Recently a 98 year-old lady named Irena died. During WWII, Irena, received permission to work in the Warsaw Ghetto. She worked as a Plumbing/Sewer specialist. She had an 'ulterior motive.' Being German, she KNEW what the Nazi's plans were for the Jews. But Irena had a plan of her own. She smuggled infants […]
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First Day of School
Michael and Olivia leaving for the bus... Summer went so quick! They had no problem getting up at 6:00 AM. I'm sure this will change in a few days. The bus comes at 6:40 AM. Michael is riding the bus with his sister again. Junior High and Senior high are on […]
It Was Hot
Yes, it was hot! But it was also a beautiful day on the lake. We put up two canopies and brought tables from the church for us to put all the food on. We set up our area on the grass right before the sandy part of the beach. It was beautiful. […]
Tips on Growing Green Beans
I went to the garden this morning to pick some lettuce for lunch and to my surprise, this is what I came back with! After washing and trimming the ends, boil the green beans for 3 minutes... Then a quick bath in ice water to stop the cooking process... Then lay them out […]
Heading Home...
The Colonel was released from the hospital late yesterday afternoon. BUT... He still has to be seen by the doctors at Ft. Dix. AND... They were closed by the time we left the hospital. SO... It was back to the hotel last night. He'll be seen by the Ft. Dix doctors this morning […]
A Special Postcard
Last year after my parents moved into their new house, I was helping my father unpack and set up his study we came across a postcard that contained two scripture verses. I asked my father what the origins of the postcard were. He said that he had this postcard framed for many, many years in […]
Happy Anniversary
Tomorrow is my wedding anniversary! Twenty two years ago I made the best decision in my life and became, the Colonel's wife. Although he was only a 2nd Lieutenant at the time! This is how we looked 22 years ago, with my parents. This is the only picture I have on my computer of our […]
The Correct Way to Install a Bannister
When we built our house 5 years ago, I specifically told the builder to stain the railings to match the molding. When I came back a week later, he completely ignored me and just put a layer of polyurethane on them. I hated them. They weren't even connected properly. We've been wanting to fix this […]
Memorial Day
I hope everyone has a wonderful day! Please take some time to remember all those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Enjoy the time spent with your family and friends!
Expanding our Vegetable Garden
It's been a bit busy around here lately. The Colonel went back to Ft. Dix yesterday. We had a great 2 days off. He worked very hard on our garden, but it's still not complete. We didn't put any plants in the ground because there's still the possibility of frost a few nights this week. The […]
Tips on Starting my Seeds Indoors
This is what the corner of our bedroom looks like... Basil growing on the windowsill. I have lettuce growing on another windowsill in the hallway! Cucumbers, green beans, sugar snap peas and squash... Pumpkins and tomatoes. I really need to get the pumpkins in the ground, they are so huge! And finally, my marigolds. […]
I'm Alive
Yes, I'm still here! It's been quite a few days since I've posted and life has been pretty busy. I just haven't had time to sit down at my computer to put together a post. To be more honest, my mind has been blank...can't seem to come up with anything to write about! Our weekend […]
Did You Know???
I had to go into the kitchen and check this out for myself. Who looks at the end of your aluminum foil box? You know when you try to pull some foil out and the roll comes out of the box, then you have to put the roll back in the box and start over […]
Am I The Only One...
...who didn't know anything about the wonderful feature Blogger has called 'Blog Roll?' At least I think that's what you call it!! It's on your dashboard and lists all the blogs you follow and lets you know if they've been updated recently. I just found this tool the other day and what a blessing it […]
Happy Birthday Michael
Michael! Today my son turns 12! What joy he has brought to this family. Here he is opening one of his birthday presents. We celebrated on Monday since the Colonel was home for the long weekend. He loved all his presents, especially his very own cell phone. He didn't know what it was when he […]
Spiritual Sunday...
I love this song. This week was a hard one for me with my back pain. I kept thinking about this song and calling on the Lord to give me rest from the pain. I'm happy to report the terrible, "stop-me-in-my tracks" pain is gone. I know I will continue to live with pain but […]
A Bouquet of Thorns - Devotional
As promised, I'm going to spend this week sharing the devotional I gave at our Mother/Daughter Tea in 2007. I spent most of Saturday going over it, changing it, fixing it, etc. Here is Day One... Doing a devotional on the Proverbs 31 Woman can be terrifying! Let’s face it, we all have visions of […]
Another Recipe
Are you getting sick of the recipes I share? I love looking at other blogs and finding new recipes...and I enjoy sharing them with you! Here's a favorite...Quiche! Whenever my friends and I get together I am almost always requested to bring my quiche. They rant and rave over it and when I try to […]
Ice Storm
Here are some pictures of the ice storm we had last Wednesday. It was quite hard to take pictures since everything really was a sheet of ice. I had to practically hold on to Michael to get around. I'm so old! 20 minutes of TRYING to break up the ice...I gave up! Oh, and WHERE […]
Happy Birthday Olivia
My Sweet Wonderful OLIVIA! 16 years ago we received a wonderful surprise...Olivia decided she could no longer wait till the middle of February to be born...she wanted to meet her mom and dad a little bit early, six weeks to be exact. She was six pounds at birth...quite big for being so early and only […]
Christmas Pictures
As promised here are a few pictures of Christmas... The Colonel and his new shirt... What everyone else in America now has in their house... My beautiful new purse...I LOVE IT! I have been wanting a really nice purse for quite awhile now, you know, something other than the Walmart special! And it's PINK inside!! […]
Something to Think About at Christmas
Here's something to think about during the Christmas season. Something to Think About I have no idea where I originally found this poem or who even wrote it. But I still wanted to share it with you today because it is something to think about as we enter the Christmas season. Santa lives at the […]
Christmas Playlist - My Favorite Christmas Music
My favorite Christmas Playlist that I can listen to over and over and over again during the holiday season. Christmas Playlist Now that Christmas is here, let's discuss Christmas music or better yet, your favorite Christmas Playlist. What music do you find yourself listening to over and over again during the holidays? Here's mine, in […]
Christmas Fun
Okay, a friend of mine sent me this cute little quiz. So today I'm answering the questions and tagging a few of my blogging friends at the bottom! Enjoy! 1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Well, the Colonel usually wraps the gifts, but if I have to its gift bags, sorry, don't have the patience […]
A Quick Update...
Yes, I'm alive! Thanksgiving was great...food was great...everything was great. I'm heading today to the cemetery...FINALLY...to visit with my dad a bit. I plan on writing more about our holiday and the decorations later in the day...and try and post some pictures, the camera is still not downloading properly. Hope you all had a wonderful […]
Recipes
First and foremost, thank you BETH, BECKY and JEN for becoming followers. I was so happy to see your lovely faces join my other followers. I told the Colonel about my post from yesterday and how no one had commented or joined and he said, in true Army fashion, "Take it down before you really […]
Worship Song Sunday...
Enjoy! One day we all will be worshipping together!
Scripture Saturday...
Zephaniah 3:17 The Lord they God in the midst of thee is mighty,He will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy,He will rest in his love, He will joy over thee with singing. Amen!
Worship Song Sunday...
I love this song! Enjoy your Sunday!
Happy Anniversary...Almost!
What a nice day we had yesterday at my mom's house. My sister and her husband are celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary...soon...and we got together for a nice luncheon. I took a bunch of pictures but for some reason did not take any of them on my camera! You'll have to visit Liz's blog to […]
My Dining Room...
Good Morning! I thought I'd share some pictures of one of my favorite rooms in our house. I've always wanted a formal dining room...our house in Paterson had a dining room but it was open to the kitchen and I really didn't like sitting down to a nice meal while still being able to see […]
Scripture Saturday...
Isaiah 61:10-11 I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. For as the soil makes the […]
Worship Song Sunday...
The piano playing on this video reminds me of how my brother use to play the piano when we were growing up. Enjoy your Sunday!
Worship Song Sunday...
Two beautiful songs...I Need Thee and Through it All. How many of us can say that we truly need Jesus every hour and that through all of life's struggles we have come to depend upon Him? Enjoy!
Scripture Saturday...
Psalms 27:4-6 One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me […]
You Are Invited to a Martha Stewart Tea Party
Yes, my mom and I both received invitations to attend a Martha Stewart Tea Party at our local Macy's yesterday. We were so excited. Do you think Martha will be there? No, she wasn't...but someone who works with Martha every day was there and discussed the table settings, etc. We were told to dress in […]
Worship Song Sunday...
January Meal Plan
The holidays are over and it’s time to dive back into everyday life. Dinner time doesn’t have to be overwhelming! That’s where my January Meal Plan comes in. It’s a printable plan designed to take the guesswork out of dinner so you can spend more time enjoying family and less time wondering what’s for dinner. […]
5 Forgotten Grocery Brands That Need To Return
Many grocery brands that were once household names have quietly disappeared from store shelves over the years. You might find yourself remembering some of these brands fondly, wondering why they’re no longer available. These forgotten grocery brands deserve a comeback because they brought unique flavors and trusted quality that many shoppers still miss today. Revisiting […]
8 Foods from the ’70s That Wouldn’t Sell Today
The 1970s brought some truly unique foods to the table—bold flavors, quirky combinations, and colorful presentations that you don’t see much of today. While some of these dishes sparked curiosity and excitement back then, many wouldn’t fit in with today’s food safety rules and health trends. If you’re curious about what popular ’70s foods wouldn’t […]
Ranch Flavored Carrots
This recipe for carrots with ranch seasoning packet make a quick, flavorful side dish that comes together with almost no effort. Once cooked, they're tossed with butter and ranch seasoning to give them a savory, crowd-pleasing flavor. Even kids who don't want to eat their veggies will love this recipe. Check out all the other Vegetable […]
6 Freezer Meals That Save Me $60 a Month on Takeout
Freezer meals can be a great way to simplify your weeknights and reduce the temptation to order takeout. By preparing meals ahead of time, you save valuable time and effort during busy days. Using just six freezer meals can help you save around $60 a month by cutting back on takeout expenses. These meals are […]
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