tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80592121685089487522012-01-28T04:40:27.855-08:00A Gracious HomeI'm a wife,grandma,greatgrandma and a homemaker. I love to read, blog, travel and watch Netflix.A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.comBlogger3121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-38560209875808304662012-01-24T21:56:00.000-08:002012-01-26T14:30:52.491-08:00Wordless Wednesday 1/25/12<span style="color: black;"></span><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--TM1lfWAthQ/Tx-afltUgaI/AAAAAAAAHkE/4KyuxkQZzcg/s1600/ww21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--TM1lfWAthQ/Tx-afltUgaI/AAAAAAAAHkE/4KyuxkQZzcg/s1600/ww21.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.nolamommy.com/2012/01/wordless-wednesday-12512-linky/">http://www.nolamommy.com/2012/01/wordless-wednesday-12512-linky/</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div></div></div></div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #888888; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 24pt;">My entire childhood in one email...</span></b><span style="color: black;"></span></div></div></div><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="width: 949px;"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: .75pt .75pt .75pt .75pt; width: 705.75pt;" valign="top" width="941"><div><div><div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><img alt="ATT00001.jpeg" height="156" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1351191e006233fc&attid=0.1&disp=emb&zw" width="163" /><img alt="ATT00002.jpeg" height="229" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1351191e006233fc&attid=0.2&disp=emb&zw" width="297" /><img alt="ATT00003.jpeg" height="151" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1351191e006233fc&attid=0.3&disp=emb&zw" width="291" /></span><span style="color: black;"></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; 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margin-right: .75pt;"><div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Beanie and Cecil Roller-skate keys Cork pop guns</span><span style="color: black;"></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div style="margin-left: .75pt; margin-right: .75pt;"><div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><img alt="ATT00007.gif" height="217" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1351191e006233fc&attid=0.7&disp=emb&zw" width="172" /><img alt="ATT00008.jpeg" height="208" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1351191e006233fc&attid=0.8&disp=emb&zw" width="277" /><img alt="ATT00009.jpeg" height="215" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1351191e006233fc&attid=0.9&disp=emb&zw" width="287" /></span><span style="color: black;"></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div style="margin-left: .75pt; 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margin-right: .75pt;"><div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Car Hops <wbr></wbr> Studebakers <wbr></wbr> Topo Gigio</span><span style="color: black;"></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div style="margin-left: .75pt; margin-right: .75pt;"><div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><img alt="ATT00013.jpeg" height="263" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1351191e006233fc&attid=0.13&disp=emb&zw" width="183" /><img alt="ATT00014.jpeg" height="269" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1351191e006233fc&attid=0.14&disp=emb&zw" width="177" /><img alt="ATT00015.jpeg" height="269" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1351191e006233fc&attid=0.15&disp=emb&zw" width="186" /><img alt="ATT00016.jpeg" height="180" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1351191e006233fc&attid=0.16&disp=emb&zw" width="180" /></span><span style="color: black;"></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div style="margin-left: .75pt; 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font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt;"><img alt="ATT00034.jpeg" height="227" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1351191e006233fc&attid=0.34&disp=emb&zw" width="345" /></span><span style="color: black;"></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div style="margin-left: .75pt; margin-right: .75pt;"><div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Burma Shave signs Brownie camera Flash bulbs</span><span style="color: black;"></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div style="margin-left: .75pt; margin-right: .75pt;"><div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"><img alt="ATT00035.jpeg" height="189" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1351191e006233fc&attid=0.35&disp=emb&zw" width="252" /><img alt="ATT00036.jpeg" height="295" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1351191e006233fc&attid=0.36&disp=emb&zw" width="190" /><img alt="ATT00037.jpeg" height="252" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1351191e006233fc&attid=0.37&disp=emb&zw" width="225" /></span><span style="color: black;"></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div style="margin-left: .75pt; 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margin-right: .75pt;"><div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Brylcreem <wbr></wbr> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.5pt;">Aluminum Christmas Trees</span><span style="color: black;"></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div style="margin-left: .75pt; margin-right: .75pt;"><div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">If you can remember most or all of these, Then you have lived!!!</span><span style="color: black;"></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div style="margin-left: .75pt; margin-right: .75pt;"><div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Pass this on to anyone who may need a break from their 'grown-up' life...</span><span style="color: black;"></span></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div style="margin-left: .75pt; margin-right: .75pt;"><div><div><div style="margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Double-dog-dare-ya...</span></b></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-3856020987580830466?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-6095771075284088042012-01-24T11:36:00.000-08:002012-01-24T12:06:07.026-08:00YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.<a href="http://www.youtube.com/?feature=signin">YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-609577107528408804?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-35344640800362659672012-01-18T13:06:00.000-08:002012-01-18T13:06:18.990-08:00Wordless Wedness 1/18/2012<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HG-X3gCxrgI/Txc0GyuHURI/AAAAAAAAHjw/6Sh7tIO5QC4/s1600/ww21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HG-X3gCxrgI/Txc0GyuHURI/AAAAAAAAHjw/6Sh7tIO5QC4/s1600/ww21.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.nolamommy.com/">http://www.nolamommy.com/</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JVGsHNAPpT8/Txcy0ZX3dlI/AAAAAAAAHjg/Bnm7RJPrGeQ/s1600/tim-tebow-playoff.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JVGsHNAPpT8/Txcy0ZX3dlI/AAAAAAAAHjg/Bnm7RJPrGeQ/s400/tim-tebow-playoff.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DlGiSBXrf9M/TxczA_CZKxI/AAAAAAAAHjo/4ObDHiaaRnc/s1600/tebow-quote.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DlGiSBXrf9M/TxczA_CZKxI/AAAAAAAAHjo/4ObDHiaaRnc/s400/tebow-quote.jpg" width="301" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-3534464080036265967?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-39688620860953470922012-01-12T22:46:00.000-08:002012-01-12T23:38:38.932-08:00Hop Along Friday/1/13/2012<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CLkKpLR0eEw/Tw_cIR8a32I/AAAAAAAAHiY/EmLrroHp2wA/s320/6fb151.jpg" width="320" /> </td><td style="text-align: center;"> </td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.chubbycheeksthinks.com/2012/01/hop-along-friday-gain-more-followers_12.html#more">http://www.chubbycheeksthinks.com/2012/01/hop-along-friday-gain-more-followers_12.html#more</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7H-S-1GiU2E/Tw_cPY2lkEI/AAAAAAAAHig/QCxRpxPq88k/s1600/224320_1716281662608_1105200214_31400276_2772431_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7H-S-1GiU2E/Tw_cPY2lkEI/AAAAAAAAHig/QCxRpxPq88k/s400/224320_1716281662608_1105200214_31400276_2772431_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Grand And Her Friends</td></tr></tbody></table>Chicago tonight sent by my granddaughter. This is in front of the place she works as a pastry chef. I wish I could be there. I was there a couple of years ago when it snowed. My daughter and I were in the middle of downtown in a beautiful hotel. We went walking at night and looked up at the snow falling on all the well lit tall buildings around us. It was fantastic. I'm a small town girl and I had never seen anything like that before. I fell in love with Chicago.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NjOL10aRXiI/Tw_coz0U-eI/AAAAAAAAHio/7NmIySPsWqM/s1600/Chicago.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NjOL10aRXiI/Tw_coz0U-eI/AAAAAAAAHio/7NmIySPsWqM/s400/Chicago.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zkjviqll_H0/Tw_T2vn-CXI/AAAAAAAAHiQ/Y5uGQ20namY/s1600/2323232327ffp538-8nu3273625-3wsnrcg35535974332-nu0mrj.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zkjviqll_H0/Tw_T2vn-CXI/AAAAAAAAHiQ/Y5uGQ20namY/s400/2323232327ffp538-8nu3273625-3wsnrcg35535974332-nu0mrj.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A picture of me in Ireland. It was so cold and I wasn't prepared for that so I have about six layers of clothes on.<br /><br />Did I just notice that this is Friday the 13? I have to go check my calendar to make sure. </td></tr></tbody></table> From my Gaga For Health Blog: <a href="https://doylene.wordpress.com/">https://doylene.wordpress.com/</a><br /><br /><aside class="widget widget_text" id="text-120920301"><h1 class="widget-title">Posted By dtbrents</h1><div class="textwidget">I'm so glad to share these articles I have found on different sites. I have been ill with most of the things that are posted. I started studying about the subjects about twenty years ago. I know how hard the illnesses are to treat and diagnose. I hope the information I gather will be helpful to some of you. I have not worked on this blog in months because my health has been too poor. I have started this new year by working harder on getting healthy. At this time I am nearly an invalid. It's hard for me to do housework, cook or go out much. It takes a lot of prayer just to get through the day. I am so thankful to the Lord for what little I can do. Doylene Brents </div></aside><br /><a href="http://doylene.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/2323232327ffp538-8nu3273625-3wsnrcg35535974332-nu0mrj.jpeg">2323232327ffp538-8nu3273625-3wsnrcg35535974332-nu0mrj</a><br /><a href="http://www.raysahelian.com/autoimmunedisease.html">Autoimmune Disease treatment with herbs, diet, food, and natural supplements : by Ray Sahelian, M.D.</a>. (Read Full Article Here)<br />When our body encounters something foreign in its environment it needs to be able to mount an immune response against that substance to protect itself from potential harm. In order to do this effectively it must be able to recognize what is self in order to respond to non-self or foreign. In autoimmune diseases there is a failure to recognize some part of self, with potential serious consequences.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-3968862086095347092?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-31367156922687745912012-01-12T07:17:00.000-08:002012-01-12T07:17:25.810-08:00Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky Party 18<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f8pLOqmyYVU/Tw7u8J-pn4I/AAAAAAAAHhA/-Llyy2_SIzo/s1600/10p6820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-f8pLOqmyYVU/Tw7u8J-pn4I/AAAAAAAAHhA/-Llyy2_SIzo/s1600/10p6820.jpg" /></a></div>One of my favorite things is traveling. My husband will be retired at the end of the month. We have two places we plan to go. We want to go skiing in Colorado then sunning on the warm beaches of Florida.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iLpkCE5tyas/Tw737ExIK0I/AAAAAAAAHh4/hGl6Kk2q_rQ/s1600/card00107_fr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iLpkCE5tyas/Tw737ExIK0I/AAAAAAAAHh4/hGl6Kk2q_rQ/s400/card00107_fr.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">When I was in Ireland I visited a lot of castle ruins but we have castle ruins in AR as well. This is <span class="rg_ctlv">Ha Ha Tonka Castle Ruins in the AR Ozark Mountains.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TGx_U0RRcJE/Tw73H0aZ85I/AAAAAAAAHhg/iD4rnZ9eJGA/s1600/colorado-ski-resorts.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TGx_U0RRcJE/Tw73H0aZ85I/AAAAAAAAHhg/iD4rnZ9eJGA/s400/colorado-ski-resorts.bmp" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm the only one in the family who doesn't ski but I love to watch.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xKjaCFcUOcE/Tw73Vzp-AxI/AAAAAAAAHho/aUnV2M5kNtM/s1600/florida_beaches.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xKjaCFcUOcE/Tw73Vzp-AxI/AAAAAAAAHho/aUnV2M5kNtM/s400/florida_beaches.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Florida Beach. The sand is usually white unless it's wet.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XhUUQdZv9M4/Tw70fLYmjgI/AAAAAAAAHhQ/5bJEuQCURzg/s1600/045_45.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XhUUQdZv9M4/Tw70fLYmjgI/AAAAAAAAHhQ/5bJEuQCURzg/s400/045_45.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The side of my home last winter. I love snow.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2U5xd43_Ptw/Tw70RgrB4ZI/AAAAAAAAHhI/j7sfqEEHOyc/s1600/228584_1073756677261_1026480159_30049809_8299_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2U5xd43_Ptw/Tw70RgrB4ZI/AAAAAAAAHhI/j7sfqEEHOyc/s400/228584_1073756677261_1026480159_30049809_8299_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My grandson having fun at a lake in AR.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /> We like the idea of being where it's warm when it's cold here in AR. We love AR because it's the most beautiful of all the states in my opinion. We also plan to take Mama to visit her two sisters. One lives in Nashville and the other in Bakersville. Mama is 83 and still in good health so she's looking forward to the trip. I'm not in good health so I will just have to pray I can make it.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-3136715692268774591?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-56891844780988131692012-01-11T11:32:00.000-08:002012-01-11T11:32:40.808-08:00Learn ABCs Game � Free, Online ABC Game � Fisher Price<a href="http://www.fisher-price.com/us/fun/games/abc/default.asp#.Tw3jzoi1Slg.blogger">Learn ABCs Game � Free, Online ABC Game � Fisher Price</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-5689184478098813169?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-57114811064505734512012-01-09T18:55:00.000-08:002012-01-09T18:55:14.923-08:00Goodreads | My Account<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/user/edit?tab=widgets">Goodreads | My Account</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-5711481106450573451?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-69429234616665152502012-01-08T06:41:00.000-08:002012-01-08T07:12:38.647-08:00Book Club at Katherines Corner | Katherines Corner<a href="http://katherinescorner.com/book-list/book-club-at-katherines-corner/">Book Club at Katherines Corner | Katherines Corner</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hBcYfVhRaWY/Twmsu-6_NzI/AAAAAAAAHgc/NNF1ZDmPrYM/s1600/book-club.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hBcYfVhRaWY/Twmsu-6_NzI/AAAAAAAAHgc/NNF1ZDmPrYM/s1600/book-club.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UOhenJpWp4s/TwmteNwRyTI/AAAAAAAAHgk/bkFcfWiVvPw/s1600/the-best.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UOhenJpWp4s/TwmteNwRyTI/AAAAAAAAHgk/bkFcfWiVvPw/s1600/the-best.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I ordered my book from Kobo today and have started reading it. I like some of Nicholas Sparks books and I'm looking forward to reading and discussing the book. You can join us in the book club at the above link. Have a great day, Doylene </div><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=123202" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-6942923461666515250?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-35035348883841777772012-01-05T22:16:00.000-08:002012-01-06T01:04:06.189-08:00UA continues Cotton Bowl preparations - University of Arkansas Athletics<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WFLyTLO3nuk/Twa3KveZnXI/AAAAAAAAHdU/_W-6k6BZ-58/s1600/fpf2.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WFLyTLO3nuk/Twa3KveZnXI/AAAAAAAAHdU/_W-6k6BZ-58/s1600/fpf2.jpg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_2102900126" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FjJiEr0pOmE/Twa2ufNKOTI/AAAAAAAAHdM/CbqEIGD0mhU/s400/228697_102047483219831_100002437388365_19206_7255020_n.jpg" width="305" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thenewxmasdolly.blogspot.com/">My son in 1982</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l-zxs_0uRmY/TwaSSWjOB6I/AAAAAAAAHb8/iD-lcLYwPx8/s1600/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-l-zxs_0uRmY/TwaSSWjOB6I/AAAAAAAAHb8/iD-lcLYwPx8/s1600/images.jpeg" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fop0ttnREZc/TwaTlL9fYJI/AAAAAAAAHcM/5UHzCmNGmrM/s1600/over40pic3-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fop0ttnREZc/TwaTlL9fYJI/AAAAAAAAHcM/5UHzCmNGmrM/s1600/over40pic3-1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Follow%20Friday">Join us here for Follow Friday</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FoK8zLCb3o8/TwaT8xh8XSI/AAAAAAAAHcc/23Qiba2gNjs/s1600/bunny+blog+hop+goggle+plus+button+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FoK8zLCb3o8/TwaT8xh8XSI/AAAAAAAAHcc/23Qiba2gNjs/s1600/bunny+blog+hop+goggle+plus+button+.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.homegrownfamilies.blogspot.com/">You can join us here for Friday Blog Hop</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><a href="http://www.arkansasrazorbacks.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=205354507&DB_OEM_ID=6100">UA continues Cotton Bowl preparations - University of Arkansas Athletics</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OsdKocLJcsI/TwaShYGk1lI/AAAAAAAAHcE/rsATn0gI-Lo/s1600/557285.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="49" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OsdKocLJcsI/TwaShYGk1lI/AAAAAAAAHcE/rsATn0gI-Lo/s320/557285.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />Today I look forward to the Cotton Bowl Party. It will be at my daughter, Gloria's, home. I am excited to see the game and to see my family gathered together. The food will be great and a big screen TV. You just can't beat that kind of fun in Arkansas.<br /><br />I hope all of you had wonderful holidays with your families. I was sick Christmas Day and missed the whole celebration. The family met Christmas Day at Doug and Darla's new home. I know everyone had fun because hubby didn't get home until 10 PM. A long, happy day. I recovered from my stomach virus a week later. Most people get over that in 24 hrs but not me.<br /><br />I pray I will be well enough to go to the Cotton Bowl Party. I really don't like ball games all that much but I enjoy watching the Razorbacks. I have been visiting Mama this week. Tomorrow Mama goes for a massage about noon. The two cleaning ladies will be here but they were told not to disturb me in my room. I guess that means I will have to clean my room and make my bed. I always enjoy being with Mama. It's the best vacation ever. A real time of relaxation. <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UN4dWAexgP4/TwaXRlyBmRI/AAAAAAAAHck/sjurLIDSFGk/s1600/386216_2514548101124_1175820187_2208833_12846492_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UN4dWAexgP4/TwaXRlyBmRI/AAAAAAAAHck/sjurLIDSFGk/s400/386216_2514548101124_1175820187_2208833_12846492_n.jpg" width="295" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is Mama. She's 83</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n8kBZ4PMLK4/TwaYjsFU58I/AAAAAAAAHcs/9Ut1muhiQ00/s1600/0648-10-22-2009-1ggg.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n8kBZ4PMLK4/TwaYjsFU58I/AAAAAAAAHcs/9Ut1muhiQ00/s320/0648-10-22-2009-1ggg.gif" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><script src="http://www.simply-linked.com/listwidget.aspx?l=f816d27c-c212-4f31-9759-298721ad5691" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-3503534888384177777?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-27196155632993672312012-01-04T01:17:00.000-08:002012-01-04T01:36:11.660-08:00Wordless Wednesday 1/4/2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UJdZ4IIbbx8/TwQV76AU6jI/AAAAAAAAHaQ/orNs88vk5D8/s1600/wednesday-1-1-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UJdZ4IIbbx8/TwQV76AU6jI/AAAAAAAAHaQ/orNs88vk5D8/s1600/wednesday-1-1-1.jpg" /></a></div>Welcome to another WW. I'm so happy to be joining all these talented bloggers and pray I will not mess this up. I've been having so many problems lately doing MeMe's. It's hard to catch the hang of it but I keep trying. I want to that our host at Wordless Wednesday, Java at Never Growing Old blog for hosting this. You can join and read other WW here.<a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Wordless%20Wednesday">http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Wordless%20Wednesday</a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3NDfj92qBzA/TwQY015ZyJI/AAAAAAAAHbc/zzmgjJ8IRiQ/s1600/4786575_edf8_625x1000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3NDfj92qBzA/TwQY015ZyJI/AAAAAAAAHbc/zzmgjJ8IRiQ/s400/4786575_edf8_625x1000.jpg" width="388" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I thank God I was never married to him.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YBaC59HNu2o/TwQaF5vypuI/AAAAAAAAHb0/5aSZiHPhrYo/s1600/Believe_it_or_not6-size-600x0.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="280" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YBaC59HNu2o/TwQaF5vypuI/AAAAAAAAHb0/5aSZiHPhrYo/s400/Believe_it_or_not6-size-600x0.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I wouldn't want her to style my hair.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BlIy7WHp4j4/TwQZCY-KjXI/AAAAAAAAHbo/MT0tshos1B4/s1600/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BlIy7WHp4j4/TwQZCY-KjXI/AAAAAAAAHbo/MT0tshos1B4/s1600/images.jpeg" /></a></div><script src="http://www.simply-linked.com/listwidget.aspx?l=82ab594b-a944-4de8-8860-b1a31f026243" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-2719615563299367231?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-44655953442768409052012-01-04T00:41:00.000-08:002012-01-04T00:52:57.645-08:00Jerry Orback<span style="color: red;"><i><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;">I've always enjoyed seeing Jerry Orbach on Law and Order but I wasn't aware of what a talented person he is. I put his biography at the bottom for you to read. He's also very attractive.</span></i></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/GYiorhIIsXI?rel=0" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /><h3><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8059212168508948752&postID=4465595344276840905&from=pencil" name="early-life">Early Life</a></h3>Actor. Born Jerome Orbach, on October 20, 1935, in the Bronx, New York. The only child of Emily (nee O'Lexy), a greeting card manufacturer, and Leon Orbach, a restaurant manager. Since neither of his parents were strangers to the performing arts (his father had tried vaudeville and his mother once had a stint as a radio singer), they were always supportive of Jerry’s desire to be an actor. While Jerry was still in grade school, the family moved frequently but finally settled in Waukegan, Illinois, where he joined the football team and began learning basic acting techniques from his speech teacher. In 1952, following his high school graduation, he worked in summer stock at the Chevy Chase Country Club in Wheeling, Illinois, where he got to try his hand at everything from minor performances to set building. After attending the University of Illinois for one year, Jerry transferred to Northwestern University, where he continued to study the Stanislavsky method of drama.<br /><h3><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=8059212168508948752&postID=4465595344276840905&from=pencil" name="breaking-into-broadway">Breaking into Broadway</a></h3>In the fall of 1955, Orbach decided to forego his senior year at Northwestern and move to New York City, where he found work as an understudy in <i>The Threepenny Opera</i>. He stayed with the show for over three years, eventually playing the lead character, Mack the Knife. During this time, he continued to study acting under the tutelage of Herbert Berghof, Mira Rostova, and Lee Strasberg of The Actor’s Studio. In 1959, he received two simultaneous acting offers: one for a Broadway production paying $250 a week and the other for an off-Broadway show paying only $45 a week. Orbach chose the latter and created the role of El Gallo in the off-Broadway production <i>The Fantastiks</i>, which met exceptional reviews and became the longest running off-Broadway show in history. Orbach left the show in 1961 to make his Broadway debut in David Merrick’s production of <i>Carnival!</i> and won rave reviews for both his singing and his acting.<br />Following this success, Orbach experienced a brief slump; discouraged about being typecast in musicals, he spent a few miserable months trying unsuccessfully to break into films in Hollywood. However, he hit his stride once again when he returned to the East and earned a Tony nomination for his portrayal of Skye Masterson in <i>Guys and Dolls</i> and made a stunning, critically acclaimed performance as a neurotic Jewish intellectual in <i>Scuba Duba</i>. He then went on to win a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical in 1969 for his portrayal of Chuck Baxter in <i>Promises, Promises</i>, a Neil Simon adaptation of Billy Wilder’s 1960 film <i>The Apartment</i>. In 1976, he received another Tony nomination for his role in <i>Chicago</i>. He last appeared on Broadway in 1981, playing Julian Marsh in <i>42nd</i><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-4465595344276840905?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-43734350537595819112011-12-30T03:28:00.000-08:002011-12-30T04:26:38.128-08:00Bob Marley<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bsxK7AEx4tc/Tv2aYsyX-KI/AAAAAAAAHWE/fpnKTUSW3s0/s1600/251064_1975504180235_1021980145_32247389_8009981_nfff.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-bsxK7AEx4tc/Tv2aYsyX-KI/AAAAAAAAHWE/fpnKTUSW3s0/s320/251064_1975504180235_1021980145_32247389_8009981_nfff.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://5minutesjustforme.blogspot.com/">You can join us here for Pinning and Singing Weekend</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SRiurPKgcWY/Tv2t8ylE1SI/AAAAAAAAHWo/voqNuZd72S8/s1600/over40pic3-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SRiurPKgcWY/Tv2t8ylE1SI/AAAAAAAAHWo/voqNuZd72S8/s1600/over40pic3-1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: #990000;"><i><b><span style="background-color: black;"></span>I love Bob Marley's music. It's like a celebration of life. It makes me fill alive and happy to be so. I'm sure most of you are not strangers to his music. Do any of you still make New Year resolutions? I only have one this year because I'm thin enough and my house is fairly organized. Those two have been my New Year resolutions for the past twenty years. I will practice </b></i></span>letting go of the need to be right <span style="color: #990000;"><i><b>every day for the next year and see if my life is any better for it. Trying to teach others to think like me is very tiring and I'm not getting any positive feedback for my effort. At least I still have four grands who still listen to me. Here's a link to a great post on the need to be right. Of coarse there is a chance I might be wrong and you don't want to read about it. I understand. You are not alone.<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1676990489"> </a></b></i></span><a href="http://www.intenseexperiences.com/being-happier.html">http://www.intenseexperiences.com/being-happier.html</a><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nk9lqGcSeWw/Tv2lw9fju_I/AAAAAAAAHWQ/ZC8UZJMG00U/s1600/happy-new-year-wallpapers.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nk9lqGcSeWw/Tv2lw9fju_I/AAAAAAAAHWQ/ZC8UZJMG00U/s320/happy-new-year-wallpapers.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2sIGBgI3IOY/Tv2mDLvQZeI/AAAAAAAAHWc/L2BYhUeVw3Y/s1600/happy-new-year-2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2sIGBgI3IOY/Tv2mDLvQZeI/AAAAAAAAHWc/L2BYhUeVw3Y/s320/happy-new-year-2012.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CHekNnySAfM" width="420"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/n6U-TGahwvs" width="420"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OLxTE2U2xSU" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/UX7Jpvetpbs" width="560"></iframe><br /><br /><script src="http://www.simply-linked.com/listwidget.aspx?l=760d5fc1-8b31-4d9f-94fd-e0452a94ba98" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-4373435053759581911?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-55172144153555634502011-12-28T06:42:00.000-08:002011-12-28T12:43:25.985-08:00Wordless Wednesday 12/28/2011<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PSiUl9c0IFg/TvsoE_fxD1I/AAAAAAAAHVU/HSVaPzJj1-c/s1600/Wordless-Wednesday-Button-150.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PSiUl9c0IFg/TvsoE_fxD1I/AAAAAAAAHVU/HSVaPzJj1-c/s1600/Wordless-Wednesday-Button-150.png" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can find more Wordless Wednesday posts here.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n-fptfxmKZ4/TvspIao0NTI/AAAAAAAAHVg/77X9bDLk_vI/s1600/Christmas+2011+019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n-fptfxmKZ4/TvspIao0NTI/AAAAAAAAHVg/77X9bDLk_vI/s400/Christmas+2011+019.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas Day the children danced for us</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8Wjm_muyybA/Tvspj-UHlNI/AAAAAAAAHVs/9NEmIxXBVQM/s1600/Christmas+2011+004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8Wjm_muyybA/Tvspj-UHlNI/AAAAAAAAHVs/9NEmIxXBVQM/s400/Christmas+2011+004.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adi likes her new ipod touch.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aG8cEqnFlMQ/Tvsp7Xc06wI/AAAAAAAAHV4/VAu6hyur54A/s1600/Christmas+2011+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aG8cEqnFlMQ/Tvsp7Xc06wI/AAAAAAAAHV4/VAu6hyur54A/s400/Christmas+2011+001.JPG" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Christmas Day was as lonely as my poor little tree. I woke up at 4 am with a stomach virus and it lasted until this morning. I'm glad it's gone.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-5517214415355563450?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-70077427697035687102011-12-20T19:37:00.000-08:002011-12-21T08:45:18.836-08:00Hints To Make Life Easier<div><div><div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ts9n7EDhFRM/TvIMmOs-DwI/AAAAAAAAHUw/YbSx6qu9grc/s1600/BunnyHoppartybutton-2-1-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ts9n7EDhFRM/TvIMmOs-DwI/AAAAAAAAHUw/YbSx6qu9grc/s1600/BunnyHoppartybutton-2-1-2.jpg" /></a></div><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 20pt;"></span></b><br /><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 20pt;"></span></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rmQqxCvNRDY/TvINAm-jcPI/AAAAAAAAHVI/RCKOIxpDyhE/s1600/holiday_clipart_merry_christmas.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rmQqxCvNRDY/TvINAm-jcPI/AAAAAAAAHVI/RCKOIxpDyhE/s1600/holiday_clipart_merry_christmas.gif" /></a></div><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 20pt;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="color: #0000fe; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt;"><img alt="cid:1.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="307" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.1&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />H</span></b><b><span style="color: #0000fe; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt;">ull strawberries easily using a straw.</span></b><b><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Comic Sans MS"; font-size: 16pt;"><br /><img alt="cid:2.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="310" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.2&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture<br />Will disguise dings and scrapes. Rubbing a walnut<br />Over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings<br />And scrapes.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:3.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="247" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.3&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or<br />Computer screen with WD40.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:4.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="330" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.4&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Stop cut apples browning in your child’s lunch box<br />By securing with a rubber band.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:5.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="373" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.5&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Overhaul your linen cupboard, store bed linen sets<br />Inside one of their own pillowcases and there will<br />Be no more hunting through piles for a match.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:6.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="308" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.6&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Pump up the volume by placing your iPhone & iPod<br />In a bowl. The concave shape amplifies the music.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:7.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="464" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.7&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:8.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="333" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.8&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Add this item to your beach bag. Baby powder<br />Gets sand off your skin easily, who knew?!<br /><br /><img alt="cid:9.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="357" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.9&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Attach a Velcro strip to the wall to store soft toys.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:10.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="313" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.10&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Use wire to make a space to store gift wrap rolls<br />Against the ceiling, rather than cluttering up the<br />Floor.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:11.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="375" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.11&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Find tiny lost items like earrings by putting a<br />Stocking over the vacuum hose.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:12.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="357" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.12&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Make an instant cupcake carrier by cutting<br />Crosses into a box lid.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:13.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="650" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.13&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />For those who can’t stand the scrunching and<br />Bunching: how to perfectly fold a fitted sheet.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:14.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="333" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.14&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Forever losing your bathroom essentials? Use<br />Magnetic strips to store bobby pins, tweezers<br />And clippers, behind a vanity door<br /><br /><img alt="cid:15.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="357" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.15&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Store shoes inside shower caps to stop dirty<br />Soles rubbing on your clothes. And you can<br />Find them in just about every hotel.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:16.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="367" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.16&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />A muffin pan becomes a craft caddy. Magnets<br />Hold the plastic cups down to make them<br />Tip-resistant.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:17.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="250" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.17&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Bread tags make the perfect cord labels.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:18.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="469" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.18&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Bake cupcakes directly in ice-cream cones, so<br />Much more fun and easier for kids to eat.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:19.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="375" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.19&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Microwave your own popcorn in a plain brown paper<br />Bag. Much healthier and cheaper than the packet<br />Stuff.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:20.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="381" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.20&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Install a tension rod to hang your spray bottles.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:21.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="329" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.21&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Turn your muffin pan upside down, bake cookie-dough<br />Over the top and voila, you have cookie bowls for fruit<br />Or ice-cream.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:22.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="357" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.22&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Freeze Aloe Vera in ice-cube trays for soothing<br />Sunburn relief.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:23.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="414" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.23&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Create a window-box veggie patch using guttering.<br /><br /><img alt="cid:24.1813122576@web83408.mail.sp1.yahoo.com" height="387" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1345ce053c37c240&attid=0.24&disp=emb&zw" width="500" /><br />Use egg cartons to separate and store your<br />Christmas decorations.</span></b><span style="color: black;"></span></div></div></div></div><span style="color: black;"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-7007742769703568710?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-25668281878799675882011-12-13T15:52:00.000-08:002011-12-17T15:13:47.602-08:00Grandma Tyler's Christmas Party<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n-fy_KXi480/Tufdycrn3wI/AAAAAAAAHS8/-KAGTrzBQuA/s1600/BunnyHoppartybutton-2-1-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-n-fy_KXi480/Tufdycrn3wI/AAAAAAAAHS8/-KAGTrzBQuA/s1600/BunnyHoppartybutton-2-1-2.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bunnyjeansdecorandmore.blogspot.com/search/label/Wednesday%27s%20Bunny%20Hop">You Can Join Us Here For Bunny Hop</a></td></tr></tbody></table>On 12/10/2011 the family gathered at Grandma Tyler's home. I had a great time. It was fun to watch the young members of the family play together. I haven't been well lately so I looked terrible. Everyone else looked great. Here are some pictures I want to share with you. I hope all of you have a great Christmas.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1xEmO65WlNA/TufgtozqxNI/AAAAAAAAHTc/VOgEUZohGQw/s1600/232323232%25257Ffp635+2%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D374234334+32+nu0mrj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1xEmO65WlNA/TufgtozqxNI/AAAAAAAAHTc/VOgEUZohGQw/s400/232323232%25257Ffp635+2%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D374234334+32+nu0mrj.jpg" width="370" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandma Tyler and Sage</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-by8wBJX4FAI/Tufiy4unALI/AAAAAAAAHTk/8Tif0svAfPs/s1600/232323232%25257Ffp635%25284%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D37423366+432+nu0mrj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="322" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-by8wBJX4FAI/Tufiy4unALI/AAAAAAAAHTk/8Tif0svAfPs/s400/232323232%25257Ffp635%25284%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D37423366+432+nu0mrj.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Janice, Ronny and Gloria</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YEhVQLHVH70/TufjDMWi59I/AAAAAAAAHTs/f_Oi0QMTzqc/s1600/232323232%25257Ffp635%25283%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D37423366%253B232+nu0mrj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="378" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YEhVQLHVH70/TufjDMWi59I/AAAAAAAAHTs/f_Oi0QMTzqc/s400/232323232%25257Ffp635%25283%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D37423366%253B232+nu0mrj.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandma Tyler's Great Grandchildren</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nrCG_IBQbDE/TufjVGhE9ZI/AAAAAAAAHT0/ZzFtLYCBTW0/s1600/232323232%25257Ffp635%253B7%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D37423366+232+nu0mrj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="308" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nrCG_IBQbDE/TufjVGhE9ZI/AAAAAAAAHT0/ZzFtLYCBTW0/s400/232323232%25257Ffp635%253B7%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D37423366+232+nu0mrj.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jaxson, Sage and Adi</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6hRlv11evRI/TufjitrcgrI/AAAAAAAAHT8/XYl_DwGJw0U/s1600/232323232%25257Ffp635%253B5%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D374233669832+nu0mrj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6hRlv11evRI/TufjitrcgrI/AAAAAAAAHT8/XYl_DwGJw0U/s400/232323232%25257Ffp635%253B5%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D374233669832+nu0mrj.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carolyn, Janice, Grandma and Brenda</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AbGw7liYcKQ/Tufj1auf6XI/AAAAAAAAHUE/srE3ndScFgE/s1600/232323232%25257Ffp7344%253B%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D37423366+832+nu0mrj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="345" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AbGw7liYcKQ/Tufj1auf6XI/AAAAAAAAHUE/srE3ndScFgE/s400/232323232%25257Ffp7344%253B%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D37423366+832+nu0mrj.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gary, Gloria, Sage and Matt</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xMDBZnQ0Ojo/TufkLE6OmPI/AAAAAAAAHUM/LNh4eTrZEpo/s1600/232323232%25257Ffp63574%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D374234335532+nu0mrj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xMDBZnQ0Ojo/TufkLE6OmPI/AAAAAAAAHUM/LNh4eTrZEpo/s400/232323232%25257Ffp63574%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D374234335532+nu0mrj.jpg" width="392" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">JW, Holly, Adi and Jaxson</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G5AXkEFCG2U/TufkbSeMYYI/AAAAAAAAHUU/YOwmhiWTfkU/s1600/232323232%25257Ffp63549%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D374234334832+nu0mrj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="397" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G5AXkEFCG2U/TufkbSeMYYI/AAAAAAAAHUU/YOwmhiWTfkU/s400/232323232%25257Ffp63549%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D374234334832+nu0mrj.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jack and Carolyn</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--Kh0xFPKeBI/Tufkpd3B6VI/AAAAAAAAHUc/65b4_s-HV_g/s1600/232323232%25257Ffp63637%2529nu%253D3273%25296%253B2%25295+3%2529WSNRCG%253D3742348+%2528632+nu0mrj.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xKFKzREnFVw/Tt_dnNdCrlI/AAAAAAAAHSs/d9hwAH5_OiM/s1600/Hodgepodgebutton.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xKFKzREnFVw/Tt_dnNdCrlI/AAAAAAAAHSs/d9hwAH5_OiM/s1600/Hodgepodgebutton.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">1. Will you be hosting any house guests between now and the end of December?</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">Yes, different family members will be here over the holidays.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;"> </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;"> </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;"> Does that thought make you happy or crazy? The thought makes me very happy. Christmas is so much nicer with family around.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">Do you do anything special to make your house guests feel welcome?</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">Yes, I will clean house, cook and have some games to play. </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">How long should a guest stay?</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">I think two days is long enough unless the guests have come a long way. </span><br /><br /> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">2. Walter Elias Disney was born this week back in (Dec 5) 1905...what's your all time favorite Disney movie? The Fox and the Hound. A beautiful movie.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">3. What's the last thing you purchased that you realized was a mistake <i>after</i> the fact?</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">The Luminess Makeup System. I found out that I would lose money if I sent it back. I really don't like it. I'm still wondering what to do.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;"> </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">4. What percentage of your Christmas shopping is done online? I don't do my Christmas shopping.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">6. What is one thing on your personal wish list this year? I think we all want peace on earth so let's make this an actual item. I would love a red sweater.</span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">7. If you could only use one word today what would it be? Hello!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;">8. I love this time of the year. It always feels me with hope and joy. I'm looking forward to a new year starting.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bi2FlGhL2y0/Tt_ibcP9bvI/AAAAAAAAHS0/EQ7gN9ImAag/s1600/2274394-christmas-wreath-with-red-candles-and-pine-cones-isolated-on-white.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bi2FlGhL2y0/Tt_ibcP9bvI/AAAAAAAAHS0/EQ7gN9ImAag/s400/2274394-christmas-wreath-with-red-candles-and-pine-cones-isolated-on-white.jpg" width="351" /></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 100%;"></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-2775926666482547429?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-69046717594380405942011-12-07T06:34:00.000-08:002011-12-07T13:18:18.344-08:00Wordless Wednesday/12/6/1120<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_LQSZxgrFbI/Tt93orC3ymI/AAAAAAAAHR8/u8u0Qi63AZA/s1600/125x125-wordless.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_LQSZxgrFbI/Tt93orC3ymI/AAAAAAAAHR8/u8u0Qi63AZA/s1600/125x125-wordless.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-H8ecM7irk44/Tt94PyEteyI/AAAAAAAAHSE/2S5OUCP2wGo/s400/232323232%25257Ffp7346%253B%2529nu%253D326%253B%2529388%2529+9%2529WSNRCG%253D369+%253B3669632%253Bnu0mrj.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My sister must be fearless.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TYdgofWAQy0/Tt94gEWsvEI/AAAAAAAAHSM/zPvWByZl10Y/s1600/297151_10150327320529631_590799630_7870797_512444282_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TYdgofWAQy0/Tt94gEWsvEI/AAAAAAAAHSM/zPvWByZl10Y/s400/297151_10150327320529631_590799630_7870797_512444282_n.jpg" width="238" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UO7SYIDZqf0/Tt95GoDdrJI/AAAAAAAAHSc/-SyQA9gGDM0/s1600/307675_10150327322899631_590799630_7870812_1330863220_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UO7SYIDZqf0/Tt95GoDdrJI/AAAAAAAAHSc/-SyQA9gGDM0/s400/307675_10150327322899631_590799630_7870812_1330863220_n.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-6904671759438040594?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-66416451082260531602011-12-01T20:15:00.000-08:002011-12-07T13:17:17.172-08:00Friday Fill In's/Dec/2/2011<h3 class="post-title entry-title"><a href="http://fridayfillins.blogspot.com/">http://fridayfillins.blogspot.com/</a> </h3><div class="post-header"></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6567682450819333138"><br /><center> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fondofelves/5280806376/" title="FFI by fondofsnape, on Flickr"><img alt="FFI" height="309" src="http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5167/5280806376_63cabd7013.jpg" width="310" /></a> </center><br /><br />Oops, I missed a week! Hope all that celebrate it had a Happy Thanksgiving. Now, here we are in December...already??! Anyway...here we go! <br /><br />1. One of my favorite things about December <b></b>is Christmas. I love all the beautiful decorations and the bell service at church.<br /><br />2. <b>The grands have made</b> ornament(s)!<br /><br />3. This is what I'm hoping for today/tonight: <b>I'm hoping to sleep well tonight. I haven't been sleeping lately.</b><br /><br />4. <b>I hate TV </b> noise? <br /><br />5. Ooh, a <b>White Christmas. That would be wonderful</b>.<br /><br />6. <b>Bells will be</b> ringing!<br /><br />7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <b>a quiet night at home</b>, tomorrow my plans include <b>cemetery clean up day</b> and Sunday, I want to <b>go to church and out to eat. Maybe an afternoon drive.</b></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6567682450819333138"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W5oUKuxmerM/TthQyFTWWlI/AAAAAAAAHR0/ytyw-SF2a7k/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W5oUKuxmerM/TthQyFTWWlI/AAAAAAAAHR0/ytyw-SF2a7k/s1600/images.jpg" /></a></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6567682450819333138"></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6567682450819333138"></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6567682450819333138"></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6567682450819333138"></div><div class="post-body entry-content" id="post-body-6567682450819333138"><b> </b> </div><span class="post-author vcard"> <span class="fn"></span></span><span class="post-timestamp"><a class="timestamp-link" href="http://fridayfillins.blogspot.com/2011/12/friday-fill-ins.html" rel="bookmark" title="permanent link"><abbr class="published" title="2011-12-01T18:39:00-05:00"></abbr></a></span><span class="post-comment-link"></span><span class="post-backlinks post-comment-link"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-6641645108226053160?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-55289684694804618602011-11-29T17:51:00.001-08:002011-11-29T17:51:24.247-08:00<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a data-mce-href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/simple-woman-daybook-small1.jpg" href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/simple-woman-daybook-small1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19" data-mce-src="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/simple-woman-daybook-small1.jpg" height="210" src="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/simple-woman-daybook-small1.jpg" title="simple-woman-daybook-small" width="148" /></a></div><br /><br /><a data-mce-href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/" href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/">FOR TODAY .....Nov 28, 2011</a> Please Join us<br />Outside my window... It's a beautiful cold day. Looks like winter has arrived.<br />I am thinking... What a wonderful day it is. Dakota is visiting with me today. She is now three. She's so smart and keeps me laughing all the time.<br />I am thankful...For the wonderful family gathering we had Thanksgiving Day. It was hosted by my son and his wife. A great time was had by all.<br />In the kitchen...I can smell the red beans I soaked overnight cooking for lunch. I really don't care for their smell but my husband loves them.<br />I am wearing...Silver and black lounging pj's. I will dress after I exercise.<br />I am creating...A comfortable home to live in.<br />I am going...To the health food store today to purchase a few items I'm out of. I ordered some them from Amazon.<br />I am wondering...Why I seem to always be behind on my daily schedule. I think I need to rethink how much time it takes me to do things around the house.<br />I am reading...The Help by Kathryn Stockett. It's a good read but it bothers me that the writer often strays from the character's dialect.<br />I am hoping...That I will feel like decorating the Christmas tree soon. Adi and Jaxson has made some decorations for me.<br />I am looking forward to...Sleeping tonight! I had a restless night with little sleep.<br />I am hearing...The movie "Cars" and Dakota begging me to play "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star". I told her I would hurry and get through with this blog so we can watch videos.<br />Around the house...There are a lot of things to do. My list never gets finished. I plan to fry potatoes to go with the red beans for lunch.<br />I am pondering...On Gen. 1:3-5 On the first day God commanded light to shine out of darkness and established the Day and Night cycle. This act is not to be confused with the establishment of the sun, moon, and stars on the fourth day. In 2Co_4:6 the Apostle Paul draws a parallel between the original separation of light from darkness and the conversion of a sinner.<br /> One of my favorite things...Christmas.<br />A few plans for the rest of the week: I plan to start decorating for Christmas. I will start with the mantel.<br />Here is picture for thought I am sharing...Thanksgiving Day.<br /><a data-mce-href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photo54.jpg" href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photo54.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-20" data-mce-src="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photo54.jpg" height="669" src="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photo54.jpg" title="photo54" width="500" /></a><br /><a data-mce-href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photo999.jpg" href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photo999.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-21" data-mce-src="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photo999.jpg" height="669" src="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photo999.jpg" title="photo999" width="500" /></a><br /><a data-mce-href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photo90.jpg" href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photo90.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-22" data-mce-src="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photo90.jpg" height="669" src="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photo90.jpg" title="photo90" width="500" /></a><br /><a data-mce-href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photoerw.jpg" href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photoerw.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-23" data-mce-src="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photoerw.jpg" height="669" src="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photoerw.jpg" title="photoerw" width="500" /></a><br /><a data-mce-href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photoiiiiiii.jpg" href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photoiiiiiii.jpg"><img alt="" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-24" data-mce-src="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photoiiiiiii.jpg" height="669" src="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/photoiiiiiii.jpg" title="photoiiiiiii" width="500" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-5528968469480461860?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-22631279867429724862011-11-25T07:18:00.000-08:002011-11-25T07:18:43.729-08:00Meet Me On Monday Nov 25<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OyYFf5Yqg8U/Ts-tew-nklI/AAAAAAAAHQk/DGSPjIRyofk/s1600/MeetMonday-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OyYFf5Yqg8U/Ts-tew-nklI/AAAAAAAAHQk/DGSPjIRyofk/s1600/MeetMonday-1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Meet%20Me%20On%20Monday">Join Us Here To Read More Blogs</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C1QRJEoBhOI/Ts-xtl_g7sI/AAAAAAAAHRU/itHnsc_peS8/s1600/stars_9.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C1QRJEoBhOI/Ts-xtl_g7sI/AAAAAAAAHRU/itHnsc_peS8/s1600/stars_9.gif" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><b>Questions:</b><br /><br /><b>1. I wish I had more time to travel?</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wbyBnyt4YB8/Ts-uX-yWvdI/AAAAAAAAHQs/PojbVAtAOi8/s1600/travel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wbyBnyt4YB8/Ts-uX-yWvdI/AAAAAAAAHQs/PojbVAtAOi8/s400/travel.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>2. What is your favorite kind of soup?</b><br /><b>Home made veggie beef soup.</b><br /><b> </b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vy1NFLzrWjM/Ts-u5MBNcQI/AAAAAAAAHQ0/oAbGfZjoJfU/s1600/Vegetable-Beef-Chunky-Soup-Photos-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Vy1NFLzrWjM/Ts-u5MBNcQI/AAAAAAAAHQ0/oAbGfZjoJfU/s400/Vegetable-Beef-Chunky-Soup-Photos-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b> </b><br /><br /><b>3. Where will you eat Thanksgiving dinner?</b><b> </b><br /><b> My son's home.</b><br /><b> </b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K_ddDWk2N6M/Ts-vWjDQzhI/AAAAAAAAHQ8/op_Lv_tIHfw/s1600/grannys-house-sea-sons-home-and-life.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-K_ddDWk2N6M/Ts-vWjDQzhI/AAAAAAAAHQ8/op_Lv_tIHfw/s400/grannys-house-sea-sons-home-and-life.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b> </b><br /><b>4. What is your favorite time of day?</b><br /><b>Night.</b><br /><b> </b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uH9yzlbrDGY/Ts-wJ6_whcI/AAAAAAAAHRE/1JGwfmwsbq4/s1600/light.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uH9yzlbrDGY/Ts-wJ6_whcI/AAAAAAAAHRE/1JGwfmwsbq4/s400/light.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><b> </b><br /><b>5. Did you start Christmas shopping yet?</b><br /><b>No. I don't shop.</b><br /><b> </b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QdvOIXu5XHk/Ts-xiv6Dd3I/AAAAAAAAHRM/sfcLuzroUWQ/s1600/woman-christmas-shopping.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QdvOIXu5XHk/Ts-xiv6Dd3I/AAAAAAAAHRM/sfcLuzroUWQ/s320/woman-christmas-shopping.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C1QRJEoBhOI/Ts-xtl_g7sI/AAAAAAAAHRU/itHnsc_peS8/s1600/stars_9.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C1QRJEoBhOI/Ts-xtl_g7sI/AAAAAAAAHRU/itHnsc_peS8/s1600/stars_9.gif" /></a></div><b> </b><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-2263127986742972486?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-66813384100490169212011-11-18T11:13:00.001-08:002011-11-18T12:32:26.704-08:00Friday Fill Ins<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a6qhSLSw3TA/Tsau_G2_54I/AAAAAAAAHOo/5u8Qlk7AkKA/s1600/FridayFillIn-Header3arrr.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="100" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a6qhSLSw3TA/Tsau_G2_54I/AAAAAAAAHOo/5u8Qlk7AkKA/s320/FridayFillIn-Header3arrr.gif" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fridayfillins.blogspot.com/">http://fridayfillins.blogspot.com/</a> </td></tr></tbody></table>1. As you can see <b>I'm late getting this blog started</b>.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TZmEHcZsL4I/TsawEMaKVvI/AAAAAAAAHOw/4Cllwf--AZ8/s1600/1941_picture_of_a_tired_woman_working_late_at_her_computer.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TZmEHcZsL4I/TsawEMaKVvI/AAAAAAAAHOw/4Cllwf--AZ8/s1600/1941_picture_of_a_tired_woman_working_late_at_her_computer.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />2. <b>I will be thin </b>soon!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0YIi6Xz6qDk/Tsa3mwlbcmI/AAAAAAAAHO4/i_X-DiFYflk/s1600/holiday-weight-gain-obesity-1-thumb-287x320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0YIi6Xz6qDk/Tsa3mwlbcmI/AAAAAAAAHO4/i_X-DiFYflk/s1600/holiday-weight-gain-obesity-1-thumb-287x320.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />3. I love to buy <b>anti aging products</b>.<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cvbd51e_RcQ/Tsa63Mf0siI/AAAAAAAAHPA/XkEJfOKzbjw/s1600/41bZ5p474cL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cvbd51e_RcQ/Tsa63Mf0siI/AAAAAAAAHPA/XkEJfOKzbjw/s1600/41bZ5p474cL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />4. <b>I love to buy </b>gift(s). <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kLRorPTHYU4/Tsa7m-uE3DI/AAAAAAAAHPI/s5PX9cZTcbk/s1600/Mrs_Santa_Claus_Pushing_A_Shopping_Cart_Full_Of_Gifts_Royalty_Free_Clipart_Picture_091221-206315-269042.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kLRorPTHYU4/Tsa7m-uE3DI/AAAAAAAAHPI/s5PX9cZTcbk/s1600/Mrs_Santa_Claus_Pushing_A_Shopping_Cart_Full_Of_Gifts_Royalty_Free_Clipart_Picture_091221-206315-269042.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />5. What's up with <b>no Thanksgiving commercials</b>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SCu5Ieuxzkg/Tsa-JRcpKRI/AAAAAAAAHPQ/uFaYnkI7XhQ/s1600/thanksgiving_1900-300x191.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SCu5Ieuxzkg/Tsa-JRcpKRI/AAAAAAAAHPQ/uFaYnkI7XhQ/s1600/thanksgiving_1900-300x191.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />6. <b>My</b> fingertips are sore from testing my blood sugar.<br /><br />7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to <b>seeing the grands</b>, tomorrow my plans include <b>resting </b>and Sunday, I want to <b>rest some more</b>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0lM8wXo9tjs/Tsa_yYDmsWI/AAAAAAAAHPY/EmMg2yTbCLM/s1600/002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0lM8wXo9tjs/Tsa_yYDmsWI/AAAAAAAAHPY/EmMg2yTbCLM/s320/002.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bgI6FbEhZDk/TsbACAYX7aI/AAAAAAAAHPg/sMjX1LIwaXM/s1600/012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bgI6FbEhZDk/TsbACAYX7aI/AAAAAAAAHPg/sMjX1LIwaXM/s320/012.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j7htcpeOKm0/TsbAl4_iC6I/AAAAAAAAHP4/hjlO7PlkpyA/s1600/016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j7htcpeOKm0/TsbAl4_iC6I/AAAAAAAAHP4/hjlO7PlkpyA/s320/016.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-6681338410049016921?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-40418138693086017042011-11-17T09:15:00.000-08:002011-11-17T09:36:45.388-08:00Happy Thanksgiving<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BmPpgTRQkco/TsU-Wf6wXNI/AAAAAAAAHOA/s37nWKdHf1o/s1600/thursday-favorites-blog-hop-KCB-300x210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BmPpgTRQkco/TsU-Wf6wXNI/AAAAAAAAHOA/s37nWKdHf1o/s1600/thursday-favorites-blog-hop-KCB-300x210.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="color: orange;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I Love Thanksgiving. I hope all of you have a great one.</span></span></b></i></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bPzl7S0UYds/TsU_qyROUvI/AAAAAAAAHOI/tBFyGqrZJH4/s1600/FallBear.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bPzl7S0UYds/TsU_qyROUvI/AAAAAAAAHOI/tBFyGqrZJH4/s400/FallBear.jpg" width="377" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8lsNruSqUJU/TsU_26q2BMI/AAAAAAAAHOQ/5pS8jLw1wpk/s1600/143685.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8lsNruSqUJU/TsU_26q2BMI/AAAAAAAAHOQ/5pS8jLw1wpk/s400/143685.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WSPMTmN5RtU/TsVAIJHXcXI/AAAAAAAAHOY/nj2ZpkQeQrA/s1600/ATT0000111111211.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="328" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WSPMTmN5RtU/TsVAIJHXcXI/AAAAAAAAHOY/nj2ZpkQeQrA/s400/ATT0000111111211.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=116919" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-4041813869308601704?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-34412863251791385952011-11-16T15:21:00.000-08:002011-11-16T15:21:31.419-08:00Seven Reasons Why Living Together Before Marriage is not a Good Idea « My Lord and My Blog<a href="http://mylordandmyblog.wordpress.com/2009/02/24/seven-reasons-why-living-together-before-marriage-is-not-a-good-idea/">Seven Reasons Why Living Together Before Marriage is not a Good Idea « My Lord and My Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-3441286325179138595?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-53356889905245054522011-11-15T04:10:00.000-08:002011-11-15T14:42:49.983-08:00How Women Turn Men Off at WomansDay.com - Relationship Tips<a href="http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Sex-Relationships/Dating-Marriage/10-Things-That-Turn-Men-Off.html"><br /></a><br /> I read this article this morning and found it to be very helpful so I'm sharing it with you. Always remember to pray for your husband daily. If you want a truly fine husband, respect him at the level at which you want him to reach. A man will usually not rise above the level at which his wife <a href="http://www.christianwomentoday.com/womenmen/marriageconflict.html"><img align="right" alt="" border="0" src="http://christianwomentoday.com/images/hotspots/maritalconflict.gif" /></a> respects him.” This is a general principle, not a hard and fast rule because God does not put accountability or responsibility for a man’s character on his wife. Nevertheless, strong evidence indicates a woman holds great power to make or break a man. In his book <i>His Needs, Her Needs,</i>Willard Harley amends the saying “Behind every great man is a great woman” to “Behind every great man is an admiring wife.”<br />Something in a man needs the respect of his wife. He thrives and grows toward godliness when his need is fulfilled. This explains why God emphatically says, “The wife must see to it that she respects her husband” (Ephesians 5:33 NASB). Have a great day. Doylene<br /><br /><h1>10 Things That Turn Men Off </h1><h4 class="sub-title">Find out which female habits drive guys crazy...and not in a good way</h4><h4>By <a href="http://www.womansday.com/content/search?SearchText=Brendan+Tapley">Brendan Tapley</a> Posted March 16, 2010 from <a href="http://www.womansday.com/content/search?SearchText=%22WomansDay.com%22&SourceLink=1">WomansDay.com</a> </h4>It’s not easy for a man to tell his wife or girlfriend what she does to irritate him. In my experience, confessions like that tend to lodge themselves deep inside a woman’s subconscious, never to be forgotten…ever. More than that, women tend to focus so much on their so-called “faults” that it can feel excessive to give you more reasons to be critical of yourselves. But in the name of healthy communication, sometimes it’s important for couples to air their grievances. So let’s take a different approach: Don’t think of this list as the 10 things we dislike about you. Think of it more as the 10 things that will bring us closer together…by you not doing them.<br /><br /><div class="object-right"><div class="content-view-embed"><div class="class-image"><div class="attribute-image"><img alt="" height="258" src="http://www.womansday.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/images/01-10-things-that-turn-men-off/887586-1-eng-US/01-10-Things-That-Turn-Men-Off.jpg" style="border: 0px;" title="" width="200" /> </div></div></div></div><b>1. Second-Guessing Your Instincts</b><br />You know that colleague who you think is deceitful? Or that girlfriend of yours who can be condescending? Well, let us save you some time: Your colleague is deceitful, and your friend is condescending. Plain and simple. Sometimes face value is, well, valuable. While it’s true that men can have knee-jerk reactions, women tend to overdo it when it comes to giving people the benefit of the doubt. Yes, you could chalk your coworker’s attitude up to his insecurities or blame your friend’s tone on her manipulative mother, but instead, why not look out for your own feelings first? That’s what men are doing when we offer a simple opinion on your dilemmas—we’re trying to take your side. It would be nice if you did the same.<br /><br /><div class="object-right"><div class="content-view-embed"><div class="class-image"><div class="attribute-image"><img alt="" height="258" src="http://www.womansday.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/images/02-10-things-that-turn-men-off/887591-1-eng-US/02-10-Things-That-Turn-Men-Off.jpg" style="border: 0px;" title="" width="200" /> </div></div></div></div><b>2. Assuming We Know What You Want Us to Do</b><br />One of the reasons men can be squeamish about women’s emotions is because they often belie the exact opposite feeling. For example: If you have plans for the day, please don’t tell us to enjoy ourselves at home if you really want us to address items 1 through 5 on the honey-do list. It’s more than a little irksome to have you return, hug us, look around the house, and then say with that pinched smile, “Did you have a nice, <i>relaxing </i>day?” <br /><br /><div class="object-right"><div class="content-view-embed"><div class="class-image"><div class="attribute-image"><img alt="" height="258" src="http://www.womansday.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/images/03-10-things-that-turn-men-off/887596-1-eng-US/03-10-Things-That-Turn-Men-Off.jpg" style="border: 0px;" title="" width="200" /> </div></div></div></div><b>3. Smothering Instead of Mothering</b><br />Women can confuse these two impulses––knowing the difference is crucial. One elicits gratitude in men; the other, orneriness. Like when we’re sick. Mothering is a source of comfort that understands our flu is a temporary flaw in an otherwise heroic, virile and even studly constitution. Smothering, on the other hand, calls all of that into question. Smothering says we’re 5-year-old boys who have no idea how to take care of ourselves. And that bugs us more than the bug in us. One way to differentiate between the two: Ask yourself if you’re making a gesture to ease our suffering or to show how much we should appreciate you. The first is genuine; the second is manipulative.<br /><br /><div class="object-right"><div class="content-view-embed"><div class="class-image"><div class="attribute-image"><img alt="" height="258" src="http://www.womansday.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/images/04-10-things-that-turn-men-off/887601-1-eng-US/04-10-Things-That-Turn-Men-Off.jpg" style="border: 0px;" title="" width="200" /> </div></div></div></div><b>4. Having a Superiority Complex</b><br />We’re not sure if you’re aware of this, but there appears to be an increasing trend among women to equate being male with being dumb. For instance, when we’re at a dinner party and you recount a story about us that ends with this punch line: “Well, you know [insert name of your dim husband here], he was just being a typical man.” Sure, every guy has his off moments––even blunders worth lampooning––but making us the hapless straight man in an ongoing comedy routine is disrespectful. And we think you’d hate it if we did the same to you.<br /><br /><div class="object-right"><div class="content-view-embed"><div class="class-image"><div class="attribute-image"><img alt="" height="258" src="http://www.womansday.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/images/05-10-things-that-turn-men-off/887606-1-eng-US/05-10-Things-That-Turn-Men-Off.jpg" style="border: 0px;" title="" width="200" /> </div></div></div></div><b>5. Over-Sharing</b><br />We’re aware of the stereotype that says men never open up about their feelings. Thing is, sometimes opening up to you also means opening up to your sister, your mother or even your college roommate. Men value loyalty and confidentiality. Keeping the things we share between us––and only us––builds trust and will encourage even more communication. A win-win situation for everyone.<br /><br /><div class="object-right"><div class="content-view-embed"><div class="class-image"><div class="attribute-image"><img alt="" height="258" src="http://www.womansday.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/images/06-10-things-that-turn-men-off/887611-1-eng-US/06-10-Things-That-Turn-Men-Off.jpg" style="border: 0px;" title="" width="200" /> </div></div></div></div><b>6. Not <i>Really </i>Listening to Us</b><br />Along those lines, many women believe that their interior lives deserve a singular spotlight and an endless theatrical run. And the fact that many men go along with this shouldn’t be construed as a license to spill. Our emotional lives are often as turbulent as yours, but whenever we talk about the tough stuff, we measure the changes in your face or shifts in your intonation to gauge when you start to judge us. It may be cowardly, but men will stop talking rather than risk a woman’s passive or outright wrath. So, by taking a backseat and letting your guy unburden himself—even if the subject is controversial or delivered in halting fashion—you create space for a more candid, and therefore truer, intimacy.<br /><br /><div class="object-right"><div class="content-view-embed"><div class="class-image"><div class="attribute-image"><img alt="" height="258" src="http://www.womansday.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/images/07-10-things-that-turn-men-off/887616-1-eng-US/07-10-Things-That-Turn-Men-Off.jpg" style="border: 0px;" title="" width="200" /> </div></div></div></div><b>7. RSVPing for Us</b><br />Any man can relate to this moment: You’re on your way home from work, imagining the weekend ahead…the relaxation, the freedom. Then you arrive home, only to learn that you have plans. Magical plans, it seems, since they appeared out of nowhere. OK, not <i>nowhere </i>exactly—they were conceived with the stroke of the wifely wand that says “You’re in too, bub!” Here’s the deal: If you’re determined to make plans that include your husband or boyfriend, ask him first. And be prepared to hear that he might be too tired or would prefer to have a quiet weekend. Honoring his preferences from time to time will not go unnoticed.<br /><br /><div class="object-right"><div class="content-view-embed"><div class="class-image"><div class="attribute-image"><img alt="" height="258" src="http://www.womansday.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/images/08-10-things-that-turn-men-off/887621-1-eng-US/08-10-Things-That-Turn-Men-Off.jpg" style="border: 0px;" title="" width="200" /> </div></div></div></div><b>8. Fast-forwarding to the Future</b><br />Women enjoy imagining the future. The story as it <i>will </i>be as opposed to the story that <i>is </i>right now. That can be a wonderful, romantic quality. It can also be an irritating, annoying quality. Having dinner together <i>this </i>Valentine’s Day is beautiful enough without scripting the Valentine’s Day we’ll have when we’re both 75. Enjoying the new sofa that we just bought is great without having to obsess over all of the other things that we “need” to make the living room look complete. Living in the moment provides its own vitality, which is more than enough to sustain our future together.<br /><br /><div class="object-right"><div class="content-view-embed"><div class="class-image"><div class="attribute-image"><img alt="" height="258" src="http://www.womansday.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/images/09-10-things-that-turn-men-off/887626-1-eng-US/09-10-Things-That-Turn-Men-Off.jpg" style="border: 0px;" title="" width="200" /> </div></div></div></div><b>9. Overlooking Our Quiet Acts of Thoughtfulness</b><br />We know it’s disappointing that we men aren’t great at expressing ourselves verbally. (And we’re working on that.) But in the same vein, we’re disappointed that you can’t seem to acknowledge the nonverbal acts of caring that we perform. Like changing the oil in your car, for example, or staying up late to make sure you arrived home safely from your business trip. Chivalry also falls into this category. The art of being a gentleman doesn’t have to mean the end of feminism. Paying for dinner, holding the door open, standing up when you walk into a room…these are all gestures that demonstrate our awareness of others. Our awareness of <i>you</i>, specifically. While courtesy isn’t the sum total of love, it’s often how we show our feelings day to day. Women shouldn’t be so quick to rebuff that.<br /><br /><div class="object-right"><div class="content-view-embed"><div class="class-image"><div class="attribute-image"><img alt="" height="258" src="http://www.womansday.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/media/images/10-10-things-that-turn-men-off/887636-1-eng-US/10-10-Things-That-Turn-Men-Off.jpg" style="border: 0px;" title="" width="200" /> </div></div></div></div><b>10. Devaluing Our Friendships</b><br />Friendships were once considered a formative presence in a man’s life. Older men were role models who helped develop character, while peers provided a level of camaraderie and acceptance that allowed us to forgo the machismo and be our truest selves––be that a poet, outdoorsman or both. While the value of sisterhood is extolled for women, the male equivalent is often vilified, and much of that is because women regard male friendships as being at odds with their romantic relationships. The two shouldn’t be mutually exclusive—and encouraging rather than discouraging our time with our buddies would be a welcome change. <br /><br /><i>All photos by Shutterstock.</i><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-5335688990524505452?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-17516483899660064512011-11-08T20:07:00.000-08:002011-11-08T20:07:26.281-08:00Texting For Seniors<div class="MsoNormal"> Sent to me by my sister, Brenda Goode, Pine Bluff, AR. Thank You.</div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;">Please pass this on to your children and grandchildren so they can understand your texts. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"></span> </div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14pt;"><img alt="Seniors" height="376" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1338446e7cf94eee&attid=0.1&disp=emb&zw" width="590" /></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"></span></div><div align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><img alt="Senior2" height="484" src="https://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=0a05b6fac2&view=att&th=1338446e7cf94eee&attid=0.2&disp=emb&zw" width="545" /></span></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-1751648389966006451?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-63699657460633867632011-11-03T07:17:00.000-07:002011-11-03T07:23:34.167-07:00A Family Vacation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m8qmiV7trEo/TrKTujj5S2I/AAAAAAAAFWw/kPibgCPHdt4/s1600/thursday-favorites-blog-hop-KCB-300x210.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-m8qmiV7trEo/TrKTujj5S2I/AAAAAAAAFWw/kPibgCPHdt4/s1600/thursday-favorites-blog-hop-KCB-300x210.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://katherinescorner.com/">http://katherinescorner.com/</a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rwKqBkXsBX8/TrKUSShmedI/AAAAAAAAFW4/yTfzcqPa8u0/s1600/Foley-20110721-00682.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rwKqBkXsBX8/TrKUSShmedI/AAAAAAAAFW4/yTfzcqPa8u0/s400/Foley-20110721-00682.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A week with my family. This is my son and two of his children.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uwckL4zJuys/TrKVKI7t_WI/AAAAAAAAFXA/ALl4ujAbce8/s1600/281376_2246680450081_1340250884_32618979_7085707_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uwckL4zJuys/TrKVKI7t_WI/AAAAAAAAFXA/ALl4ujAbce8/s400/281376_2246680450081_1340250884_32618979_7085707_n.jpg" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The blonde on the left is my granddaughter. The other girl is her friend. They are both cheerleaders.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rtdWjzf0vRI/TrKV40xJVtI/AAAAAAAAFXI/JKNudIXIwx8/s1600/281966_2246648169274_1340250884_32618893_4179047_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rtdWjzf0vRI/TrKV40xJVtI/AAAAAAAAFXI/JKNudIXIwx8/s400/281966_2246648169274_1340250884_32618893_4179047_n.jpg" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The girls had a great time and I enjoyed watching them have fun.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HjQ3_a8unzI/TrKWUcWBhGI/AAAAAAAAFXQ/crubtwdo94g/s1600/3+generations+of+Brents+boys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HjQ3_a8unzI/TrKWUcWBhGI/AAAAAAAAFXQ/crubtwdo94g/s400/3+generations+of+Brents+boys.jpg" width="297" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is my husband, grandson and son. I'm devoted to all three.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E0McLSi12Nc/TrKYvrgNUhI/AAAAAAAAFXY/wwZKinBc_h0/s1600/Foley-20110721-00640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E0McLSi12Nc/TrKYvrgNUhI/AAAAAAAAFXY/wwZKinBc_h0/s400/Foley-20110721-00640.jpg" width="297" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My son and his family in the beautiful white sand.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2u-z9HCvzoA/TrKfTRiHYOI/AAAAAAAAFXw/BEtTWdkavJ0/s1600/304801_1826051660270_1509630178_31361506_4340688_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2u-z9HCvzoA/TrKfTRiHYOI/AAAAAAAAFXw/BEtTWdkavJ0/s400/304801_1826051660270_1509630178_31361506_4340688_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is our home for a week. I loved it. I would love to live there.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OftHOtsyYUw/TrKgDQNIDkI/AAAAAAAAFX4/B_3hLURJYtU/s1600/307146_1826052100281_1509630178_31361508_2675698_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OftHOtsyYUw/TrKgDQNIDkI/AAAAAAAAFX4/B_3hLURJYtU/s400/307146_1826052100281_1509630178_31361508_2675698_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is my daughter playing in the pool with her daughter.</td></tr></tbody></table>We had such a wonderful time and we hope to go again next year. So much fun. We had 16 family members and one dog. We rented two SUV's for the 11 hour drive. We enjoyed the ride and the kids were well behaved. We made a lot of wonderful memories for all of us.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-6369965746063386763?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-53809313413875549072011-11-01T22:21:00.000-07:002011-11-02T17:27:28.704-07:00Halloween 2011<center> </center><center> </center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3MAbi93tIhA/TrHfooF2crI/AAAAAAAAFWc/1f8DlBbfPNc/s1600/227467_1078260189846_1026480159_30055929_6877_n.jpg" /><a href="http://www.wordlesswednesday.com/newhome/">http://www.wordlesswednesday.com/newhome/</a></div><center><a href="http://thenewxmasdolly.blogspot.com/"> </a></center> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6dhGdkBl2J0/TrDQBZS_keI/AAAAAAAAFVQ/gOwNnaVUuDE/s1600/390869_2285754141155_1167937554_32064929_1018879111_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6dhGdkBl2J0/TrDQBZS_keI/AAAAAAAAFVQ/gOwNnaVUuDE/s400/390869_2285754141155_1167937554_32064929_1018879111_n.jpg" width="297" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lady Bug is on the left is mine</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lXRpQ16kI_E/TrDQgNUl5aI/AAAAAAAAFVY/1qGh3q6fV2Q/s1600/Halloween+2011+001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lXRpQ16kI_E/TrDQgNUl5aI/AAAAAAAAFVY/1qGh3q6fV2Q/s400/Halloween+2011+001.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YfP-0zsuzgE/TrDROjjgZMI/AAAAAAAAFVw/eUw2YBtqF4k/s400/Halloween+2011+009.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lady Bug, Captain America's sister and Captain America</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7FUfVf-q-lU/TrDRdkBAX8I/AAAAAAAAFV4/rzxs0WX1yhw/s1600/Halloween+2011+010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7FUfVf-q-lU/TrDRdkBAX8I/AAAAAAAAFV4/rzxs0WX1yhw/s400/Halloween+2011+010.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UdqUVd6QKt4/TrDRud4mq1I/AAAAAAAAFWA/m69b11iTiYs/s1600/Halloween+2011+019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UdqUVd6QKt4/TrDRud4mq1I/AAAAAAAAFWA/m69b11iTiYs/s400/Halloween+2011+019.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-5380931341387554907?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-44075291043944844622011-10-27T21:03:00.000-07:002011-10-27T21:03:38.908-07:00Pure Joy International Blog<a href="http://purejoyinternational.blogspot.com/">Pure Joy International Blog</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-4407529104394484462?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-47173791014464093412011-10-26T11:31:00.000-07:002011-10-26T11:34:10.854-07:00Grands On Vacation<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-T4dazG5Suqc/Tp7gWuR65BI/AAAAAAAAEuQ/CFF_D2NXzwo/s640/300718_10150337339983320_516043319_8059041_1974732472_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My grands are both cheerleaders</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: right;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v19eARAuGUY/Tp7eubJ6Z9I/AAAAAAAAEuI/Pf-Pzqi745w/s1600/index.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-v19eARAuGUY/Tp7eubJ6Z9I/AAAAAAAAEuI/Pf-Pzqi745w/s640/index.png" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adi at the Razorback game</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-4548020211262455736?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-66854709158787589672011-10-13T07:25:00.000-07:002011-10-13T18:08:05.858-07:00Daytrip To Oark Arkansas/<a href="http://katherinescorner.com/">http://katherinescorner.com/</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h9qvQQ8UiMg/Tpb0qrgUN9I/AAAAAAAAEjs/xdCYHOl1lFI/s1600/FV-150x150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h9qvQQ8UiMg/Tpb0qrgUN9I/AAAAAAAAEjs/xdCYHOl1lFI/s1600/FV-150x150.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br />Sat Jerry and I drove to a small town here in Arkansas called Oark. We had a wonderful meal and great entertainment. Most of the people there had traveled on motorcycles. A very common mode of travel in the Ozarks though not for me. My hubby always teases me about getting us one.<br />Here are some pictures I want to share with all of you of our trip.<br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kAgYpuSle4o/TpRpf1Z2BAI/AAAAAAAAEhc/eqr-kFQl2rc/s1600/Oark+005.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kAgYpuSle4o/TpRpf1Z2BAI/AAAAAAAAEhc/eqr-kFQl2rc/s400/Oark+005.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We were behind this dusty hay truck the whole way. Very slow.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M_JHtAxtVPQ/TpRptN-auBI/AAAAAAAAEhk/LLiI0OSGtGo/s1600/Oark+008.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-M_JHtAxtVPQ/TpRptN-auBI/AAAAAAAAEhk/LLiI0OSGtGo/s400/Oark+008.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3YfODBGWt80/TpRqtWmJugI/AAAAAAAAEhs/ncwCi3854A0/s1600/Oark+010.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3YfODBGWt80/TpRqtWmJugI/AAAAAAAAEhs/ncwCi3854A0/s400/Oark+010.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gQg-GL6npsY/TpRq5IW8lSI/AAAAAAAAEh0/9GHKN3YW8LM/s400/Oark+011.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="400" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Old Barn</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OjZpmeuH_mw/TpRrDtCqUOI/AAAAAAAAEh8/YHO1s40eoMQ/s1600/Oark+012.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OjZpmeuH_mw/TpRrDtCqUOI/AAAAAAAAEh8/YHO1s40eoMQ/s400/Oark+012.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iSqEjeMuU2k/TpRrxoCws2I/AAAAAAAAEiU/9jQ43zMMTIo/s400/Oark+015.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jerry on the porch</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ddTDCoRoVpQ/TpRr_Yy-P8I/AAAAAAAAEic/KNiR5ms0mrU/s1600/Oark+016.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ddTDCoRoVpQ/TpRr_Yy-P8I/AAAAAAAAEic/KNiR5ms0mrU/s400/Oark+016.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Oark Cafe</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tkPWzuLlAuQ/TpRsQomT0nI/AAAAAAAAEik/fiCSDlxiueU/s1600/Oark+020.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NyvSieSX_zo/TpRwNjkatjI/AAAAAAAAEjE/gRbuk03Y9yo/s1600/Oark+044.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NyvSieSX_zo/TpRwNjkatjI/AAAAAAAAEjE/gRbuk03Y9yo/s400/Oark+044.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The lake we lived on in the 70's. We were shocked to see how low the water was. It was on our way home from Oark.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lilWz025sOk/TpRxJbywZmI/AAAAAAAAEjM/Sw9mxzpeayE/s1600/Oark+090.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lilWz025sOk/TpRxJbywZmI/AAAAAAAAEjM/Sw9mxzpeayE/s400/Oark+090.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We are home after a long but good day.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>You mig<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-6685470915878758967?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-25104697140157983502011-10-10T07:25:00.000-07:002011-10-10T12:21:02.334-07:00Welcome to the 52th edition of "Meet Me On Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VCze4-Ot2sw/TpL0jcGkxoI/AAAAAAAAEgw/PXMELwrXH0g/s1600/MeetMonday-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VCze4-Ot2sw/TpL0jcGkxoI/AAAAAAAAEgw/PXMELwrXH0g/s1600/MeetMonday-1.jpg" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Meet%20Me%20On%20Monday"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">You can join us here for more Meet Me On Monday Blogs</span></span></b></i></span></a><br /><br /><b>Questions:</b><br /><br /><b>1. The best part of waking up each day is __________?</b><br /><b>2. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?</b><br /><b>3. Red or Green Apples?</b><br /><b>4. Do you forgive easily?</b><br /><b>5. If you could live in any home on a television series, which would it be?</b><br />---------------------------------------------------------------<br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>My Answers!</b></span><br /><b>Questions:</b><br /><br /><b>1. The best part of waking up each day is __________?</b><br /><b>2. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are?</b><br /><b>3. Red or Green Apples?</b><br /><b>4. Do you forgive easily?</b><br /><b>5. If you could live in any home on a television series, which would it be?</b><br />---------------------------------------------------------------<br /><span style="font-size: medium;"><b>My Answers!</b></span><b>1. The best part of waking up each day is? I wake each morning with a severe cluster headache on top of a migraine . I don't look forward to my days anymore. I thought Fibromyalgia was painful and now I don't even notice the pain from it.</b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gOzS1EAahO8/TpL3vPV5-7I/AAAAAAAAEg0/3pPhAhFdMxY/s1600/headache.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gOzS1EAahO8/TpL3vPV5-7I/AAAAAAAAEg0/3pPhAhFdMxY/s320/headache.gif" width="247" /></a></div><br /><b></b><br /><br /><br /><b><br /></b><br /><b>2. How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are? </b><br /><b><br /></b><br /><b>About forty. I'm always surprised when I realize I'm sixty three. </b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TFFSZzepByo/TpNFlp6AEaI/AAAAAAAAEhQ/ddgwQ7-Y-Ek/s1600/Doylene+028.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TFFSZzepByo/TpNFlp6AEaI/AAAAAAAAEhQ/ddgwQ7-Y-Ek/s320/Doylene+028.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b><br /></b><br /><b>3. Red or Green Apples?</b><br /><br /><b>Red apples to eat green apples to cook with.</b><br /><b> </b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-McBlaUNNpv4/TpL6spXbFiI/AAAAAAAAEhA/_XJN30tleG4/s1600/picking-apples-thumb611821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-McBlaUNNpv4/TpL6spXbFiI/AAAAAAAAEhA/_XJN30tleG4/s320/picking-apples-thumb611821.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><b> </b><br /><b>4. Do you forgive easily?</b><br /><b>Yes I do. I never hold a grudge either.</b><br /><b> </b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_mH6b5o2H3c/TpL7dL3NVoI/AAAAAAAAEhE/OhS40SD4qbQ/s1600/1904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_mH6b5o2H3c/TpL7dL3NVoI/AAAAAAAAEhE/OhS40SD4qbQ/s1600/1904.jpg" /></a></div><b> </b><br /><b>5. If you could live in any home on a television series, which would it be?</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IidVJTrLRsc/TpMD02IFXGI/AAAAAAAAEhM/Ls6cvH9izR8/s1600/monarchfirstcrew.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IidVJTrLRsc/TpMD02IFXGI/AAAAAAAAEhM/Ls6cvH9izR8/s320/monarchfirstcrew.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br />When I was in Ireland I started watching this series. Monarch of the Glen. I watch it now on Netflix. I would love to be in this family.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-2510469714015798350?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-13940272433568867372011-10-03T08:42:00.000-07:002011-10-03T08:42:32.760-07:0051th edition of Meet Me On Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WrbppeuBg2Q/TonRqcCj8FI/AAAAAAAAEgY/H_xAa8zurFA/s1600/MeetMonday-1-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WrbppeuBg2Q/TonRqcCj8FI/AAAAAAAAEgY/H_xAa8zurFA/s1600/MeetMonday-1-1.jpg" /></a><a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Meet%20Me%20On%20Monday">http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Meet%20Me%20On%20Monday</a></div><strong><em><span style="color: red;">You can join us here for more Meet Me On Monday blogs.</span></em></strong><br /><br /><strong>1. I can't stand when someone bites their nails.</strong><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-Kn2xmH1ME/TonT-jfTCiI/AAAAAAAAEgc/kzz0SWRUqms/s1600/stress%252520nail%252520biting.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N-Kn2xmH1ME/TonT-jfTCiI/AAAAAAAAEgc/kzz0SWRUqms/s1600/stress%252520nail%252520biting.jpg" /></a></div><br /><strong><br />2. Do you do daily, weekly or monthly grocery shopping?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-clf7GtNYxIk/TonUjXkysaI/AAAAAAAAEgg/XZX7731egTM/s1600/0511-0809-0702-2841_dad_grocery_shopping_clip_art_clipart_image.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-clf7GtNYxIk/TonUjXkysaI/AAAAAAAAEgg/XZX7731egTM/s320/0511-0809-0702-2841_dad_grocery_shopping_clip_art_clipart_image.png" width="298" /></a></div><br /><br /> My dear hubby does our shopping because I'm not stong enough most of the time to do shopping. I have several chronic illnesses.<br /></strong><b>3. What kind of car do you drive?</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u2m1DE88mak/TonVlkNC7HI/AAAAAAAAEgk/jiv2wquRt8M/s1600/StockPhotoThumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u2m1DE88mak/TonVlkNC7HI/AAAAAAAAEgk/jiv2wquRt8M/s1600/StockPhotoThumb.jpg" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>2011 Toyota Camry LE</b><br /><br /><b>4. Crunchy or soft tacos?</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ksPWJiWyz68/TonWmqEmq3I/AAAAAAAAEgo/ihEdWPxK4RU/s1600/20110505_tacos.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ksPWJiWyz68/TonWmqEmq3I/AAAAAAAAEgo/ihEdWPxK4RU/s320/20110505_tacos.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><strong>Crunchy.</strong><br /><b></b><br /><b>5. What's the habit you are proudest of breaking?</b><br /><strong>Eating unhealthy food.</strong><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6wuuRPJIA6A/TonXD3gs7YI/AAAAAAAAEgs/RpX_3bGUYI0/s1600/junk-food.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="224" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6wuuRPJIA6A/TonXD3gs7YI/AAAAAAAAEgs/RpX_3bGUYI0/s320/junk-food.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><strong></strong><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-1394027243356886737?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-19193671235090377642011-10-01T17:04:00.000-07:002011-10-02T08:41:29.682-07:00Grandparent's DayFriday was Grandparent's Day at Adi and Jaxson's school. Jerry and I went to eat lunch and see what the kids were learning. The math was over our heads. Just think, we wouldn't be able to help 6 and 7 yr olds with their math. How sad we are. A large square is 100 a small square is 10 a line is one. You can do math with this. I had something a little like that in college years ago. Here's some great pictures of our day. We had a lot of fun.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bei8bDCYO4g/Toeoa5QiatI/AAAAAAAAEfw/R_U2XrhdACo/s1600/Doylene+005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bei8bDCYO4g/Toeoa5QiatI/AAAAAAAAEfw/R_U2XrhdACo/s400/Doylene+005.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0tUiVAgaDaU/Toeojtu0SRI/AAAAAAAAEf0/P3O_a31cEf8/s1600/Doylene+006.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0tUiVAgaDaU/Toeojtu0SRI/AAAAAAAAEf0/P3O_a31cEf8/s400/Doylene+006.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ibGlTXEL4FA/ToeouSZwmTI/AAAAAAAAEf4/qc58D0P83L4/s1600/Doylene+007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4BXJtJyZ6zU/Toeqa2vHarI/AAAAAAAAEgQ/utRyDTAeL-0/s320/SundayButton.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gmgLo4ScT_o/ToiF3Q_oOfI/AAAAAAAAEgU/FcS4-ZmWhDA/s1600/140-1-1.jpg" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="http://heartfeltbalancehandmadelife.blogspot.com/2011/09/sit-and-relax-weekend-hop-24.html">http://heartfeltbalancehandmadelife.blogspot.com/2011/09/sit-and-relax-weekend-hop-24.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-1919367123509037764?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-63561746729349041362011-09-15T11:21:00.000-07:002011-09-16T19:34:23.347-07:00Jaxson's Birthday<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zi4YjMG1Rmg/TnGhfFw0dOI/AAAAAAAAEd8/Xp6xYXEyJwk/s1600/404451_enlrg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="288" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Zi4YjMG1Rmg/TnGhfFw0dOI/AAAAAAAAEd8/Xp6xYXEyJwk/s400/404451_enlrg.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jaxson Is Six Now!!!!!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VrigKD8Bt1g/TnGjOtg8PdI/AAAAAAAAEeA/eFcdFWRCQlU/s1600/IMG-20110512-00225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VrigKD8Bt1g/TnGjOtg8PdI/AAAAAAAAEeA/eFcdFWRCQlU/s400/IMG-20110512-00225.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jaxson </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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My Two Grands, Mason and Jaxson Are On The Bag Seat.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wyg42Vokbuw/TnJG8aKpGwI/AAAAAAAAEes/yVlne22H8SA/s1600/Jaxson%2527s+Birthday+037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Wyg42Vokbuw/TnJG8aKpGwI/AAAAAAAAEes/yVlne22H8SA/s400/Jaxson%2527s+Birthday+037.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Oldest Daughter Gloria And My Daughter In Law Holly</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.homegrownfamilies.blogspot.com/">Join Us Here </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_W9darJCIUA/TnOeZJaCUxI/AAAAAAAAEew/Zs_lMqzR7Bc/s1600/bunnybloghop.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_W9darJCIUA/TnOeZJaCUxI/AAAAAAAAEew/Zs_lMqzR7Bc/s1600/bunnybloghop.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--CyeoJefmlM/TnO2OXH0oXI/AAAAAAAAEe0/bX83Ukc_JTs/s1600/6fb151.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--CyeoJefmlM/TnO2OXH0oXI/AAAAAAAAEe0/bX83Ukc_JTs/s1600/6fb151.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://www.chubbycheeksthinks.com/search/label/Hop%20Along%20Friday">http://www.chubbycheeksthinks.com/search/label/Hop%20Along%20Friday</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-6356174672934904136?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-58407930246083179132011-08-22T16:07:00.000-07:002011-08-22T16:07:42.064-07:00Family (84)<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Family/126186357456695">Family (84)</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-5840793024608317913?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-15801850482870781042011-08-14T09:02:00.000-07:002011-08-14T09:32:26.711-07:00South Shores<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: medium;"><b>Our Featured Blogger this week is <a href="http://twinglemommmy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Twingle Mommy</a>!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://twinglemommmy.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img alt="Twingle Mommy" border="0" height="125" src="http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa429/mommyssweetthings/A%20Customers/TwingleMommyButton.jpg" width="125" /></a></div><hr />Link up below and have fun! Thanks for stopping by!<br /><i>This linky will be posted every Saturday night at 9PM EST. Please link to your blog’s main page only.</i><br /><div id="_1">Relax & Surf Sunday - August 14th<br /><table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">1. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3100489" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.shibleysmiles.com/ ">Shibley Smiles</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">46. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3110735" target="_blank" title="Go to http://aurorababies.blogspot.com ">Tiffany Seale</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">2. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3100495" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.thelifeofrylie.com/ ">The Life of Rylie...and Bryce too!</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">47. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3110779" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.adrianairis.com ">The Sweet Life</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">3. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3100498" target="_blank" title="Go to http://twinglemommmy.blogspot.com/ ">Twingle Mommy</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">48. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3110973" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.susiebhomemaker.com/2011/08/weekend-wind-down-813-814/ ">Susie B. Homemaker</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">4. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3108984" target="_blank" title="Go to http://readyornot-newyear.blogspot.com ">Ready Or Not</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">49. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3111082" target="_blank" title="Go to http://momdaughterstyle.blogspot.com ">Mom Daughter Style</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">5. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3108994" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.mom-a-logues.blogspot.com ">Mom-a-Logues</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">50. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3111109" target="_blank" title="Go to http://yestheyrallmine.com ">Ramblings oF Casey</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">6. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3109039" target="_blank" title="Go to http://lionessrebirthorg.blogspot.com/ ">LIONESS *FOLLOW BACK*</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">51. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3111151" target="_blank" title="Go to http://lafotografiaefectistaabstracta.blogspot.com/2011/08/fotos-abstractas-1718-1719-1720-la_14.html ">Leovi - The Stone of Sisyphus in Hell</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">7. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3109045" target="_blank" title="Go to http://babyitnyre.blogspot.com ">We're In For It...</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">52. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3111379" target="_blank" title="Go to http://findmynewnormal.blogspot.com/2011/08/i-hope-they-are-celebrating-your.html ">Finding My New Normal</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">8. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3109061" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.healthymomontherun.com ">Sarah</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">53. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3111542" target="_blank" title="Go to http://emptynest-tales.blogspot.com ">Tales From The Empty Nest</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">9. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3109075" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.mommyheadadventures.com ">Mommy Head Adventures</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">54. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3111873" target="_blank" title="Go to http://acreativeprincess.blogspot.com/ ">A Creative Princess</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">10. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3109094" target="_blank" title="Go to http://momsbestnest.blogspot.com/ ">Mom's Best Nest</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">55. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3111909" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.momfever.com ">Momfever</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">11. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3109114" target="_blank" title="Go to http://hip2bmom.com ">Hip to be Mom</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">56. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3111912" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.momshomerun.blogspot.com ">Mom's Home Run</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">12. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3109200" target="_blank" title="Go to http://mommyonlyhas2hands.org ">Mommy Only Has 2 Hands!</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">57. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3112095" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.dishydivorcee.com ">The Dishy Divorcee</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">13. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3109201" target="_blank" title="Go to http://meghansmindlessmuttering.blogspot.com ">Meghan's Mindless Mutterings</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">58. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3112199" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.jeremiah-2911.com ">A Life Full of HOPE</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">14. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3109231" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.savingwithsaveone.blogspot.com ">SavingwithSaveOne</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">59. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3112201" target="_blank" title="Go to http://melissahensler.blogspot.com ">Among the Evergreens</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">15. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3109244" target="_blank" title="Go to http://spuddybuddies.com ">Spuddy Buddies</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">60. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3112444" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.joeh-crankyoldman.blogspot.com ">The Cranky Old Man</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">16. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3109249" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.briannamontanez.blogspot.com ">Mrs. Monty</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">61. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3112508" target="_blank" title="Go to http://suchakingdom.blogspot.com ">Of Such is the Kingdom</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">17. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3109278" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.racingandsavingmama.com ">Racing and Saving Mama</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">62. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3112520" target="_blank" title="Go to http://theclarks-nicole.blogspot.com/ ">mommyof3 Follows</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">18. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3109279" target="_blank" title="Go to http://littleguessfamily.blogspot.com ">Our Busy Beach Life</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">63. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3112540" target="_blank" title="Go to http://create-with-joy.com ">CREATE WITH JOY - LET'S CONNECT</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
<tr><td class="_inlinkzA">19. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3109350" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.noliesplace.com/blog ">Nolie's Place</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">64. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=3112588" target="_blank" title="Go to http://abeaut1fuldisaster.blogspot.com/ ">La Bella Vita</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr>
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Monday started out with a little tiredness that escalated to complete fatigue by Friday. I was useless most of Sat and Sunday. I dragged myself out of bed late Sun eve. The house looked like it had not been cleaned for a week. That's about right. It has taken most of the night to do the dishes.<br /><br />I don't know how this happened. What would my poor husb</span></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">and do without me. Is he so helpless he can't wash a dish? Well, I guess he was tired too. Our advanced years have taken a toll on us. We get up at 5 and go to bed before 9. Our son usually calls us at 9:30 and wonders why his Dad is asleep.<br /><br />My sweet granddaughter visited us Sat. My husband took her to the Dollar Store and over to see her Aunt Darla and Dakota. She loves playing with Dakota, who is now 6 months old.</span></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">When Adi got back from visiting we played with play dough. We made sta</span></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">rs, trees and fruit. The dough was not very good so we made some homemade dough. It's really a lot better and doesn't have the strong smell the store bought ones do.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wUpTf_ibUu8/Thm9KYpuAfI/AAAAAAAAEbk/pxVDVK9tc7s/s1600/0511-0812-2901-5536_Spry_Old_Woman_Running_With_a_Walker_clipart_image.jpg.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wUpTf_ibUu8/Thm9KYpuAfI/AAAAAAAAEbk/pxVDVK9tc7s/s320/0511-0812-2901-5536_Spry_Old_Woman_Running_With_a_Walker_clipart_image.jpg.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"><br /><br />Adi told me all about what she had learned at church about Jesus dying on the cross. It's amazing what she has learned. Did I say she's only five. She turned five Dec. She was born on my birthday.<br /><br />In 30 min it will be time to start breakfast. My husband, Jerry, will be up in an hour. This is Adi and me making faces. This is our sad face.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"> </span></span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x6_aZnx8daM/SYcGltUkH1I/AAAAAAAABVw/ndgXGYUR6_0/s1600-h/100_0565.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298210731515453266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_x6_aZnx8daM/SYcGltUkH1I/AAAAAAAABVw/ndgXGYUR6_0/s400/100_0565.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">Anothe</span></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;">r week starts. I am so thankful for my home and family and I hope I will be a</span></span><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"> better home keeper this week. I'm so far behind that it will take a lot of prayer to get caught up. I hope all of you have a great week.</span></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sHmpNDzzVpE/Thn7OWKBR0I/AAAAAAAAEbs/f2sEpU0AMhI/s1600/128275-tn2_matthew_fox_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sHmpNDzzVpE/Thn7OWKBR0I/AAAAAAAAEbs/f2sEpU0AMhI/s320/128275-tn2_matthew_fox_3.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"> <span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">My Man Of The Week, Matthew Fox. </span></span></b></i></span></span></span><br /><br /><a href="http://heartfeltbalancehandmadelife.blogspot.com/">http://heartfeltbalancehandmadelife.blogspot.com/ </a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-family: lucida grande;"></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_7lakfpypFM/Thb5JQ0eu5I/AAAAAAAAEbY/4R0nEjkG6B0/s1600/269427_2178648187894_1297560087_2581660_5691062_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_7lakfpypFM/Thb5JQ0eu5I/AAAAAAAAEbY/4R0nEjkG6B0/s400/269427_2178648187894_1297560087_2581660_5691062_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My First Grand, Devin.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eTqNK0Rxbw0/Thb5J7It1CI/AAAAAAAAEbc/GTJn4Pr-_UU/s1600/269537_1965878619788_1027560025_32165390_4155511_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eTqNK0Rxbw0/Thb5J7It1CI/AAAAAAAAEbc/GTJn4Pr-_UU/s320/269537_1965878619788_1027560025_32165390_4155511_n.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dakota Is My First Great Granddaughter<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><script src="http://www.simply-linked.com/listwidget.aspx?l=14c715f6-ea30-4ae8-a83b-f17cca6fc13a" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-2295029401038359606?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-80827545201671485152011-07-07T08:21:00.000-07:002011-07-08T04:05:54.768-07:00Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vW0Z5nzYpmw/ThbkDibT6wI/AAAAAAAAEac/qPADJXV4FqM/s1600/Media-Mondays-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vW0Z5nzYpmw/ThbkDibT6wI/AAAAAAAAEac/qPADJXV4FqM/s320/Media-Mondays-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.adrianairis.com/">http://www.adrianairis.com/</a></div><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">A book often offers comfort better than a spouse or a friend. This book might just be that blessing to many readers. This book is wonderful on so many levels. It connects examples from the Bible with the problems we are going through in very useful ways. I think the book is easy to read and easy to put the solutions to good use in everyday life.<br /></span></b> <br /><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Algerian; font-size: 14pt;">About the Authors</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Paul Meier</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">, MD, is a psychiatrist and founder of the Meier Clinics as well as best-selling author or coauthor of more than eighty books. He holds five degrees in the fields of medicine, psychiatry, and theology. Happily married, he has six children and two grandchildren.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> w.w.w.meierclinics.org</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">David Livingstone Henderson</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">, MD, is a board certified psychiatrist, author, and adjunct professor of biblical counseling at Dallas Theological Seminary. His research and clinical interests include anxiety depression, and addictions. He and his wife, Angela, have two young children. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> www.drdavidhenderson.com</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Part 1: Injustice</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">In the first four chapters the book deals with recognizing, dealing with, and accepting perceived injustices. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Part 2: Rejection</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Can we ever find purpose beyond the pain of being overlooked, excluded, ignored, or openly rejected? What is rejection? What is meant by warranted and unwarranted rejection? This chapter shows how to identify our response to rejection and how we will respond to it. We are shown the two extremes of our responses: building walls and digging wells. Either extreme can be unhealthy. Thus, the book offers us healthier ways to deal with rejections.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">C</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">hapters six through eight lay out answers on how to find acceptance from God, from within ourselves, and from others. Acceptance from God should come first. Second should be self acceptance. We must learn to accept ourselves as God accepts us. The third is that we must accept others. The book informs us how we can accomplish all three of these crucial behaviors.. Finally, we are shown how to find purpose beyond our rejections. </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Part 3: Loneliness</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">There are times everyone deals with loneliness; consequently, this part is beneficial to all. The book reminds us Hebrews 13:5 gives us the best comfort of all: “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” Still, loneliness exists and can lead to depression. One lesson is that we need to accept the fact that relationships are not always comfortable. This section uses the story of Randy Phillips to depict the struggles we all have with loneliness and relationships. Also, having only internet friends may keep us in our comfort zone, but it’s not healthy. We need to reach out and make friends in all venues to be healthy. Friendships should not be selfish and only satisfy our needs. The book goes into different types of friendship and tells how to make friends of different types. All of these suggestions can help anyone deal with the onslaught of loneliness to ward of the depression that likely to follow.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Part 4: Loss</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Part four guides us in how to relate to God. One critical step is to know ourselves and the purpose beyond grief. The book presents helpful ways to deal with loss and finding purpose beyond the loss. This last part of the book obviously deals with death. The importance of being prepared is certainly clear. Still, we have hope in the resurrection where we have victory over death. This part of the book is especially productive because hope is always a good method for coping with any kind of loss.</span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Overall, a Personal Reflection<br /></span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">I really enjoyed the chapters on discipline since we can all use some restraint in our lives. The book discusses the different types of disciplines and shows how each is used. Furthermore, the book demonstrates the consequences of avoiding discipline. What is the effect? Here the book utilizes Lot from the Bible as an example of complacency. Who could be better?</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">The book then elaborates on failure. You are given permission to vent. However, the book shows us what failure is and what success is as well. A good question is presented: Do we want worldly knowledge or Godly wisdom?’</span></b></div><div class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> </span></b></div><a href="http://184.154.159.230/thumbs/20110706/thmb4e14fce4d6eed.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" class="_inlinkzI" src="http://184.154.159.230/thumbs/20110706/thmb4e14fce4d6eed.jpg" /></a><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">One big plus is that this book does not have to be read from the beginning to end. One can skip to the chapters needed or go in order of importance to each individual. The struggles that a person out there may be experience at this very moment can be addressed by this book. I’m sure I will use this book the rest of my life. It has been a blessing to me. I highly recommend it for everyone. It would also make a great gift to a loved one who is hurting.</span></b><br /><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: red;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes my comment widget doesn't work. If it won't work just</span></i></span></span></b><br /><b><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: red;"><i><span style="font-size: large;">open in a new window and it will work. Thanks</span></i></span></span></b><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-8082754520167148515?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-2061869932519269082011-07-05T01:01:00.000-07:002011-07-05T10:49:28.707-07:00The Simple Woman's Daybook 7/5/2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b6jJMyKh2Ec/ThK_smL7iKI/AAAAAAAAEXU/iuHRqut_8kw/s1600/simple-woman-daybook.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b6jJMyKh2Ec/ThK_smL7iKI/AAAAAAAAEXU/iuHRqut_8kw/s1600/simple-woman-daybook.jpg" /></a></div><br /><a href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/">http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/</a><br />FOR TODAY<br /><br />Outside my window... It's still dark.<br /><br />I am thinking... of Mama's dr appointment Wed morning. She has been having problems for a month with high blood pressure. My sister Brenda is coming tomorrow to take her. I will be going home then. I always enjoy being with Mama. She had terrible pain last night in her leg. She would scream with pain. She finally went to sleep. It's hard to see her suffer. She's always been healthy.<br /><br />I am thankful...that I'm so lucky to live close to Mama. It's about a 30 min drive.<br /><br />In the kitchen...Mama is cooking Paula Deen's Taco Soup tomorrow. She made some a couple of weeks ago and it is delicious. <br /><br />I am wearing...summer pj. I'm hot this morning.<br /><br />I am creating...a loving, Christian home where my hubby can relax.<br /><br />I am going...home tomorrow. I will have my grands on Wed and Thursday. I have missed them so much.<br /><br />I am wondering...if I will ever feel good again. I have a lot of chronic illnesses including chronic fatigue.<br /><br />I am reading...I read the Bible and blogs daily. The book I have started to read is Buried Prey by John Sandford. I love his books.<br /><br />I am hoping...to lose some more weight to help my diabetes. I need to lose 20 lbs. <br /><br />I am looking forward to...to going to the lake soon. I haven't been this summer.<br /><br />I am hearing...Lucy In The Sky on Napster.<br /><br />Around the house...Mama's house is always clean unless she has a lot of company. <br /><br />I am pondering...on how to be a better wife. I try so hard and pray a lot but then I slip and get mean. I have a wonderful husband. I need to go with him more places. I need to go to bed when he does but I'm a night person. I don't sleep well.<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 20px;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Something You May Not Know About Me... I saw this on another blog and thought I would add it. I'm a nut about skin care. I worry my daughters about their skin and I notice everyone's skin.</span></span><br />One of my favorite things...is spending time with my grands. They are all a joy to be with. My great granddaughter just had her 3rd birthday party and I didn't get to go. Mama just wasn't well enough to go. She seldom misses any of the grands parties. <br /><br />A few plans for the rest of the week: exercising, dieting, facials, cleaning house.<br /><br />Here is picture for thought I am sharing...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s9-twXd2VpY/ThLEYohDu3I/AAAAAAAAEXY/3FzYsIV-rfA/s1600/Sage+062511.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s9-twXd2VpY/ThLEYohDu3I/AAAAAAAAEXY/3FzYsIV-rfA/s320/Sage+062511.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> My two year old Grand, Sage, in her new sunglasses.<br /><br /><table class="blenza-table"><tbody><tr><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">1.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://www.mylisteningheart.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vera</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">16.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://adventuringlifetogether.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-womans-daybook-for-sunday-july-3.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shannon @ Mourning Into Dancing 7/3</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">31.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://nclighthousekeeper.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-womans-day-book-july.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beth @ Learning Together</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">2.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://daneesey.blogspot.com/2011/07/july-how-did-you-get-here-so-quickly.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Denise :)</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">17.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://itsmybeautifulcrazylife.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stacy</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">32.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://blessingtheelements-mi.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-womens-daybook-for-july-5-2011.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">blessings from a wildflower</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">3.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://wwwcountrydreams.blogspot.com/p/simple-womans-daybook.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pauline</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">18.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://sixinthenorthwest.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-womans-daybook-entry-for-july-2.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Connie S @ Sixinthe<span style="font-size: 1px;"> </span>Northwest</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">33.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://ourlittlewildflowers.blogspot.com/2011/07/im-little-late-with-monday-being-4-th-i.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Little Wildflowers</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">4.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://ayearfromoakcottage.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marie From Oak Cottage</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">19.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://www.periwinkleconfessions.blogspo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Cathy @ Periwinkle Confessions</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">34.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://agracioushome.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Doylene</b></a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">5.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://harvestmoonbyhand.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-womans-daybook-july-2nd.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ann @ Harvest Moon 7/2</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">20.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://mysimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/2011/07/4th-of-july.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Marge</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">35.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://homesteadingbyfaith.blogspot.com/2011/07/daybook-july-5-2011.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Monica@<span style="font-size: 1px;"> </span>Homesteadingbyfaith</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">6.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://essensevibez.blogspot.com/2011/07/july-entry.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Essense<span style="font-size: 1px;"> </span>Vibez</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">21.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://lovethesmellofnapalm.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-womans-daybook.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Q</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">36.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://lisanotes.blogspot.com/2011/07/its-already-july.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lisa notes</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">7.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://goldintheclouds-faith.blogspot.com/2011/07/simply-daybook-for-july-2.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Faith @ Gold in the Clouds</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">22.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://quiltcontemplation.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Martha Bilski</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">37.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://frommelanieshometoyours.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-womans-daybook.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Melanie's Home (7/<span style="font-size: 1px;"> </span>5)</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">8.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://homespunchildren.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-womans-daybook.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kristin from Homespun Children</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">23.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://alifeofgrace53.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-womans-daybook.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Susan B</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">38.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://www.thechattymommy.com/2011/07/outside-my-window-beautiful-sunny-day.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">**<span style="font-size: 1px;"> </span>Check Out The Chatty Mommy**</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">9.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://that-good-part.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-womans-daybook.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kristy @ That Good Part</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">24.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://ladydusk.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-womans-daybook-for-july-4-2011.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">dawn (Independence Day!)</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">39.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://sterlingsop.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pam @ Mushy Cloud</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">10.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://elizabethquigley.blogspot.com/2011/07/saturday-daybook.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mrs. E</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">25.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://withlove-melissa.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">With Love, Melissa (July 4)</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">40.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://countryroadsleadmehome.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-womans-daybook.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Country Girl</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">11.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://thesimplewomansdaybook.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Illlinois<span style="font-size: 1px;"> </span>Lori</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">26.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://houseofestrogen.typepad.com/house_of_estrogen/2011/07/simple-womans-daybook-4th-of-july-2011.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ann @ House of Estrogen 7/4</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">41.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://insearchofhappilyeverafter-r.blogspot.com/2011/07/tuesday-chat-july-5-2011.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Finding Joy</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">12.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://marmeespantry.blogspot.com/search/label/The%20Simple%20Woman%27s%20Daybook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kim @ Marmee's Pantry</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">27.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://outofthemiryclay.blogspot.com/2011/07/daybook-742011.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">July 4 ~ Melanie @ Out of the Miry Clay</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">42.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://katherinescorner.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Katherines Corner</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">13.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://little1liz.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-woman-daybook-64.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elizabeth @ Bowl of Stew(<span style="font-size: 1px;"> </span>art)</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">28.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://grace-filled.net/?p=2769" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">jen of ::Mediatio::</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">43.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://homewiththebears.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-womans-daybook.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mama Bear(<span style="font-size: 1px;"> </span>July 5)</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">14.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://joshgirl.blogspot.com/2011/07/for-today.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joshgirl</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">29.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://brain-doodles.com/?p=1232" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Donna</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">44.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://lifewhileimwaiting.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-womans-daybookjuly.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Deborah</a></span></td></tr><tr><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">15.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://thestoryofsmith.blogspot.com/2011/07/simple-womans-daybook-july.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heather @ The Story of Smith</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">30.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><a href="http://mahershillacademy.blogspot.com/2011/07/monday-july-4-2011-for-today-outside-my.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mahers Hill Academy</a></span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="5%"><span class="blenza-link">45.</span></td><td align="left" class="blenza-td" valign="top" width="28%"><span class="blenza-link"><span id="nextone-01Jul2011" style="display: inline;">You're 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mtUiQynFyZI/ThC80xoqmgI/AAAAAAAAEXM/Awj4PVsPgQ0/s1600/bibleScripture_search_daily.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mtUiQynFyZI/ThC80xoqmgI/AAAAAAAAEXM/Awj4PVsPgQ0/s320/bibleScripture_search_daily.gif" width="320" /></a></div><h1><span lang="EN-US">Psalm 19</span></h1><div style="border: solid windowtext 1.0pt; margin-left: 7.1pt; margin-right: 7.0pt; padding: 1.0pt 4.0pt 1.0pt 4.0pt;"><div class="biblepoetry" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 14.2pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.0pt;"> (This is) a song of David for the music leader.</div><div class="biblepoetry" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 14.2pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.0pt;"><b>v1</b> The heavens are telling us about the glory of God.<br /> The sky is showing the things that his hands have made. </div><div class="biblepoetry" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 14.2pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.0pt;"><b>v2</b> One day pours out the story to another day.<br /> One night tells the next night what it knows.</div><div class="biblepoetry" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 14.2pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.0pt;"><b>v3</b> (But) they do not use words and have no languages.<br /> Nobody hears their voice.</div><div class="biblepoetry" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 14.2pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.0pt;"><b>v4</b> (Yet) what they say goes into all the earth.<br /> Their words go to the ends of the world.<br /> God has made a home for the sun (in the sky).</div><div class="biblepoetry" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 14.2pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.0pt;"><b>v5</b> The sun comes out from his home like a bridegroom.<br /> He is very happy to run fast, like a very strong man.</div><div class="biblepoetry" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 14.2pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.0pt;"><b>v6</b> His sunrise is at one end of the heavens.<br /> He travels in a big circle to the other end.<br /> Nothing can hide from the heat of the sun.</div><div class="biblepoetry" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 14.2pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.0pt;"><b>v7</b> The book of the LORD is wonderful.<br /> It makes people feel alive again.<br /> We can trust what the LORD tells us.<br /> He points out the way when we are not sure of it.</div><div class="biblepoetry" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 14.2pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.0pt;"><b>v8</b> What the LORD tells us to do is always right.<br /> It makes us feel happy deep down inside us.<br /> What the LORD commands us is pure.<br /> It makes our eyes shine with new light.</div><div class="biblepoetry" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 14.2pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.0pt;"><b>v9</b> The fear of the LORD is a clean fear.<br /> It will always remain with us.<br /> Every word that the LORD says is true.<br /> Every one of them is righteous.</div><div class="biblepoetry" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 14.2pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.0pt;"><b>v10</b> They are of more value than gold,<br /> even a lot of pure gold.<br /> They are sweeter than honey,<br /> even the best honey that bees make. </div><div class="biblepoetry" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 14.2pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.0pt;"><b>v11</b> Also, they are a guide to your servant.<br /> Good things come if he obeys them.</div><div class="biblepoetry" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 14.2pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.0pt;"><b>v12</b> Who can know when he has made mistakes?<br /> Forgive me all my secret sins.</div><div class="biblepoetry" style="margin-bottom: 3.0pt; margin-left: 14.2pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 3.0pt;"><b>v13</b> Also, stop your servant from wanting to sin.<br /> Do not let sin rule over me.<br /> Then nobody will say that I did wrong.<br /> I will be clean (because you help me).<br /> I will not do anything very bad.</div><div class="biblepoetry" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 14.2pt;"><b>v14</b> Lord, I want everything that I say to make you happy.<br /> I want all my thoughts to please you.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-8447047936880231733?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-42567753356558703982011-07-01T11:19:00.000-07:002011-07-03T11:23:45.440-07:00How Does Sixty Look To You<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>How does sixty look. Well, it's all about how you take care of yourself. Even though I have several chronic illnesses I exercise daily even though it hurts. I eat a healthy diet. I spend a lot of time with the Lord. Here are some ladies in their sixties.<br /><br /><a href="http://thischicasguideto.blogspot.com/">Join other bloggers here for Blog Hop </a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s-T3PttLoyU/ThCa4roW3LI/AAAAAAAAEW4/gmsSsA_fkZ4/s1600/6a00d834523cf669e20105354621c8970b-800wi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s-T3PttLoyU/ThCa4roW3LI/AAAAAAAAEW4/gmsSsA_fkZ4/s320/6a00d834523cf669e20105354621c8970b-800wi.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><a href="http://agracioushome.blogspot.com/2011/07/welcome-to-55th-edition-of-follow.html">Blog Hop to make friends all week when you are too busy to write.</a><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AtFs4I5Nrl0/Tg4L7XpF4jI/AAAAAAAAEWQ/LSqnvClDEAo/s1600/150759-goldie-hawn-au-festival-de-dubai-637x0-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AtFs4I5Nrl0/Tg4L7XpF4jI/AAAAAAAAEWQ/LSqnvClDEAo/s640/150759-goldie-hawn-au-festival-de-dubai-637x0-1.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RNkhOWo2Xfw/Tg4MAz8xs6I/AAAAAAAAEWU/rdy3UDJMRJE/s1600/images.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RNkhOWo2Xfw/Tg4MAz8xs6I/AAAAAAAAEWU/rdy3UDJMRJE/s320/images.jpeg" width="234" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRlNEDNy0Hs/Tg4MMRM2N-I/AAAAAAAAEWc/cZd9DAVuszk/s1600/victoria2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZRlNEDNy0Hs/Tg4MMRM2N-I/AAAAAAAAEWc/cZd9DAVuszk/s320/victoria2.jpg" width="221" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A3oyGwAFS04/Tg4MGiZnu_I/AAAAAAAAEWY/3uVMzkT3Lp8/s1600/jaclyn-smith-not-dead-stunt-double-sandra-franklin-233x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A3oyGwAFS04/Tg4MGiZnu_I/AAAAAAAAEWY/3uVMzkT3Lp8/s320/jaclyn-smith-not-dead-stunt-double-sandra-franklin-233x300.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YMO2jeWt14s/Tg4MUa5WMLI/AAAAAAAAEWg/kSnuYnf7IDg/s1600/Olivia-Newton-John101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="176" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YMO2jeWt14s/Tg4MUa5WMLI/AAAAAAAAEWg/kSnuYnf7IDg/s200/Olivia-Newton-John101.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E7sdedl3xQA/Tg4MqtB8UBI/AAAAAAAAEWo/9BcyPFlwYmU/s1600/275057_1509630178_5876526_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-E7sdedl3xQA/Tg4MqtB8UBI/AAAAAAAAEWo/9BcyPFlwYmU/s320/275057_1509630178_5876526_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />The last one is me I'm 63. If the comment button doesn't work, right click to open in another tab or window. Thanks<br /><br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=95846" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-4256775335655870398?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-51932594550947841132011-06-29T05:17:00.000-07:002011-06-29T05:20:17.573-07:00Porscha's Sophomore Year<a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Wordless%20Wednesday/"><b>Welcome to the 31st Edition of Wordless Wednesday!</b></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2vZh7120vWw/TgsQkwYDc6I/AAAAAAAAEVY/DXWMicDZXmk/s1600/wednesday-1-1-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2vZh7120vWw/TgsQkwYDc6I/AAAAAAAAEVY/DXWMicDZXmk/s1600/wednesday-1-1-1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Powderpuff Football </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">My beautiful granddaughter</span></b></i></span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RgWYCydEb90/TgsVYSLduvI/AAAAAAAAEVg/nIQR-qucXFw/s400/148892_464715652349_502372349_5429077_5998498_n.jpg" width="400" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o9bjj0eFGk8/TgsVwkMYsGI/AAAAAAAAEVs/YP8xsEL0Hx0/s1600/148542_464722187349_502372349_5429248_7380103_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CWhFPnpa6uY/TgdReDItCaI/AAAAAAAAET0/0WoIOnZQIjI/s1600/bibleScripture_search_daily.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CWhFPnpa6uY/TgdReDItCaI/AAAAAAAAET0/0WoIOnZQIjI/s320/bibleScripture_search_daily.gif" width="320" /></a></div><h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title"><a href="http://heartfeltbalancehandmadelife.blogspot.com/2011/06/scripture-sunday-dreams.html">Scripture Sunday</a></h3><h3 class="post-title entry-title"><span style="color: #741b47;"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;">As a woman I have always known what my calling from the Lord has been. It is not going to the mission field, teaching, speaking at church events etc. My calling is to serve others. God first, husband second, family third and church church forth. I serve God by being in His will daily. I am devoted to prayer and Bible study. I serve my husband in many ways. I love and respect him as he does me. I do my daily chores. That pleases him to the extreme. </span></b></i></span> <span style="color: #741b47;"><i><b><span style="font-size: small;">I serve my family by praying for them daily and being there for them if they need me. My children are grown so I leave them alone unless they invite me to do something. I don't look to them or anyone else for my happiness. My happiness comes from the Lord. I serve my church by praying for the pastor and those with needs in the church. Here are a few scriptures I like about women from the Bible.</span></b></i></span></h3><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VOyL4f0Bacg/TgdUvLe8qwI/AAAAAAAAET4/XcGSFU5vflU/s1600/169lovelife.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VOyL4f0Bacg/TgdUvLe8qwI/AAAAAAAAET4/XcGSFU5vflU/s320/169lovelife.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><h3 class="post-title entry-title"><br /></h3><b>Proverbs 11:16</b><br />A kindhearted woman gains respect, but ruthless men gain only wealth. <br /><br /><b>Proverbs 12:4</b><br />A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones <br /><br /><b>Proverbs 14:1</b><br />The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. <br /><br /><b>Proverbs 19:13</b><br />A foolish son is his father's ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping. <br /><br /><b>Proverbs 21:19</b><br />Better to live on a corner of the roof than to share a house with a quarrelsome wife.<br /><b>Luke 8:2-3</b><br />...and also some women who had been cured of evil spirits and diseases: Mary (called Magdalene) from whom seven demons had come out; 3Joanna the wife of Cuza, the manager of Herod's household; Susanna; and many others. These women were helping to support them out of their own means. <br /><br /><b>Romans 16:12</b><br />Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, another woman who has worked very hard in the Lord. <br /><br /><b>1 Corinthians 7:34</b><br />But a married man is concerned about the affairs of this world—how he can please his wife— and his interests are divided. An woman or virgin is concerned about the Lord's affairs: Her aim is to be devoted to the Lord in both body and spirit. But a married woman is concerned about the affairs of this world—how she can please her husband. I am saying this for your own good, not to restrict you, but that you may live in a right way in undivided devotion to the Lord. <br /><br /><b>1 Corinthians 11:8-9,11-12</b> <br />For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; neither was man created for woman, but woman for man..... In the Lord, however, woman is not independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. For as woman came from man, so also man is born of woman. But everything comes from God. <br /><br /><b>Galatians 3:8</b><br />There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. <br /><br /><b>Ephesians 5:22-33</b><br />Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit to their husbands in everything.Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word, and to present her to himself as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish, but holy and blameless. In this same way, husbands ought to love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. After all, no one ever hated his own body, but he feeds and cares for it, just as Christ does the church — for we are members of his body. "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh."[This is a profound mystery — but I am talking about Christ and the church. However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. <br /><br /><b>Colossians 3:18</b><br />Wives, submit to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord <br /><br /><b>1 Peter 3:1-6</b><br />In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands, even those who refuse to accept the Good News. Your godly lives will speak to them better than any words. They will be won overYour beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight . That is the way the holy women of old made themselves beautiful. They trusted God and accepted the authority of their husbands. For instance, Sarah obeyed her husband, Abraham, when she called him her master. You are her daughters when you do what is right without fear of what your husbands might do. <br /><br /><b>1 Timothy 2:9-10</b><br />I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God. <br /><br /><b>1 Timothy 3:11</b><br />In the same way, their wives are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. <br /><br /><b>Titus 2:3-5</b><br />Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and to be subject to their husbands, so that no one will malign the word of God.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W4wPnwLDmAU/TgdWmU34yaI/AAAAAAAAET8/Lii194hCNFw/s1600/lastscan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W4wPnwLDmAU/TgdWmU34yaI/AAAAAAAAET8/Lii194hCNFw/s1600/lastscan.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uDo3r0oDiqc/TgdXH7JgyHI/AAAAAAAAEUA/m_WC3l5aEUU/s320/5655930681_c5ee43502a.jpg" width="320" /><i><b><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://marnisorganizedmess.com/2011/06/super-stalker-sunday-9-6-26-11.html">You can join us here!</a> 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class="_inlinkzA">40. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2620535" target="_blank" title="Go to http://Whatthesemommiesthink.blogspot.com ">What These Mommies Think</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">98. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2623045" target="_blank" title="Go to http://ramblingsofasouthernmama.com ">Ramblings of a Southern Mama</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">41. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2620538" target="_blank" title="Go to http://thekimcheechronicles.blogspot.com/ ">Kimchee Chronicles</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">99. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2623060" target="_blank" title="Go to http://plussizemomma.com ">Plus Size Momma</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">42. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2620628" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.sistersncloth.com/ ">Sisters 'N Cloth</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">100. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2623098" target="_blank" title="Go to http://flippertail.blogspot.com ">Roller Coaster Ride</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">43. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2620826" target="_blank" title="Go to http://thepennywisechick.com ">The Penny Wise Chick</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">101. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2623457" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.clutterhome.com/?p=689 ">Cupcake Toppers</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">44. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2620893" target="_blank" title="Go to http://mysweetpotato3.blogspot.com ">My Sweet Potato 3</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">102. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2623522" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.girltechdivas.com ">Girl Tech Divas (Follows Back)</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">45. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2620924" target="_blank" title="Go to http://funksanctum.blogspot.com/2011/06/music-review-la-rochelle-madame-ep.html ">djGoddessa</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">103. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2623555" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.twitter.com/girltechdivas ">Girl Tech Divas Twitr follows</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">46. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2620925" target="_blank" title="Go to http://grabenandgabi.blogspot.com ">the long and short of it</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">104. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2623719" target="_blank" title="Go to http://veaterfam.blogspot.com ">Veater Family Adventures</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">47. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2620927" target="_blank" title="Go to http://areyouamom.com ">AreYouAMom *follows back*</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">105. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2623800" target="_blank" title="Go to http://rockoomph.blogspot.com/ ">[oomph.]</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">48. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2620965" target="_blank" title="Go to http://fosterandboo.blogspot.com ">Foster and Boo</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">106. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2623894" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.myadventureinmommyhood.blogspot.com ">J-Man and MillerBug</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">49. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2620971" target="_blank" title="Go to http://granolacatholic.blogspot.com/2011/06/importance-of-letting-kids-finish-what.html ">Lisa@Granola Catholic</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">107. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2624413" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.mmbearcupoftea.com ">Mary'sCupofTea *follows back*</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">50. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2620985" target="_blank" title="Go to http://stinkylittlefeet.com ">StinkyLittleFeet-will follow</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">108. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2624418" target="_blank" title="Go to http://thecryptocapersseries.blogspot.com/2011/06/book-review-for-fourth-wish-by.html ">Children's Book Reviews</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">51. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2621040" target="_blank" title="Go to http://outoftheordinaryjewelry.blogspot.com/p/necklaces-bracelets-and-earings.html ">European Charm Bracelets</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">109. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2625408" target="_blank" title="Go to http://tidbitzearthlydelights.blogspot.com ">Tidbitz Earthly Delights</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">52. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2621110" target="_blank" title="Go to http://nofiltermom.blogspot.com ">No Filter Mom</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">110. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2625558" target="_blank" title="Go to http://itaintjustme.blogspot.com/ ">you mean it ain't just me?</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">53. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2621141" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.measuringflower.com ">Measuring Flower</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">111. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2625630" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.ssmandhersidekids.blogspot.com ">Super Single Mom FOLLOWS BACK</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">54. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2621184" target="_blank" title="Go to http://readyornot-newyear.blogspot.com ">Ready Or Not</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">112. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2625912" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.rebeccaswhims.com/ ">Rebecca's Whims</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">55. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2621191" target="_blank" title="Go to http://athomewithrebecka.blogspot.com ">At Home with Rebecka</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">113. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2626431" target="_blank" title="Go to http://cute-ecakes.blogspot.com ">Cute-Ecakes</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">56. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2621289" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.cookinformycaptain.blogspot.com ">Cookin/Captain *follows!*</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">114. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2626448" target="_blank" title="Go to http://praisesofawifeandmommy.blogspot.com ">Praising Mom (follows back)</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">57. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2621324" target="_blank" title="Go to http://jodibeansblog.blogspot.com/ ">Jodi Bean's Blog</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">115. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2626479" target="_blank" title="Go to http://ASavingsWOW.com ">A Savings WOW!</a> </td><td><br /></td></tr><tr><td class="_inlinkzA">58. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2621337" target="_blank" title="Go to http://www.dreammua.onsugar.com ">Natural Beauty - makeup giveaway 8/10</a> </td><td class="_inlinkzA">116. </td><td><a class="_inlinkzA" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/displayurl.php?id=2626600" target="_blank" title="Go to http://agracioushome.blogspot.com/2011/06/my-calling-from-lord.html ">A Gracious Home</a><a align="left" class="_inlinkzImg" href="http://www.inlinkz.com/deleteSubmission.php?id=2626600&referer=http%3A%2F%2Fmarnisorganizedmess.com%2F2011%2F06%2Fsuper-stalker-sunday-9-6-26-11.html&submitter=4e07563aa590f"><img class="_inlinkzImg" src="http://www.inlinkz.com/img/delentry.png" /></a> </td><td><br 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- Chayanne - Tengo Miedo<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RS9rv3N73Y&feature=fvwrel">YouTube - Chayanne - Tengo Miedo</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-492214948321714265?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-78290800487908611312011-06-10T07:42:00.000-07:002011-06-10T07:44:26.452-07:00Welcome to the 53rd edition of the Follow Friday 40 and Over!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lAfEWqc8adU/TfIpozNwZxI/AAAAAAAAESU/KzYaQp6AOz0/s1600/Happy-Friday-keep-smiling-8923046-240-343.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lAfEWqc8adU/TfIpozNwZxI/AAAAAAAAESU/KzYaQp6AOz0/s320/Happy-Friday-keep-smiling-8923046-240-343.gif" width="223" /></a></div><br /><br /><h2 class="date-header">Thursday, June 9, 2011</h2><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=8059212168508948752" name="2060070927894073678"></a> <br /><h3 class="post-title entry-title"><a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/2011/06/follow-friday-40-and-over_09.html">Follow Friday 40 and Over!!</a> </h3><br /><br /><br /><center><span style="font-size: medium;"><b> </b></span></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center>Are you a blogger over 40? Yeah, welcome to the club!<br />Please join in the fun and get to know your fellow bloggers!!</center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Follow%20Friday"><img border="0" src="http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee487/nevergrowingold/over40pic3-1.jpg" /></a><br /><textarea id="code-source" name="code-source" rows="3"><center><a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Follow%20Friday"><img border="0" src="http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee487/nevergrowingold/over40pic3-1.jpg"/></a></center></textarea></center><br /><a href="http://www.lrncvirtualchurch.com/main.html?src=%2Findex2.html#12,0">I'm listening to Dr Jim here</a>. I always enjoy the program. I'm so glad it's Friday. I had plans to go to Conway shopping with Darla, Tess, Dakota and Mama but I'm sick today and couldn't go. Tomorrow is the Brents Family Reunion. I pray I will be well enough to go. It means a lot to my family. Sunday is the family decoration at the Brents Cometary. This has been a great month. On the third of the month my son had his birthday. On the eighth my grandson Mason had a birthday. We didn't have a party for either of them. We need to start back to having a monthly birthday party for everyone.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MWeW-y5fepk/TfIsDApxssI/AAAAAAAAESY/iq0d7hv6t2E/s1600/mhh_snap_bw500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="381" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MWeW-y5fepk/TfIsDApxssI/AAAAAAAAESY/iq0d7hv6t2E/s400/mhh_snap_bw500.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CDnvD51S9qQ/TfIsLXEThRI/AAAAAAAAESc/z52gRGiU4EA/s1600/over40pic3-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CDnvD51S9qQ/TfIsLXEThRI/AAAAAAAAESc/z52gRGiU4EA/s1600/over40pic3-1.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Follow%20Friday">This is follow Friday Forty and Over. I'm much older at 63. Join us for some fun. Doylene</a><br /><script src="http://www.simply-linked.com/listwidget.aspx?l=ed5a1f68-4681-4b32-8fc6-4b40df6b845a" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-7829080048790861131?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-18371964458224051852011-06-06T10:48:00.000-07:002011-06-07T16:18:50.160-07:00Welcome to the 47th edition of "Meet Me On Monday!"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/2011/06/meet-me-on-monday.html"><img border="0" height="202" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VZioAr_J5V0/Te0HLS2-BiI/AAAAAAAAEQ4/OmpYPFbR4gY/s400/MeetMonday-1.jpg" width="202" /></a></div>Please join the fun at <a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/">Never Growing Old's </a>Meet Me on Monday.<a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/2011/06/meet-me-on-monday.html">http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/2011/06/meet-me-on-monday.html</a><br />1. What is was the last piece of candy that you ate?<br /><span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I try to eat one a day of this great healthy candy.</span></span></b></i></span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kHldMvWfaL4/Te0J4RH8NYI/AAAAAAAAEQ8/PlWtg7cc-_U/s1600/cimg4199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kHldMvWfaL4/Te0J4RH8NYI/AAAAAAAAEQ8/PlWtg7cc-_U/s320/cimg4199.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b></b><br /><br />2. Do you "read" in the bathroom?<br /><span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Sometimes I do.</span></span></b></i></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pp1SLePz0i0/Te0T6-MSELI/AAAAAAAAERU/ZusTIGMB-Ec/s1600/so_20th.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pp1SLePz0i0/Te0T6-MSELI/AAAAAAAAERU/ZusTIGMB-Ec/s320/so_20th.jpg.scaled.1000.jpg" width="231" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br />3. I can't stand when someone <span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">is mean to children</span></span></b></i></span>.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2DiM4qe0lB4/Te0QIZIwdNI/AAAAAAAAERE/eQCLW02OTcA/s1600/angry2.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2DiM4qe0lB4/Te0QIZIwdNI/AAAAAAAAERE/eQCLW02OTcA/s1600/angry2.gif" /></a></div><span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"></span></b></i></span> <span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Anger can hurt a child more than a spanking.</span></span></b></i></span><br /><br />4. Do you do daily, weekly or monthly grocery shopping?<br /><br /><span style="color: red;"><i><b><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I'm not well enough to shop so my husband does it. He goes about twice a week. He's not very good at it so I have to write a short list.</span></span></b></i></span> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n62x4bX7QJM/Te0Q99ugg3I/AAAAAAAAERM/tHqOVmR4zuw/s1600/0511-0809-0702-2841_dad_grocery_shopping_clip_art_clipart_image.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n62x4bX7QJM/Te0Q99ugg3I/AAAAAAAAERM/tHqOVmR4zuw/s320/0511-0809-0702-2841_dad_grocery_shopping_clip_art_clipart_image.png" width="298" /></a></div><br /><br /><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Have a great week. It's summer!!! Let's all have some fun!</i></b></span></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NABn7JkLMNM/Te0SXZ6N-cI/AAAAAAAAERQ/Tso-Ly6u3rA/s1600/beachbearsandcastle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="187" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NABn7JkLMNM/Te0SXZ6N-cI/AAAAAAAAERQ/Tso-Ly6u3rA/s320/beachbearsandcastle.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><script src="http://www.simply-linked.com/listwidget.aspx?l=7d27e855-702d-4321-855f-51a76a5956c1" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-1837196445822405185?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-16844037490303410102011-05-25T15:30:00.000-07:002011-06-04T21:08:05.454-07:00Adi's 2011 Yearbook<div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Va4II-PMQ_M/S_axndH3m5I/AAAAAAAAACk/aXudr2q-474/s1600/sliced+strawberries.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Va4II-PMQ_M/S_axndH3m5I/AAAAAAAAACk/aXudr2q-474/s400/sliced+strawberries.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Here is a picture of 2 cups of strawberries, hulled, washed and sliced.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Va4II-PMQ_M/S_axqg2E71I/AAAAAAAAACs/zYKOuKLi7rE/s1600/mashing+strawberries.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Va4II-PMQ_M/S_axqg2E71I/AAAAAAAAACs/zYKOuKLi7rE/s400/mashing+strawberries.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next step is to mash them well. I used my potato masher. Worked well and the kids fought over who got to help.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Va4II-PMQ_M/S_axsim2NJI/AAAAAAAAAC0/B0KjCvlXxZs/s1600/surejell+and+sugar.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_Va4II-PMQ_M/S_axsim2NJI/AAAAAAAAAC0/B0KjCvlXxZs/s400/surejell+and+sugar.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here is a picture of the pectin and sugar. My pectin was a little past the best use by date (only by 5 years) so I wasn't exactly sure it would gel up correctly, but is worked beautifully.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Va4II-PMQ_M/S_axviSXKaI/AAAAAAAAAC8/uJCqmv_NGbA/s1600/mixing+in+sugar2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_Va4II-PMQ_M/S_axviSXKaI/AAAAAAAAAC8/uJCqmv_NGbA/s400/mixing+in+sugar2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Look are Erin's beautiful hands mixing in the sugar and pectin. Mix it well and then put in the microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes. Watch it! I took it out at about 4 minutes 10 seconds because it was getting ready to boil over, and who wants to clean out the microwave?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Va4II-PMQ_M/S_axyPv-r5I/AAAAAAAAADE/uNmGui4y8Uc/s1600/half+cooked.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_Va4II-PMQ_M/S_axyPv-r5I/AAAAAAAAADE/uNmGui4y8Uc/s400/half+cooked.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here is the mixture after cooking the first time. It does get foamy and that is normal. I stirred it, but don't know if that is necessary. Cook again for 5 minutes on the 6 power setting of your microwave. It was fun watching it cook this time. My kids were all glued to the microwave. At 6 power my microwave cooks for about 10 seconds and then rests for 6 seconds or so. When it would be in the cook phase, the jam would boil and come right to the top of the bowl, and then it would drop as the cook feature turned off. The kids thought this was great to see, each cook cycle it would get closer to the top of the bowl. I think it ended just perfectly. One more cook cycle and I think it would have overflowed. Again you might want to watch just in case.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Va4II-PMQ_M/S_ax0uqdr3I/AAAAAAAAADM/56xbGrA-NUk/s1600/in+jar2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Va4II-PMQ_M/S_ax0uqdr3I/AAAAAAAAADM/56xbGrA-NUk/s400/in+jar2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Here is the finished jam in the jars. As you can see it made one full pint jar with just a little more. That is probably a function of how closely you measure the berries. I measured before slicing, so maybe I had a little too many strawberries, but the taste wasn't affected if there were more than 2 cups.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It is runny when it just comes out of the microwave, but it thickened up as it cooled in the refrigerator. It was good runny too. I had just made bread, and so we enjoyed the partially full jar right away on fresh bread. YUMMY! I will definitely do this again. We may even have to try peaches or plums or apricots. I think it would work. I will let you know.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Va4II-PMQ_M/S_ax4PL3Z1I/AAAAAAAAADU/YUzuypkFc4k/s1600/on+bread+YUM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_Va4II-PMQ_M/S_ax4PL3Z1I/AAAAAAAAADU/YUzuypkFc4k/s400/on+bread+YUM.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">YUM!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Microwave (10 minute) Strawberry Refrigerator Jam </b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2 cups (1 pint) Strawberries, washed and hulled</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">1 1/2 cup Sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">2 teaspoons powdered fruit pectin</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Slice strawberries into a 2 quart bowl. Mash well. Stir in sugar and pectin thoroughly. Microwave 4-5 minutes on HIGH, or until mixture comes to a full rolling boil.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Reduce setting. Microwave 5 minutes on '6' power setting. It will thicken as it cools. Pour into glasses, or jars. Cover with plastic wrap (or lid). Store in refrigerator. For a thicker jam add an extra teaspoon of pectin. (from the kitchen of Margaret Aragon)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>http://agracioushome.blogspot.com/2011/05/10-minute-strawberry-refrigerator-jam.html<br /><br /><br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/thumbnail_linky_include.aspx?id=89204" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><script src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=89231" type="text/javascript"></script><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-2261005031206286596?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-91879805221057212982011-05-18T01:31:00.000-07:002011-05-18T01:31:20.008-07:00Chocolate Molten Cakes | Chocolate Recipes | Just A Pinch Recipe Club<a href="http://www.justapinch.com/recipe/meanjean6613/chocolate-molten-cakes/cake?source=fork_FB_Chocolate_Molten_Cakes">Chocolate Molten Cakes | Chocolate Recipes | Just A Pinch Recipe Club</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-9187980522105721298?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-80066865826889667272011-05-17T12:00:00.000-07:002011-05-17T12:01:26.985-07:00Welcome to the 45th edition of "Meet Me On Monday!"<center><a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Meet%20Me%20On%20Monday" target="_blank" title="Meet Me On Monday"><img alt="Meet Me On Monday" src="http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee487/nevergrowingold/MeetMonday-1.jpg" style="cursor: move;" /></a><br /><center><textarea id="code-source" name="code-source" rows="3"><center><a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Meet%20Me%20On%20Monday"><img border="0" src="http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee487/nevergrowingold/MeetMonday-1.jpg" /></a></center></textarea></center></center><br /><br /><a href="http://nevergrowingold.blogspot.com/search/label/Meet%20Me%20On%20Monday"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;">If you have a question suggestion please email me at: nevergrowingold@hotmail.com and if I use your question I will give you a shout out! </span><b> </b></a><br /><br /><b>Questions:</b><br /><br /><b>1. Crunchy or smooth peanut butter?</b><br />Smooth. I like crunchy but it's easier with so many grands to keep the creamy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cxNisZBeOys/TdK-1dp75xI/AAAAAAAAEPs/crV6o_ZFyqg/s1600/224018_2013791586582_1297560087_2415491_5213495_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="267" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cxNisZBeOys/TdK-1dp75xI/AAAAAAAAEPs/crV6o_ZFyqg/s320/224018_2013791586582_1297560087_2415491_5213495_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b>2. What is your favorite color Rose?</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VsBI0S--eqQ/TdLAcyXyyAI/AAAAAAAAEPw/KGZXEpcg8vk/s1600/bgsingle_red_rose.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VsBI0S--eqQ/TdLAcyXyyAI/AAAAAAAAEPw/KGZXEpcg8vk/s1600/bgsingle_red_rose.jpg" /></a></div><br /><span style="position: relative; z-index: 10;">The red rose, especially, a single red rose simply expresses, "I love you very deeply". Bright red roses are interpreted as the ultimate expression of romantic and abiding love. Their bright red shade expresses these emotions perfectly.</span><br /><br /><b>3. Do you remove your shoes when you walk into your home?</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qqcfXSbi9yg/TdLDvKZRbII/AAAAAAAAEP0/rF2gInsb1E0/s1600/hillbilly2.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qqcfXSbi9yg/TdLDvKZRbII/AAAAAAAAEP0/rF2gInsb1E0/s1600/hillbilly2.gif" /></a></div>I'm 100% AR hillbilly. I breath through my feet. I smother in shoes. I only wear shoes when I go somewhere.<br /><br /><b>4. What is your favorite season?</b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-my-PGnBQO6s/TdLEmjj2BRI/AAAAAAAAEP4/0q0bPoVsciQ/s1600/Fall-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="194" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-my-PGnBQO6s/TdLEmjj2BRI/AAAAAAAAEP4/0q0bPoVsciQ/s320/Fall-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b> </b> <br /><b>5. Approximately how many hours a day do you spend blogging?</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lHGN-kVGPtY/TdLFaBaBW5I/AAAAAAAAEP8/gTUIpJRd4I8/s1600/ArkBloggers-header.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="75" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lHGN-kVGPtY/TdLFaBaBW5I/AAAAAAAAEP8/gTUIpJRd4I8/s320/ArkBloggers-header.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><b>About two hours a day on and off. Some days I don't blog at all. </b><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CVJzUI8Zcuo/TdBs-10cPxI/AAAAAAAACKE/db8SjxifDPs/s1600/bloggin.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><br />----------------------------------------------------------------<br />Time to link up and meet!!<br /><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><b>PLEASE either put the Meet Me On Monday button in your post or link your post back to me. I have found several people just posting the questions and answers in their post and no one knows that they actually belong to a meme and linky! </b></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-8006686582688966727?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-91738111460272912222011-05-15T08:44:00.000-07:002011-05-15T09:18:48.155-07:00Gulf Shore Family Vacation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CoOYhEAmByY/Tc_w4-Y2IvI/AAAAAAAAEOY/3Sasu0YMvpA/s1600/140-1-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CoOYhEAmByY/Tc_w4-Y2IvI/AAAAAAAAEOY/3Sasu0YMvpA/s1600/140-1-1.jpg" /></a></div>/<a href="http://heartfeltbalancehandmadelife.blogspot.com/">http://heartfeltbalancehandmadelife.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><br />This will be our home for a week in July. It's on the beach. Not all the family can get away from work to go with us. Our next family vacation will be in Colorado. I hope more of my children and grands can go then. Holly and Gloria picked this place to go because it is kid and pet friendly. We are all excited about going. Jaxson, my five yr grandson, is most excited about the kids room and having a bathroom in the room. The house does have a great room for the little ones. I hope all of you have a great weekend. 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l3mrLlDOwPY/TcrB2zbfFbI/AAAAAAAAEL0/1yThlj2gjjQ/s1600/1989.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-l3mrLlDOwPY/TcrB2zbfFbI/AAAAAAAAEL0/1yThlj2gjjQ/s320/1989.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZsznriusRHI/TcrB2nrQQjI/AAAAAAAAELw/ZH7110YPeMo/s1600/WordyornotsoWordyWednesday001-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ZsznriusRHI/TcrB2nrQQjI/AAAAAAAAELw/ZH7110YPeMo/s1600/WordyornotsoWordyWednesday001-1.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> <a href="http://www.traci66.com/2011/05/wordy-or-not-so-wordy-wednesday-with_10.html">http://www.traci66.com/2011/05/wordy-or-not-so-wordy-wednesday-with_10.html</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fCncAEM7cTc/TcrB3AE85QI/AAAAAAAAEL4/fnvaTYs8kcI/s1600/FollowMeWednesdayNew2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fCncAEM7cTc/TcrB3AE85QI/AAAAAAAAEL4/fnvaTYs8kcI/s1600/FollowMeWednesdayNew2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WeoJli_7k0E/Tcp4wUil0MI/AAAAAAAAELs/_JMKgXbQcwU/s1600/1172270909_happy-birthday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="221" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WeoJli_7k0E/Tcp4wUil0MI/AAAAAAAAELs/_JMKgXbQcwU/s320/1172270909_happy-birthday.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zyxYfiqkoDc/TcpwPj-8wwI/AAAAAAAAELU/xObN6kl_kCE/s1600/Jerry++1965.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zyxYfiqkoDc/TcpwPj-8wwI/AAAAAAAAELU/xObN6kl_kCE/s400/Jerry++1965.jpg" width="400" />I Love my Family</a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jerry at age 19</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lN5ds-SeGSs/TcpwPRn0xjI/AAAAAAAAELQ/q3255na3X2Y/s1600/Jerry+1966.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lN5ds-SeGSs/TcpwPRn0xjI/AAAAAAAAELQ/q3255na3X2Y/s320/Jerry+1966.jpg" width="234" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jerry at age 20</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mk7sxOV7NzI/TcpwPxyIfRI/AAAAAAAAELY/4f7iS94l53o/s1600/lastscan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="279" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mk7sxOV7NzI/TcpwPxyIfRI/AAAAAAAAELY/4f7iS94l53o/s320/lastscan.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Expecting Gloria </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6CVaLBBDNGk/Tcp2Y0VRwDI/AAAAAAAAELg/lkwXFBTzOi8/s1600/Jerry+and+Gloria.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="295" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6CVaLBBDNGk/Tcp2Y0VRwDI/AAAAAAAAELg/lkwXFBTzOi8/s320/Jerry+and+Gloria.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E-ymXWAU-Jc/Tcp2TDtzf1I/AAAAAAAAELc/kc1FyL9aNYE/s1600/Gloria+and+Darla.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="299" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E-ymXWAU-Jc/Tcp2TDtzf1I/AAAAAAAAELc/kc1FyL9aNYE/s320/Gloria+and+Darla.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gloria and Darla</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fLNRXe4VRhQ/TcospmeBO7I/AAAAAAAAEKg/o7KSKzsLiBk/s1600/Jerry+in+1980.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="237" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fLNRXe4VRhQ/TcospmeBO7I/AAAAAAAAEKg/o7KSKzsLiBk/s400/Jerry+in+1980.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here we are in 1980</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-azHlkU4kyzw/TcovCeQDXxI/AAAAAAAAEK8/t2bKyD5WLt0/s1600/Me+in+1980.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-azHlkU4kyzw/TcovCeQDXxI/AAAAAAAAEK8/t2bKyD5WLt0/s320/Me+in+1980.jpg" width="276" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Caught by surprise. I was expecting JW</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5VavlZSMsBE/Tcp4SgRlu5I/AAAAAAAAELo/dtU9zoFhznI/s1600/Family+1983.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="282" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5VavlZSMsBE/Tcp4SgRlu5I/AAAAAAAAELo/dtU9zoFhznI/s400/Family+1983.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1982 Janice, Darla, JW and Jerry</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kwBHory0-Qs/TcotEa1iLlI/AAAAAAAAEKo/S60RN514SgU/s1600/Jerry+in+1988+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; 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text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jHifXP2FqIQ/TcTsBmca7TI/AAAAAAAAEKQ/w1BbCY1Z0Ck/s1600/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jHifXP2FqIQ/TcTsBmca7TI/AAAAAAAAEKQ/w1BbCY1Z0Ck/s1600/images.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://www.justapinch.com/recipe/bakersqueen/cafe-lattes-turtle-cake/cake">http://www.justapinch.com/recipe/bakersqueen/cafe-lattes-turtle-cake/cake</a><br /><div class="card-body"> <div class="card-content"> <table class="descriptors"><tbody><tr> <td width="100"><span>Cook time</span>:</td> <td>25 Min</td> <td> </td> <td width="100"><span>Difficulty</span>:</td> <td>EASY</td> </tr><tr> <td><span>Prep time</span>:</td> <td>30 Min</td> <td> </td> <td><span>Serves</span>:</td> <td>12-16</td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="print-header print-header-ingredients">Ingredients</div><table class="ingredients"><tbody><tr> <td width="50%"> <div> - unsweetened cocoa powder </div><div> - 1 egg </div><div> - 1 c buttermilk or sour milk </div><div> - 2/3 c vegetable oil </div><div> - 2 c all purpose flour </div><div> - 1 3/4 c sugar </div><div> - 1/2 c unsweetened cocoa powder </div><div> - 1 Tbsp baking soda </div><div> - 1 tsp salt </div></td> <td> <div> - 1 c brewed hot coffee </div><div> - FROSTING: </div><div> - 1 c sugar </div><div> - 1/2 c milk </div><div> - 6 Tbsp butter </div><div> - 1 pkg 12 ounce.. semi sweet chocolate morsels </div><div> - 1-2 tsp freshly brewed hot coffee </div><div> - 1 1/2 c pecan halves, toasted </div><div> - 3/4 c caramel ice-cream topping </div></td> </tr></tbody></table><div class="print-header print-header-directions">Directions</div><span class="step">1.</span> Grease three 9-inch round cake pans*. Line the bottom of each pan with parchment paper. Grease the paper; dust with unsweetened cocoa powder. Set pans aside. <br /><span class="step">2.</span> In a small bowl, combine egg, buttermilk and oil; set aside. In a large bowl, stir together flour, sugar, 1/2 cup cocoa powder, baking soda and salt. Gradually add buttermilk mixture to flour mixture, beating with an electric mixer until combined. Gradually beat in hot coffee. Pour batter into prepared pans; spread evenly. (Layers will appear shallow) <br /><span class="step">3.</span> Bake in a 350 oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Loosen sides from pans, invert cakes on racks. Peel off paper; cool thoroughly. <br /><span class="step">4.</span> CHOCOLATE FROSTING: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup milk. Add 6 Tablespoons butter. Bring to boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add one 12 ounce pkg. semi sweet morsels (2 cups). Using wire whisk, mix until smooth. If frosting is too thick or grainy, stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly brewed hot coffee. Makes 2 1/2 cups. <br /><span class="step">5.</span> When cake is cool, place one cake layer top-side down onto a serving plate. Using an icing spatula or wide knife, work quickly to frost top of this layer with one-third of the frosting, pushing it out slightly from edges to make ripple or petal effect. Arrange one-third of the pecans on top and drizzle with 1/4 cup of caramel topping. Top with second layer, top sided down. Repeat with frosting, pecans,and caramel topping. Top with Third layer, right side up. Repeat with frosting, pecans and caramel topping. <br /><span class="step">6.</span> Chill cake 1 to 2 hours before serving. *Note: If you only have two 9 inch pans, chill 1/3 of the batter while you bake the other two layers. Clean and prepare one of the pans as above and bake remaining batter. <br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8059212168508948752-5021722439721069502?l=agracioushome.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>A Gracious Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13243083718950782492noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8059212168508948752.post-3297398390298980802011-05-06T23:38:00.000-07:002011-05-06T23:38:40.576-07:00Three Generations<h6 class="uiStreamMessage" data-ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="messageBody">My Grandma Johnson Rosa Johnson Davis. She was born in 1900 and went to be with the Lord in 1972. Most courage and love for her 9 kids of any woman I've ever known! Will see her again in Heaven. She was 63 in this picture.</span></h6><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a class="uiPhotoThumb UIImageBlock_Image UIImageBlock_MED_Image" data-ft="{"type":"media"}" href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1762923832085&set=a.1096824220011.2015469.1208783513&type=1&ref=nf" rel="theater" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="My mother Rosa Johnson Davis. She was born in 1900 and went to be with the Lord in 1972. Most courage and love for her 9 kids of any woman I've ever known! Will see her again in Heaven. 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