Joy Is My Goal

Happy 7th B-day Niece

2009-12-06T15:58:00.005-06:00

She and her sister made these

She said she wanted clothes

but fun is fun

Cute niece and little grand nephew

showing off his first steps!!!:)

Thankful month #24 and ruby Tuesday

2009-11-24T09:47:00.009-06:00

ruby Tuesday
I am thankful to learn new skills and to share other things that come easy:
I am not a scrap booker but got asked to cover these notebooks for a Bishops and wives conference I just jumped in and learned as I went
I USED LOTS OF RED BECAUSE IT MAKES EVERYTHING LOOK BETTER

I had a helper on the last 4-5 and that was so nice to get someone else's viewpoint thanks so much Good Life

And I am so grateful for those who shared thier home decorations to help us decorate

The husbands were so cute at the end they sang to us and gave us chocolate and red roses it was so sweet

It was a fun and uplifting day

Thankful month #23

2009-11-24T09:29:00.003-06:00

I am thankful My hubby is on a Stay-cation

Thankful month #22

2009-11-24T09:29:00.002-06:00

I am thankfulI am learning to sing better.

Phot Hunt Birds and thankful month # 21

2009-11-21T00:29:00.005-06:00

for this weeks Photo Hunt I go back A year ago when we went to the Dallas Aquarium: these birds were so accessible
Are penguins true birds?

this one seemed to tease w/ my daughter

I would not want this albatross around my neck

The Flamingo is so pretty

I am also so thankful for all the great leaders and their families I get to associate with.

Thankful month #20

2009-11-20T10:12:00.001-06:00

I am so thankful for my daughter she is great company(always laughs at my jokes) and such a help to me.

Skywatch

2009-11-19T15:22:00.000-06:00

Which way is the wind blowing?

Thankful month #19

2009-11-19T09:11:00.001-06:00

For friends who drop by and stay and chat.

thanks :) Robin

Thankful month #18

2009-11-19T09:09:00.001-06:00

I am thankful that our bodies heal quickly.- Even when we fall jumping on a stool in the garage.

Thankful month #17

2009-11-19T08:53:00.002-06:00

I am thankful for kind Children

Ruby Tuesday

2009-11-16T16:44:00.002-06:00

Can't wait for my fall tomatoes to be

as red as summers were

Thankful month #16 I am thankful for laughter

2009-11-16T16:39:00.002-06:00

My firend sent these I laughed so hard My favorite I think was 9 or 11?:)
1. Two antennas met on a roof, fell in love and got married. The ceremony wasn't much, but the reception was excellent.

2. A jumper cable walks into a bar. The bartender says, "I'll serve you, but don't start anything."

3. Two peanuts walk into a bar, and one was a salted.

4. A dyslexic man walked into a bra.

5. A man walks into a bar with a slab of asphalt under his arm, and says: "A drink please, and one for the road."

6. Two cannibals are eating a clown. One says to the other: "Does this taste funny to you?"

7. "Doc, I can't stop singing The Green, Green Grass of Home.."
"That sounds like Tom Jones Syndrome."
"Is it common?"
"Well, It's Not Unusual."

8. Two cows are standing next to each other in a field. Daisy says to Dolly, "I was artificially inseminated this morning."
"I don't believe you," says Dolly.
"It's true; no bull!" exclaims Daisy.

9. An invisible man marries an invisible woman. The kids were nothing to look at either.

10. Deja Moo: The feeling that you've heard this bull before.

11. I went to buy some camouflage trousers the other day, but I couldn't find any.

12. A man woke up in a hospital after a serious accident. He shouted, "Doctor, doctor, I can't feel my legs!"

The doctor replied, "I know, I amputated your arms!"

13. I went to a seafood disco last week... and pulled a mussel..

14. What do you call a fish with no eyes? A fsh.

15. Two fish swim into a concrete wall. The one turns to the other and says, "Dam!"

16. Two Eskimos sitting in a kayak were chilly, so they lit a fire in the craft. Not surprisingly it sank, proving once again that you can't have your kayak and heat it too.

17. A group of chess enthusiasts checked into a hotel, and were standing in the lobby discussing their recent tournament victories. After about an hour, the manager came out of the office, and asked them to disperse.
"But why," they asked, as they moved off
"Because," he said. "I can't stand chess-nuts boasting in an open foyer."

18. A woman has twins, and gives them up for adoption. One of them goes to a family in Egypt , and is named 'Ahmal.' The other goes to a family in Spain ; they name him 'Juan'

Years later,Juan sends a picture of himself to his birth mother. Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband that she wishes she also had a picture of Ahmal. Her husband responds, "They're twins! If you've seen Juan, you've seen Ahmal."

19. Mahatma Gandhi, as you know, walked barefoot most of the time, which produced an impressive set of calluses on his feet. He also ate very little, which made him rather frail and with his odd diet, he suffered from bad breath. This made him (oh, man, this is so bad, it's good) ... a super-calloused fragile mystic hexed by halitosis.

20. A dwarf, who was a mystic, escaped from jail. The call went out that there was a small medium at large.

21. And finally, there was the person who sent twenty different puns to his friends, with the hope that at least ten of the puns would make them laugh. No pun in ten did.

Shadow shot Sunday and thankful month #15

2009-11-15T08:05:00.002-06:00

Morning Star shadow. I am thankful for fresh starts each beautiful new morning.

Music and thankful month #14

2009-11-14T07:16:00.006-06:00

Last night my Sister invited me to go to the patio at Central market in Southlake to listen to music, I loved the evening I knew lots of the music and sang along - it was outside, breez,y and lots of families there w/ the young children dancing and playing on the playground
I am thankful for music.

this is a picture of her Hubby he mainly plays the bass but he also plays lead and a mean cymbal:) among other things. He is a VERY talented professional musician. The group he played w/ last night is called Seven Car Pile Up-- Do you think that's how they all met?:)

the lights in the parking lot made me think of getting my Christmas music out :) who am I kidding it is always out --but to play it more:)

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Thankful month #13

2009-11-13T01:08:00.000-06:00

I am thankful for modern medicine.

Thankful month #12

2009-11-13T01:07:00.000-06:00

I am thankful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Thankful month # 11

2009-11-11T21:17:00.002-06:00

I am thankful for freedom that was so richly fought for.

Ruby Tuesday

2009-11-10T08:20:00.003-06:00

My friend took this fun shot, on her travels. I think in England. -- Her husband is a firefighter, so it was not surprising to see this.... --but what did surprise me was the reaction in myself...... I so liked it! it kinda ..... spoke to me:)
My Dad was an on sight fireman(I think) before I was born.......... so maybe that ..................maybe other reasons............?

So I am hoping to find a shot of my own ....that evokes the same feeling... someday,........... but it is not this one.....
Its not either of these

and definitely green is not the same as red....... so I will keep looking :)

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Thankful month #10

2009-11-10T07:51:00.001-06:00

I am so Thankful the young people who helped me yesterday that are willing to work so hard.

Thankful month # 9

2009-11-10T07:47:00.002-06:00

I am thankful for my kind father who turned 79 on the ninth.

Thankful Month #8

2009-11-08T12:45:00.003-06:00

I am thankful for my oven, since I have recently started my Holiday baking.

This is a Rachel Ray recipe I tasted at church when Tracy made them.

They were so yummy I had to try them myself I took them to Thanksgiving Celebration we went to last week. Think of that yummy pumpkin Roll (kinda similar)

Pumpkin Whoopie pies

ingredients:

1 1/2 sticks (6 ounces) unsalted butter, 1 stick melted, 1/2 stick softened
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon plus 2 pinches salt
1-2/3 cups flour
4 ounces cream cheese, chilled
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Get ahead
Freeze the whoopie pies for up to three days.

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and brown sugar until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the baking powder, the baking soda and 3/4 teaspoon salt. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the flour.

3. Using an ice cream scoop or tablespoon, drop 12 generous mounds of batter, spaced evenly, onto each baking sheet. Bake until springy to the touch, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely.

4. Meanwhile, using an electric mixer, cream the softened butter with the cream cheese. Add the confectioners' sugar and the remaining 2 pinches salt and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; mix on low speed until blended, then beat on medium-high speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes.

5. Spread the flat side of 12 cakes with the cream cheese frosting. Top each with another cake.

Thankful month # 7

2009-11-07T10:22:00.002-06:00

I am thankful for a loving husband even after 26 years of marriage! We have known each other since 1981.

Thankful Month #6

2009-11-06T07:47:00.002-06:00

I am thankful for a full night's sleep after None:)

Thankful month #5

2009-11-06T07:47:00.001-06:00

Fresh haircuts

Skywatch Friday ...and the Heavens shone down.

2009-11-05T13:09:00.007-06:00

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