Lauren made these for the TEXAS game...so cute! I told her to take them to LuLu!!! (she is an A & M freak) :)
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Texas...
Lauren made these for the TEXAS game...so cute! I told her to take them to LuLu!!! (she is an A & M freak) :)
Friday, November 13, 2009
Drama Queen...
I am thinking this is a good saying for SheWoodTime...Good golly, miss molly, there is always some sort of drama in my life... if you are family or you are my client, you will probably hear this once or twice!
Kiss Kiss Skye...
Skye Marie Davis (my niece), is the one holding Layton. She had an accident and part of her big toe was removed. She cannot wear a shoe on this foot, so I bought her some fancy socks...
These are the fancy socks I sent Skye...
A thank you note from Skye...to LaLa...it says, I am writing it as she wrote it,
"Dear lala, I loved the fancy socks. My favorit sock was the dancing shoes. I alsow love The zebra alsow 3 is the socks with the shoes on it. least but not last is the pink and black I think thats the order I just don't know I love how you put kiss kiss, LaLa. that was cute. oops I forgot about the other pink and black."
A picture drawing of me and Skye...
And another drawing from Skye... 
Picture of me and Skye, S=Skye, L=LaLa... I received this in the mail today. I cannot think of anythink I love more than receiving this note from her. Priceless..
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Out of the mouths of babes...
This is from one of my clients-she commented on Facebook,
"Tonight Emery was being challenging so I told her that I did not want to go with her if she was acting like that & she said "so I have to go by myself?!"--ha--not exactly the conclusion I wanted her to come to!"
I think this is something I might say! ha!
Only wind...nothing...
This verse struck me today,
Proverbs 11:29
"He who brings trouble on his family will inherit only wind, and the fool will be servant to the wise."
Think on this: I read this in a commentary relating to this verse,
"He that brings trouble upon himself and his family, by carelessness, or by wickedness, shall be unable to keep and enjoy what he gets, as a man is unable to hold the wind, or to satisfy himself with it. "
(On a lighter note, as far as the fool being servant to the wise, I suppose we would all enjoy this, just sayin'...)
My two offspring... :)
Lauren colored her hair dark... makes those eyes pop out! I just think she is the most beautiful - in the whole world...
and, then there is little Layton, my mess... Lauren let him get a "blue" baby bottle sucker at the checkout stand in Target. Since we were in my car, I had to wrap a white towel around his neck. He sooooo loved that sucker... mmmmm...New Version of Taco Soup...
A friend of mine, Lisa Ace, made another version of the popular Taco Soup. It was so good, I really think I may like this one better than my old one. And, I just believe adding fresh cilantro when serving, makes the flavor "pop". Mmmmm...
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 pkg ranch dressing mix
1 can black beans
1 can northern beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can corn (I used Mexi-corn)
1 can (14.5 oz) Rotel tomatoes, diced
1 can (14.5oz) stewed tomatoes
1 onion
1 cup water
Brown meat with onion. Drain excess fat. Add taco mix and ranch dressing mix. Mix well. Drain and rinse canned beans: add to meat mixture. Add corn, Rotel tomatoes and stewed tomatoes plus 1 coup of water (I used 2 cups). Bring to a boil and serve.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese and avocados, if desired!
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 pkg ranch dressing mix
1 can black beans
1 can northern beans
1 can pinto beans
1 can corn (I used Mexi-corn)
1 can (14.5 oz) Rotel tomatoes, diced
1 can (14.5oz) stewed tomatoes
1 onion
1 cup water
Brown meat with onion. Drain excess fat. Add taco mix and ranch dressing mix. Mix well. Drain and rinse canned beans: add to meat mixture. Add corn, Rotel tomatoes and stewed tomatoes plus 1 coup of water (I used 2 cups). Bring to a boil and serve.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, shredded cheese and avocados, if desired!
Party Cheese Ball...
I made a new cheese ball for a party and for the office, here goes:
Pineapple Chili Cheese Ball
1 8 oz. pkg cream cheese
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 small can chopped green chilies
1 small can crushed pineapple (drained)
1/2 cup chopped pecans plus additional pecans to roll ball in.
Mix softened cream cheese with next 4 ingredients, form into a ball and roll in pecans to cover. Serve with crackers. I served with Ritz and Wheat Thins.
Can't wait till tomorrow, I am taking this to work!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Momma Bear...
I have to admit, yesterday I felt this way...momma bear angry because baby bear is not being treated the way I think she should be treated. Just look at that bear's face, that was ME. I wanted answers, and I wanted them now. I, yes I, just spouted off too much, just bet you cannot believe that! huh? :) By the end of the day, I had made myself exhausted and really stressed and I got a horrible headache. I did settle down. I ended my day by listening to the Revelation song below (several post below), that will surely bring you to your knees.THEN this morning in my devotional I read this, I suppose this was for me!
Proverbs 10:12
"Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs."
I did not feel hatred, but I was angry. You know that dissension means, "difference of opinion, disagreement". No matter how I feel, even if I do not agree with someone, or if someone has wronged me, LOVING someone takes less of my energy than being angry. If I would just remember this. I admit I had to confess my attitude. My attitude yesterday affected everyone I talked to, and if you were one of them, I apologize for my attitude. Love covers OVER ALL wrongs, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believes in Him, shall not perish, but have everlasting life". John 3:16
Now that is Love covering all wrongs, for sure!
Warm Bread Pudding...
I realize the picture is blurry, but....Warm Bread Pudding- I took this warm to the office this morning for our Tuesday meeting.
1 package hamburger buns
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
4 cups milk
1/4 t salt
1 1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t vanilla
In large bowl, tear buns into small pieces. In a separate bowl, mix the next 6 ingredients together. Pour over bread in bowl and mix all together. Grease a 13 x 9" glass baking dish. Pour mixture in dish and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.
Mix together, 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1/2 t vanilla, and enough milk to make a consistency to pour over the bread pudding. When you take the bread pudding out of the oven, let sit for about 5 minutes, and then pour the icing over the top.
Easy and Delicious, oh and it is good for you-cinnamon is good for you.... lol
Sunday, November 8, 2009
I will Adore You!...
This is the "Revelation" song by Kari Jobe. This song was sang again today in church. I cannot get it out of my head. This song is so moving. I searched You Tube, and this was one of my favorites. Click on the link below.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Gran and Connor...
I think this is the most beautiful picture...Lelia ( my aunt and virtual assistant) and Connor, her grandson...Love this picture!There was a little Turtle...his name was ...
I had a little turtle, his name was Tiny Tim
I put him in the bathtub to see if he could swim
He drank up all the water, and ate up all the soap
And now he’s sick in bed with bubbles in his throat.
Oh, bubble, bubble, bubble, … Pop!
Layton has been singing a song, and Lauren asked his school, this is what he had been trying to tell us.....he kept waving his arms and then saying "pop"... :)
Cutie pie...
Friday, November 6, 2009
Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended...
Click on the link below to view the chart for the Homebuyer Tax Credit Changes:
Easy to Read:
What's for Dinner?...
Lisa Ace gave me this recipe yesterday and I made it for dinner. Ran to Brookshires at 3:30, put it in the oven, ran back to my office, and... wahla, it was done when I got home. Yum! I am eating it on a sandwich at work today!
I am thinking that I multi-tasked!!!
1 package brown gravy mix, dry
1 package dried Italian salad dressing mix
1 package ranch dressing mix, dry
2 cups water
Place roast in 13 x 9 inch pan, mix dry ingredients together and pour on top. Pour in 2 cups water, over and around roast.
Bake for around 2.5 to 3 hours. So EASY!!!
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Let go...
My devotional calendar this morning: "God is in Control-Let GO!"OMG, that is so me, trying to hang on....when I know that I am NOT in control of the universe!
Love it!
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
CRS...Salvation Army and Bicycles...
Today, we had a CRS (Certified Residential Specialist) lunch meeting at Hollytree. The CRS designation is one that requires education and production in order to display this designation. We do have a Lone Star Chapter in East Texas, and I have been treasurer for two years. Being part of the CRS, we do have a fund raiser/charity called Chapter with a Heart. We have raised and are donating $2000 to the Salvation Army to purchase bicycles for children. They will be able to purchase around 50 . We had Captain Zach Bell from the Salvation Army-Center of Hope on North Broadway, come and speak to us today. It was such an eye opener and was probably the best meeting I have been to in a long time. There are 155 families that live at the Salvation Army here in Tyler. He did say that this year the needs are so many more than last year. Just children alone for the Angel Tree is 2500. This does not include the elderly.
If you get a chance, every third Thursday, from 11:30-1, they serve lunch and have a tour. I just think I will be making this tour.
We are so blessed, and I just never realized the tremendous need and the fulfillment of these needs by the Salvation Army.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Vote...Constitutional Amendments
November 3, 2009...Hope all of you voted today. Several constitutional amendments...Appraisal reform, eminent domain. I am headed to the polls now! Realtors FOR the protection of property rights.Housing Stats September 2009
SMITH County only stats.
September 2009 Stats
Number of Sales = 159
Median Price = $156,000
Change from last year = up 11.5 %
Months of Inventory = 9.3
I will be blogging this report each month. Look under "Label" on the right side of the homepage and click Real Estate Housing Stats to compare each month's stats.
Proverbs 3:3-4
"Let love and faithfulness
never leave you;
bind them around your neck,
write them on the tablet of your heart.
Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man. "
Love, Love, Love these verses...trying to memorize them now. Three things about love and faithfulness - never leave, bind, and write, THEN you will win favor and a good name, not only in the sight of God but man also!!!
When I think about a writing tablet, I think about the Big Chief tablets...remember those?
Monday, November 2, 2009
Fluffy Honey Butter for Pumpkin Cornbread...
OMG Gina, this has to be made also...2 sticks butter, softened
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup marshmallow fluff
Whip all together with an electric mixer and serve at room temperature (can be refrigerated and softened).
www.realmomkitchen.com Serve with Pumpkin Cornbread, recipe follows.
Pumpkin Cornbread...
***Gina Taylor*** We need to try this!!!Pumpkin Cornbread
½ cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 Tbs baking powder
1 tsp salt
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup cornmeal
2 large eggs
1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or freshly cooked and processed)
2/3 cup brown sugar
¼ cup canola oil
1 Tbs molasses
Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease 10-inch glass pie pan or 9-inch square baking pan. Sift flours, baking powder, salt and spices in a large mixing bowl. Whisk in cornmeal. In separate bowl, beat eggs lightly. Whisk in pumpkin, brown sugar, oil and molasses. Make a well in the dry mixture. Add pumpkin mixture and blend batter with a few quick strokes (just until blended- don’t overmix. I also do this this a fork). Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes, or until cornbread is browned and the surface has a slightly springy feel.
I am going to try this soon, this recipe came from http://www.realmomkitchen.com/
I love pumpkin, and I love cornbread... I will post the changes that I make to this recipe. I know that I will cut out the canola oil and add applesauce. I also freeze any extra pumpkin that I have left over. Usually, one can of pumpkin will make two recipes...
Haircut...All Head...
LaLa reading to Layton...
Layton's new haircut...
Layton playing with Blanca...(dog)
Layton and Boo Boo...
Layton got tickled at Blanca...throwing a toy to her...
I could just lick on that head!!! lol... I did kiss all over that head!
Layton can't sit still...
Layton showing off... I guess you can tell I love that kid...
Sunday, November 1, 2009
When did we forget this?
Proverbs 1:9-10
"Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching.
They will be a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck."
They will be a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck."
I read these verses this morning...I started over in Proverbs again, November 1...hopefully, by the time I am older than dirt, I can recite Proverbs... :)
Guess I should take note with these verses, since I love garland and necklaces...ha!, just saying... (that is what Lauren would say).
Saturday, October 31, 2009
TJC Professors...
Jason and Mary taught their classes Friday dressed as Pirates. :) Jason told me his long hair was bothering him so he finally put it in a ponytail......lol I told him he needs to feel my pain....especially on windy days! Thursday, October 29, 2009
Making Wise the Simple...
Psalms 19: 7-9P= Perfect - "The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. "
T= Trustworthy - " The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple."
R= Right - "The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. "
R= Radiant- " The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. "
P= Pure - "The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever. "
S= Sure - "The ordinances of the LORD are sure and altogether righteous."
There is my Sure word again...."surely", with confidence, without doubt...You know I have people say to me all the time, "how do you have time to blog", how do you have time to do this and that. Well, you know you have time to do whatever is most important to you. My time alone with God each morning, is something that I make time to do, and my way of expressing is blogging. I told Lelia this morning, that this has been the most challenging year of my life and the "best", because I have given God the first of my day and it has made all the difference in my life. He holds my right hand, and his grace has been sufficient for my every need. My prayer today is that in every situation, whether good or bad, that I STOP, and know that HE is with me. "The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple."
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Luncheon Meeting...
I attended our Greater Tyler Association of Realtors membership meeting at Willowbrook today. Proud to say that we had our election of officers for 2010, and I will be the Treasurer of the Greater Tyler Association of Realtors. Great group of people, working everyday for to protect the rights of property owners.
The mission statement of GTAR is:
"To be the advocate for Realtors professionalism, profitability and success while defending the personal property rights of the communities we serve."
We also heard from Tom Morgan, an attorney with the Texas Association of Realtors. We, as Realtors, have the ability to call and confer with these attorney's as needed.
Great Day!
Psalms 18:1-2
I love you, O LORD, my strength.
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
I read these verses this morning, and I love this passage. I like, my.....God, is my rock...
How in the world, does anyone live without God...
Monday, October 26, 2009
Just do right...
This post is for my daughter, Lauren...You read this over and over again, and never forget this!
As far as the picture, just thought it would make you smile!Psalms 15
"LORD, who may dwell in your sanctuary? Who may live on your holy hill?
He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous,
He whose walk is blameless and who does what is righteous,
who speaks the truth from his heart and has no slander on his tongue,
who does his neighbor no wrong and casts no slur on his fellowman,
who despises a vile man but honors those who fear the LORD,
who keeps his oath even when it hurts,
who lends his money without usury and does not accept a bribe against the innocent.
He who does these things will never be shaken."
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Crock Pot Enchilada Soup...
With cold weather, I love soups. I am going to try this one this week. Listen up, EASY, you add to crock pot and leave. My kind of recipe.
Chicken Enchilada Soup
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes (I used the kind with sweet onion in it)
1 10-ounce package frozen whole kernel corn
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped yellow, green, or red bell pepper (I used red, which is my favorite pepper)
1 10-ounce can enchilada sauce (I used mild)
1 10.75-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
1 1/2 cups milk (I used skim)
1 cup shredded Pepper jack cheese (4 ounces)
2 chicken breasts
In a 3 1/2 to 5 quart slow cooker, combine drained beans, tomatoes, corn, onion, and bell pepper. Place 2 chicken breasts on top of mixture. In a large bowl, whisk together enchilada sauce and soup. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Pour sauce mixture over ingredients in cooker. Cover; cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours. Remove chicken and cut or shred into bite sized pieces. Add chicken back into soup. Top with pepper jack cheese and serve. Can also be topped with avocado, sour cream, or crushed tortilla chips.
Note: if the soup is too thick for you, just add a little more milk after it's all cooked.
Recipe from www.realmomkitchen.com
Friday, October 23, 2009
Homecoming...
TJC's Homecoming game at Rose Stadium, Saturday night, Oct 24, 2009.Lauren made these for the Apache Belle's... www.morethanchocolate.com
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
We all scream for ice cream...
Click on the arrow above to play the video...
We took Layton to eat Mexican food in Bullard tonight. The little boy enjoys his ice cream, sort of like his momma...
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Azalea District...
Cute cottage in the Azalea District will be listed on Monday night. Stay tuned...or stay blogged...
MLS # 9993338. $147,500. 4 BR, 3 BA, 2 Living Areas
Monday, October 19, 2009
Yes, Sunshine...
Sunshine does the body good! Just a clip of what I read today, "Lord, put my feet on the path you've chosen for me, and let my heart be content." UnknownSaturday, October 17, 2009
Recession ending?...
Three things have to happen before the current recession can be declared ended. One is underway, said Dr. Mark Dotzour, chief economist for the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.
"I think the economy will begin to turn for the better once the health care and cap-and-trade issues are settled. Those two political debates are creating substantial uncertainty for business owners and investors," he said.
The personal savings rate is the second trend to watch, said Dotzour.
"Over 70 percent of the U.S. economy is consumer spending," he said. "When the savings rate finally levels out, consumer spending will start to increase again."
Increased corporate profits are the third trend that must occur to bring the recession to an end. There is some indication that has already begun. The last three data points were all up. Rising profits lessen the urge for companies to lay off workers.
Research Economist Dr. Jim Gaines added that the increased corporate profits have come from reduced costs, not the kind that leads to expansion.
"Keep your eye on these three issues," Dotzour said. "When they are resolved, the economy will begin to turn the corner."
"I think the economy will begin to turn for the better once the health care and cap-and-trade issues are settled. Those two political debates are creating substantial uncertainty for business owners and investors," he said.
The personal savings rate is the second trend to watch, said Dotzour.
"Over 70 percent of the U.S. economy is consumer spending," he said. "When the savings rate finally levels out, consumer spending will start to increase again."
Increased corporate profits are the third trend that must occur to bring the recession to an end. There is some indication that has already begun. The last three data points were all up. Rising profits lessen the urge for companies to lay off workers.
Research Economist Dr. Jim Gaines added that the increased corporate profits have come from reduced costs, not the kind that leads to expansion.
"Keep your eye on these three issues," Dotzour said. "When they are resolved, the economy will begin to turn the corner."
Interesting, take time to read...
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Surely again...
I cannot believe how many times "surely" is in the Bible. I do love this word, meaning, without doubt, confident. Everytime I read the word surely, I am going to post it. Just today I came across it two times...Joshua 5:12
"For surely, O LORD, you bless the righteous; you surround them with your favor as with a shield."
Matthew 28:20
"And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Bakerella...
A client and friend of mine, Gina Taylor, told me about Bakerella.com
Such cute ideas... http://www.bakerella.com/
These are "Pumpkin Pie Bites", for the recipe, click on the link below...http://www.bakerella.com/pumpkin-pie-bites/
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
GiGi, LaLa, and Layton...
My mother, great grandmother to Layton...he calls her GiGi...
LaLa, Layton, and GiGi...
Layton...
Layton and LaLa on the ladder...Lauren captured this shot as I was working on the ladder...he had to be right with me...love that lil' boy...
Monday, October 12, 2009
Columbus Day...
"October 12, observed in the United States in commemoration of the landing by Christopher Columbus in 1492 in America, which became known as "the New World" because Europeans did not know that it had existed."One of my friends on Facebook suggested we all go around looking LOST and name things... :)
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Friday, October 9, 2009
Restaurant Nutrional Facts...
I surf and research all sorts of info on the web. For those of you who try and watch their weight, you may find this site helpful...every restaurant imaginable...Rain...Rain...Rain...
If I am going to think about water and rain...I am going to think about this happy elephant... :)Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Arms and Legs...
Actually, there are 4 kiddo's here...Riley is on the bottom, Skye, Kennedi (neices and nephew) and Layton...Layton just thinks he is one of them... :)My Mother...
My beautiful mother...Settle down daddy...This is a great picture...What Old people do for fun...
Click on the link below-it is only 40 seconds long, hilarious...Jason and I so need to do this,
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