Books, books and more books!

What do I spend my time doing? Reading. Do you have a favorite author or genre? Do you want to talk about the books you like or look for a review on some you might try? Over the next month I will be sharing some of favorite books and authors. Let's talk about books!

Where did the year go?

Somehow I lost an entire year of blogging and don't know where it has gone! I have missed checking in with all my blog friends and hope to be up and active now.

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and a year filled with many joys and blessings.

Merry Christmas!

May you be blessed this Christmas week.

Our family is rejoicing the good news of Isaiah9:6,

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called Wonderful Counselor,

Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. "

Tuesday Tutorial

Over at Oops I Craft My Pants Off is a tutorial for yes, Modge Podge shoes! What a great idea to customize a pair of plain slippers especially if you are having a difficult time finding the perfect pair for an outfit. These are adult shoes but think of all the fun ideas for little girls!

http://oopsicraftmypants.blogspot.com/2009/09/mod-podge-monday-shoes.html

Anyone there? Recipe Monday

I have been so out of touch the last two months and I feel I have lost all contact with the cyber world. Fall is always a hard time for me physically. I have asthma and allergies and my worst time is when the leaves start falling on the ground. Mold sets in and I start wheezing and coughing and getting congested. And then my immune system lowers and I catch anything that is going around. Right now, I have the old typical cold. But enough about that...I am happy to be back and plan to keep this blog current. :)

We tried a casserole recipe last week that can only be described as solid, comfort food. Which is perfect for cold winter nights. We all enjoyed it with a garden salad. I did try and make it in a lower fat version.

Hamburger Casserole

2 lbs. ground beef (I used very lean)
5 medium potatoes
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans cream of mushroom soup (I used low-fat, low-sodium)
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese

Peel the potatoes, cut in to small pieces and boil until nearly done. Cook onion and meat until brown. Drain off excess fat. In a 9 x 13" sprayed casserole dish, layer potatoes and then meat. Spread the mushroom soup on top of the meat mixture. Sprinkle cheese on top. I used a tad more cheese and I do not use low-fat cheese. Cook 30 minutes in a 300 degree oven or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.

This is great served with a side of green beans or peas or a garden salad and some crusty bread.

30 Days of Christmas

Over at How does she...there is a running daily post for quick, easy and inexpensive Christmas gifts for neighbors or casual friends. Some would definitely be a great teacher or hostess gift. Go http://www.howdoesshe.com/category/decorate-for-the-seasons/christmas/30-neighbor-christmas-gifts-ideas/to to check them all out.

A Date With Dad

Our daughter, a junior at College of Charleston, was inducted in to Psi Chi. Psi Chi is the National Honor Society of Psychology. It has a pretty strict policy for induction and our daughter made it! Yes, I am proud. The night of the induction she was allowed one guest and she chose her daddy. An excellent choice I might add! We are both so proud of all Hanna's hard work.

Hanna and Stan at Hanna's room before the induction ceremony.

Hanna after the ceremony.