The New Bedroom

I don't think that these pictures make the room look as good as it really does.  It is a very comforting space with a loft feel.  I have some finishing touches to put on it but it is ready for guests.

A November Sunset

Magnificent!

Kids say the darnest things!!

This morning while I was doing breakfast duty in the cafeteria, I experienced this conversation.  Child A, a first-grader, said, "Mrs. Williams are you going to have a baby?" (while he pointed to my tummy)  Child B, a second-grader said to him, "No man! Mrs. Williams is WAAAYYY too old to have a baby!"  I don't know which comment had the most sting but I do know I won't be wearing this shirt to school anymore!!!!!   (Maybe I need to go on a diet NOW!!)  TOO funny...boy I have to add this one to my book.

Sissy's Cheerleader

Lily is her Sissy's number one cheerleader. She loves being at Sara's soccer games.

My First Machine Applique

This is my first attempt at machine applique.
It isn't too hard. It just requires LOTS of steps.

Sorry for the blurry picture!

2010 Christmas Outfits

All of my Grands are getting Christmas outfits this week. There is a catch though...their parents have to have the kids pictures taken in them and give me a copy!
Such terrible motives I have....pictures of my grandkids all dress similiarly. Don't you love the red, black and white?

Precious and Picture Perfect!

Ava Rene' 10 days old!

Recipe of the Week November 2, 2010

These three simple ingredients make these tasty delights...

CAKE BALLS!

Today I presented  a professional development session for some of the teachers at my school.  Knowing that such things can be painful for participants I decided to make some goodies to help their morning with me more bearable.   I received glowing responses from them (about the cake balls.)  Here is the easy recipe for those who requested it.

Cake Balls

Cake mix of your choice  (The ones I made for today were make with a devil's food cake mix)

1/2 can frosting

1 pack Almond bark ( I used the chocolate type)

Ingredients needed to bake the cake: eggs, water, oil

Bake cake as directed and let cool.  Crumble cake.  Add 1/2 can frosting.  This makes a gooey concoction.  Form into quarter size balls.  Place on a wax paper covered cookie sheet and place in freezer for 30 minutes to harden a little.  Melt bark at directed on package and coat balls.  Place on wax paper.  Allow bark to harden and then enjoy.  They will keep several days in the refrigerator if they last that long!  The internet has some really cute versions if you want to fancy them up a bit.

Soccer Sara

This is a smile of victory.  Sara's team won 2 to 1!  She can really hustle out there on the field.  Way to go Sara!!!!

Sweet Sleeping Beauty

Ava's first visit to our house.  She is in her Papaw's hands and not worried about a single thing.
This Grandma is in love.  Thank you God for this gift in my life!