For Monday, November 17, 2008

Outside My Window...
...it's cold outside...at least by Texas standards! Though it's only 40 degrees, the 92% humidity puts quite a little nip in the air. It should be warm and sunny before long, great weather for some yard work!

I Am Thinking...
...how wonderful my day after New Year's celebration will be! Countin' the days 'til I can get out of Beaumont town and spend some wonderful, quality time with a wonderful, quality friend!


I Am Thankful for...
...Savannah, my sweet little grand-daughter. She spent most of the weekend with me and we had a great time Saturday evening perusing Barnes and Noble, choosing selections to add to her beloved book collection.

From The Kitchen...
...homemade split pea with ham soup is on the menu today. Monday is usually always soup day around here. Most weeks, anyway.

I Am Wearing...
...loose fitting gray Danskin exercise pants, a red long sleeve tee shirt with a Portland Oregon logo on the front and New Balance runners. Did I mention I just did 2 miles at the track? Clarification: I walked, didn't run!

I Am Creating...
...I'm crocheting sweet little Santa hats for all 'my babies' born in the month of December. Considering the exceptionally large number of births we've had in the last couple months, I better get to clicking some needles quickly!

I Am Going...
....to Joann's as soon as the store opens. My good friend recently found a beautiful antique dining room set and I am going to add some plush padding to the chair seats and recover them in a beautiful tapestry.

I Am Reading...
...'The Message'...the New Testament (with Psalms and Proverbs) in contemporary language...'You did it: you changed my wild lament into whirling dance: You ripped off my black mourning band and decked me with wild flowers.' Psalm 30:11

I am Hoping...
...that the God of second chances will shower His marvelous grace and mercy on the economic situation of this nation. I heard on the morning news today that Citicorp is laying of 53,000 employees. My heart goes out to these families who desperately need our prayers.

I Am Hearing...
...a gift from someone near and dear to my heart...'Bathtub Music'...a soul stirring, heart touching cd full of phenomenal selections. I absolutely love it.

Around The Cottage...
...much of today will be spent working in the front flower beds. I have 70 tulip and 50 daffodil bulbs I must plant soon so I can have a beautiful yard full of spring blossoms on Easter.


One Of My Favorite Things...
...the sights, sounds and fragrances of all things 'holiday'


A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...
...nothing firm on the agenda as of yet. I know for sure there's much to be done on the homefront in between catching babies.


A Recipe To Share...



Breakfast Hashbrown Casserole

5 large eggs
1/2 c milk
1 1/4 c frozen hashbrowns(small cubed)
1 c grated tex mex cheese
1 roll of pan sausage, browned & drained
1/3 red pepper, chopped
1/3 green pepper, chopped
1/4 c green onion. chopped
salt, pepper & seasonings to taste

Preheat oven to 350
Add milk to eggs and blend well.
Add all other ingredients.
Pour into well greased 8x8 pan
Bake for 30 min or until knife inserted comes out clean.

A picture to share...


An attempt at oil painting in the beginning days