tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12740393847019401012024-03-18T02:47:43.504-07:00A pocket full of posies...celebrating an artful life...family, art and home design, inspiration!
finding the joy in the everyday!!Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.comBlogger261125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-12529185233585362002012-02-14T08:19:00.000-08:002012-02-14T08:19:34.034-08:00Happy Heart Day!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN2kbHGXzTzNoAUaesQa-rLEu3BcfT_YjuSYVQzXv61yw0ksf8QZmwhbo92YsCTTkVnPNe5MrCX-z8v35_4ZAofFLCH1-AaGMDIpjDtAlAbjgRNRJ61mQR7fR7Ekc-n5O13GAQ0K7K08Q/s1600/DSC07688.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN2kbHGXzTzNoAUaesQa-rLEu3BcfT_YjuSYVQzXv61yw0ksf8QZmwhbo92YsCTTkVnPNe5MrCX-z8v35_4ZAofFLCH1-AaGMDIpjDtAlAbjgRNRJ61mQR7fR7Ekc-n5O13GAQ0K7K08Q/s640/DSC07688.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Wishing you a day filled...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOVJDy0IWKi9oj9sQTHirgmJqmy_CGhTXzwvfZvcgLXUG23_bf-F-HQt5F76w1bP2hAjdrCDLt_BTt1lB6u2jysT7E0S-mCdDEEL06qDWvv-9NLps2BOQqVwDKAzwLPryN84BayDKqv8/s1600/DSC07706.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcOVJDy0IWKi9oj9sQTHirgmJqmy_CGhTXzwvfZvcgLXUG23_bf-F-HQt5F76w1bP2hAjdrCDLt_BTt1lB6u2jysT7E0S-mCdDEEL06qDWvv-9NLps2BOQqVwDKAzwLPryN84BayDKqv8/s640/DSC07706.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">with lots of sweet goodness...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVdGmWMlV8WcqKb7ZG8D_MUtAQUCwAJdz9yuofgLyxf_42HVUmhjoQ-Rh1Uk2RF_nFyRzTqExlHbAkeE3gq1Vjs1MMMlfB7fvZ8oTY8YDbi8DwiijG0kq3AP3ggL6BPtPNopgiXcqmkWc/s1600/DSC07720.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="440" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVdGmWMlV8WcqKb7ZG8D_MUtAQUCwAJdz9yuofgLyxf_42HVUmhjoQ-Rh1Uk2RF_nFyRzTqExlHbAkeE3gq1Vjs1MMMlfB7fvZ8oTY8YDbi8DwiijG0kq3AP3ggL6BPtPNopgiXcqmkWc/s640/DSC07720.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and a little love too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Valentine's Day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">lots of love & many blessings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Jill</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">" A happy heart makes the face cheerful."</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Proverbs 15:13</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-90670336318849167562012-02-07T12:08:00.000-08:002012-02-07T12:40:06.304-08:00A LOVEly thought....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjufFh9FTCmeniE9HjqROtXO2CU-1-qoGWg_S4_t0axkjkPVzTgK5xJKdK79diU81smuVOxdHpae-zGrqCVY55COzgtaGcuSWFSY6foOXJGnwBtYFnX71UNWDdWvr0sj5E-SVVzTZtVxLo/s1600/DSC07684.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjufFh9FTCmeniE9HjqROtXO2CU-1-qoGWg_S4_t0axkjkPVzTgK5xJKdK79diU81smuVOxdHpae-zGrqCVY55COzgtaGcuSWFSY6foOXJGnwBtYFnX71UNWDdWvr0sj5E-SVVzTZtVxLo/s640/DSC07684.JPG" width="638" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">"It is not how much we do, </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">but how much love we put in the doing."</span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">- <span style="font-size: x-small;">Mother Teresa</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRW68e5QBj2KVPv-9YFQP1dyjJisXQCqn8PRjD42guupUsjQAT8X6wiovPI95ZA4-0Q1KHcXNPEITIDzyFlZRUJ9wJbWjsj4xJU_z6HC178xsn7l73Ur9slB-Cx7CJOYk2ZasE4JXgSuo/s1600/DSC07680.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRW68e5QBj2KVPv-9YFQP1dyjJisXQCqn8PRjD42guupUsjQAT8X6wiovPI95ZA4-0Q1KHcXNPEITIDzyFlZRUJ9wJbWjsj4xJU_z6HC178xsn7l73Ur9slB-Cx7CJOYk2ZasE4JXgSuo/s640/DSC07680.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> very, VERY, vintage quilt, sewn into three little hearts,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">& made with LOTS of love, all the while thinking this very LOVEly thought!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy day to you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">love & blessings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-49208146243530824692012-01-25T09:54:00.000-08:002012-01-25T10:01:13.088-08:00Amen.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKDTCsD_zP8YuK3Rvqe9zv3dCcbRZmrVCB2JEzTyJ2Tmw0oMKItBqRKEiENAMRHtuQEwHaxVwi5DNPrNfRZ6QrHah8gzhDXN_KKNP57bSlfFN1mhZlux4JDTKGBzIBuwtAJihbur7tsI/s1600/242772236132430168_J4Yz89tK_cbible.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGKDTCsD_zP8YuK3Rvqe9zv3dCcbRZmrVCB2JEzTyJ2Tmw0oMKItBqRKEiENAMRHtuQEwHaxVwi5DNPrNfRZ6QrHah8gzhDXN_KKNP57bSlfFN1mhZlux4JDTKGBzIBuwtAJihbur7tsI/s640/242772236132430168_J4Yz89tK_cbible.jpg" width="640" /> </a><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(image found via Pinterest)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> " a bible that's falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn't "- Charles Spurgeon </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just LOVE this picture (and quote)!! thought I'd share -looks like a beautiful rainbow of hope to me!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Happy day sweet friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-8923065152527189982012-01-23T10:58:00.000-08:002012-01-23T10:58:23.167-08:00Love Rocks!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0z3M5CLyS5QM4LsPEQVkKarUmmVOmr32vQAeDJvEgVx9JsfM69bNreRygW1cqSRhsi_09L3T1xFsQGkEWKljBf0EJf79RizOGuDJKwBuB6fTkUb3N5HCHTyD0QNKqX_-dTwOWSL23QG8/s1600/DSC07605.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="596" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0z3M5CLyS5QM4LsPEQVkKarUmmVOmr32vQAeDJvEgVx9JsfM69bNreRygW1cqSRhsi_09L3T1xFsQGkEWKljBf0EJf79RizOGuDJKwBuB6fTkUb3N5HCHTyD0QNKqX_-dTwOWSL23QG8/s640/DSC07605.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love is patient, love is kind.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDIWPOXhLoWbY5lcoE1KAxrINbDRDypjk_JZoungvn7zia7ZuUJOHCa1oCWTLvXTkMFoL8e21AgplzV3flSVaqQl5aZcA_rTVVRepaTGUS-EMBKlaDLeNornO97bt231KNC4GFo6lXL_g/s1600/DSC07598.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDIWPOXhLoWbY5lcoE1KAxrINbDRDypjk_JZoungvn7zia7ZuUJOHCa1oCWTLvXTkMFoL8e21AgplzV3flSVaqQl5aZcA_rTVVRepaTGUS-EMBKlaDLeNornO97bt231KNC4GFo6lXL_g/s640/DSC07598.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlEDFks5A4HOuzNBuXkC6A1PMBvVcx0FAfi4rxNm2q3Iyfj6IzEDUBSFCmsxkG3DJ6DHbYeEAA2oyomOofEdxNzJCEQhHCOtHlLmioGp2nZZ0w2J66IIJ90dC3V2XYVl5aqjfT6Li5qV4/s1600/DSC07597.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlEDFks5A4HOuzNBuXkC6A1PMBvVcx0FAfi4rxNm2q3Iyfj6IzEDUBSFCmsxkG3DJ6DHbYeEAA2oyomOofEdxNzJCEQhHCOtHlLmioGp2nZZ0w2J66IIJ90dC3V2XYVl5aqjfT6Li5qV4/s640/DSC07597.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is not rude, it is not self-seeking,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTluzB0cCRILk83ODwXLUDh5701PYj873atIohUE98EYVY94TjpHWGQYX1kqhcQstBmyxHzv08w5dQ2GDz_-I8plgIrdBOCryJIfZfr4kKO67fFiG-p7GDFrwviyMPvNV38tqA9UnD0ko/s1600/DSC07596.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTluzB0cCRILk83ODwXLUDh5701PYj873atIohUE98EYVY94TjpHWGQYX1kqhcQstBmyxHzv08w5dQ2GDz_-I8plgIrdBOCryJIfZfr4kKO67fFiG-p7GDFrwviyMPvNV38tqA9UnD0ko/s640/DSC07596.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTpoJHWrMkb43ZiRwN92H_x7OYiO31iD2c-BkwcQZaZfrmF6fK2QT32POnJwUxnf_IbfcF6rgF6nXphORLA9T54IOYA0ZfLGxYENX0KhkfnfYpco5hZ-T2J0Wmuku-HtYa6Un7uFwHygU/s1600/DSC07595.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTpoJHWrMkb43ZiRwN92H_x7OYiO31iD2c-BkwcQZaZfrmF6fK2QT32POnJwUxnf_IbfcF6rgF6nXphORLA9T54IOYA0ZfLGxYENX0KhkfnfYpco5hZ-T2J0Wmuku-HtYa6Un7uFwHygU/s640/DSC07595.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sZ_V_-92fIJ2XGmycg20Ly6VGiT4QJTQTga1IeCaiH_Fc9oEA4HPlpDxDLQoPpzGdnzU58DLFfYRGTxO9vfFSRUY_DUBxBerETf73jq1L1yh2e7UXeQIp3AbF54atrudH-tIC8308gs/s1600/DSC07594.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-sZ_V_-92fIJ2XGmycg20Ly6VGiT4QJTQTga1IeCaiH_Fc9oEA4HPlpDxDLQoPpzGdnzU58DLFfYRGTxO9vfFSRUY_DUBxBerETf73jq1L1yh2e7UXeQIp3AbF54atrudH-tIC8308gs/s640/DSC07594.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It always protects,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBEjlPkwYMbmvFs3DWl7I4nc6c1fmkzoo0YNYlibKPu4CiD5ALhUddzBGSdHG_1Sk1YZzJ5qGZ1uae0McyrVXIOqZs62pekLw2FSQOxSWoqOaQHj0Wzisu9TML4_c02bw_71lNEtQdoRs/s1600/DSC07593.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBEjlPkwYMbmvFs3DWl7I4nc6c1fmkzoo0YNYlibKPu4CiD5ALhUddzBGSdHG_1Sk1YZzJ5qGZ1uae0McyrVXIOqZs62pekLw2FSQOxSWoqOaQHj0Wzisu9TML4_c02bw_71lNEtQdoRs/s640/DSC07593.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">always trusts,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHifbIo1dJLcZ0hOnJenekTQhsT427NJsFMfaof2u4B4LVgmQAdmAtK2Q-J7dYQgXidxScHKUdYr6pWkVMiiVrsAcSUyupQu5w6foLoNcdGMCL5VGlWZfxNc-NpOM_QksxOxD60XGffPE/s1600/DSC07577.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHifbIo1dJLcZ0hOnJenekTQhsT427NJsFMfaof2u4B4LVgmQAdmAtK2Q-J7dYQgXidxScHKUdYr6pWkVMiiVrsAcSUyupQu5w6foLoNcdGMCL5VGlWZfxNc-NpOM_QksxOxD60XGffPE/s640/DSC07577.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Love never fails.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I Corinthians 13:4-8</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #45818e; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">LOVE ROCKS!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Monday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> *LOVE* & blessings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-49308795735296543932012-01-17T08:50:00.000-08:002012-01-17T08:52:22.221-08:00Lighten up!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDvHe_u1d__C88-TAqJrtyILCNFsidgatt49IICScqTYBzi7BqFRlKsUm5pnFGJAxjSLQOMY7kpbGdNJ7ZJQYAf7tKUCNbz3i1axeNoHuzVzsiFOk-mBNaB5UhyK9WFY6r4BzcwnsNtVI/s1600/DSC07542.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDvHe_u1d__C88-TAqJrtyILCNFsidgatt49IICScqTYBzi7BqFRlKsUm5pnFGJAxjSLQOMY7kpbGdNJ7ZJQYAf7tKUCNbz3i1axeNoHuzVzsiFOk-mBNaB5UhyK9WFY6r4BzcwnsNtVI/s640/DSC07542.JPG" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There's just something about gray winter days</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that make me look around and want to add a little light.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQUqwCzJUYbI6kQx5-Y-GwgF26rmNOsGz8RzeqGb8PMzNnqMdXkX7zuhJ4G8sW3ndIG-494eMKjaVwtHjuHEBXn_I_-eXnOnGDiHyV7tgQ7jawe7UVROdtjKzh23guN3-OTy0UsdlG6s/s1600/DSC07549.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinQUqwCzJUYbI6kQx5-Y-GwgF26rmNOsGz8RzeqGb8PMzNnqMdXkX7zuhJ4G8sW3ndIG-494eMKjaVwtHjuHEBXn_I_-eXnOnGDiHyV7tgQ7jawe7UVROdtjKzh23guN3-OTy0UsdlG6s/s640/DSC07549.JPG" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I placed them in a "darker" spot, in hopes they would help lighten things a bit...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wishing you a bright-light-filled day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">love & blessings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-73557819118032302392012-01-13T14:48:00.000-08:002012-01-13T14:51:05.044-08:00"World's Best Bean Dip- Ever!"...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4WSQk59-s7xlTP8GwSFBrSqrnojU9ZtrPIFwDSgGRgXU2ilRl_yr3Vw50foPAODS7hqrgnA5PFYBTkjVNPZGeh0qflycJxUQFdmevLxkpeXL6vM6G6GhvTd7DJx4x8sez9dJFvb7v3cs/s1600/DSC07510.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4WSQk59-s7xlTP8GwSFBrSqrnojU9ZtrPIFwDSgGRgXU2ilRl_yr3Vw50foPAODS7hqrgnA5PFYBTkjVNPZGeh0qflycJxUQFdmevLxkpeXL6vM6G6GhvTd7DJx4x8sez9dJFvb7v3cs/s640/DSC07510.JPG" width="468" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">or so I have been told repeatedly when <strike>begged </strike>asked to share this recipe.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well now, I'm not so sure about it being the "World's Best"- but it is awfully good! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPflrK_RKF6YKOa16N8XMJXYRwtwdKvrI0a73gZsp7_z91rLK_CprkfFI2frGwwceeA6uG0D_LLFjeAylstSSje2MdwjTOrbUmwK9L9wi9gsT4l8lU49DSWQkWNBgkD8CXjK1Wg4BR27c/s1600/DSC07484.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPflrK_RKF6YKOa16N8XMJXYRwtwdKvrI0a73gZsp7_z91rLK_CprkfFI2frGwwceeA6uG0D_LLFjeAylstSSje2MdwjTOrbUmwK9L9wi9gsT4l8lU49DSWQkWNBgkD8CXjK1Wg4BR27c/s640/DSC07484.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> "World's Best Bean Dip"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 1- 15oz can refried beans </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 4oz cream cheese-softened </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 12oz sour cream 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 1/2 (12oz) jar chunky salsa </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 1- 14 1/4oz packet taco seasoning </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 1/2 (4oz) diced green chile peppers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 1 cup grated Monterrey Jack Cheese</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Combine all ingredients except grated cheese in ovenproof dish. Sprinkle top with grated cheese.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bake one hour at 300'. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Serve warm. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpCccSE1CLEXY-2P1Gheb1JNJ_mpcLc9mhM3JdxmbBht473UXjgTZxecVsUryxy7YBesCTn4c_VHqZNXiH3wzkbACc2iqAjTIDzrEH8P883n1-C2YHwNSNkcIb20WBY69ShSlBAnRUrE8/s1600/DSC07492.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpCccSE1CLEXY-2P1Gheb1JNJ_mpcLc9mhM3JdxmbBht473UXjgTZxecVsUryxy7YBesCTn4c_VHqZNXiH3wzkbACc2iqAjTIDzrEH8P883n1-C2YHwNSNkcIb20WBY69ShSlBAnRUrE8/s640/DSC07492.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Enjoy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy snacking & happy weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">love & blessings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-18918545024584192832012-01-05T07:27:00.000-08:002012-01-05T07:27:58.890-08:00Hi ya'll!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GRpoumU6mt_IUE6WE8Qu4AIgeyvIM1B3UC_dElOfkHJNND2Vu8vMdNrzsFb62y4vScMZM2wFTR9wHFARv21HrzzErh3qX-zE9rbVbyrr4O9k9FkTlQiIqXcBU5QV9rvUM5qf0p6gvdA/s1600/il_570xN.244548777+on+th+ebrink+of+something+wonderful.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2GRpoumU6mt_IUE6WE8Qu4AIgeyvIM1B3UC_dElOfkHJNND2Vu8vMdNrzsFb62y4vScMZM2wFTR9wHFARv21HrzzErh3qX-zE9rbVbyrr4O9k9FkTlQiIqXcBU5QV9rvUM5qf0p6gvdA/s640/il_570xN.244548777+on+th+ebrink+of+something+wonderful.jpg" width="490" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(print found<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pleasebestill?ref=seller_info"> here</a>) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just popping in for a quick "hello"! and a very "Happy 2012" to you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can you believe, here we are in a brand new year?!!-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, I have a good feeling it's going to be a grand one!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Looking forward to catching up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See you next week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love & Blessings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-7101245036854396152011-12-15T09:02:00.000-08:002011-12-15T09:20:36.885-08:00"I'm dreaming of...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-h1aGOR4wfCZLBis_3f2ytoknJe4obaWiIfMeIXEvOfHWGiI7gmG5gaoRuqrDvAXtqll_8vjlHRFpOKFg42MmND0bSfzmq7w3020QA3NZV2vA6QlA_nAIiVlCnMQr-wl2yQ4G-pax5M/s1600/DSC07366.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-h1aGOR4wfCZLBis_3f2ytoknJe4obaWiIfMeIXEvOfHWGiI7gmG5gaoRuqrDvAXtqll_8vjlHRFpOKFg42MmND0bSfzmq7w3020QA3NZV2vA6QlA_nAIiVlCnMQr-wl2yQ4G-pax5M/s640/DSC07366.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a white Christmas!"-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLydohdwW51HORXo_bfr_obESRhkElLJFgPTdTCGmXE-ROVFcQvxytxhuFcEpDdLwdfiV2io7INxOU8xMkDdAhXPikn_IQp-We8Bl_qqLqIeX165MWna3-CrHpk8gvl1MP7Hsn0c8L10/s1600/DSC07361.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="464" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLydohdwW51HORXo_bfr_obESRhkElLJFgPTdTCGmXE-ROVFcQvxytxhuFcEpDdLwdfiV2io7INxOU8xMkDdAhXPikn_IQp-We8Bl_qqLqIeX165MWna3-CrHpk8gvl1MP7Hsn0c8L10/s640/DSC07361.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and something tells me, with two snows already this season...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I think Odie is even dreaming of a white Christmas!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(or maybe what treats he'll find in his stocking on Christmas morning!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How about you, are you "dreaming of a white Christmas" too?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">love & blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-17018473986355423662011-12-12T11:56:00.000-08:002011-12-12T11:56:36.617-08:00Scenes from the "Baking of Christmas Cheer"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinn6Zq7GOvK6mVOTvJMbmgQceb8dYcgyqOExpnKZxEJ5wDgl7jZCyytHBWrQbdLS_H7LcrBNQtZ-7M7BtN5r_iEUHEwi9m-ZpgNw5hMx6LksQ0GjF3poD-NWfetxW6hZ_RA5KVx3_Ov-w/s1600/DSC07441.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinn6Zq7GOvK6mVOTvJMbmgQceb8dYcgyqOExpnKZxEJ5wDgl7jZCyytHBWrQbdLS_H7LcrBNQtZ-7M7BtN5r_iEUHEwi9m-ZpgNw5hMx6LksQ0GjF3poD-NWfetxW6hZ_RA5KVx3_Ov-w/s640/DSC07441.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Act I :</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> "Christmas Pretzels"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Preheat oven to 350</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">place pretzel squares on baking sheet, top with unwrapped chocolate kiss,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">bake 1-2 minutes (until kiss begins to melt), remove from oven,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> top with m&m pushed gently down in the center of chocolate kiss, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">chill in refrigerator until set.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">21/4 cup all purpose flour 1 cup brown sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 1/2 cup cocoa 3/4 cup granulated sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla extract</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1/2 tsp salt 2 large eggs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1 cup margarine softened 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-combine flour, cocoa, baking soda & salt in small bowl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-beat butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar & vanilla extract in large mixing bowl until creamy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-beat in eggs for about 2-3 minutes or until light and fluffy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-gradually beat in flour mixture</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-stir in chocolate chips, & drop by rounded Tbsp. onto ungreased cookie sheet</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">-bake at 375 for 8-10 minutes or until cookies "puff"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and now off to deliver a bit of "Christmas Cheer"!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Happy Monday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">love & blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-73033135162656273162011-12-09T10:26:00.000-08:002011-12-09T10:41:27.215-08:00Oh Christmas tree {plates}...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3tzHRzVy-Fz-00NdNdyAeGoDS1NaLDadRA-moG6G1KqtVIbY9ULMpd7UcpTZgSnTAvx5KL376Xm_DLAqTFkEEzdMdpodhYg1iXTPhk5YJtACWYczR_J2L5nXM-GshTOMJ-s1ATbrHXM/s1600/DSC07406.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk3tzHRzVy-Fz-00NdNdyAeGoDS1NaLDadRA-moG6G1KqtVIbY9ULMpd7UcpTZgSnTAvx5KL376Xm_DLAqTFkEEzdMdpodhYg1iXTPhk5YJtACWYczR_J2L5nXM-GshTOMJ-s1ATbrHXM/s640/DSC07406.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a new addition to our family room Christmas mantel...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_W3vc8rh1611w31sJogomRhvXJrX8gHLeJAp_zsXQWFAG-09dY22p3sRFGao17sPNN4fCNJDjf45KO7Nnm-XKb6T0h79rPx4llaEmIj6alWV1qBLS7tp1dpBR_td2rQwaeVZMpthpL4/s1600/DSC07399.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_W3vc8rh1611w31sJogomRhvXJrX8gHLeJAp_zsXQWFAG-09dY22p3sRFGao17sPNN4fCNJDjf45KO7Nnm-XKb6T0h79rPx4llaEmIj6alWV1qBLS7tp1dpBR_td2rQwaeVZMpthpL4/s640/DSC07399.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">became the Oh Christmas tree plates!...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(well, the Jingle Belling- Oh Christmas tree- Oh what fun it is to remake your old plates- plates!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxpcPbZYWS7mOjTLeHfwokVdf6srgEYOTA6Z94P1qDFrlfQ75y5M1Duwp_l0agbbe0h6EeyR6cySDpRuKUgILypJryKEqEqYy4w7BZvY0XeIPnDZj9hb4ZFYvqlXZWvHzFZdWzNcWs4Y/s1600/DSC07410.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxpcPbZYWS7mOjTLeHfwokVdf6srgEYOTA6Z94P1qDFrlfQ75y5M1Duwp_l0agbbe0h6EeyR6cySDpRuKUgILypJryKEqEqYy4w7BZvY0XeIPnDZj9hb4ZFYvqlXZWvHzFZdWzNcWs4Y/s640/DSC07410.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wishing you a wonderful weekend! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Many Blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-9484981090504492962011-12-07T09:26:00.000-08:002011-12-07T09:26:50.827-08:00"Christmas & Cinnamon Cake"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUJrHYKR7tKCbKtKUYBNWaj_0da1GM9sRFJat9MAwHLs6666l6JxpLj8IX7AbnB9DWLWFsbfQoEXHlqpszVU-1BFQPpl5u4qnXvZEF2ItVbhDAkK24PalFt5VID6dtvMDp9kdOKRKSgI/s1600/DSC07353.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglUJrHYKR7tKCbKtKUYBNWaj_0da1GM9sRFJat9MAwHLs6666l6JxpLj8IX7AbnB9DWLWFsbfQoEXHlqpszVU-1BFQPpl5u4qnXvZEF2ItVbhDAkK24PalFt5VID6dtvMDp9kdOKRKSgI/s640/DSC07353.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">just kinda goes together...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> like "peas & carrots",</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> only in my opinion- much better and way more yummy!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx6FmEZI6BS55asubjw8lVNriyDPAkg1jzZZkevyaHUgRVddy6nMoCMjgn4YckLoniXnDt4E2vxsjgWKLvBfIsX1NO2-BPkIYxFPJgMbICfEUiQXjN0CGG_ma46Ux5qeZTQxMditLFwco/s1600/DSC07373.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="468" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx6FmEZI6BS55asubjw8lVNriyDPAkg1jzZZkevyaHUgRVddy6nMoCMjgn4YckLoniXnDt4E2vxsjgWKLvBfIsX1NO2-BPkIYxFPJgMbICfEUiQXjN0CGG_ma46Ux5qeZTQxMditLFwco/s640/DSC07373.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is one of our family's favorites! (year-round)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cinnamon cake! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* just click the picture and enlarge to desired size then print- & enjoy! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh, don't you just love the delightful smell of cinnamon baking at Christmastime?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Baking!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Love & Blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">p.s. I'm sharing this recipe with Edie's "Christmas sweet treats" party at<a href="http://www.lifeingraceblog.com/"> Life in Grace</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">pop-over, there are lots of delicious sweet treats to be found there!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-89839614053058463332011-12-02T08:44:00.000-08:002011-12-02T08:44:25.513-08:00It's beginning to look * a little * like...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOhUDNtem18DkBHfJ4-970_G9LIlYtddiPZ-SruYzKuFZPuesqvXdUY2KSVvYE03doPi5AaUSaJGVQiHYlo2zOUxrSrnYGEIsuDzHY9OYaJsQlsk9-c7DDjKESCHvbfp_u13MJ9n93fq4/s1600/DSC07327.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOhUDNtem18DkBHfJ4-970_G9LIlYtddiPZ-SruYzKuFZPuesqvXdUY2KSVvYE03doPi5AaUSaJGVQiHYlo2zOUxrSrnYGEIsuDzHY9OYaJsQlsk9-c7DDjKESCHvbfp_u13MJ9n93fq4/s640/DSC07327.JPG" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christmas!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> we have begun a little "decking-of-the-halls"... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as we prepare to celebrate the greatest gift of all...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the birth of our Saviour !</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh! it truly IS the most wonderful time of the year!!-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Busy!- but, wonderful!!</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy weekend to you!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Many Blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-8149048585269867022011-11-21T09:55:00.000-08:002011-11-21T11:06:35.405-08:00Just ANOTHER {really} random Monday...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSROkvFBm-k2SPjOETDd3IoTWzrt0fTaibO5nXEi705PIL1cLWKVTu0DSqqdmQchQb35S4q4IKsmvRM_qwLcqaEGm7vr3DE2taa9XHcn2_aOogHUWgzvc_L8VK9fr4PCVfY_1diLLgTY/s1600/DSC07243.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="518" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSROkvFBm-k2SPjOETDd3IoTWzrt0fTaibO5nXEi705PIL1cLWKVTu0DSqqdmQchQb35S4q4IKsmvRM_qwLcqaEGm7vr3DE2taa9XHcn2_aOogHUWgzvc_L8VK9fr4PCVfY_1diLLgTY/s640/DSC07243.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't believe Thanksgiving is already here!!- THIS week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm not sure I'm ready! Are you? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoaB_q-TNifb62xcCjweHVx5wdRK4qOy7EdqHW-Eb3-x8gZ9aG3qxl1B3bGdvyCivq2AmPWjPzA0OdSinr_PAjHhqQ62MF9VeS3YMa38cZMJ-G-4bz3n1Kpw_cXZmBVgviEgWFnqWQuQ0/s1600/DSC07227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoaB_q-TNifb62xcCjweHVx5wdRK4qOy7EdqHW-Eb3-x8gZ9aG3qxl1B3bGdvyCivq2AmPWjPzA0OdSinr_PAjHhqQ62MF9VeS3YMa38cZMJ-G-4bz3n1Kpw_cXZmBVgviEgWFnqWQuQ0/s640/DSC07227.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have another birthday in the house this week!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Thanksgiving baby- Princess #1! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzsrMST3BfdBSBxVnIJEOvwP6OOAx2bbIQ8cN4xxTqJXvlViZl_19tpQh_aBH6Ey8UF22e8N4sfYvDVbmo_vN_7tSsjkqnD8fmgCOOY8bzORZYMIbXNnCyYLkRWtnnSwY4wbB3XKkFlPg/s1600/DSC07259.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzsrMST3BfdBSBxVnIJEOvwP6OOAx2bbIQ8cN4xxTqJXvlViZl_19tpQh_aBH6Ey8UF22e8N4sfYvDVbmo_vN_7tSsjkqnD8fmgCOOY8bzORZYMIbXNnCyYLkRWtnnSwY4wbB3XKkFlPg/s640/DSC07259.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jmdesignandco.blogspot.com/2011/04/happy-little-things.html">Winston</a> is getting so big!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have you seen the movie "Marley & Me"?-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Winston IS "Marley & Me part 2"!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He is such a sweet dog- BUT, ALWAYS. HAS. SOMETHING. IN. HIS. MOUTH.!-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">which always leads to something torn apart!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNE5MPDYpfWwgqh-OaUvoRNRhauGMFQEbAufmtD6LH6fXEUxq1ugp0wMow95wSLoR0CuO7qiEHM_GZaY9meB2Qjn19zHfEz9L7ddMkhM1cOue02nLX7rfXf3PSroLGjSXnTEHBXNX5qo/s1600/DSC07042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuNE5MPDYpfWwgqh-OaUvoRNRhauGMFQEbAufmtD6LH6fXEUxq1ugp0wMow95wSLoR0CuO7qiEHM_GZaY9meB2Qjn19zHfEz9L7ddMkhM1cOue02nLX7rfXf3PSroLGjSXnTEHBXNX5qo/s640/DSC07042.JPG" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made a little "scrappy-chic" tassel from a few fabric strips,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tied together with a pretty velvet ribbon and a vintage rhinestone pin,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">then hung with a loop of burlap.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSlFAQylMJCJ_UaJoTlUmcxuTyUK9JMlRqxKNkdhmd28vg-X5evO9F35u-K5v306D9c1s0Y7l2Bn9HndYA7qysl9tBxiaRHBVi1y9oMnqsdJCZ1kJDWoxFaZjxZgeHGmHIJbXR4Nvy3eg/s1600/DSC07256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSlFAQylMJCJ_UaJoTlUmcxuTyUK9JMlRqxKNkdhmd28vg-X5evO9F35u-K5v306D9c1s0Y7l2Bn9HndYA7qysl9tBxiaRHBVi1y9oMnqsdJCZ1kJDWoxFaZjxZgeHGmHIJbXR4Nvy3eg/s640/DSC07256.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also made a trip to the E.R. with precious little Princess #2-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bless her sweet heart, not the birthday present she had in mind,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a head full of stitches- she has been so brave! (and I have been worried sick!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf7qhdBNMgZI0bnUV-2LyrSDUS4WTVxQB2FJY4xLc22h71uqbxPx120L5EsgDVwsXZ_KY4mR9VBDcHxejRhaELk3uTOOhBptej9C9D0c6dhiwkE8OVKNDV85wOZc43gxVUGXMlkittLWY/s1600/DSC07277.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf7qhdBNMgZI0bnUV-2LyrSDUS4WTVxQB2FJY4xLc22h71uqbxPx120L5EsgDVwsXZ_KY4mR9VBDcHxejRhaELk3uTOOhBptej9C9D0c6dhiwkE8OVKNDV85wOZc43gxVUGXMlkittLWY/s640/DSC07277.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and this horse gives new meaning to a "mud bath"!-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">clearly he just took one! (he used to be white!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1OaMNyswmKkZAfdN0JwmT3xVCHKpMdulRjJTIMiESmASr4jOlp6zJk0BheCMYbrgX02sDu2sNG-ovuY82rt4b-sU4LoixLehe2eccihfSmKODchFcIObLWp4EyKDqpdJT9KDl6ogrmo/s1600/DSC07102.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs1OaMNyswmKkZAfdN0JwmT3xVCHKpMdulRjJTIMiESmASr4jOlp6zJk0BheCMYbrgX02sDu2sNG-ovuY82rt4b-sU4LoixLehe2eccihfSmKODchFcIObLWp4EyKDqpdJT9KDl6ogrmo/s640/DSC07102.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jmdesignandco.blogspot.com/2011/10/sunday-night-desert.html">Sunday night dessert</a> was pumpkin pie! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">recipe can be found <a href="http://jmdesignandco.blogspot.com/2009/10/perfect-ingredients.html">here</a> (and I still make it the "wrong" way)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Speaking of pie, the American Pie Council and Crisco found that people who liked</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">certain pies described themselves in the same words. Here are some popular pies-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and the traits of people who love them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Apple- independent, realistic, & compassionate</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pecan- thoughtful & analytical</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chocolate- loving</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pumpkin- funny & independent</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What's your favorite pie?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I like them all!- and I like how that describes me! :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Guess that goes to show you, sometimes too much of a good thing IS a good thing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Monday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Many Blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-31029859369281326472011-11-16T11:40:00.000-08:002011-11-16T11:40:14.148-08:00To top it off...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5Qh7kTKRC6l2mdqdyZqR33JIypyLhG_yMKRr8hQt3qnDzubX6jjvKPYYEFlblId93HfuiSzcCsiScptXaiEs90KsV48l15aEaIuNAKvpH5W44qr71pNN20TkuTWC7h5YI1MxV_CzdJk/s1600/DSC07142.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5Qh7kTKRC6l2mdqdyZqR33JIypyLhG_yMKRr8hQt3qnDzubX6jjvKPYYEFlblId93HfuiSzcCsiScptXaiEs90KsV48l15aEaIuNAKvpH5W44qr71pNN20TkuTWC7h5YI1MxV_CzdJk/s640/DSC07142.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just love to add a little extra something special to cupcakes ...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh341HLhlkHVIJ-W_vl7jv6Dd4FgAGG1jKifMXW_zsUi_Z8N1OjrKhQiVqcTw-VE5DNcIvofwQ6rG5lPMxlBLejx_wp8ljQ7GSDQXX7Pz99Z2dCqXL5qa5pDLHicsN97rYm8TPy0rExFqI/s1600/DSC07147.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh341HLhlkHVIJ-W_vl7jv6Dd4FgAGG1jKifMXW_zsUi_Z8N1OjrKhQiVqcTw-VE5DNcIvofwQ6rG5lPMxlBLejx_wp8ljQ7GSDQXX7Pz99Z2dCqXL5qa5pDLHicsN97rYm8TPy0rExFqI/s640/DSC07147.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">like a simple "cupcake topper"!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 1. punch desired shape using a paper punch</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. draw (or print) your design of choice</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3. add a little color with paint (or glitter would be awesome too!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">4. punch another shape from coordinating paper and adhere to first shape</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4nCoiQUhdR_VxyEMX4U96r0DDn1iD6BOJnZbFlSdZ6TkW1SntL6ljoiJkm4bwQWjDHpa8VDJ-d5OpKzqgoB7Qrdn9ZKblInadSPDI1mPTViGEOVlDqbyH_Vs2shJ17-CfavsjlpegY8/s1600/Picnik+collage+cupcake+sticks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="588" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEip4nCoiQUhdR_VxyEMX4U96r0DDn1iD6BOJnZbFlSdZ6TkW1SntL6ljoiJkm4bwQWjDHpa8VDJ-d5OpKzqgoB7Qrdn9ZKblInadSPDI1mPTViGEOVlDqbyH_Vs2shJ17-CfavsjlpegY8/s640/Picnik+collage+cupcake+sticks.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5. place a dab of hot glue to the back of shapes and add stick</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 6. place another punched shape to the back to cover the glue and stick </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(AND because it's always nice to look pretty from behind too :)!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh happy day indeed!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-45813187426284681392011-11-14T08:54:00.000-08:002011-11-14T08:54:42.215-08:00Just another random Monday...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfL3QUZuqVLbdZeKPaZaUkc_Gi-3GQlwSeh6NmLch_y__AvsYvVyh12BINxAYxWtUN9CtvWimsLsxBoFX2JiyXbsr9BWsdG5m9vlROGipDjEiOpAmlz8rqDYPoGEXWXn70QrjUsg1_jk/s1600/DSC07099.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkfL3QUZuqVLbdZeKPaZaUkc_Gi-3GQlwSeh6NmLch_y__AvsYvVyh12BINxAYxWtUN9CtvWimsLsxBoFX2JiyXbsr9BWsdG5m9vlROGipDjEiOpAmlz8rqDYPoGEXWXn70QrjUsg1_jk/s640/DSC07099.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's supposed to storm today...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> from the looks of the sky this morning, I'd say it probably will-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I get to play in these today!!!- and I'm SO excited!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(it's been a long time!) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDP1onkb2IvH7J2evM0ZPTvQZaa-pFpqc5ZEuXTx_Y0EL6PzPZXMiXMcstXHZnaexrbEEobTFW2VAMKYSpmV3swNJNPlASlUrvRkVI6CM6i_7geqIuel0QvdVy_rRIX0rxkkEhPGQAUB8/s1600/DSC07138.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDP1onkb2IvH7J2evM0ZPTvQZaa-pFpqc5ZEuXTx_Y0EL6PzPZXMiXMcstXHZnaexrbEEobTFW2VAMKYSpmV3swNJNPlASlUrvRkVI6CM6i_7geqIuel0QvdVy_rRIX0rxkkEhPGQAUB8/s640/DSC07138.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and I'm making this for dinner tonight!-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">super easy! super yummy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy {random} Monday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> love & blessings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-71212647366466375102011-11-10T07:26:00.000-08:002011-11-10T07:26:03.071-08:00"Southern Snow"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIrogujrU-DntkxJM7uDK8LfYN79__0RjRYXmoBWZqgh0zRjUdtk3VBFQZ3cyK8KIx0FoMVM-rX7QVdhl6oBjcvmJlct7gJvyTQ8k0MVr9yDmef9Pdbu_P9MdhjphNusz323SMLl9SWQ/s1600/DSC06976.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIrogujrU-DntkxJM7uDK8LfYN79__0RjRYXmoBWZqgh0zRjUdtk3VBFQZ3cyK8KIx0FoMVM-rX7QVdhl6oBjcvmJlct7gJvyTQ8k0MVr9yDmef9Pdbu_P9MdhjphNusz323SMLl9SWQ/s640/DSC06976.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A.K.A. Cotton!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcw5u8pWNb4ls22D0_aUq4_ARzRffjrzoVXmt3ttT6mhw-nxFRTyOFcej_CUwKNC8YegaTD5XDQm2idmKCClJnBm-Nfu0b3FhTstdU8G-Jzv0DKB6up2cRwDNRFvhyqw_FOV4NiDss4aU/s1600/DSC06975.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcw5u8pWNb4ls22D0_aUq4_ARzRffjrzoVXmt3ttT6mhw-nxFRTyOFcej_CUwKNC8YegaTD5XDQm2idmKCClJnBm-Nfu0b3FhTstdU8G-Jzv0DKB6up2cRwDNRFvhyqw_FOV4NiDss4aU/s640/DSC06975.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">fields and fields of beautiful cotton!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">one of my very favorite things during this time of the year...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">driving by the fields just bursting with glowing white blossoms!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTdjDqisgLYe2WhyphenhyphenchbwrJEzApLaDlAtdPeBQmAkwHzkUDeTsDZgk8DVs4Bzti5jYaZ7yYWaqmAiqGLo3vBQ2NZ4_odDd-GbF3X9Oc3eq2vjHWRSohO88cEDdh1_arer_GL_pwR_V4HE/s1600/DSC06981.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTdjDqisgLYe2WhyphenhyphenchbwrJEzApLaDlAtdPeBQmAkwHzkUDeTsDZgk8DVs4Bzti5jYaZ7yYWaqmAiqGLo3vBQ2NZ4_odDd-GbF3X9Oc3eq2vjHWRSohO88cEDdh1_arer_GL_pwR_V4HE/s640/DSC06981.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> simply breathtaking!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Wishing you a beauty-filled day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Many Blessings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Jill</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-78005684143499183542011-11-07T12:00:00.000-08:002011-11-07T16:01:18.806-08:00Good news for girls!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistBae6AsbN1pRwGMMtdX9YgG_-uHnOoLWS-7TR1rO2Pc9HdMGutVEutD-eZnZvAhVs4Ft2CuZ0vqrAUSq3ZVdPn7rXzYI-MY7yTdKtNQ_GUR7zXpo8nG8zNZksdn_XjGVjNGyD1rr99Y/s1600/DSC07087.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistBae6AsbN1pRwGMMtdX9YgG_-uHnOoLWS-7TR1rO2Pc9HdMGutVEutD-eZnZvAhVs4Ft2CuZ0vqrAUSq3ZVdPn7rXzYI-MY7yTdKtNQ_GUR7zXpo8nG8zNZksdn_XjGVjNGyD1rr99Y/s640/DSC07087.JPG" width="640" /> </a>EVERY girl is a princess, the daughter of a King...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the greatest King who created and rules over everything! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't that good news?!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Psalm 47:2, Psalm 103:19)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghxFVHnnP-kN_o-zpyjhwpaPQBAxny3lKQ-ihxct2tkBqF0HXSOkDMYYOo-z2ESoz6MpIIsBRGsN4I272ZgWqzcDTWPWEbmazX6G8cirBenSzNZ9xgcUD4kUxFasye9q83spkMF4M831M/s1600/DSC07091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghxFVHnnP-kN_o-zpyjhwpaPQBAxny3lKQ-ihxct2tkBqF0HXSOkDMYYOo-z2ESoz6MpIIsBRGsN4I272ZgWqzcDTWPWEbmazX6G8cirBenSzNZ9xgcUD4kUxFasye9q83spkMF4M831M/s640/DSC07091.JPG" width="384" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">hung in her room with another<a href="http://www.jmdesignandco.blogspot.com/2010/10/stitches-for-you.html"> simple hoop</a> I created for her...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">my prayer is that she will always remember,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">on good days and not so good days,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">just how very special she is and that God will always love her.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She is God's little princess!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">(Psalm 139:13-14)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbsJ2RTdYwD93OTjZjoO92eHjY8Rf_Tdr_AI3f8UDysdx6pO3BVyp5KOV0_36knChzk1BVxwceFqn6Anhz6pWOUNMhLRprv1TV8R75KOK_BnPsZi6R2e5udQi34y32MA1Ndj8U55Bsy4/s1600/DSC07075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtbsJ2RTdYwD93OTjZjoO92eHjY8Rf_Tdr_AI3f8UDysdx6pO3BVyp5KOV0_36knChzk1BVxwceFqn6Anhz6pWOUNMhLRprv1TV8R75KOK_BnPsZi6R2e5udQi34y32MA1Ndj8U55Bsy4/s640/DSC07075.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">that is also my prayer for ALL girls!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Isn't that just a wonderful thought to treasure in our hearts always?!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are His little princess'! {no matter our size or age :)!}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Monday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">love & blessings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-35869405512865649162011-10-24T10:49:00.000-07:002011-10-24T14:57:46.479-07:00On looking back...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR9DTLT5LwVqC2lTbEwMGNWYVTQMMQ5Ok8OcVQxdJujTF3ssU2iWv9xT_abv02vCceqLkaPX1WCsd9_w4AwHn19k6SqiQaAqnq5lZaweqNNVDpp_OH00xK7bWoXKnnJtIQ3_Du4d1SFsY/s1600/reagans+pictures+272.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR9DTLT5LwVqC2lTbEwMGNWYVTQMMQ5Ok8OcVQxdJujTF3ssU2iWv9xT_abv02vCceqLkaPX1WCsd9_w4AwHn19k6SqiQaAqnq5lZaweqNNVDpp_OH00xK7bWoXKnnJtIQ3_Du4d1SFsY/s640/reagans+pictures+272.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> (Dundee the horse- Princess #1's very favorite!)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> "Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Live in the present, and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering." -unknown</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Monday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Blessings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-19386810965986385732011-10-21T08:27:00.000-07:002011-10-21T08:27:19.860-07:00Little bits of happy...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Lm_2FSqt6q7_TAztIOPrxtFvVtp9NmPSy1qczrtcKUnbZzxLH2Eps2dWNA23fCmTF4UnBtI7gpUzLVoKHUvlymPe9sDi0_2gpUMAlNv9RueZaBhflusO2bhbZpW-JpAbJk2NA0c2zpE/s1600/DSC07011.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Lm_2FSqt6q7_TAztIOPrxtFvVtp9NmPSy1qczrtcKUnbZzxLH2Eps2dWNA23fCmTF4UnBtI7gpUzLVoKHUvlymPe9sDi0_2gpUMAlNv9RueZaBhflusO2bhbZpW-JpAbJk2NA0c2zpE/s640/DSC07011.JPG" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">* new fall bangle created with some of my favorite fabrics</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi_gkk5FRNvIkP4D-t4HaUCyQlwjrwhazybRIvbtDfeTuYRt6Wr5BVMieCZ67qSlda-5TM8U9S_glQoXUCYn4ajRAdNdswUKtKpV2znWpPEMieigtY9X1T7JDkz-IJOJWPQKm9bsNWP3M/s1600/DSC06863.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi_gkk5FRNvIkP4D-t4HaUCyQlwjrwhazybRIvbtDfeTuYRt6Wr5BVMieCZ67qSlda-5TM8U9S_glQoXUCYn4ajRAdNdswUKtKpV2znWpPEMieigtY9X1T7JDkz-IJOJWPQKm9bsNWP3M/s640/DSC06863.JPG" width="640" /> </a>* a leaf found by Princess #2 and declared to look just like,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> "a beautiful butterfly"!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhaSf49oUuqu40kdcEINK3OSXSoEMG1X2LhGJpD1ZD_nhVKI9PGk6ZXl9igWSUw9tcfdBGojXraDVXOnAE8II94TOZOWJlAU-m-IwJJGWbxhsJgwKxgrrYytT72_UbaKxCCJymCjyZeW0/s1600/DSC07021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhaSf49oUuqu40kdcEINK3OSXSoEMG1X2LhGJpD1ZD_nhVKI9PGk6ZXl9igWSUw9tcfdBGojXraDVXOnAE8II94TOZOWJlAU-m-IwJJGWbxhsJgwKxgrrYytT72_UbaKxCCJymCjyZeW0/s640/DSC07021.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> * a stack of inspiration </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Wishing you a weekend filled with little bits of happy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Many Blessings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> Jill</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-61828542481656426472011-10-17T07:38:00.000-07:002011-10-17T07:38:05.822-07:00WARNING:<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJ2wcSN0WkYkfUPMgfLS7XA27RjtXUlI8oFPnuJnCeuqf-wwZcozLcz5D8X-pr-yuthomDZJABVqMsq7ADDY5WwVT0IVBA-FBQo45gMeQpLDU3OUE_5h2CdgogqhNsJRrzjTJH9friXw/s1600/DSC06918.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTJ2wcSN0WkYkfUPMgfLS7XA27RjtXUlI8oFPnuJnCeuqf-wwZcozLcz5D8X-pr-yuthomDZJABVqMsq7ADDY5WwVT0IVBA-FBQo45gMeQpLDU3OUE_5h2CdgogqhNsJRrzjTJH9friXw/s640/DSC06918.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The content of these photos may cause sudden uncontrollable cravings,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> and may also cause irrational behavior, such as (but not limited to)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">denying you have any possible idea what happened to all the candy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqaDQ7qjgiyX4fmLF5b5KN9lNzthMm_90YkZ0EwRufFoBFjni2a4cHpIlw39Z5LFeQwXIRbFXjHUwxPu2jrw7TFE5cUYe4xKocoZf99y_LN5qKPv_pSs2UNx5csTxNR4_TrSQrEBVTlRY/s1600/DSC06920.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqaDQ7qjgiyX4fmLF5b5KN9lNzthMm_90YkZ0EwRufFoBFjni2a4cHpIlw39Z5LFeQwXIRbFXjHUwxPu2jrw7TFE5cUYe4xKocoZf99y_LN5qKPv_pSs2UNx5csTxNR4_TrSQrEBVTlRY/s640/DSC06920.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> OH SWEET GOODNESS!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Please tell me I'm not the only who is affected this way when these beloved </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">little pumpkins make their annual debut!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Happy Monday!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Many Blessings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-54062783004711106052011-10-14T10:29:00.000-07:002011-10-15T04:44:52.656-07:00Feelin' a little Fall...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW4i7a8jxMApGfDUJNWZEXAwue27JQokVZ5ZExtwPPfUWR4-2hhFKD4Ar5A1Ou39PG9vb7xzsZ7ddVo6gipoa7jrCzzSpu27Wo-pJAS-5mCVlbk66d3eU4bhREIPLE6Tpc02M9PTL2YFw/s1600/DSC06949.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW4i7a8jxMApGfDUJNWZEXAwue27JQokVZ5ZExtwPPfUWR4-2hhFKD4Ar5A1Ou39PG9vb7xzsZ7ddVo6gipoa7jrCzzSpu27Wo-pJAS-5mCVlbk66d3eU4bhREIPLE6Tpc02M9PTL2YFw/s640/DSC06949.JPG" width="446" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">so I decided to make a little wreath...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-k08CzwByKXyDbDr-0rqCI2A433-GTd9FAwGEphyTl4e4v6lYs9-UIxZL3YtkYaEdSV0O4j1XNiXvujDsnG9FhWtAoc5mS-1SYT6cqa62XVI_1SILeklpymrg4i5-V4Xn6zcZuWJAkXw/s1600/DSC06903.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-k08CzwByKXyDbDr-0rqCI2A433-GTd9FAwGEphyTl4e4v6lYs9-UIxZL3YtkYaEdSV0O4j1XNiXvujDsnG9FhWtAoc5mS-1SYT6cqa62XVI_1SILeklpymrg4i5-V4Xn6zcZuWJAkXw/s400/DSC06903.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">beginning with one of my favorite things!- fabric scraps! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxWy_6vsDgF2Xv5w-j3ajzwLxuB5lQpRK0RtICC9KiGMN6EqZjva_35s-tM1RXTMf9qqcPCgdWRXMpHS9OTSC6ABX9BenzxwZnCR8Mjq8XNXu_R-xPLnw3-dJm9c4iIdOxI7dBFO6OAo/s1600/DSC06934.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="507" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxWy_6vsDgF2Xv5w-j3ajzwLxuB5lQpRK0RtICC9KiGMN6EqZjva_35s-tM1RXTMf9qqcPCgdWRXMpHS9OTSC6ABX9BenzxwZnCR8Mjq8XNXu_R-xPLnw3-dJm9c4iIdOxI7dBFO6OAo/s640/DSC06934.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I created a few "fall-looking" flowers and leaves...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDZJC5DWF5DBNuugdW0m9xeTTLaOhAy-s4lFn1vstFSjxSWLp5j7nCf0X-fVvJOGSUqW747ezDyfJnS8jmf7ix1fKYuG9yuisvHT2HnUjK81x6beafdwVLQIvi5Dw0-ytH58FXLtC63Q/s1600/DSC06936.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQDZJC5DWF5DBNuugdW0m9xeTTLaOhAy-s4lFn1vstFSjxSWLp5j7nCf0X-fVvJOGSUqW747ezDyfJnS8jmf7ix1fKYuG9yuisvHT2HnUjK81x6beafdwVLQIvi5Dw0-ytH58FXLtC63Q/s400/DSC06936.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">then simply wrapped a straw wreath form with burlap...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">created a large burlap ruffle and hot glued to the wreath, then </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">created a smaller ruffle and glued on top of the larger ruffle...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-32876262555066455552011-10-10T08:50:00.000-07:002011-10-12T14:21:19.004-07:00"Sunday Night Dessert"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHCqE74eUUmzp0W0KihpJNMd2CTcGE-qb1B1rPQYoYrCFJMNuDzIOcusJWMat0O11RnwhuYwYJdx26YwpFwvUsVJK0u7LFUbNaeweXfgMKLDITX8lmedn34vwSkuUNtl-ap1cJQylBQk/s1600/DSC06890.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyHCqE74eUUmzp0W0KihpJNMd2CTcGE-qb1B1rPQYoYrCFJMNuDzIOcusJWMat0O11RnwhuYwYJdx26YwpFwvUsVJK0u7LFUbNaeweXfgMKLDITX8lmedn34vwSkuUNtl-ap1cJQylBQk/s400/DSC06890.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A little tradition in our home. (and one of my very favorites!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All week<strike> I </strike>we look forward to a special homemade dessert following our Sunday dinner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQnNr5TkJTmYNU2PkG6OGeLD_6F4T24cGm9M2ezeVAN6R1C2FsTFJevzmxK3pvrlH2IXGzBNGDM8-ILtBYGot2iYgDzGFqB36yNEcnqYYviE5px7XBhcYGale-HSu_9IPFzODMl8AySE/s1600/DSC06898.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcQnNr5TkJTmYNU2PkG6OGeLD_6F4T24cGm9M2ezeVAN6R1C2FsTFJevzmxK3pvrlH2IXGzBNGDM8-ILtBYGot2iYgDzGFqB36yNEcnqYYviE5px7XBhcYGale-HSu_9IPFzODMl8AySE/s400/DSC06898.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A delightful (and delicious!) way to start the week...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">last night's chosen winner: is our new favorite!! YUM!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Chocolate Chip Pie</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 large eggs</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup all-purpose flour</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup granulated sugar</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup packed brown sugar</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">3/4 cup butter (1.5 sticks) softened</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Preheat oven to 325.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Beat eggs in large mixing bowl on high speed until foamy.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> Beat in flour and sugars. Beat in butter. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon into pie shell. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Serve warm.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Enjoy!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Happy Monday!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Jill</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-65955770254396241692011-10-07T06:19:00.000-07:002011-10-15T04:46:38.440-07:00Believe...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm07rZ331gUCzNTsoZyGDRwXjvPkr42-CNPtLmT2PSOOmTQ-Xf0MbFv8fcfj02GT2HqiV4l81FAu9x9fq6NcQKK5NJDukTBLeOeiH6sMwD7lTVv-hMZZQMpG5s-tf84ZMsAQ4Z5K-KU_U/s1600/DSC06879.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="488" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm07rZ331gUCzNTsoZyGDRwXjvPkr42-CNPtLmT2PSOOmTQ-Xf0MbFv8fcfj02GT2HqiV4l81FAu9x9fq6NcQKK5NJDukTBLeOeiH6sMwD7lTVv-hMZZQMpG5s-tf84ZMsAQ4Z5K-KU_U/s640/DSC06879.JPG" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: lime; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">* you are fearfully and wonderfully made!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: lime; text-align: center;">Psalms 139:13-14</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: magenta; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">*you matter; you are here on purpose,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: magenta; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> for a purpose!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: magenta; text-align: center;">Jeremiah 29:11</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: cyan; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">*you can do anything!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: cyan; text-align: center;">Philippians 4:13</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: lime; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">*you are never alone!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: lime; text-align: center;">Isaiah 41:10</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: magenta; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">*you are deeply loved!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: magenta; text-align: center;">Ephesians 3:17-19</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: magenta; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: magenta; text-align: center;">wishing you a wonderful weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: magenta; text-align: center;">many blessings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: magenta; text-align: center;">Jill </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-90721393991128883022011-10-05T10:54:00.000-07:002011-10-05T15:18:29.729-07:00hi-ho! hi-ho!...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb47ecp7pwZqV1qYDgsdyJoXLNh9XSQjSxKJuYdrW6uhWRICUo4d1BBpzMXu1iFd_o0REt_a1Sddw-iz2wtashPh5lLdUOfWDTecGoB1T0lInLWQkLXaNtbwDp6JDV-9LYdueUtDObVyY/s1600/reagans+pictures+259.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb47ecp7pwZqV1qYDgsdyJoXLNh9XSQjSxKJuYdrW6uhWRICUo4d1BBpzMXu1iFd_o0REt_a1Sddw-iz2wtashPh5lLdUOfWDTecGoB1T0lInLWQkLXaNtbwDp6JDV-9LYdueUtDObVyY/s640/reagans+pictures+259.JPG" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">it's off to catch a horse we go...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUTsjrmgykitVELl6m-r87GPB0LtODMSoe46vvRtfCHd9uMIjDbCTHe_dBPoKssu4z1fH4YcGPsgy6d-77XJNx8qfdU5rcQoMTJrk_x3zYClB99pKK_6k5HfAdUDVBtyZSFvg4tdC_HuU/s1600/reagans+pictures+256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUTsjrmgykitVELl6m-r87GPB0LtODMSoe46vvRtfCHd9uMIjDbCTHe_dBPoKssu4z1fH4YcGPsgy6d-77XJNx8qfdU5rcQoMTJrk_x3zYClB99pKK_6k5HfAdUDVBtyZSFvg4tdC_HuU/s640/reagans+pictures+256.JPG" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">hi-ho! hi-ho!...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">all the while a whistling a tune we'll be!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh happy day sweet friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">love & blessings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">" A cheerful look brings joy to the heart,"</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Proverbs 15:30</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1274039384701940101.post-57925658058511632942011-05-13T10:19:00.000-07:002011-05-13T12:32:59.845-07:00Don't forget!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvPnRMZlhl5DP7G3NB21KfnegaeyViAIAhgFD1Zym5JHk6T1Ly9Zbd5Ol1651O6WaMNMY3xV7R70zfRtSVxYPdX5D3HfRfvBsjzWN6XYyEO71WkBfuI7EsLTz1PPYE_GEaIo4HNFEGIk/s1600/DSC06758.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRvPnRMZlhl5DP7G3NB21KfnegaeyViAIAhgFD1Zym5JHk6T1Ly9Zbd5Ol1651O6WaMNMY3xV7R70zfRtSVxYPdX5D3HfRfvBsjzWN6XYyEO71WkBfuI7EsLTz1PPYE_GEaIo4HNFEGIk/s400/DSC06758.JPG" width="333" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">just a simple ring I created...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">as a pretty little "reminder ring"-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">a bit like the classic ribbon tied around the finger to help one remember something!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(or in my case, remember LOTS of somethings!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28hX8TP0BHTvv0iUXjnEEHo4nFKJTMN1N1R3uFjvnsSo1i8LWooHRZkrS8R9zIzgEmWxKFyXk4V-DPFMu9ZBDJgLW_AAE6dM0A-Xy0RRBKTdAgtdOomEPk6Zxe-9_7RHMZ1W67CveoIw/s1600/DSC06753.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28hX8TP0BHTvv0iUXjnEEHo4nFKJTMN1N1R3uFjvnsSo1i8LWooHRZkrS8R9zIzgEmWxKFyXk4V-DPFMu9ZBDJgLW_AAE6dM0A-Xy0RRBKTdAgtdOomEPk6Zxe-9_7RHMZ1W67CveoIw/s400/DSC06753.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I chose large white vintage buttons from my collection,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and lovely dyed silk ribbon from one of my favorite ribbon sources!-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mjtrim.com/">M & J Trimming</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6YyhVueMr0GizIwRNDNuMwKXQzFgN-Q_qPzgfd0cQdZmTMpx9IE9NxLmTGjz01HWeBOssVnogQHNU-Zr_G8akGT6PS0ngUgwazcZfw_0JrKVCeM4JWnSgXiZITlF1NGqo7N7hHQSoClk/s1600/DSC06751.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6YyhVueMr0GizIwRNDNuMwKXQzFgN-Q_qPzgfd0cQdZmTMpx9IE9NxLmTGjz01HWeBOssVnogQHNU-Zr_G8akGT6PS0ngUgwazcZfw_0JrKVCeM4JWnSgXiZITlF1NGqo7N7hHQSoClk/s400/DSC06751.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">tied the ribbons in a sweet bow on top </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and sealed the ribbon edges with Fray Check...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2dWD-sJMZj45MrvTdmGKxoi3P-MhIqE9uatewRNwAkLVafbM-Uw5L9F0T4zQcSkNiDiW7krHL3cnNfwl5M7-s_KY2d7QmSBqlnc1aZmqjrVId_P55rTIL8F677ALxkboiePQ-CTlYI8/s1600/DSC06767.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv2dWD-sJMZj45MrvTdmGKxoi3P-MhIqE9uatewRNwAkLVafbM-Uw5L9F0T4zQcSkNiDiW7krHL3cnNfwl5M7-s_KY2d7QmSBqlnc1aZmqjrVId_P55rTIL8F677ALxkboiePQ-CTlYI8/s400/DSC06767.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">then simply glued the buttons to a ring base-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5V32LqquW9MHrDxhKwLZMf35qRo4R-aNlEFMCsad_7YM1o2azEC2JLJE2niAXIzJ0NluiZQAsh7gWQyZ6QJMaxMNixg2p_p-VUH6cjcz77F8NbmxAATUnCi-QNJDx_zEZOtDzHnAOlro/s1600/DSC06773.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5V32LqquW9MHrDxhKwLZMf35qRo4R-aNlEFMCsad_7YM1o2azEC2JLJE2niAXIzJ0NluiZQAsh7gWQyZ6QJMaxMNixg2p_p-VUH6cjcz77F8NbmxAATUnCi-QNJDx_zEZOtDzHnAOlro/s400/DSC06773.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and now I'm hoping to remember things just a bit better!-</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">(if only I don't forget to put on the ring!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and don't you forget- to have a wonderful weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">many blessings!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jill</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">p.s. good grief!- I am NOT 110 years old!- even though my hand sure looks it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">evidently I need to "remember" to use my hand lotion a little more often! *smile!*</div>Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10605202814166541709noreply@blogger.com13