Do You Have Room for the Savior? - Christmas Music Video

What's your vote?

A few weeks ago, I was digging around in some old file folders in the basement. I found old school papers, report cards, school pictures and all types of artwork done by my children during their elementary years!  I might share more findings on the blog later, but I just couldn't resist showing a picture I found of Jeff.

The picture is somewhat faded, and the coloring isn't the best, but here is Jeff at age one.
So, my question is:  Does my grandson, Eli, look like his Dad?

Here is Eli with about the same smile as his Dad... maybe close to the same eyes..... Eli has his own look of course, but I just thought it was fun to compare and see if there are similarities!  What do you think?

Here is a picture of father and son...They sure make a  handsome pair!

In Concert

We went to an Oak Ridge Boys concert tonight right here in little ole Cedar City!  They performed their Christmas concert including a visit from Santa Claus!  

We had a great time!

Our next concert is December 6th, Celtic Yuletide and River Dance!  I am looking forward to some good Irish Christmas music!

Tis The Season

I am excited for Christmas this year, but that is nothing new, as I am excited for Christmas every year! I enjoy listening to Christmas music and going through my decorations to see what I have... it is a big project!  Once I have gone through everything, the decorating begins!!!

The real reason for the season is the birth of Jesus... I hope to fill my home with the Christmas spirit this year and focus on " the reason for the season".

"And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for him in the inn."   Luke 2:7

Birthday Girl

Our Granddaughter turned 7 today!   She is our first grandchild!  She is cute, funny, adorable, smart, and always full of spunk!  She likes to play outside, color, read, play dolls and ride bikes! She is a dare devil and will try most anything once!  She scares her grandma sometimes because she is such a dare devil!

Happy Birthday Kaelynn!!

Kaelynn with her cute strawberry red hair!  

With her Grandpa... 

Swinging in her backyard and laughing at how brave she is...

Pretty in Pigtails

Hugging her Care Bear

Pretty Girl in a new dress

Singing in the Rain.. Just singing in the rain... 

Growing up..

Look at me Grandma, I am funny!  

Beautiful Kaelynn with a pretty smile!

We love you Kaelynn!  

Veteran's Day

I am so thankful for those men and women serving our country.  Our son is in the Army and is deployed overseas currently.  We miss him but we are proud of his decision to serve our country.  

Stay Safe! 

Ben at Basic Training Graduation May 2009  They did a great march for the families.   

Austen and Ben at the graduation... Ben looks sharp in his dress clothes

Attention....I said Attention... 

We are also thinking of Grandpa at this time.  He was in WWll and flew planes over Germany.   (he is middle front row with his hat tipped to the side... very dashing)

GOD BLESS AMERICA! 

Halloween Candy Cookies

What to do with leftover Halloween candy? I found this recipe that lists a good idea for using up those candy bars, M&Ms and other candies you have laying around the house!

Left over Halloween Cookies!

Halloween Candy Cookies
Chop leftover Halloween candies and tuck these pieces into cookie dough instead of chocolate chips. Almost any candy will work-Butterfingers, Heath Bars, Milky Ways, Snickers, Kit Kats, M&Ms and even gum drops and jelly beans! Have fun

3 2/3 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 t. baking powder
1 1/4 t. baking soda
1/4 t. salt
1 cup butter (2 sticks)
1 1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 t vanilla extract
2 cups chopped candy bits

1. preheat oven to 350
2. sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a bowl. Set aside
3. Beat Butter and sugars together with a mixer until very light, about 5 min. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add Vanilla Reduce speed to low. Add flour mixture and mix just until combined. Stir in candy bits.
4. Drop dough by Tablespoons onto baking sheets. Bake 15-20 min. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

I made these today and they turned out great. It was a good way to use up the leftover candy. I read that the average Halloween candy treat bag your kids bring home is about 9,000 calories!
YUMMY!

I am now moving my mind-set to Thanksgiving! I have much to be thankful for.

Thanks for reading my blog.