Sweet, sweet boys......

Look how sweet they are! Grayson is helping mommy with Morgan's first tub bath. Aunt Sissy said he got to wash Morgan's tiny feet! Grayson looks so big next to baby brother. Can't wait to see them this weekend!

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Morning Routine

(01-06-08)

I'm trying to get back into the routine of walking in the mornings again. If I don't get up and do it first thing--you can forget about it! I always feel better and have more energy when I do. Here's to making it a morning ritual! I'll let you know how it goes.....

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Colorful Yarns

(01-05-09)

I forgot to take a photo before dark today, so I wanted to find something inside the house to shoot. I discovered that using the camera flash in the evening (inside the house) casts an ugly shadow on almost every shot I took. I tried taking the above photo from up above the yarn, as opposed to taking it from the side, showing the ceramic dish it was in. It was a little better, and I love all of the colors. I think I'll set my alarm tomorrow to remind me to experiment before dark!

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Cheese Dip Anyone?

(01-04-09)

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Table Mess

(01-03-09)

Surely I'm not the only one who hasn't finished cleaning up the holiday mess? Am I?

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Colorful

(01-02-09)

This photo was from Friday night. I had spent the day with mom, having lunch with her, my aunt, cousin and sister. I was hoping my photo of the day would be a group picture of all of us together--it happens so rarely. My aunt didn't feel well, though, so I didn't want to ask her to pose for a pic. I remembered driving home that I still hadn't taken a picture for the day. So, when I stopped at the stop light coming into my hometown I snapped a quick picture inside the car. The flash wasn't on--but the light turned green so I didn't have time to take another shot. When I got home and checked my camera, I was pleasantly surprised. Since the flash wasn't on and the shutter stayed open so long, and of course my hand wasn't steady--this was the result. I'm sure I could never get the same result again, it was definitely a colorful accident.

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Deda's Coffee Cake Recipe
(01-01-09)

I remember my mom making this simple, yummy coffee cake when I was growing up. I usually get hungry for it around the holidays. It's a great comfort food for me. The original recipe follows, with my additions in parentheses.

Mix 3/4 cup sugar with 1/4 cup shortening (I use my pastry blender)

Add 1 egg, mix well

Stir in 1/2 to 1 cup milk (I add 3/4 cup)

Add 2 teas. baking powder and 1/2 teas. salt (I use 1/4 teas.)

Mix well. (I layered half of the batter into a 9x9 inch glass pan, sprinkled with brown sugar and cinnamon, then added the rest of the batter.) Bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Add butter and cinnamon on top while still hot. (I rubbed the top of the cake with butter until melted and then sprinkled it with cinnamon/sugar mixture.) Enjoy!