Friday, December 13, 2013

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

The Elf On The Shelf

I know that I am in the minority here,
but I think that The Elf On The Shelf 
Is just plain creepy!  There, I said it.
An elf spy? He has a weird smile and
looks like he could kill you while you
are sleeping. No wonder kids behave!
Nothing says Merry Christmas like
Will I die tonight?
 


Monday, November 11, 2013

Veterans Day

Happy Veterans Day
To My Wonderful Husband ...
 
Pictures From 1982
 
 



Friday, November 1, 2013

Oliverio Pepper Pie Recipe

Tried & tested ... quick and hearty meal.
 
 
Brown a pound of ground beef & 1 medium diced onion, drain,
add pint of Oliverio Peppers and Sauce (desired hotness).
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese,
Use refrigerated pie crusts for the top and bottom of pie,
bake at 425 for 15 minutes;
reduce heat to 350 for 15 minutes.



Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Hot Diggity Dog

I recently bought the Nostalgia Electrics Coke Hot Dog Toaster.
 
 
It's a great buy for around $20.  It's perfect for the hubby & I!
 
It's built a little cheap, but the concept is smart.
 
 I suggest all the way on 5 for the setting.
 
It's even easy enough for the grandkids to make their own.
 
 


Thursday, October 3, 2013

Throw Back Thursday

It's October, so I thought a Halloween photo
of my daughter from the mid 80's would
make a good post ...
 
Scary Cat or Scaredy-Cat ?!
 
 


Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Mighty Wings from McDonald’s


 
McDonald’s Mighty Wings are available in three portion sizes. 
There’s a 3-pc for $2.99, a 5-pc for $4.79 and a 10-pc for $8.99
 For the smallest portion you’re paying a dollar per Mighty Wing…
The chicken itself was pretty disappointing.
The wings remind me of the chicken that comes in TV dinners.
Mighty Wings huh?
I'm not lovin it!

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Coffee-mate Girl Scout Cookie Creamers

As if my obsession with girl scout cookies
isn't bad enough, now there is coffee creamer!
Mmm Mmm Good!
 
 
 
 
 
 


Saturday, September 14, 2013

Game Day

My daughter & family at the West Virginia game.
9/14/13 ... Let's Goooo Mountaineers!
 
 
 
Kids getting picture taken by
 Mountaineer Illustrated ...
 

Penny for your thoughts ...
 

And this sums it all up ...
 


 

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Color Me Rad 5K

My daughter finished her second 5K today!
 
 
Morgantown, West Virginia


Friday, September 6, 2013

Blue Smoke Gourmet Salsa Contest

Fresh, Gourmet Salsa with a Story ...
 
 
Blue Smoke Salsa is made in the heart of the Mountain State of West Virginia.
 




From mountain sweetness to heat from the hills,
and everything in between, their products capture the taste of home.
 
 
Win A Gift Basket!

Good Luck from Blue Smoke Salsa
and Verified Hillbilly !



 


Monday, September 2, 2013

Football

My 6 year old grandson scored his
very first touchdown this evening.
 


I am so proud of him!


Saturday, August 31, 2013

Wedding Cake

My daughter is just starting out with her cupcake business.
This is the second time she has made a wedding cake. She
did it all ... wedding cake, the cupcakes & grooms cake.
They were beautiful and tasted wonderful!
 
 


Friday, August 23, 2013

Broken Shells

My grandson held a broken seashell, turning it in all directions ... examining it.
As I watched him, I began to notice that he was only gathering broken shells.
I asked him why & he responded "You can only see how beautiful the shells are
on the inside if they are broken."  Such wisdom from a child. Most people only
want large, pretty whole seashells. He saw beauty in the cracked, blemished shells.
I was reminded of God's love for us. He loves us despite all of our faults. He'll not
leave us behind. He'll pick us up, cleanse us and see our worth. Thank You, Father ...
 
 


Monday, August 19, 2013

Once Upon A ... What?!

 

My grandson asked me to tell the story of the
day he was born.
 
I proceeded with the story that he had
heard many times before ... He was a
stubborn little baby & the doctor had
to give Mommy a C-Section.
 
Then it happened ...
his ever inquisitive sister begins
questioning me like a veteran detective
trying to break a perp.
 
Did the doctor have to cut Mommy's belly
to get me out, too?
No.
Did I crawl out her belly button?
Uh, no.
Did she poop me out?
NO.
Did I come out her nostrils or her ears?
No, honey.
Well, Nanny ... there are only so many
holes in the human body!
How did I get out of there?
 
 
I answered the only way I could ...
 
Who wants ice cream?
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Wednesday, August 7, 2013

Bojangles'

 
Bojangles' is our first stop to eat on the way to the beach.
And we miss you, Bo ...
Please come to West Virginia.
Hillbillies need some Bojangles' love!
 

Friday, July 19, 2013

Firehouse Subs

 
I’d heard of Firehouse Subs before, but never eaten at one.
The grand kids & I headed to White Hall, WV
to give it a try.
 
 
I ate a King’s Hawaiian Pork & Slaw ... It was absolutely
delicious! It is definitely a knife & fork sandwich, unless
you happen to be wearing a bib.
 




Kids' Combos were a must ... they had to get the fire hats!
They both chose the Hot Grilled Cheddar Cheese.
 
 
That is some serious chowing down!
 

Adorable Fire Chief!
 
Great experience at Firehouse Subs! 

 
 
 
 


Friday, June 21, 2013

Snakes, Snails & Puppy Dog Tails

Six years ago today, God gave us Isaiah.
The Lord rained down a double blessing on us that day,
as He had His hands upon my daughter. She had serious
complications during childbirth. Thank you, Jesus!
The name Isaiah means:
The Lord is generous/Salvation of the Lord/
Gods helper.
 
 
 
Glimpses of Isaiah:
 
Serious
 
 
 Scary?
 
 
Sweet
 
 
 
Silly
 

 

I LOVE this boy!
Happy Birthday, Isaiah!





 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Sunday, June 9, 2013

Dirty Girl 5k Mud Run

My daughter completed the Dirty Girl 5k Mud Run in Pennsylvania. I am so proud of her!
 
I know that her Nan (a breast cancer survivor) was looking down on her today from heaven.
 
This is a picture of her & her beautiful family before the run:
 
 
No mud yet ...
 

Still pretty clean ...
 

Okay, I see mud now ...
 



Over the wall ...
 

And through the mud ...
 

And to the finish line ...
 

My beautiful, muddy daughter (3rd from left) ...
 




 
 Dirty Girl Mud Run