New Homemade Purse!

I finished my new purse this morning.  I really love it more than I thought I would going into the project.  I had no pattern and I let the fabric be my guide.  There are three outside pockets on the one side and two on the other.  With one large pouch in the middle and a zipper at the top.  It's the perfect size and feels very light with everything in it.  I'm very pleased and am sure to make good use of this for a very long time! :)

Grammy's Chocolate Cookies by: Martha Stewart...made by me! :D

I promised my mom and Nanny that I would share pics when I make cookies from the new book and here are my first. :D  Yummy as anything I've ever made from a Martha Stewart recipe!  Divine...I believe were the girls interpretation.  :p  These are from the chewy and soft section.  They start out fat our of the oven and flatten to have firm edges and soft centers.  Wonderful and easy.

More Fall Food Ideas

I read ConnWest's blog post the other day and realized Andrea and I are in the same food frame of mind. :D  I LOVE fall foods more than any other season.  (check out the link on the left under momentsincolor.) I just myself purchased some Bob's Red Mill Muesli for our warm fall cereal.  Great minds (& stomachs) think a like!  :D

As I prepared my lunch today and dinner for us this evening, I took a few pictures.  All the colors are just too pretty not to share. :)

I made a yummy...very healthy wrap for lunch.  I included all food groups!  Whole grain wrap, 1 slice of provolone, turkey, peppers and mushrooms.  



For dinner I get to use my newest gift from Adam. :)  I have had my eye on this crock pot for over a year and our girls mentioned it to him this weekend.  He shocked me with it two days ago and I just love it!  The bowls come right off the heating base for easy cleaning and serving from the bowl at the table.  I can also make a small amount for our family and still have a crock pot large enough for feeding a larger group of people. 

Using the smallest bowl (2 Qt) I'm cooking an applewood turkey loin with carrots, celery, onion and garlic.  I will serve it with broccoli!  Yummmmm.  :D

I'm on my way out to get some organic sugar and I'll be baking a cookie from my new Martha Stewart Cookie book for dessert.  Holy Cow...I just love food...family and great memories shared with both.  Hope you are all enjoying this season to it's fullest!  Much love ya'll!

Voting In Barbie Town

We woke up this Sunday morning to find a vote taking place for the new President and Vice President of Barbie Town.  (Our Girl's name for their make-believe Barbie world.) :D

I felt they did a really great job.  With all that is taking place in the world right now, they are truly understanding it. 

On Sammie's dresser sit the candidates.  Starting with Haven on the left, Callie in the middle and Sasha on the far right.  (Apparently, they are very diverse in Barbie Town, anyone can run based on their experience and ability...even the cat!) :p

Here are their banners:  

Their platforms are: Haven wants everyone to become farmers.  Callie wants to see every Barbie with their own hair brush.  Sasha wants their to be freedom for all!  (Very good platforms in the Barbie world if you ask me. :D)

All of the Barbies asked questions in the debate first, followed by a vote-ation...as they called it.  LOL Letting each Barbie vote Sasha won 17 votes, Callie 16 and Haven won 3 votes. 

President: Sasha

Vice President: Callie 

I was most impressed with the question about going to war.  A Barbie asked each candidate their position on sending troops off to war. 

 Sasha's reply, "It's unfortunate, but to have freedom we must be willing to protect our beliefs.  So, if I had to, to protect our world, I believe in sending troops off to war."

Callie's reply, "I have to admit that I agree with Sasha."

Haven's reply, "I don't believe in freedom, but farming!  We would all be farmers under me.  I wouldn't send people off to war."

I think our girls were really paying attention during our latest Presidential Debate the other night.  They kept questioning and adding thoughts.  I was thrilled to see them so active in this.  I know they can't vote yet, but when they are old enough, I feel they will make a wise informed decision.  

Monday Evening

Dessert for this week...strawberry cupcakes topped with fluffy white frosting & red sprinkles in Tinkerbell wrappers. :D

In typical Monday night fashion, our girls have chosen opposite relaxation after a hard day at school.  Sam is off to the park on her bike with my ipod in tow.  She loves to swing and listen to music.  Since she doesn't have any recess in Jr High, I'm always glad to see her get outside!  Alex on the other hand had recess and just tonight got to pick out a new game.  She chose Ice Age.  I'm not sure if everyone remembers her laughing at the opening sequence of this movie when the Squirrel came out, but Lord...some things just never change.  She LOVES this new game.  

Me...I just finished cleaning up after dinner and frosting the cupcakes.  Grateful for another blessed day to be alive...missing my dear hubby who is working hard to take care of all of us. :)  Monday night...the night before our hectic week begins...I love them.

My Mom's Package came from Florida today!!!

The girls and I had fun after school today opening my mom's box from Florida. :)  Thanks Mom!  She sent us each a letter...there is even one for Adam.  She included baby coconuts, real sea shells from the beach, a Christian romance novel, Gone With The Wind memorabilia (thank you Nanny True), crafting patterns to make with the girls and maps with pictures of where they are in Florida.  This was such fun!  The girls asked if we could do this back for Nan and Papa...I thought this was a great idea.  So, you will be receiving a package from us soon! :D  Love you all!  XOXOXOXO

First Football Game

Here are pics of all the girls at their first football game of the season. :)  The uniforms came in green...oops...sent back.  Alex was the only one in full uniform thanks to Nanette and Michaela Herne! :)  All the uniforms should be in by the next game.  But as you can see, it doesn't matter what they are wearing...they all love cheering!  It was such fun to hang out with all the other moms and chat.