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More of James' Squirrel

James' Squirrel

My inlaws have made friends with this little squirrel and it comes to the house wanting walnuts or pecans daily. Here my father in law is feeding it off of his knee.

Beautiful Art

Entries for an art contest at the Hirshorn Modern Art Gallery in DC. The rule was that the artist could use only one sheet of paper.

Hannah and Graci Duet

My niece was playing her clarinet and our dog Graci decided to sing along.

Think About It!

Next time you reach for that snowcone, think about it!

This 'n That

We've all put away our BBQ grills for the winter and will be so anxious to pull them back out our first warm day. I have found several stores (not just in the south) where you can get a FREE *Bar-B-Q Grill!
You can get a free BBQ grill from any of the following stores: A&P, Albertsons, Costco, Dan's, Food Lion, Fry's, Kroger Macey's, Big Lots, Brookshire's, Lowes, Publix, Safeway, Sam's Club, Target, Vons, ACE Hardware, Wal-Mart, and Winn-Dixie.
I especially like the higher rack - which can be used for keeping things warm!
*Please do not attempt to take a cart as you will be charged if caught*

BLESSINGS
(CLICK ON THE WORD MESSAGE)

I hope everyone has had a wonderful week so far and will have a relaxing weekend.

Maybe you would enjoy this recipe. I have made it several times for my family and they love it.

Amish Apple Pancake

1 Cup flour

1 Cup Milk

6 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla extract

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. nutmeg

2 Tbsp. butter

2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and sliced

Confectioners' sugar

In mixer or blender, beat flour, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, salt and nutmeg; set aside. Heat oven to 475 degrees F. Heat cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add butter. When butter melts, add sliced apples and fry 2-3 minutes. Pour batter over apples. Bake at 475 degrees F., for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 425 degrees F. for 8-10 minutes. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cut into wedges. Serve with syrup or jam and bacon.
Enjoy!

Time Flies

WOW! Has it really been over a month since I had anything to put on here. I can't believe how time flies. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving this year. Chad was able to come in and helped with much of the cooking. Sarah was off work so she spent the day with us. We had a few new family members with us this year and that was so nice. Hope they can join us again next year. I am so thankful for all the many blessings that have been mine in past days and look forward to the same in days to come.

Words of Encouragement

"True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it be lost."

- Charles Caleb Colton

"Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what they are capable of being."

"When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place."

"Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you."

~ Aldous Huxley

Smile Today

An elderly Floridian called 911 on her cell phone to report that her car had been broken into. She is hysterical as she explains her situation to the dispatcher: "They've stolen the stereo, the steering wheel, the brake pedal and even the accelerator!" she cried. The dispatcher said, "Stay calm. An officer is on the way." A few minutes later, the officer radioed in: "Disregard -- she got in the back seat by mistake."

Our 24th Wedding Anniversary

Mark and I have been married 24 years today.
(Picture taken at Kirk and Amandas Party)

Love is what makes two people sit in the middle of a bench
when there is plenty of room at both end.

Love is just a word until someone comes along and gives it meaning.

Trent Family Reunion

James and his brother Larry Wayne. Hannah playing in the creek.

We had the Trent family reunion Saturday on Bays Mountain. It was a beautiful day and everyone had a good time. We had lots of good food and plenty of laughter. Mark had put together a video of past family Christmas parties and there were hoots and hollers from everyone over how they dressed and hair styles "back then". Chad came in from North Carolina and as always was wonderful to see him again. Sarah wasn't able to be there as she had planned a trip to Myrtle Beach.

Laughing at the Christmas video

Mark and Rhonda's Birthday Dinner

Rhonda, Sarah, Uncle Norman, Lisa

Graci and Hannah in front

Mark and sister Rhonda

Marks mom Eunice and her sister Ruby

Mark and his dad James

Mark and Rhonda have birthdays 2 weeks apart in the month of October so we combined it into one party on Saturday. Marks Aunt Ruby and Uncle Norman were in from Florida so they were able to join us. It was a beautiful cool fall day and we were able to enjoy the deck where we got a few pictures.

LAUGH TODAY

TEACHER: Harold, what do you call a person who keeps on talking when people are no longer interested?

HAROLD: A teacher.

AWW, You shouldn't have....

The Pot At The End Of The Rainbow

Finally someone was able to photograph the pot at the end of the rainbow. Does it make you feel a little disappointed? I guess it depends if you are a pessimist or an optimist.

LAUGH TODAY

TEACHER: George Washington not only chopped down his father's cherry tree, but also admitted it. Now, Louie, do you know why his father didn't punish him?

LOUIS: Because George still had the ax in his hand.

YUMMY RECIPE FOR TODAY

BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

2 lbs frozen broccoli

32 oz. fat free chicken broth or vegetable broth

1 can Rotel tomato and chilies

10 oz. lite Velvetta

Combine broccoli, broth and tomatoes and simmer for 1 hour. Take off the heat and add Velvetta cheese. It is easier if the cheese has been cut in chunks as it will melt faster. Stir until melted. If you like a smooth consistency puree half of the soup in blender and add back to the other half.

Andes Manta

Last evening we went to see Andes Manta at the Renaissance Center in Kingsport. Andes Manta performs the vibrant music of the Andes on more than 35 traditional instruments. From the lyrical sound of the quena, or Andean Flute, to the haunting tones of the six-foot long pan-pipes, the music of Andes Manta is an experience that never fails to bring audiences to their feet. The Renaissance Center offers many shows to be enjoyed by all age groups.


http://www.kingsportarts.org/



http://www.andesmanta.com/


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRk_iME8mU4

LAUGH TODAY

TEACHER: Donald, what is the chemical formula for water?

DONALD: H I J K L M N O.

TEACHER: What are you talking about?

DONALD: Yesterday you said it's H to O.

Grand Opening

Guess the news for Kingsport this week is the Grand Opening of Kohls. I ventured out to the big event after my dentist appointment on Wednesday. Yes I went, sore mouth and all. I don't know how I did it. I had received a $10 gift card in the mail good towards any purchase at the new store. That was burning a hole in my pocket worse than money from the tooth fairy. My goodness what a crowd!!! You would have thought that there wasn't another Kohls for miles and miles. Since when did it become such a burden for us to drive 20 minutes to shop? Isn't it wonderful though that now we have Kohls right here in our neck of the woods. No more HAVING to go to JC to get what they have. We are so lucky it's hard to put it into words. Twiddle dee dum, now I guess I'll wait until the other stores at the Pavilion have their Grand Openings. I just don't know if I can contain my excitement.




LAUGH TODAY

Love in a Mental Hospital

Jim and Edna were both patients in a mental hospital. One day while they were walking past the hospital swimming pool, Jim suddenly jumped into the deep end. He sank to the bottom of the pool and stayed there. Edna promptly jumped in to save him. She swam to the bottom and pulled Jim out. When the Head Nurse Director became aware of Edna's heroic act, she immediately ordered her to be discharged from the hospital, as she now considered her to be mentally stable. When she went to tell Edna the news she said, "Edna, I have good news and bad news. The good news is you're being discharged; since you were able to rationally respond to a crisis by jumping in and saving the life of another patient, I have concluded that your act displays sound mindedness. The bad news is Jim, the patient you saved, hung himself in the bathroom with his bathrobe belt right after you saved him. I am so sorry, but he's dead." Edna replied, "He didn't hang himself, I put him there to dry. How soon can I go home?"

SMILE

Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't.

Erica Jong

A Daughter

A daughter is a little girl who grows up to be a friend.

Of all the haunting moments of motherhood, few rank with hearing your own words come out of your daughter's mouth.

Laugh Today

We spend the first twelve months of our children's lives teaching them to walk and talk and the next twelve telling them to sit down and shut up.

Phyllis Diller

Painted Floor

THIS IS WILD!

How would you like to open the bathroom door and see this....

The floor is just a painted floor but it kinda takes your breath away doesn't it? This would really mess with your mind! You might even forget why you came to the bathroom!

Gentle Giants