Here am I !

Genesis 46:2 (New International Version)

2 And God spoke to Israel in a vision at night and said, "Jacob! Jacob!"

"Here I am," he replied.

I have been reading through the book of Genesis again. It has been a long time since I have read it and pondered on every word! I find it so fascinating, and there is so much history in one Book of the Bible. If you get a chance, start reading Genesis, even it is one chapter a day. From wonder to absolute pain, I have been so blessed. The verse above really spoke to me today. The King James Version, says "Here am I". You know it was a simple response from Jacob, and what follows is Jacob journeying to see his son, Joseph, whom he thought was dead. What a happy time for Jacob. My prayer is to respond like Jacob responded, "Here I am", short and simple.

Look at this Face-Adorable...

This is Connor, my cousin's little boy. He is three months younger than Layton. Is this face not adorable....I just want to kiss him! Can you say, P r e c i o u s ?

The Very Best Pound Cake...

My recipe for "The Very Best Pound Cake" Soooo EASY....... (Mrs. Fritz -I believe you can make this one!)

2 sticks Butter

1 1/2 cups sugar

1/2 cup milk

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups flour

Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, milk, vanilla and lemon juice. Add dry ingredients. Pour in a greased and floured bundt pan.

Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour. (I usually bake 45 minutes in my oven)

Enjoy!!!!

My backyard Sunset-

This is the sunset in my backyard, Psalms 19:1

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands"

Cozy in Chandler.....Just Listed!

http://vu.realbiz360.com//Listing-187123.html

Click the above link for the Virtual tour of 10624 Russell Drive, Chandler, TX 75758

McAlister's Deli-Free Tea

Check it out, Free Tea Day!, July 23, 10:30 am-10:30 pm.....

H.o.p.e. Having Only Positive Expectations

Romans 12: 9-15

9 Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. 15 Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. 16 Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Can you believe - married 49 years...

This is the best picture I have of their wedding......they did not have professional pictures made. Ahhhh! So if any of you reading this, have any, let me know!

This picture was taken in March 2009...... Aren't they CUTE! My momma is so beautiful and my daddy is so handsome!

Mother and Daddy, Happy 49th Anniversary July 9, 1960. Thought you would love these flowers, Mother!

Have fun today! I love you,

I love reading Psalms,

Psalm 70
1 Hasten, O God, to save me; O LORD, come quickly to help me. 2 May those who seek my life be put to shame and confusion; may all who desire my ruin be turned back in disgrace.
3 May those who say to me, "Aha! Aha!" turn back because of their shame.
4 But may all who seek you rejoice and be glad in you; may those who love your salvation always say, "Let God be exalted!"
5 Yet I am poor and needy; come quickly to me, O God. You are my help and my deliverer; O LORD, do not delay.

TEXAS-SIZE GROWTH SPURT...

TEXAS-SIZE GROWTH SPURT

TEXAS (U.S. Census Bureau) – Round Rock has been named the second fastest-growing city in the nation from 2007 to 2008 with an 8.16 percent rise in population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2008 population estimates.
In all, four of the ten fastest-growing large cities were in Texas, including McKinney (fifth), Killeen (ninth) and Fort Worth (tenth).
Four Texas cities were also among the ten largest numerical gainers — Houston (third), San Antonio (fifth), Fort Worth (sixth) and Austin (ninth).
McKinney was the nation's fastest-growing city between April 1, 2000, and July 1, 2008, as its population more than doubled to 121,211.

Insanity!

“One definition of insanity is:

Doing the same thing again and again and expecting a different result. ” ~~Anonymous


I am preaching to the choir.....think on that quote! Guess I need to shake things up a bit!

My little buddy.........

My popcorn buddy........Sunday afternoon.......blanket.......and Layton......

He seemed to always be in my lap while we were on the beach. I am the "eating" station! :)

I fell while taking pictures......Lauren snapped this shot!

Destin on MY mind...vacation June 2009

Jason and I, he stood in a hole, because he is so much taller than I.......ha!

The whole family.....Lorri, Kelly, Lauren, Layton, Dustin, Katie, Jason.
Lauren, Layton and Dustin...

Kelly and Katie.... :)

Our view of the beach from our balcony. Awesome view. :)

Happy Birthday Baby Girl,

Happy 23rd Birthday Lauren Elizabeth. I absolutely, love the picture of this cake!

I Love you,

Momma

Jon and Kate-It's not too late, read below!

Click below to read the article:

Jon and Kate, It's Not Too Late

Watermelon Cake ...

Okay, you know this is cute! Betty Crocker recipe....

1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix, Water, vegetable oil and egg whites called for on cake mix box

1 package (0.13 oz) cherry-flavored or other red-colored unsweetened soft drink mix
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1 container (12 oz) Betty Crocker® Whipped fluffy white frosting
Green and red food colors
2/3 cup green jelly beans

1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease bottoms only of two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, egg whites and drink mix with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds; beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. (Batter will be lumpy.) Stir in 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips. Pour into pans.
2. Bake as directed on box for 8- or 9-inch round pans. Cool 10 minutes. Remove from pans. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
3. In small bowl, stir 1 cup of the frosting with 10 to 12 drops green food color. Stir 10 to 12 drops red food color into remaining frosting. Frost sides of cakes with green frosting; press green jelly beans into frosting. Frost tops of cakes with red frosting; press remaining 2 tablespoons chocolate chips into frosting for seeds. If desired, cut cakes crosswise in half and arrange "slices" randomly on tray. To serve, cut into wedges. Store loosely covered at room temperature.

Housing Stats May 2009

According to MLS data compiled by the Real Estate Center at Texas A&M University.

Tyler May 2009 Stats

Number of Sales = 216
Change from last year = down 24.5%
Median Price = $132,700
Change from last year = down 2.4%
Months of Inventory = 12.5

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.

Blackberry...

Today, my phone and I "had" it. My Palm Treo 755P, is dead and gone, and I am not sad about it. I now have the Blackberry Curve 8330. The best feature so far, is that the email is pushed, meaning it is on the Blackberry instantly without having to retrieve them. I am tired, this technology will get the best of you, but in the end, it is priceless.

Cake Boss...

Hey, if you have not watched the "Cake Boss" on Monday nights, TLC channel, you are missing out......Amazing, cakes......I mean it, you will not believe the cakes this man creates, even Jason loves this show!

I love you Daddy...

"The most important thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother"~ Henry Ward Beecher.

This is so true.......I am so glad you are my dad.....I love you! Enjoy today!

And to my JB, you are a great dad to Katie, Kelly, Lauren, Dustin and Layton ...I love you !