Once upon a time, a long time ago, in the land of Kansas, a little tiny boy was born to a couple who had prayed for three years to have a baby. They had prayed for a name for him even though they thought he would be a she. They settled upon Matthew David because [...]
Archive for May, 2009
A Story from the Land of Oz….
May 27, 2009I’m Going to Wake Up With My Husband of 23 Years and My Sweetheart of 27 Years
May 24, 2009Yes, we were high school sweethearts. Different high schools, but sweethearts nonetheless. I love him still. We didn’t need to scratch the 7 year itcch. We didn’t want each other to drop dead at a decade. We didn’t lose the fire at fifteen. We didn’t think twice at twenty. Today it’s twenty-three. We don’t want [...]
Kissing!
May 24, 2009Lowell and Laura sittin’ in a tree…
K I S S I N G.
First comes love; then comes marriage;
then comes Lowell pushing a baby carriage…four times!
It’s a Family!
Thanks for loving me through the last 23 years of marriage!
Happy Anniversary Honey!
Laura
What’cha Doing This Weekend?
May 23, 2009ddddd
It’s a busy weekend here. My daughter has already put the chicks out in the yard. They’re getting big. I’ll have to post another photo soon.
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I’ve already made two trips to the store for items we needed for waffles. I was out of canola oil, butter, and canola oil spray. I also picked up [...]
FREE HOW TO: Paperback Swap
May 22, 2009Click HERE to go to my post about how to use Paperback Swap. It’s a great FREE way to get and give books.
A Restful Quote
May 20, 2009“Be at rest once more,
O my soul,
for the Lord has been good to you.”
Psalm 116:7
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In My Kitchen… Frugal Self-Rising Flour
May 19, 2009Self-Rising Flour
4 c flour2 t salt2 T baking powder
Mix well and store in an airtight container.Use in recipes calling for self-rising flour.
Whether you want a frugal option, or you run out of self-rising flour, this is a good make-do option.
Laura
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44 and Counting
May 12, 2009Today is my birthday. Thank You God for a great family that is already making it happy for me this morning. Thank You God for another birthday.
I’m 44. I may as well say it because my daughter has announced it to the world at church, on the local Christian radio station, and anywhere else and [...]
I Love My Kitchen Aid! My Favorite Sugar Cookie Recipe
May 10, 2009I love my Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer.
I earned it by kissing a dog…a Basset Hound to be exact.
My husband’s boss had a Christmas party years ago. There were a number of ways to get points to bid on prizes with. The only game I could do was the one where you picked a straw and [...]
FEAR … Dave Ramsey
May 9, 2009Dave Ramsey’s Town Hall for Hope was fantastic. Things aren’t nearly as bad as what the media would try to make us think.
I really like Dave’s definition of fear.
False
Evidence
Appearing
Real
We as Christians are to live by faith. Faith in God, not the economy.
I encourage you to check out Town Hall for Hope. You can [...]
