HAPPY NEW YEARS 2010 !



Today we will follow our family southern tradition by eating black-eyed peas, greens and pork. The turnip greens and collards are, of course, green .The color of our paper money, which represents prosperity for the new year.
Pork is symbolic of progress, as the pig is, supposedly, the only animal that eats while it is moving forward.
Black Eyed peas are a symbol of good luck.
This is a long time southern new years day meal.



Glory to God in highest heaven,
Who unto man His Son hath given;
While angels sing with tender mirth,
A glad new year to all the earth.
~ Martin Luther




I pray you have a blessed, safe New Years Day !

Today is WFW !
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 join in.

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Proverbs 3 :6 KJV

Dear God,

I pray that your understanding and spiritual guidance will fill my heart and mind completely. In all that I do, I acknowledge your holy presence and give thanks for the wisdom, strength, and serenity you give me. You, dear Father, are my Infinite Source of Peace , Love, and Wisdom. Your Holy Spirit guides and directs me. I am eternally grateful for your spiritual guidance, dear God.
Thank you for always being with me.
Amen

Today is Tempt my Tummy Tuesday, to enjoy more great recipes or join in click the link on my sidebar.

~ Ladies, thanks so much for hosting.

Heat all together to make a hot yummy cider !

Warm Winter cider ~

16 maraschino cherries
8 orange slice halves
1 quart apple cider
3/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice
1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon or you can use red hots.

Have a very blessed warm, cozy day !

Hello to all !

Haven't posted in a while, we have been really busy with homeschooling, boy scouts, preparing for Christmas. I have missed visiting your blogs. Thanks for those stopping by and checking on me and thanks for the great awards that some of my fellow bloggers have left for me, I will be posting those when I get back to blogging after the holidays, just taking a break for a while.

Praying you all have a very blessed merry Christmas and happy new year !!





JOY TO THE WORLD ~~~ One of my favorite Christmas hymns.
Joy to the world! the Lord has come;
Let earth receive her King;
Let every heart prepare him room,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven and nature sing,
And heaven, and heaven, and nature sing.



Lord Jesus, Wise men traveled for miles to bring you the first Christmas presents. So may we, too, remember with thankful hearts the love that comes with each present we open. We also thank you for the amazing love you have for each of us, and we thank you for the many gifts that you give us. Amen

HAPPPY BIRTHDAY !!!

To my dear son, Joshua. I love you !

You Are A Gift
Some people give the gift of peace and tranquility to every life they touch.

They are always who they really are.

They are blessedly reliable,dependably good,predictably pleasant,

loved and treasured by all who know them.

You are one of those people.

You are a gift of peace and tranquility in my life.

You are a blessing.
Happy Birthday!

Thanksgiving
For each new morning with its light,

For rest and shelter of the night,

For health and food,

For love and friends,

For everything Thy goodness sends.

- Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803-1882)

Psalm 100

Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the lands!
Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into God's presence with singing!
Know that the Lord is God!
It is he that made us, and we are his;we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise!
Give thanks to him, bless his name!
For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures for ever, and his faithfulness to all generations.

Praying that my family and friends have a very safe, blessed THANKSGIVING day !

Thank you !

What did I get in the mail yesterday ? A beautiful fall pot holder and a great holiday appetizer cookbook, I love cookbooks so I was so excited !



Thank you dear Sweet Connie @ http://mealplanningwithconnie.blogspot.com/
Connie has a great blog. She always has great quotes and beautiful scriptures and the best recipes, her blog is always a joy to visit !
If you are looking for a good holiday recipe, visit Connie. She is a great Southern cook and lady !

I received this sweet award from my friend Trish.
This award was presented to me by my dear friend Trish. http://grammyoffive.blogspot.com/ She has a such a love for her family and God. She always has the nicest comments on my blog.

Visit her blog you will be blessed !

Thank you so much my dear blogging friends !

Praying you have a blessed, safe Thanksgiving.

The ordinary arts we practice every day at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest.

~Thomas More

Cream Cheese Pound Cake ~

(8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 1/2 cups butter
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions ~
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until smooth.

Add sugar gradually and beat until fluffy.
Add eggs two at a time, beating well with each addition.

Add the flour all at once and mix in. Add vanilla.
Pour into a 10 inch tube pan. Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 hour and 20 minutes. Check for doneness at 1 hour. A toothpick inserted into center of cake will come out clean.

Serve with some whipped cream.

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

Congratulations Matthew and team, # 1 soccer team, all wins a great season !!

Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. Psalm 127:3

Matthew holding his precious sweet little cousin Emma.

Thank you dear Lord, for our precious children. In times of hardship, cradle them in your arms, in times of joy, let them give you the praise and glory. In grief, surround them with your comfort and love. Fan the spark of their faith that is gleams bright and cover their failings with your forgiveness. Amen.

"Children will not remember you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them."
~ Richard Paul Evans ~

Happy 1 Year Anniversary !

To my dear son, Joshua and his lovely wife Chambliss ~
I love you both and pray you have a wonderful anniversary.

“Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away. If one were to give all the wealth of his house for lov e, it would be utterly scorned.”

Song of Solomon 8:6-7