Near the end of a party we attended, my youngest asked me if I had eaten any of of the Oreo Truffles from the dessert bar. When I made it to the platter, there were only two left. Which ended up being a good thing; because they were so good, I would have started stuffing them in my pockets after filling my cheeks. The hostess was kind enough to share the recipe with me and I made them on Friday. And although mine are not perfectly candy shop looking, they are definitely candy shop yummy! (The ... Read More about Delights & Dough
Girls, Curls and Lipstick
The teens dressed up this week to attend a fall festival.I loved listening to them talk to each other about their hair. And am amazed at the wonderous outcome of the using the old pink foam rollers.The color of the queen's gown could be seen so much better while seated in her royal coach.I couldn't stop admiring all these curls on my lipstick clad baby who was born bald as a bowling ball.Thank you Lord for girls, curls and lipstick. ... Read More about Girls, Curls and Lipstick
Italian Vegetable Soup
My sister-in-law shared this delicious and easy recipe that is just scrumptious this time of year. It has quickly become a favorite at our home.Italian Vegetable Soup1 pound ground chuck1 cup chopped onion1 cup chopped celery1 cup sliced carrots2 cloves garlic16 oz. petite diced tomatoes15 oz. tomato sauce15 oz. light kidney beans, undrained5 cups water9 teaspoons beef bouillon1 Tablespoon dried parsley1 teaspoon salt2 Tablespoons sugar1/2 teaspoon oregano1/2 teaspoon basil1/4 teaspoon black ... Read More about Italian Vegetable Soup
Paint By Number
Last night, after her first watercolor class, my youngest child started her assignment of painting a picture with complimentary colors. "Mama, what would you paint with purple and yellow?" It was difficult for me to "see" what could be created from two colors. Bedtime came and no purple or yellow had been brushed on her canvas. Wasn't it just yesterday she was painting by number? And didn't the guide state exactly which color belonged in which block to result in the puppy, flower or ... Read More about Paint By Number
Siesta Fiesta Fun
Yes, I have procrastinated. It is going on two months and I'm just posting about a the most wonderful trip to San Antonio for the Siesta Fiesta. The number one hurdle in the process was not having a blog; but obviously now, that little *thing* has been solved. I'm so thankful to my dear husband, The Salesman, who graciously and without hesitation gave me the trip as a birthday present. And I believe he had as much fun at home with the dear teenagers as I had on my trip. It had been at least ten ... Read More about Siesta Fiesta Fun
