Cupcakes in a Jar!

Yes M'am!  I do believe that I'll be trying these soon.

I'm so excited about this recipe!  Scream!  This summer will be one of travel, and I have lots going on at the moment, so I guess I can wait for both the jars, and the time to try it.  One of my dear friends is about to have a baby, and so I'm gonna ask her nicely to save the food jars for me...

Follow this link: Cupcakes in a Jar

Bon appetit, mes amis!

J~

Akiane's Painting of Jesus, and the Shroud of Turin

Happy Easter, everyone!

I'm posting a link for you today: Akiane's Jesus and the Shroud of Turin

I first saw the link about a week ago, on my old high school English teacher's FB page.  It's quite an interesting article, and included in it is a painting by child prodigy Akiane.

I find her vision of Jesus quite comforting to look at.  I just wanted to share it with you.  Maybe it will have some sort of powerful effect on you as well.

I'm in awe that a child could have such talent.  Some people live their whole lives without knowing or finding that special something that makes them who they are.  They search for it, and search for it.  She's got it.

Have a good day, okay?

J~

Pretzel Treats

Thanks to Sherri Lynn at life of a wife, I've found another recipe to try out!

life of a wife: Winner & M&M Pretzel Treats

Go to the link.  See the pictures...Don't they look GOOD?

Hmmm...when's the next baby shower, by the way?

Oooh! Easter! Maybe, for Easter...

Have a great week, everyone.

J~

400 Wake-ups: An Open Letter to President Obama and Congress

400 Wake-ups: An Open Letter to President Obama and Congress

"An Open Letter to President Obama and Congress: I have not been under a log...I have not been out of the country...I have simply had too mu..."

If you follow the link above, you will be brought to a most interesting post by another blogger that has some really good points. There are times that I have so many thoughts swirling around underneath all this hair, and if I try to get it down on paper, I'd only confuse myself in trying to convey it to the reader.

I'm glad that someone was able to put a bit of my thoughts into words.

I will say this:

• I never had faith in him.  I've never trusted him.  I've always seen him as too arrogant and suave.  
• We're going on our 5th major separation in 5.5 years.  I'm including training time in this.  And, a humanitarian mission.  While what my husband is doing is honorable and we are quite proud of him, it does have its effect on every member of the family.  We pay the price. (think about it)
• It's just not nice to bite the hand that feeds you.  

fever: resolutions

I came across this today, because one of my followers also follows a blog titled Fever.

I'm not sure who the author is, but when I have time, I will definitely check her out. Below is a link to her latest post.

The post is about her son, who is under the age of 5, and he has some things to say about God, and his relationship with God.

All I can say is "WOW!".

fever: resolutions
(just click on the blue writing above, Dad...;))

Having fun at the lake...

Yesterday, we went back to Stillhouse Hollow Lake to get out of the house while a realtor showed it, to just kill time, and to get more sun and fresh air. We are now each a nice shade of sun-kissed.

The day before, we went to Dana Peak Park (just a couple of miles, at most, from our house), but yesterday, we decided to try out Stillhouse Park. Maybe next week, we'll explore a couple of parks at Belton Lake. It's about 20 minutes away.

Anyway, Gabe got the chance to fly a kite for the very first time yesterday. Check that off of the list of Things That Every Kid Should Do before he grows up.

"Mom. Rocks. Shoes."
(Mom, I have rocks in my shoes. Help.)

Can you see him?

On Tuesday, when we went to the lake, Gabe took of his shirt; so yesterday, Little Miss Sarah insisted on taking hers off too. Don't tell her Daddy...

They had fun for the longest time, just throwing rocks into the water.

Below is a video taken from yesterday. Enjoy.