Tempt my Tummy Tuesday ~

Today is Tempt my Tummy Tuesday, to enjoy more great recipes click the link on my sidebar. Ladies, thanks so much for hosting !

Tomato and Basil Pasta ~ So simple and yummy
3 medium ripe tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup thinly sliced fresh basil
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
8 oz. rotini pasta pasta, you could also use penne or other favorite pasta
Parmesan Style Grated cheese topping

MIX tomatoes, basil, oil, garlic, salt and pepper.
COOK rotini as directed on package; drain.
TOSS rotini with tomato mixture top with Parmesan. Serve hot and enjoy !

Thanks for stopping by, have a blessed Tuesday !

Family Time

Matthew, Josh and Chambliss ~ Easter picture in front of one of the camp azaleas. I LOVE these kids ! ( They probably prefer I not call them kids )

We had such a blessed Easter Sunday. We had a touching Easter service at church. After church we had lunch at our house. Chambliss made some delicious chicken and dressing and I baked a ham, a southern Easter lunch. We had planned a egg hunt at Mamaws house for the afternoon but the weather didn't allow for it, we had more rain. We enjoyed KFC for supper and had a great family time.

Every Easter we do a Easter Egg Decorating Contest, we had some really creative eggs this year, it was hard to cast a vote for the one you liked best, they were all so good ! Pictures of some of them are posted above, weren't they cute ?

"The happiest moments of my life have been the few which I have passed at home in the bosom of my family." Thomas Jefferson

"Family time is not a matter of convenience...it is a matter of priority." Wes Fessler

Blessings to all,

Samantha

Happy Easter !

Pink Saturday ~

Today is Pink Saturday hosted by Beverly, her link is on my sidebar, drop by to see other great pink posts !

Who Doesn't Love a Pink Easter Egg ?

He Lives
Happy Easter! Allelujah!

Jesus Christ, He lives

Serve Him to receive salvation;

Eternal life he gives!
By Joanna Fuchs

Good Friday

The apostle Peter said we are redeemed by" the precious blood of Christ’ (1 Peter 1:19.).




[Matthew 20:19 ] and deliver him to the Gentiles to be mocked and scourged and crucified, and he will be raised on the third day."


"Have a very blessed day "

WFW ~ Blessings to all

And they put a crown of thorns upon his head. Mark 15:17

Thank you AmyDeane of The 160 Acre Wood Blog for hosting another special Word Filled Wednesday,her link is on my sidebar, join us, you will be blessed. The purpose of Word filled Wednesday is to share God’s word through photo & a verse. He lives, Christ Jesus lives today, rejoice ! May you all have a blessed day.

Tempt your Tummy with a sweet Easter Treat !

Today I am participating in Tempt My Tummy Tuesday, hosted by two great ladies-Lana and Lisa, their link is on my sidebar. Try this recipe for a sweet Easter treat ~

Fudgy Coconut Cluster Cookies

Ingredients:
5-1/3 cups Sweetened Coconut Flakes
1 can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk
2/3 cup hersheys Cocoa
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1- teaspoon almond extract

Directions:1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line cookie sheets with aluminum foil; generously grease foil with solid vegetable shortening.2. Combine coconut, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa, melted butter, vanilla and almond extract in large bowl; mix well. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheets.3. Bake 9 to 11 minutes or just until set; press chocolate easter egg candies or jelly beans if desired, in center. Immediately remove cookies from foil to wire rack; cool completely, makes about 2-1/2 dozen cookies. Enjoy ~

HAVE A VERY BLESSED EASTER !

Blog award from 2 great gals !

My precious cousin Diane at http://auntdisexperimentallife.blogspot.com/ has passed along this special blog award to me, I am so excited ! Thank you sweet Diane, you know how precious you are to me and such a blessing to my life. Also, my new sweet friend @ http://greatplainsliving.blogspot.com/ gave it to me, so thank you ladies !In order to accept, I name 10 things about myself.

1. I am a Christian saved by the Grace of God.
2. I really enjoy blogging, I was introduced to it through Diane who gave me this award !


3. I love my dear family .


4. I enjoy watching food network and then cooking the great recipes.


5. I am a TN certified teacher, I taught in the school system for 10 yrs, I now homeschool my youngest son, Matthew.


6. I am a dog person, love puppy breath and a good dog snuggle !


7. I live on a camp where my husband is the ranger & property manager, its wonderful !


8. I truly enjoy our nursing home visits, where Matthew and I volunteer, it is a blessing.


9. I love a good back rub and have a wonderful husband that always takes care of this.
   
10. I am looking forward to my 25th wedding anniversary this year !

I now choose three friends on whom I wish to bestow this great award ~ Thanks for being my blogging friends, you are all so special to me ! Have a truly blessed day.

Lori @ http://littlehouseinthefoothills.blogspot.com/

Mikki@http://mybibleandacupofcoffee.blogspot.com/

Heather @ http://choosingsimplicity.blogspot.com/

These are some pictures of butterflies Cham took, Matthew and I have

always loved the beauty of butterflies. A favorite butterfly poem of mine ~

Learn To Fly, Like A Butterfly

The air is full of butterflies.
Flying so effortlessly in the sky.
No weight they carry, to hold them down.
Never a worry or a frown.

And yet not long ago, they were...
A crawling little... caterpillar.
I wonder if they knew they'd be...
A beautifully butterfly, flying so free.


They do not question how long they'll live...
But are happy with each day God gives.
They trust that he will always provide,
whatever they need...to survive.

So learn to trust...and fly away,
from cares and worries of today.
See how beautiful life can be...
Rely on Jesus, to supply your needs.

By: Valerie Bauer Rousseau

Rain brings Rainbows~

We have had so much rain here the past week and more expected tomorrow. We must remember the reason for the rain, without the rain we would have no rainbow.

Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth. Genesis 9:16

My hosta is getting prettier each day and the azaleas are blooming.

" April showers bring May flowers "

Matthew is keeping Josh and Chams little ones this weekend. He is really a great dogsitter. He kept his Aunt Lisas a few weeks ago while they were out of town. He is like the dog whisperer, all animals take to him so quickly, he has such a sweet, kind spirit they immediately know. The picture posted is of him holding Bitsy and Lillie Belle. They also have Ricky, but there wasnt room for him in the chair ! Our dogs, Gracie and Rocky have been a little jealous but always enjoy new play friends.

To all my family and friends, have a blessed weekend !

Dear God,
Blessed are You, loving Father,For all your gifts to us.

Blessed are You for giving us family and friends

To be with us in times of joy and sorrow,

To help us in days of need,

And to rejoice with us in moments of celebration

Father,We praise You for Your Son Jesus,Who knew the happiness of family and friends.

Amen.

Homemaker's Daily Prayers

Homemaker's Daily Prayers


Monday ~Wash Day
Lord, help me wash away all my selfishness and
vanity, so I may serve you with perfect humility
through the week ahead.


Tuesday ~Ironing Day
Dear Lord, help me iron out all the wrinkles
of prejudice I have collected through the years
so that I may see the beauty in others.

Wednesday ~Mending Day
O God, help me mend my ways so I will not
set a bad example for others.

Thursday ~Cleaning Day
Lord Jesus, help me to dust out all the many faults
I have been hiding in the secret corners of my heart.

Friday ~Shopping Day
O God, give me the grace to shop wisely so my purchases
will bring happiness for myself and all others in need of love.

Saturday ~Cooking Day
Help me, my Savior, to brew a big kettle of motherly love

Sunday ~The Lord's Day
O God, I have prepared my house for you.
Please come into my heart so I may spend the day
and the rest of my life basking in your presence.



AUTHOR UNKNOWN

A friend emailed this poem to me and had to share : Have a blessed day !

Word Filled Wed ~

John 14:1-2 (King James Version)
1Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
2In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.



The purpose of Word filled Wednesday is to share God’s word through photo’s & a Bible verse!

Thanks AmyDeane for hosting, her link is on my sidebar if you would like to be blessed.