker of mine who has breast cancer. Our hospital, small that it is, and the county of Elberton has been a great support of Mona. T-shirts have been made up by a local store and sold. A portion of this money from the t-shirt sales benefit Mona and her family. If you are interested in ordering one of these t-shirts, they are $15. All you need to do is contact me and make a check out to Sports Connection. I will turn your order in to Mona's mom (who is our registrar on the weekends) who will get the shirts back to me for delivery. It's really simple. Just think you'll be doing something beneficial for someone and getting a great t-shirt to boot. Let me now take the time to tell you a little about Mona and why it is so important for you all to help.

Statistics are really cut in dry when it comes to breast cancer. 1 in 8 women will develop it in their lifetime. To me, that just seems like a whole lot of women being affected. Early detection is a must. Self breast exams, doctor exams and MAMMOGRAMS are essential. What makes me so passionate about female health is because it can happen to you. Look at the statistics. More than likely, if it doesn't happen to you personally, you will be affected by it. Simply because one of your friends or family members will be diagnosed in their lifetime. I can list off on both hands women that I know who have went thru breast cancer or a type of female cancer. Cancer isn't choosy. You don't have to not have the family history, the predominant race, the age or anything. It can just strike. Look at Mona.

Mona is an employee at EMH. Like I said, so is her mom. I don't personally know Mona, (because I work only weekends) but I feel for her. She is a mom, a wife, a daughter. She is loved by so many people in that hospital and in that community. I am proud of EMH for standing by her. Probably every employee has a Fight Like a Girl shirt in honor of Mona. Administration even allows for the employees to wear their shirt on Fridays. Not many places would. I talked with nurses this weekend and they told me that this support for Mona is far reaching out of the county. They have been taking orders for other parts of Georgia. Mona has said that the t-shirt sales have been a "blessing to her and her family." I want us all to be a part of that blessing.

Remember when I said that cancer isn't choosy about whose body it invades? Mona is a mom of two girls, she has no family history of breast cancer and she is only 35! She is fighting like a girl. She is taking some rough chemo. She is hanging in there. She is being strong.

It astounds me that most doctors will not say that a person needs a mammogram until the age of 40. More and more breast cancer is popping up in patients under 40. Age evidently is not a factor. Just look at Mona.

I hope you all will want to buy a shirt and Fight Like a Girl. If you can't buy one, please just offer up a prayer for Mona and her family. She needs that too.

And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise him up. (James 5:15)

Recipe of the Week

Banana Nut Bread

Ingredients
1 1/2 cups Martha White® All-Purpose Flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup Crisco® Pure Vegetable Oil
3 tablespoons buttermilk
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup mashed ripe bananas
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Crisco Flour No-Stick Spray

Directions
HEAT oven to 325°F. Spray the bottom only of a 8 x 4 or 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with flour no-stick cooking spray. Combine flour, baking soda and salt in large bowl; mix well.
ADD sugar, oil, buttermilk and eggs; blend well. Add bananas and pecans; mix well. Pour batter into prepared pan.
BAKE 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove from pan; place on wire rack. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Wrap tightly and store in refrigerator.

Recipe of the Week

Ok, today is a dreary day. Rainy and cold. But 16 years ago it was a wonderful, bright, sunny day. That was the day that James got lucky and I married him. Well, you would think that it being our 16th wedding anniversary I wouldn't have to cook today, but I do. James is working so I am making a large pot of soup. Here is an easy recipe for Taco Soup. Feel free to tell me anything that you may do different if you have this recipe. I like to change things up.



Taco Soup




Ingredients


2 pounds ground beef
2 cups diced onions
2 (15 1/2-ounce) cans pinto beans
1 (15 1/2-ounce) can pink kidney beans
1 (15 1/4-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can tomatoes with chiles
2 (4 1/2-ounce) cans diced green chiles
1 (4.6-ounce) can black olives, drained and sliced, optional
1/2 cup green olives, sliced, optional
1 (1 1/4-ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (1-ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix
Corn chips, for serving
Sour cream, for garnish
Grated cheese, for garnish
Chopped green onions, for garnish


Directions
Brown the ground beef and onions in a large skillet; drain the excess fat, then transfer the browned beef and onions to a large slow cooker or a stockpot. Add the beans, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, black olives, green olives, taco seasoning, and ranch dressing mix, and cook in a slow cooker on low for 6 to 8 hours or simmer over low heat for about 1 hour in a pot on the stove. To serve, place a few corn chips in each bowl and ladle soup over them. Top with sour cream, cheese, green onions and jalapenos.

Moi and James 16 Years Together

Today James and I celebrate 16 years together. Who would have thunk it?

Happy Birthday to Moi!

Today I celebrate the big 3 8. No, I don't feel different. I look the same too. I had a blast of a birthday. Debra and I took off this morning and went to Greenville shopping. We then had a fantabulous lunch and for the life of me I can't remember the name of the restaurant. It was so good. We did some damage at Garden Ridge getting ready for Christmas.



James had to work today, but he has called me bunches. I have got lots of texts today wishing me Happy Birthday and a couple of e-cards, e-mails and cards. I can't complain. I feel loved.

Ok, evidently turning 38 messed with my brain since I couldn't remember the name of the place we went to eat, but now it has come back to me....Bone Fish. Good place. Check it out.

Kailee, Our Niece and All of Her Uniqueness!

Kailee is going to be a fisherman for Halloween. I don't know why she picked that, but after Logan's birthday celebration last night, we went to Wal Mart where she bought a PINK fishing rod. Well, today, she needed fishing boots. We had some and she met us for lunch and to get the boots. Then she needed her a fishing vest. We thought we had one here, but we didn't and had to go back to town. This is Kailee at Goodwill shopping for her fishing vest. She actually found her a shirt that she is going to use. Between it, the boots, the hat (she got it last night) and the pink fishing rod she is going to be jam up. We are so proud to call her our niece. If you notice in the picture, the boys are away from her (which is rare). James didn't believe that she would actually wear those into the store, but she did. It was hilarious. I wish I could be at the party she is going to. She dressed as the fisherman and her roommate is her catch, a rainbow fish. I hope she sends me pictures.

I am Queen of this Castle

We met Kailee in town today and she came back home with us to enjoy some potato soup. Well, while I was cooking, she and James were out buying me this lovely crown and matching earrings. They also got me a single serving cake (James gets me Chocolate Delight for my birthday- we will get it next week). James also gave me my birthday present from him which was an electric skillet. People, I love it. I know most would be like that is a stupid gift, but I love to cook and I have been wanting one and he gets what he knows I want. I hate this picture of us for the fact that I have no makeup on and no lipstick, my bra strap is showing and my hair is a mess. Some queen, right? Well, I just loved the crown and the earrings. Kailee gave me those with her modified birthday card. She couldn't find one that said happy 38 so she got one that had happy 8 and put a 3 in front. She is so gifted that girl. I tell you, she is going places. It was fun. When the boys got back from church they gave me their gift of a double Christian CD. James is having to work tomorrow on my birthday as well as Friday on our anniversary that is why they were trying to get it all in tonight. I thought they would wait til next week when he was off. I'll be the first to admit, they do treat me like a queen. I love them.

Kailee and Her Attempt at Sushi

I think the picture speaks volumes. Evidently raw salmon is not a favorite for Kailee.

Logan's Birthday Celebration

Logan turned 15 on October 18th, but we didn't get to really celebrate until Oct. 21. He wanted to go to Osaka for dinner. We had told him to invite some people and he was going to, but then he decided he wanted it to be just us and Kailee. We finally got him his most favorite cake, a 6 layer chocolate with homemade fudge icing. It was delicious. I don't think it went too well with his sushi, but whatever. It made him happy. The first picture posted is him, Landy, and Kailee after eating tons of food and cake. The second is his cake. Which, by the way, is almost gone.

Logan and My Dad

My dad had to have a colonoscopy on Tuesday. Here is a picture of him and Logan after the procedure. Everything was great!

Logan is Driving

Logan got his beginner's permit Monday. Please use caution while on the roads. :)

A Big Thank You!

This was my first weekend back to work after my vacation. Most of the time those first days back are met with some feelings of dread. I don't know why, but I never really feel that way when I go back to work at EMH. I guess you could chalk it up to the fact that I only really work part time, what is two days a week? But I think the real reason I don't mind is because of the friends I have there. I miss them when I am gone. None of them live in my area so my only chance really to see them is at work. This weekend, one of my most favorite people in the world (No KIDDING) had me a chocolate poundcake waiting on me Saturday. Sandra made it for me for my birthday. It was FANTABULOUS! I wish I had a picture to put on here of the cake (and Sandra) but too late, we ate it all. We didn't eat it all Saturday, I brought it home and the boys cleaned it up (with a little help from me!).

Sandra, thank you so much for making one of my most favorite desserts and for remembering my birthday. (I only wish that Cheryl could have been there with us-only a few more weeks and our team will be back whole.) You have been a most awesome friend. You have sat there and listened when I needed someone to hear my problems, offered your advice and I know you have prayed for me. I know you have stood "in the gap" for me especially last year when it was hard for me to pray for forgiveness and letting go. You are a dear friend to me. Always will be. Thank you from my heart again!

Oh, and Sandra is going to bring me the recipe for the poundcake to share on here. Be on the lookout for it!

Happy Birthday Logan!

Our baby turns 15 today. It's hard to believe that he now can drive. I don't know what to think. It just seems like yesterday we brought him home from the hospital. As you can see from the picture, he is as tall (if not taller) than his dad.

Happy Birthday Logan! We love you!!

Happy Birthday Remi!

Our great niece Remi turned 3 today! She is Ansley and Jr's oldest daughter. For those of you who don't know, Ansley is James' niece that lives in Arizona.
We love you Remi!!!

The New Living Room

We just had our living room painted as well as our foyer and front door. Here are a couple of pics.
The color of our walls is called Butternut. Our front door (sorry there is no pic yet) is barn door red. Our painter painted the hallway between the boys room as well. He painted it a color called Covered Wagon. It just flows real easy with the living room and foyer. Mr. F. the painter, is coming back in a couple of weeks to paint the dining room, the laundry room and our bedroom. I'll post some pics when I have them. I was a little upset with the living room at first. I thought it was too Texas Longhorn color, but it really is pretty in person.

Baseball Update

Landon had a game on Monday, Oct. 13. His team, The Rays, played the Dodgers. Landon had a single, a walk and a strike out. His team won 11-5. On Thursday, Oct. 16th the Rays played the Astros. A lot of kids were nervous about playing this team (they remain undefeated) and this team is known for the pitching. Well, we were winning for a while at 2-0. The Astros came back and won 5-2 but they were getting nervous. They had their hands full with our Rays. One guy was pitching so fast some of the dads on our team said they didn't know if they could hit him. Landon hit off this amazing pitcher. He had a nice long line drive to right field.

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