Good Morning 12 12 12

 

Hello ... And Good Morning.  I'm doing well.  Stayed up after Jerry left for work and did a few things on my computer. I've done a little housework as well.  I've gotten my breakfast (Oatmeal with fruit in it) and my first cup of coffee.

 

Outside my door ... It is cool and Gray.  I don't need my coat just a jacket to take the dogs out. But that's because we are not outside for very long. I hope to play ball with Barney this afternoon for a bit.
I opened a can of Beef Stew and had that for dinner last night.  It's a store brand from when we were in Clarksville and I got it at the Hilltop grocery store. It's nothing to brag about but it did fill me up. Just seemed a bit too bland for me.
We had two cats sleep in the house last night (Strips and Fuzzybutt) I haven't seen Tupelo since I fed the cats last night. I put some dry catfood out this morning for the cats. I'm sure she'll show up sometime soon for her share of it.

 

From the kitchen... I have some All-Beef Hot dogs that I'll fix for my dinner tonight.  That and a salad will most likely be all I have.

 

I am hearing... Local news on Channel 7. The heater fans are going well.
Someone is blowing a car hom in the other section. Just a beep or two but that makes Rocky bark and it took me threating him to get him to stop barking. Now he's asleep on his pillow again.

 

I am wearing... Black Sweat Pant and my black Spirit Horse shirt. I will be looking for more lighter colored Tops next time I get to do some shopping.

 

I am reading... Exodus 9.

 

I am hoping... That Jerry gets 4 days off for Christmas. I found out that some of the fellow's are Requestiong days off at Christmas and the rumor is that if enough ask for it then everyone will get it. I did tell Jerry I would love to visit Williamsburg If he does get 4 days off. According to mapquest it's only a 3 hour drive.  We can do that.
I am creating... I didn't have enough store bought Christmas cards last week for everyone. I found the ones I cut out back in October and I am decorating up a few of those to send off to some of the people who were not on my card exchange lists.

 

One of my favorite things... Sitting with my Hubby on the couch after he gets home from work.

 

A few plans for the day... Put the window clings on the window by the door.
 I'm going to put them on the outside and see if they will stay on with this weather. If not, then I'm move them to the inside of the window behind the couch.
make the bed, wash the dishes, vacumn the floors and so on.. daily house chores that I've been neglecting.

 

Billie C
<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BilliesChristmasCorner/

Cheddar Nut Bread

Cheddar Nut Bread

 

"From Our Home to Yours"
Ozark First Church of the Nazarene"
2004

 

3 1/4 cup Buttermilk Baking Mix
1/2 cup Water
1/2 cup Chopped Nuts
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup Carnation Milk (evaoprated milk)
1 1/2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese

 

Combine baking mix, cheese, carnation milk, water nuts and egg. Mix vigorously until blended. Spoon into buttered 9 x 5x 3 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350F for 40 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Serve warm or cold.

 

Billie C

<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BilliesChristmasCorner/

Banana Nut Muffins

Banana Nut Muffins

 

"From Our Home to Yours"
Ozark First Church of the Nazarene"
2004

 

3/4 cup Sugar
1/3 cup Vegetable Oil
3 Large Eggs
1/2 teaspoon Vanilla
2 1/2 cups Biscuit Mix
1 1/2 cup Mashed Bananas, about 3 bananas
1/2 cup Chopped Walmuts or Pecans

 

Preheat oven to 350, Grease or line 18 muffin cups.
Combine sugar and vegetable oil in a large bowl, beat with a mixer until well blended. Beat eggs and vannilla into sugar mixture. Add biscuit mix and bananas and mix well Stir in the nuts.
Fill the prepared muffin cups two thirds full with the batter. Bake until toothpick inserted in the centers come out clean. about 17 minutes

 

Billie C

<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BilliesChristmasCorner/

Winter White Glitter Ornaments

http://www.allfreecrafts.com/christmas/glitter-ornaments.shtml

Winter White Glitter OrnamentsSometimes simple ideas are best, and that's the case with these homemade glitter ornaments. Use cookie cutters - or our free printable Christmas shapes template - to make paper cutouts, then cover in winter white glitter to make pretty hanging ornaments for the Christmas tree.

Please note: younger children can use safety scissors to cut out their ornaments, but a craft knife is very sharp and should only be used for this project by responsible adults.

Craft Supplies:

White heavy weight paper (40lb minimum)

• free printable Christmas shapes template
• Clear drying craft glue
• White glitter
• Scissors or craft knife
• Specialty hole punch or other tool to punch hole
• Ribbon or decorative cord

Craft Project Instructions:

Trace templates on heavy paper and cut out with scissors or craft knife (use self healing cutting mat if you use a craft knife). Punch a hole at the top centre of your cut out using a hole punch or other sharp object that will poke a hole for hanging. I used a wood pointed toothpick to punch the holes. A standard hole punch is too large for this project.

Apply glue to one side of the paper cut out and cover glued area with glitter. Allow this to set for just a minute and then you'll be able to handle it, but be careful not to damage what you have just glittered. If your a little skeptical, wait until this layer is dry before you continue.

Apply glue to the other side of the ornament and apply glitter to this side as well. Place your ornament on a smooth flat surface (I used a cookie sheet) to dry completely. Do not disturb your ornaments until they are dry. If you do, you risk causing them to warp slightly.

Once your ornament is dry, clear any glitter that has filled the hole by pushing a toothpick through the hole. Tie a piece of decorative cord or ribbon through the hole to use as a hanger.

 

Billie C

<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BilliesChristmasCorner/