A Very Merry Christmas

The best of all gifts around any Christmas tree: the presence of a happy family all wrapped up in each other."
-- Burton Hillis

Happy Birthday

Today my heart is heavy and full of memories. My beautiful Grandmother would have celebrated her 81st birthday today. In years past we would all gather for her special day at Big Bubbas BBQ. We would have such a fun time with her and all of our family together.
I grew up seeing my grandmother every single day. She was very involved in my daily life and was always there to offer love and support. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. I am truly blessed to have had her in my life. What a beautiful example of a lady she was.
Happy Birthday Grandma, please tell Grandpa I miss him terribly too. May you both rest forever with Jesus.

Gift Suggestions

Christmas gift suggestions:
To your enemy, forgiveness.
To an opponent, tolerance.
To a friend, your heart.
To a customer, service.
To all, charity.
To every child, a good example.
To yourself, respect.”
Oren Arnold quote

Friendship

As I look back on all that's happened..growing up, growing together, changing you, changing me -- there were times when we dreamed together, when we laughed and cried together. As I look back on those days, I realize how much I truly miss you and how much I truly love you. The past may be gone forever..and whatever the future holds, our todays make the memories of tomorrow. So, my lifetime friend, it is with all my heart that I send you my love, hoping that you'll always carry my smile with you, for all we have meant to each other and for whatever the future may hold.
-- Author Unknown

Best Cupcake Decorators Around

YUMMY

My dessert for tomorrow night at our Tredway Christmas!


Recipe Details

Share Facebook Twitter Delicious Print Print Full Page Print Full with Photo Email Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars
By:NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE
Rating: 10 ratings

Prep:15 minsCooking:25 minsLevel:Intermediate Cooling:60 minsYields:24 barsA tasty combination of chocolate and peanut butter complemented in cheesecake bars.

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2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted
3/4 cup granulated sugar, divided
1 2/3 cups (10-oz. pkg.) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® SWIRLED™ Milk Chocolate & Peanut Butter Morsels, divided
2 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
Directions
PREHEAT oven to 325° F.

COMBINE crumbs, butter and 1/4 cup sugar in medium bowl. Remove 1 cup mixture and reserve for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Sprinkle 3/4 cup morsels over crust.

BEAT cream cheese, remaining sugar, flour and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth. Pour over crust and morsels in pan. Sprinkle with reserved crumb topping and remaining morsels.

BAKE for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into bars. .

Preach It

People spend too much time finding other people to blame too much energy finding excuses for not being what they are capable of being, and not enough energy putting themselves on the line, growing out of the past and getting on with their lives.

Trip To Cabo

Happy Anniversary

Three years ago today I stood and made vows to my husband and to his two beautiful babies. I take those vows to our family very serious and am so thankful God has blessed our beautiful union. It's easy to make bold commitments and declarations of love when things are great, but only in the darkness and times of trouble does true love and commitment shine brightest. I feel so very blessed and have so much to be thankful for. Happy Anniversary Jay, I love you and our family with all of my heart. My commitment to us and love for you has never waivered. I love you!










Touched by an Angel


We, unaccustomed to courage
exiles from delight
live coiled in shells of loneliness
until love leaves its high holy temple
and comes into our sight
to liberate us into life.


Love arrives
and in its train come ecstasies
old memories of pleasure
ancient histories of pain.
Yet if we are bold,
love strikes away the chains of fear
from our souls


We are weaned from our timidity
In the flush of love's light
we dare be brave
And suddenly we see
that love costs all we are
and will ever be.
Yet it is only love
which sets us free

Siete Días En El Cielo!

Countdown To Cabo

I can hardly wait!

Hope You Peeps Voted

Although I am sorely disappointed in many of the outcomes, I am glad I had a vote and exercised my chance to make a difference.

Happy Halloween

What a happy time it was! Last week the kids had their trick or trunk at school, we had a great party that we hosted at our house with family and friends, and then Halloween night we joined some more friends for a great night with lots of fun for the kids. Yes, one of my favorite times of the year is over but we made the most of it and I am now looking forward to more warm holidays with the people I love.

Love It

Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain - and most fools do.
Dale Carnegie

Integrity

“It's not what we eat but what we digest that makes us strong; not what we gain but what we save that makes us rich; not what we read but what we remember that makes us learned; and not what we profess but what we practice that gives us integrity.”
shhook
Francis Bacon, Sr.

I Have Found This To Be True

"...people don't change, they just have momentary steps outside of their true character

Loved Little Ladies

Last night after our busiest day of the week, where we are rushing from Volleyball to Gymnastics to Football and then back to Gymnastics, the girls and I walked in to a surprise! Jay had flowers and a card laying on the table for myself, the girls and his mom. The girls cold not believe it. They were smiling from ear to ear. Daddy said he was thinking about his girls all day and wanted to be the first to buy them flowers. :) He is definitely setting the standard high for future boys. :)

Bowen The Allstar

My baby has been so excited to start his flag football games. This last week my family came down to watch the little man in action. He is so intense and follows directions from the coach like a pro. I am such a proud Mama!

This Is Truly My Song

I was lucky enough to see these two in concert. I fell in love.

Truth

What you have become is the price you paid to get what you used to want. ~Mignon McLaughlin, The Neurotic's Notebook, 1960

Wedding

Here are the rest of the pics from Annie and Joe's wedding. We had such a great time and the wedding was beautiful. I was able to spend time with some of my oldest and dearest friends and of course we were in beautiful San Diego.

Just Married

Wedding Bells

Tomorrow we will be leaving to Coronado Island to celebrate the marriage of one of my dearest friends. Annie and Joe will exchange vows on the beach with many of their friends and family. I am looking forward to sharing in this beautiful day and many more of their beautiful years together! Congrats you love birds!

Charachter

Our character is but the stamp on our souls of the free choices of good and evil we have made through life.
John C. Geikie

Cardinals VS Raiders

Happiest Place On Earth

A few months ago I did the Disney give a day/get a day. You volunteer for a day and then you receive a Disney ticket for each volunteer in your family. Our family made blankets for the Linus Project which is an organization that provides blankets to children in need. They ship blankets to Haitie and other countries where the blankets might be needed. They also keep some local to provide for children who may find themselves in a tragic situation. I think it was very important for the kids to be involved and know what a great feeling it is to help someone in need. So, this weekend we took advantage of our five free tickets (Bowen was to young to volunteer) and surprised the kids. We went to Disneyland on Saturday and a Dodger game on Sunday. When Jay and I told them where we were going they jumped and screamed around the house for five minutes. Nothing better than a smile on your children's face.