Works-For-Me Wendesday

I must say off that this is the easiest way I've found for making Garlic Bread. Whether you make your own french bread or buy it (you can buy french bread or use Texas Toast), this will make it a snap! I've always used Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing, but it has MSG. You can make your own and do the same thing. Anyway, take a packet of DRY ranch dressing mix or 3 Tbsp. and mix it with a stick of butter. I use my hand mixer, blend it up well, spread it on each slice and pop it in the oven until they are toasted, and the house smells oh so yummy! I like to put some foil or parchment paper down on the cookie sheet - less mess and easy clean up. That's what works for me!

Give-Away coming soon!!!

I'm so excited to participate in another Give-away! I'm working on the final particulars on it (this sure makes me sound more than a bit country doesn't it) and will post it as soon as it is ready. Want a hint? It is positively scentsational! On another note, I know I've not been posting near as much as I had before. We've had a small change to our family dynamics as far as schooling goes, and it is taking more time and energy from me. Yes, we're still home schooling/educating Only and Youngest, but I am now tutoring another student full time and by the end of the day, my brain just doesn't want to think or compose anymore. Please don't give up on me. I love getting your notes of encouragement! I'm working hard to balance new responsibilities and time management in this aspect, as well as feeling so worn out. Please be patient with me. I miss posting so much, but I am working on visiting other blogs I enjoy reading as well.

Friday Fill-In

1. Give me good book and I’ll be quiet for hours!

2. Whenever I hear someone laugh, it makes me smile.

3. I wish life were much simpler for my children.

4. Homemade Wendy's Frosty was the last thing I ate that was utterly delicious.

5. To live in this world is a joy and adventure to have known my children and husband.

6. Other than this one, Thinking Out Loud is the last blog I commented on.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to some time with the family tomorrow my plans include going to son's last basketball game, supervise an artist on his Australian impresionism painting, and taxes, and Sunday, I want to relax and work on a giveaway that I have coming up!

Friday Fill-In

1. It seems like the mountain of laundry will never be conquered.

2. Turn the lights off when you’re done, please?

3. If I thought you were serious I’d listened a little more closely!

4. The twinkle in your eyes and deep love is what I think of most when I think of you.

5. To me, Valentine’s Day means any other day, until this year. Honey really surprised me! 6. Knowing who wins in the end gives me strength.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I’m looking forward to hot date with Honey tonight, tomorrow my plans include getting stuff done around the house and date with Honey to Lowes (LOL!) and Sunday, I want to Teen lead Worship!!

Random Picture Challenge

This weeks RPC, hosted by Brittany, was to choose the 5th picture from the end of your March 2008 picture folder, OR choose the 5th picture from the end of your 10th picture file.... This is of Only upon realizing the surprise under all the kids' plates were tickets to a Newsboys concert. Our Family loves listening to the Newsboys and the kids were all THRILLED with this surprise! This was our vacation last year for them.

Friday Fill-In

Questions courtesy of YellowRose this week; thanks, friend! And...here we go! 1. Please don't tell the next few years with my kids will pass way too quickly . 2. Can you please snuggle with me in the morning? 3. The color yellow makes me want to dance in the sunshine! 4. I have a craving for just some down time with family- no commitments, just relax and listen to the laughter. 5. If my life had a pause button, I'd pause it when my kids were babies and I could sit and hold them. 6. Eyes are the most attractive when they twinkle with amusement or delight. 7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to Awanas Quiz Bowl, tomorrow my plans include Youngest taking ACT Explorer test, laundry, and possibly a movie, and Sunday, I want to enjoy fellowship with others at church!

Works-For-Me Wendesday

We have a white Kohler cast iron double sink in our kitchen and I love it most times. It was an answer to our prayers when I found it for sale - a whopping $25! It can be a chore to keep clean and hauling out the bleach bottle everytime to soak it when it gets yucky is a pain. I keep a spray bottle containing bleach and water under the sink. Each time I do some dishes and am finished, I spray the sink with bleach water, let it sit for a bit and spray it out with water. It doesn't take much time at all. Plus the bleach water works great for grout in the shower. This is what works for me.

I married Al not Tim

Okay, now before you get all excited and think I've lost my mind, let me clarify. I married an amazing man. I've actually known this for quite some time and I'm so blessed to have met and married my best friend. What I'm so thankful for is that he is more like Al Borland and not Tim, the Tool Man, Taylor. While he doesn't wear flannel shirts, he is ruggedly handsome and quite skillful with his hands! Yesterday our hot water heater finally quit. Thankfully it didn't flood our home with 2100 gallons of water like it did last time, 10 years ago, but quietly quit - right before my VERY cold shower yesterday. I will honestly say that I know NOTHING about fixing things around our home, outside of changing a light bulb or using a screwdriver and palm sander. I think that he was born with some wonderful gene that automatically kicks in when something is broke or needs done. Now, is that a man for you or what. He started on this yesterday afternoon, and this morning at 6:30 a.m. I heard him sigh as he turned on the shower and ta-dah! Hot Water. Not only did he replace the 30 gallon tank with a whopping 50 gallon one, he built some hidden shelves for storage in a otherwise useless space in our bathroom. He didn't blow a circuit, try to super-size and over power, he didn't even do the Taylor grunt while working. In one day, he used carpentry, plumbing, and electrical knowledge to save the day once more. Now, as he sits in his recliner, waiting for us to leave for church, he is getting some much needed and deserved rest. Maybe he'll enjoy a little down time this afternoon when everyone arrives to enjoy pizza and something call Super Bowl! I'm proud of you Honey!