Relay for Life

Taken last night.

One Month Old

Where has the time gone? You just came home, didn't you? I look at your little feet and wonder where they will lead you?

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I noticed this tree sometime ago. Even in death there was a strange beauty to it. Call me crazy, I think the cop that stopped  to see if we needed help thought it was funny too.

Stormy Night

Visit to the Red River.

Creamy Baked Cheesecake

1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
2 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese
1 (14 oz) can of sweetened condensed milk
3 eggs
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 (8 oz) container of sour cream, room temp.

Preheat oven at 300 degrees
Combine graham cracker crumbs,  sugar, and butter. Press firmly in bottom of a 9in spring form pan.
In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy, gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth.
Add eggs and lemon juice, mix well.
Pour over graham cracker crust. Bake 300 degrees 50 minutes. Top with sour cream, bake 5 minutes.
Cool and then chill.

Mini Chip Cheesecake

Crust
1c Graham cracker crumbs
3T Butter
3T Sugar

Filling
3 8oz. Cream cheese
3/4c sugar
3 eggs
1c semi sweet mini chocolate chips
1tsp vanilla

Combine crumbs, sugar and butter.Press into bottom of a 9in spring form Pan. Combine cream cheese and sugar mixing on medium until well blended. Add eggs one at a time; mix well after each egg. Blend in mini chips and vanilla. Pour over crust. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.  Reduce oven temp to 250 degrees and continue baking for 35 minutes.  Loosen from rim of pan then chill until ready to serve.

Another year ends

I have been doing a lot of thinking. My life lately has left me less than satisfied.  I feel like this house has been a war zone for too long. I often find myself thinking, what did I do wrong in another life?

I love my children, but being a mother has been the hardest job. I am often reminded that in many ways I failed at the most important job I was ever given.

I found a place to work, that for years I absolutely loved. It saddens me that I can't honestly say that now. I have worked closely with so many wonderful people.  It has always saddened me when they move on and I continue on without them. A new year is here, I wonder what is in store for me? Where will I be when it ends?

Precious

I may receive many beautiful cards, but those made by small hands will mean the most precious.

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Time for Family 11/2012

Driving home for Thanksgiving, now we are coming into snow. I look forward to all the family time. I sure hope we don't have one of those 'thanksgiving' moments.

Mama

Mama waits for her family to return.

Lastest adventure

I really never imagined, that once I turned 50 that I would end up with SHINGLES! I am trying to find the humor in this, today I am not seeing it. I know that down the road I will. I am so grateful for my patient family. Tessa was a great help this past week.

FIRST SENIOR MOMENT IN HISTORY

The Very First Senior Moment in History.

And, that's what happened to the dinosaurs.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I have tried to send out emails to update my blog, without success. It isn't like I had anything really important to say.  It would nice to just think our thoughts and have them appear in words. It would probably get us in much trouble if we had that capability. I know it would me.

Another week passes, rather quietly I might add. The biggest news was getting SNOW. It is an adventure to live in this state. One day sunshine and warmth, the next day it is cold and snowy. The coming week brings two milestones , Tessa turns 16 and I turn 50. I would really like to know how this could have possibly. I really don't feel like I should be 50. I feel like I am rambling so will close for now. I am distracted by other activities going on in this room.  That is all for now.

Much to Ponder

It took having my Mulitply shutting down, to cause me to reflect back and read. It was in those words that I realized, I lost myself somewhere along the way. I lost my faith, my belief and now must try to find my way back. I wonders, does age change how we view life? I am very close to turning 50. What does that mean? I guess with each day, I am going to find out.

Pure Enjoyment

It is not often that evenings come together and leave me feeling so content. It could be that this was not the easiest week. When your child struggles with like, the rest of the family struggles with a feeling of helplessness. 

A fire crackles, there has been the changing of the guards, the Moon slowly rises to light the night. I can only hope that the rest of my family is enjoying the moment in time.

This is a test

Almost forgotten

I seem to have forgotten to even come here and check this site. I shouldn't let life become so busy that I don't remember to write down the good and the bad moments in life. I will have to see if I am able to do a better job of it?

Someone sent this to show her snowman in the sand, she better enjoy her Florida trip!

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