It's been many days since I blogged. I've been pretty busy, but at the same time, don't have much new to talk about.
I had a birthday since my last post. I am now the big 3-6. I'm officially in my late 30's. I'm not sure how I feel about that. Usually on my birthdays I get depressed. Especially after I hit 30. I think it was because I felt like I hadn't accomplished anything. I didn' t like where I was in my life and thought I should have done more by that age. This year I didn't feel that way.I have a wonderful husband, a great house, and I got a new car, thanks Cody. I'm still not in the job I want, never have been. However, this year I'm doing something to fix that. Hopefully by the time I turn 39 I will have just graduated the Surgery Technician program and I'll have a good job that I love. A goal.... That's something I've never really set for myself before. I've had dreams and desires, but a goal is more productive. A goal includes a "do by" date.
Things are going pretty well with school so far. I'm actually understanding and retaining anatomy & physiology. I can't take credit entirely for that. My prof is awesome. If you ever need A&P I highly recommend Dr. Low at Jacksonville College. He's the best.
The next two weekend should be pretty relaxing. No home Aggie games until October 15th. I'd made a plan with my cousin to go flying tomorrow, but Cody has to work. Work ruins all your fun. Oh well, maybe another weekend.
I guess that's all there is to talk about today. I'm stumped for a recipe today. So I'll leave you with something simple and Fall-ish.
Fruit in the Middle Cake
Buy a boxed cake mix. Butter or Yellow
Mix according to box directions
Add a can of fruit pie filling. I prefer apple or peach. I also suggest chopping the large fruit chunks into smaller pieces. Mix it all together, pour into greased Bundt pan or loaf pan, or 9x13 pan.
Bake at 375 for at least 35 minutes. Maybe longer. It's fabulously moist and tastey. I also sprinkle with a little cinnamon/sugar before baking. Enjoy with a cup of coffee.
God's blessings to you all and thanks for stopping by. :)
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Saturday, September 17, 2011
GAMEDAY
Today is the first gameday of the season. Yes, there was a game 2 weeks ago, but we were unable to attend as it was a Sunday evening event. So today is our first trip to College Station since November of last year. The weather should be pretty nice. The high will only be around 93. That's not too bad. The sun will set not too shortly after the game starts and it's always breezy up in the stratosphere where our seats are.
Not only is it the game I'm excited about, it's the chance to take my new car out for a road trip. I am so happy with it. I love it. In case some of you haven't already heard, Cody and I got a 2011 Ford Edge Limited. It's fabulous. I recommend everyone have one. Mine is Tuxedo Black Metallic with a chocolate and black leather interior. It's got more bells and whistles than I care to mention one by one. Let me just say, it's awesome!!! Feeling so blessed to be able to have gotten it.
A little update on school:
I had my first Anatomy & Physiology test yesterday morning. I made a 90. I think we get a 1 point curve because someone smarty britches made a 99. I guess I'm happy with that. I am a little disappointed because I drew a couple of complete blanks on two of the easier questions. But, I can't complain about an A.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. Time to get up and let this whining dog out.
God's blessings to you all and thanks for stopping by!
Not only is it the game I'm excited about, it's the chance to take my new car out for a road trip. I am so happy with it. I love it. In case some of you haven't already heard, Cody and I got a 2011 Ford Edge Limited. It's fabulous. I recommend everyone have one. Mine is Tuxedo Black Metallic with a chocolate and black leather interior. It's got more bells and whistles than I care to mention one by one. Let me just say, it's awesome!!! Feeling so blessed to be able to have gotten it.
A little update on school:
I had my first Anatomy & Physiology test yesterday morning. I made a 90. I think we get a 1 point curve because someone smarty britches made a 99. I guess I'm happy with that. I am a little disappointed because I drew a couple of complete blanks on two of the easier questions. But, I can't complain about an A.
I hope everyone has a great weekend. Time to get up and let this whining dog out.
God's blessings to you all and thanks for stopping by!
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Just Tuesday
I didn't realize it had been so many days since I'd blogged. Honestly, I haven't had a whole lot to say.
Not much new going on.
I do want to mention that my father-in-law is in Longview in the hospital on IV fluids. The doctors aren't sure what's wrong but he hasn't been feeling quite up to par lately. He's had a fever, no appetite, and just down for a few days. Hopefully they'll figure it out soon and he can get home soon.
I guess the only other thing going on is school and work. I have my first real A&P test on Friday. Trying not to get too overwhelmed with that.
Yesterday, I stopped and peeked in at a Ford Edge. Well, it gave me the bug so I went and looked this morning. Let me just say, if you want a new or used car go see the best salesman ever, Joe Walton, at Randall Dodge in Henderson. He is wonderful! He'll find exactly what you want. So, I'm going tomorrow to pick my new one up. I'm so excited I can hardly stand it. It will be the nicest car I'll ever own. I just can't wait. I'm calling it my early birthday present. Cody is probably calling it my birthday, Christmas, Valentine's, Anniversary present. We'll get it just in time to drive it down to College Station Saturday to the Aggie game. YAY!
I don't have a recipe in mind today to share. I will share this little tidbit. Do you ever have those itchy labels in your pants? The best way I've seen to take care of them is a band-aid. It works wonders. Just stick it over the label and the itch is gone! Also, this came up talking to my mom the other day. She and I both use those Purex 3 in 1 washer/dryer sheets. She said she had small loads but hated to waste a whole sheet for such a small load. I told her I always take a pair of scissors and cut them in half lengthwise. That way I get the washing detergent, softener and static guard and you don't waste a whole sheet.
So those are the tips for today.
I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.
God's blessings to you all and thanks for stopping by.
Not much new going on.
I do want to mention that my father-in-law is in Longview in the hospital on IV fluids. The doctors aren't sure what's wrong but he hasn't been feeling quite up to par lately. He's had a fever, no appetite, and just down for a few days. Hopefully they'll figure it out soon and he can get home soon.
I guess the only other thing going on is school and work. I have my first real A&P test on Friday. Trying not to get too overwhelmed with that.
Yesterday, I stopped and peeked in at a Ford Edge. Well, it gave me the bug so I went and looked this morning. Let me just say, if you want a new or used car go see the best salesman ever, Joe Walton, at Randall Dodge in Henderson. He is wonderful! He'll find exactly what you want. So, I'm going tomorrow to pick my new one up. I'm so excited I can hardly stand it. It will be the nicest car I'll ever own. I just can't wait. I'm calling it my early birthday present. Cody is probably calling it my birthday, Christmas, Valentine's, Anniversary present. We'll get it just in time to drive it down to College Station Saturday to the Aggie game. YAY!
I don't have a recipe in mind today to share. I will share this little tidbit. Do you ever have those itchy labels in your pants? The best way I've seen to take care of them is a band-aid. It works wonders. Just stick it over the label and the itch is gone! Also, this came up talking to my mom the other day. She and I both use those Purex 3 in 1 washer/dryer sheets. She said she had small loads but hated to waste a whole sheet for such a small load. I told her I always take a pair of scissors and cut them in half lengthwise. That way I get the washing detergent, softener and static guard and you don't waste a whole sheet.
So those are the tips for today.
I hope everyone has a great Tuesday.
God's blessings to you all and thanks for stopping by.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
The state's on fire!
I can't believe all of the wildfires burning right here in East Texas. You hear about fires fairly frequently. Usually in California, or recently in New Mexico and West Texas, but for me it's "wow, that's awful for them". It never occured to me that it could happen right here in our own back yards.
I came home last weekend to smoke about 3 acres from my own back yard. People, that was scary. The closer we got to the house the thicker the smoke got and it was nerve-racking. It wasn't a large fire, but any fire that close to your home causes you to get a little jumpy inside. I walked around thinking to myself, "if someone knocks on my door and tells me to evacuate, what will I take with me?" When it came down to it, what would you take with you? All sorts of things went through my mind. Pictures? That's sort of an unnecessary concept now. Almost every picture you own is backed up digitally isn't it? Jewelry? I don't have all that much. The most important piece I own is already on my finger. I realized I am more practical than sentimental. There are few things in my home that couldn't be replaced. Would I want to replace them? Absolutely not. I learned from Hurricane Katrina that starting over from scratch is expensive.
The first things that came to my mind were my sweet pets. I started planning in my head: we'll strap the kennel in the back of Cody's truck, put the dogs in there. I'll put the cats in the car in whatever I can find, probably a box. I'll grab the filing box with birth certificates, marriage license, insurance cards and phone numbers, take the one wedding album I have, not for the pictures but for the special way they were arranged by my brother, grab the laptop and pack a bag of clothes.
It seemed all I could think about for about an hour and a half. Then I noticed the smoke cloud wasn't growing anymore. It was actually decreasing in size and intensity and I could go to bed and rest well.
I think when you've experienced total material loss it gives you an entirely different perspective on your things. I also think that as a child of God I know what is and isn't important. I would be terribly upset to lose this home Cody and I bought together only 17 month ago. It's our first home. I would be frustrated and somewhat heartbroken to have to be displaced and "homeless". BUT I know that no matter what happens to my possessions God will make a way! He has before and he would again! As long as I have those who love me I'd never be "homeless".
The reason I talk about this today is that it is all around us. Smoke everywhere! Everytime I turn on the news or check my FB page, there is a new post about a new fire. I think we should stop and think about those people having to make those decisions now. What do I grab? What do I need? What can I save from the fire?
How many of those people don't have God's peace to say "if I lose it, I'll still be ok"?
It was hard for me 6 years ago when Katrina took all of my possessions. I left my rental house in Longbeach, MS with what would fit in a little Nissan truck, and let me tell you, with 2 dogs, that's not much. It didn't occur to me that I might not get to go back there and keep the things I had collected over the past 30 years. But I didn't get to do that. I tried to salvage what I could. What didn't get washed away or drowned in salt water. In 100 degree heat, there's not much to salvage in the water. I literally ended up with the clothes on my back. As scary as all of that was, it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I was living a life unpleasing to God in everyway. If He hadn't forced me to flee back to Carthage, TX, I would have stayed there and continued in my lifestyle, that in no way reflected Him. I would have never joined First Baptist Church. I would have never met the man of my dreams in Cody Williams. What seemed to be life ending was really life-altering in a mighty and wonderful way!
So think about those people you see on the news. Pray for them and their safety, but also realize this may be God's way of bringing them back "home" to Him! That's how it worked out for me.
God's blessings to you all and thanks for stopping by!
I came home last weekend to smoke about 3 acres from my own back yard. People, that was scary. The closer we got to the house the thicker the smoke got and it was nerve-racking. It wasn't a large fire, but any fire that close to your home causes you to get a little jumpy inside. I walked around thinking to myself, "if someone knocks on my door and tells me to evacuate, what will I take with me?" When it came down to it, what would you take with you? All sorts of things went through my mind. Pictures? That's sort of an unnecessary concept now. Almost every picture you own is backed up digitally isn't it? Jewelry? I don't have all that much. The most important piece I own is already on my finger. I realized I am more practical than sentimental. There are few things in my home that couldn't be replaced. Would I want to replace them? Absolutely not. I learned from Hurricane Katrina that starting over from scratch is expensive.
The first things that came to my mind were my sweet pets. I started planning in my head: we'll strap the kennel in the back of Cody's truck, put the dogs in there. I'll put the cats in the car in whatever I can find, probably a box. I'll grab the filing box with birth certificates, marriage license, insurance cards and phone numbers, take the one wedding album I have, not for the pictures but for the special way they were arranged by my brother, grab the laptop and pack a bag of clothes.
It seemed all I could think about for about an hour and a half. Then I noticed the smoke cloud wasn't growing anymore. It was actually decreasing in size and intensity and I could go to bed and rest well.
I think when you've experienced total material loss it gives you an entirely different perspective on your things. I also think that as a child of God I know what is and isn't important. I would be terribly upset to lose this home Cody and I bought together only 17 month ago. It's our first home. I would be frustrated and somewhat heartbroken to have to be displaced and "homeless". BUT I know that no matter what happens to my possessions God will make a way! He has before and he would again! As long as I have those who love me I'd never be "homeless".
The reason I talk about this today is that it is all around us. Smoke everywhere! Everytime I turn on the news or check my FB page, there is a new post about a new fire. I think we should stop and think about those people having to make those decisions now. What do I grab? What do I need? What can I save from the fire?
How many of those people don't have God's peace to say "if I lose it, I'll still be ok"?
It was hard for me 6 years ago when Katrina took all of my possessions. I left my rental house in Longbeach, MS with what would fit in a little Nissan truck, and let me tell you, with 2 dogs, that's not much. It didn't occur to me that I might not get to go back there and keep the things I had collected over the past 30 years. But I didn't get to do that. I tried to salvage what I could. What didn't get washed away or drowned in salt water. In 100 degree heat, there's not much to salvage in the water. I literally ended up with the clothes on my back. As scary as all of that was, it was the best thing that ever happened to me. I was living a life unpleasing to God in everyway. If He hadn't forced me to flee back to Carthage, TX, I would have stayed there and continued in my lifestyle, that in no way reflected Him. I would have never joined First Baptist Church. I would have never met the man of my dreams in Cody Williams. What seemed to be life ending was really life-altering in a mighty and wonderful way!
So think about those people you see on the news. Pray for them and their safety, but also realize this may be God's way of bringing them back "home" to Him! That's how it worked out for me.
God's blessings to you all and thanks for stopping by!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Could Fall have arrived?
I know everyone has noticed and is thoroughly enjoying these wonderful Autumn temperatures. This is my absolute favorite time of year. Use to, it was because I knew my birthday was coming soon, NOW, it's in spite of my birthday coming. lol
This is the type of weather that makes me feel alive and productive. I want to bake, sew, be crafty, play with the dogs outside, all of those things. I feel energized.
But, since it stinks so badly outside due to the outbreak of fires surrounding my home, it's hard to breathe too deeply out there.
And the baking will have to hold off until I can do some last minute studying. I have my first medical terminology test today. I can take it anytime before 7:00 pm. I'm going to knock it out early and get it out of the way.
Once I finish I'm going to make some banana bread this afternoon. I have 5 bananas getting softer by the second. I think that will be my recipe for the day.
Banana Nut Bread
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 bananas, mashed
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Mix baking powder, soda, salt, flour. Cream butter and add sugar gradually. Add eggs, one at a time. Mix thoroughly. Add bananas to dry mixture. Gradually add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Add nuts and pur into a well-greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand in pan 10 mintues. Remove and cool completely. Be careful not to take out of the oven too soon. Perform test in center to be sure it's done, otherwise it will fall!!!
For any of you that are interested in Scentsy products, the new catalog is out. I have to say there are some beautiful new warmers and some wonderful scents available for fall. Old favorites like Autumn Sunset and Honey Pear Cider, both wonderfully fallish scents, and new fragrances like Pumpkin Marshmallow and Whiteout. If you're interested give me a call, shoot me an email, or visit my site: juliewilliams10.scentsy.us
Get out and enjoy the cool weather. This is East Texas. You never know how long it will last.
God's blessing to you all and thanks for stopping by :-)
This is the type of weather that makes me feel alive and productive. I want to bake, sew, be crafty, play with the dogs outside, all of those things. I feel energized.
But, since it stinks so badly outside due to the outbreak of fires surrounding my home, it's hard to breathe too deeply out there.
And the baking will have to hold off until I can do some last minute studying. I have my first medical terminology test today. I can take it anytime before 7:00 pm. I'm going to knock it out early and get it out of the way.
Once I finish I'm going to make some banana bread this afternoon. I have 5 bananas getting softer by the second. I think that will be my recipe for the day.
Banana Nut Bread
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
3 bananas, mashed
1/2 cup chopped nuts
Mix baking powder, soda, salt, flour. Cream butter and add sugar gradually. Add eggs, one at a time. Mix thoroughly. Add bananas to dry mixture. Gradually add to creamed mixture. Mix well. Add nuts and pur into a well-greased loaf pan. Bake at 350 for 45-60 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand in pan 10 mintues. Remove and cool completely. Be careful not to take out of the oven too soon. Perform test in center to be sure it's done, otherwise it will fall!!!
For any of you that are interested in Scentsy products, the new catalog is out. I have to say there are some beautiful new warmers and some wonderful scents available for fall. Old favorites like Autumn Sunset and Honey Pear Cider, both wonderfully fallish scents, and new fragrances like Pumpkin Marshmallow and Whiteout. If you're interested give me a call, shoot me an email, or visit my site: juliewilliams10.scentsy.us
Get out and enjoy the cool weather. This is East Texas. You never know how long it will last.
God's blessing to you all and thanks for stopping by :-)
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Saturday!
Today is Saturday. It's fast becoming my favorite day of the week. Sleeping in until 7:30. Lounging around. Doing homework and eating breakfast. It's a beautiful thing.
I am so excited about my new gizmos and gadgets I got for the house. You know you're getting old when these things excite you. Although I prefer the term Mature!
I got a new set of glass Pyrex. So sick of those nasty plastic ones. Cody ordered me a garage door opener! YAY! No more getting out to open the door and straining my back. And the rain, if that ever happens again. ALSO, I got a keypad door lock. It's fabulous. When we moved into this house last year there was no key for the back door, so we always had to walk around to the front door. Now I can come in the back and don't have to fumble for my keys.
These are simple things. It's the little things that make your life easier.
This morning I've made bread pudding. It is so good. It's Leann Marshall's recipe so you know it's GOOD! I made it for the sweetest Mother-In-Law I know. Bea Williams' birthday is tomorrow and we're having birthday pizza and bread pudding.
So, today's recipe is Leann Marshall's bread pudding.
BREAD PUDDING
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
4 cups milk
loaf of french bread, leftover donuts or rolls
Nutmeg to taste
SAUCE
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 and place 2 Tablespoons of butter in a 9x13 to melt while oven is heating.
In a large bowl combine 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, vanilla, and milk. Tear bread in medium chunks and stir in milk/sugar mixture. Pour into 9x13 and sprinkle with nutmeg.
In a sauce pan combine 1 cup or sugar, 1 egg over medium heat. Add cut butter and heat on medium/low heat until fully melted. Once melted, allow to bubble and remove from heat. Add 1 tsp of vanilla and pour over bread in the casserole dish.
Bake for 45 minutes.
ENJOY!!
God's blessings to you and thanks for stopping by! (jamee ;) )
I am so excited about my new gizmos and gadgets I got for the house. You know you're getting old when these things excite you. Although I prefer the term Mature!
I got a new set of glass Pyrex. So sick of those nasty plastic ones. Cody ordered me a garage door opener! YAY! No more getting out to open the door and straining my back. And the rain, if that ever happens again. ALSO, I got a keypad door lock. It's fabulous. When we moved into this house last year there was no key for the back door, so we always had to walk around to the front door. Now I can come in the back and don't have to fumble for my keys.
These are simple things. It's the little things that make your life easier.
This morning I've made bread pudding. It is so good. It's Leann Marshall's recipe so you know it's GOOD! I made it for the sweetest Mother-In-Law I know. Bea Williams' birthday is tomorrow and we're having birthday pizza and bread pudding.
So, today's recipe is Leann Marshall's bread pudding.
BREAD PUDDING
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
4 cups milk
loaf of french bread, leftover donuts or rolls
Nutmeg to taste
SAUCE
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup butter
1 tsp vanilla
Preheat oven to 350 and place 2 Tablespoons of butter in a 9x13 to melt while oven is heating.
In a large bowl combine 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, vanilla, and milk. Tear bread in medium chunks and stir in milk/sugar mixture. Pour into 9x13 and sprinkle with nutmeg.
In a sauce pan combine 1 cup or sugar, 1 egg over medium heat. Add cut butter and heat on medium/low heat until fully melted. Once melted, allow to bubble and remove from heat. Add 1 tsp of vanilla and pour over bread in the casserole dish.
Bake for 45 minutes.
ENJOY!!
God's blessings to you and thanks for stopping by! (jamee ;) )
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