The little ones that make me smile

Wrestler Umaga dies

My family has for a very long period of time been wrestling fans. The other day we read the very sad news that one of the wrestlers we had watched for a long period of time had passed. Eddie Fatu AKA Umaga passed away at the young age of 36. While Umaga made a name for himself he has many well known wrestling relatives. The Great Wild Somoans, and the now popular hollywood star Dewayne "Rock" Johnson were all relatives. Umaga joins the sadly list of wrestlers who have passed before their time. This is a very sad feat not only for the family of the wrestlers but also the fans that loved them

Saturday 9

Saturday 9

1. What to you is the most joyous aspect of the holidays?



I love the christmas eve service at church



2. Do you get much snow where you live? If yes, do you enjoy winter sports like skiing or would you rather stay in by the cozy fire?





at times we get lots of snow that I used to love getting out in but now it is so cold that I would rather stay in

3. Have you ever been on a sleigh ride or a carriage ride? Do you even like horses?





been on sleigh ride and carriage ride and I love horses

4. During the busy week, what do you do to relax?





relax? what is that? I guess the most I get is when I blog

5. Do you get stressed during the holidays?





yes at times if I can not stay up on what is going on

6. What holiday song could you happily never hear again?





this is the song that never ends .....

7. How do you decide on what present you pick for a person?





their personality, what they ask for, what they need

8. What does this holiday season mean to you and why?





It means alot not only that my Savior was born on this wonderful night but that my father gathers and we all enjoy a peaceful visit

9. What holiday movies best describe the season for you and why?





The Christmas Story

Happy Birthday Walt Disney with disney printables

While I am just a day late on this event it is one that I always had my children recognize when they were younger. We would color Disney characters and hang them in the windows and occasionally have a special dessert for supper that night. Walt Disney would have celebrated his 108th birthday this year. It is not many individuals who have completed and tried as much as Walt Disney.

Walt Disney was the force behind America's entertainment in the 20th century. Walt Disney's life could be read as success story conquering Americans hearts along the way. A man from the same state as I being born in Chicago Illinois in 1901. Shortly after though his entire family moved to Mississippi. It was here that he fell in love with the small towns and steam engines. Which would inspire his first character. The family would move back to Chicago when Walt was in high school and he would become the school newspaper cartoonist. Earning Walt just a bit more experience that would prove to be of use in his life. Walt would team with his brother Roy to start the Walt Disney company. In 1928 Walt would introduce his leading character Mickey Mouse and would give him voice in 1946. In 1929 other characters such as Donald and Goofy were slowly added as friends of Mickey. Walt Disney would pull the cartoon/entertainment world just a bit further when in 1937 he would introduce the first full length animated film "Snow White and Seven Dwarfs" With his success he would introduce other full length films in the next few years.

1955 would see Walt Disney opening up his first theme park where he welcomed all in Anaheim, California Other theme parks would open soon after. Walt Disney would see his success continue until his death in 1966. Yesterday was Walt's birthday and I must tip my hat and say Happy Birthday for what wondrous works you did.

Walt Disney color and activity sheets to print:
http://www.coloring-kids.com/christmas-walt-disney-coloring-book-pages.html

http://www.msn.americangreetings.com/characters/disney.pd

http://disney.go.com/magicartist/coloring/classic/page7/index.html

http://www.freeprintable.com/free-printable-disney/lucky-micky-mouse

Miley Cyrus feelings on New Moon

My daughter loves both Miley Cyrus and New Moon but the feelings between Cyrus and New Moon is not so loving. Cyrus has stated that she will never see the New Moon movie and that she does not like vampires at all. Miley has even went as far as saying that she does not like the Twilight craze at all. The whole New Moon issue is one that Miley Cyrus will try to avoid at all cost.

or

or a balance of them both. While my daughter personally likes both she is not a fanatic that jumps on the bandwagon with either the vampire look or the whole Miley Cyrus scenario.

what do you think?

Amanda Knox

Amanda Knox

I am always interested in things going on in the world. One reason for this is because I have a couple of sons who love trivia and world news. One item that I have been watching in the news quite regularly is the Amanda Knox trial. While I do not know the truth of this situation whether guilty or not I have to say that my heart feels for her family. Her mother and father who have spent over $1 million dollars as estimated by the news. I believe that they believe in her and who would not. We all want to believe and stick by our children through whatever goes on in their lives. Amanda Knox was 20 years old when she was arrested in November 2007. For two years she awaited the verdict with her family. Whether guilty or not I do not know but the one thing I do know is that this family felt terrible pain and I would hope that if anything terrible were to happen to the ones I love I would stand by them with all my support.

What do you think?

Chocolate Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies

1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup butter (no substitutes)
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
4 ounces white chocolate
2 to 4 teaspoons shortening
1/2 to 2/3 cup crushed peppermint candy canes

Beat 1/3 cup shortening and butter on medium speed 30 seconds. Add sugar and baking powder, then egg, milk, and vanilla. Beat in cocoa powder and as much flour as you can with mixer. Stir in remaining flour. Divide dough in half. Cover; chill at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 375 degree F. Working with one portion of dough at a time, roll to slightly less than 1/4-inch thickness on lightly floured surface. Using a 4-inch candy-cane-shape cutter, cut dough. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in preheated oven 7 to 9 minutes or until firm and lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheet; cool on a wire rack. Heat white chocolate and 2 teaspoons shortening in a small saucepan over low heat till melted, stirring often. (Add more shortening, if necessary, for drizzling consistency.) Drizzle one cookie with chocolate mixture; sprinkle with candy. Repeat with remaining cookies. Let stand till set. Makes about 36 cookies.

Hosting a Christmas Cookie Exchange

Do you want to know a way that you can make a dozen cookies, have a bit of fun and go home with more cookies than you came with? We used to do this at work where us girls would each make a dozen or so of cookies and leave with a box full and here is how you can host your own Christmas cookie exchange:

• First you will have to decide how many people will be invited. The number of people involved will determine how many cookies each person will have to bring. Too few people will yield only a small selection of cookies
• Once it is decided how many people will be participating then the number of cookies that each guest will have to bring will be decided. I have seen where each member of the group brings a dozen of cookies per participant and I also have seen where you only bring a couple of cookies for each person included
• Send invitations they can be formal or fun. Geting the point across to your friends can be fun and exciting if you want it to be. Planning the party ahead of time will allow you to give a couple of weeks advance notice. The holiday season can be very busy and the holiday season can get very busy.
• Perhaps you would like to find out what sort of cookie each person will be bringing it can be very fun if each person brings only one cookie recipe to share and each person brings a different variety. To make it interesting another idea is to not allow the typical chocolate chip, peanut butter etc... so that each person will use their imagination to make the cookies creative.
• Request each person RSVP at this time you can have them share the variety they will be bringing. Also tell each person to bring a container to place cookies in
• It would be a great idea for each person to bring an extra dozen to sample. This way each person can taste the delicious goodies while chatting and having a great time
• It is a great idea for you as the host to provide beverages. Whether they be cocoa, milk or coffee the cookie nibblers will be able to enjoy their sample cookie with a drink.
  
  
  That is how to host a cookie exchange. If not this year then maybe next year.

shared on the blog the Inspired Room. as well The 11th Heaven's Homemaking Haven

Jolly Mom Giveaway

There are a few different giveaways going on over at Jolly Mom. One of them is for the V. Smile Motion Active Learning Center from vtech kid which I believe either one of the four little ones would love. A second giveaway is for personalized mom bracelet from Alex and Ani To enter either of the two giveaways you must head over to the Jolly Mom blog by December 13, 2009.

Holiday Punch recipe and a Giveaway from Lenox

The holidays are here and we will be making up all the festive food to eat. Sweets and eats are among the top of the inspiring Christmas food but don't forget that special drink that goes along with the delicious celebration meal.

Luscious Slush Punch

2 1/2 cups white sugar
6 cups water
2 (3 ounce) packages strawberry flavored gelatin mix
1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
2/3 cup lemon juice
1 quart orange juice
2 (2 liter) bottles lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage

In a large saucepan, combine sugar, water, and strawberry flavored gelatin. Boil for 3 minutes. Stir in pineapple juice, lemon juice, and orange juice. Divide mixture in half, and freeze in 2 separate containers. When ready to serve, place the frozen contents of one container in a punch bowl, and stir in 1 bottle of lemon-lime soda until slushy.

Lenox the market leader in quality tabletop, giftware and collectibles would love to offer one of Annie's Home readers something special to serve that drink in. Lenox is offering a set of four O2xygen Balloon Wine Glasses to one very special reader of Annie's Home.

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Just an o.k. sort of day

1.What film have you seen in the past year that’s completely average?
2.Who’s the most average-looking person you know?
3.In what area of your life are you performing just well enough?
4.A new radio station features music you neither like nor dislike! What are three songs you’re likely to hear on it?
5.What game or sport are you just okay in

1. not a big movie watcher so I would not know this one I watch the ones that I think will be worth the time of watching
2. my sister she just is who she is and does not strive for beauty and fits in a crowd but never looks bad
3. just well enough would never do but I think I would have to say the way my yard looks as it is now cold weather and no time to get out there
4. I am sure this would be a station for my kids but not one that is provactive but one that is easy to listen to and they like as well. Not for sure what songs would be on here
5. baseball not a star but can play

play along here

Aloha Friday

Friday is a day of relaxation in Hawaii and the blog An Island Life hosts a meme where bloggers take it easy and play along in a easy Q and A session.

Since Christmas is right around the question many of us are still shopping. I normally do not stop til Christmas Eve but others are all done with their shopping. My question for you is:

What type of shopper are you? Have you completed your shopping or are you like me and continue to shop with me til the last minute.

Coleman $25 gift card giveaway

While visiting a few of my favorite blogs this morning I ran across a wonderful giveaway The blog Sage and Savvy is hosting a wonderful giveaway where you can win a $25 gift card to Coleman. Have you taken a look lately at all the items that Coleman offers? Just by visiting their webpage you can enter a giveaway for a roadtrip grill, Coleman is also hosting a twitter event where one person will win a prize each day. You can find more information out about this on the Sage and Savvy blog as well. The giveaway that Sage and Savvy is hosting will end on December 11, 2009.

Thankful Thursday

Here are my three young men today I talk about the youngest of the three the one in the white.

Here we are after Thanksgiving and my heart is still full of thanks for so many things in my life. I am thankful that my son has a heart of gold that he is the one that keeps me going at times when all seems lost. In his 17 years of life he has learned so much. I look at him and praise God for all he has done with this young mans life. He receives straight A's , is an athlete who loves to play football and loves his Lord with all his heart. Just this week he was treated out to Ponderosa as a rotary student. I must say he is the young boy that at 7 years old could not speak and was not thought to be able to read or write praise God that those that said he would not be able to do things were proved wrong. While I have praise for many different things in my life my son is among the tops. This shared with the Thankful Thursday group being hosted today on the blog Women Taking A Stand

Holiday Party Cookie - Pecan Squares

Looking for that goodie to take to a holiday party? Well take along these Pecan Squares and make everyone happy.

Pecan Squares

CRUST:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 teaspoon salt

FILLING:
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 1/2 cups light or dark corn syrup
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups chopped pecans

In a large mixing bowl, blend together flour, sugar, butter and salt until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press firmly and evenly into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, in another bowl, combine first five filling ingredients. Stir in pecans. Spread evenly over hot crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.

Natures Gate giveaway

A few weeks ago I reviewed the Nature's Gate products and shared that review with you here I enjoyed the natures gate products because they had terrific scent and also did a great job. While this is only my opinion you will have to test it for your self in the meantime let me tell you a bit more about the wonderful Nature's Gate products. Nature's Gate has been in business for over 30 years. Not only do they have experience behind their name but they also are cruelty free and aware of the environment.

Nature's Gate supplies their customers with products such as :

• hair care



• facial care



• acne treatment



• bath and body treatments



• deodorants



• oral care



• fragrance



• sun care



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Nature's Gate wants to offer one of Annie's Home readers the opportunity to win a product of their own. Five (5) of Annie's Home readers will win Papaya Velvet Moisture Body Wash.

The Papaya Velvet Moisture Body Wash gives you the feeling of escaping to the islands with the scent of tropical papaya. An unique formula of natural coconut based cleansers with 7 skin conditioning moisturizers to reveal revitalized, glowing and radiantly soft skin.

If you would like to enter the chance to win one of the five (5) bottles up for grabs then all you have to do is visit the Nature's Gate website and let me know what product you would be the most interested in.

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Gift Ideas for Teachers : Pecan Pralines recipe

Pecan Praline

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons corn syrup
5 cups toasted pecan halves
Preparation
Stir together first 5 ingredients in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, 7 to 8 minutes or until a candy thermometer registers 234°.

Remove from heat, and vigorously stir in pecans. Spoon pecan mixture onto wax paper, spreading in an even layer. Let stand 20 minutes or until firm. Break praline-coated pecans apart into pieces. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week. Freeze in an airtight container or zip-top plastic freezer bag up to 1 month

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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons milk
40 miniature chocolate covered peanut butter cups, unwrapped

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F Sift together the flour, salt and baking soda; set aside. Cream together the butter, sugar, peanut butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Beat in the egg, vanilla and milk. Add the flour mixture; mix well. Shape into 40 balls and place each into an ungreased mini muffin pan. Bake at 375 degrees for about 8 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately press a mini peanut butter cup into each ball. Cool and carefully remove from pan.

Thursday 13

Today I have decided to share 13 things for Thursday 13 that I love to do with my family during the Christmas season.

1. Share the true Christmas Story and watch the Christmas play at church

2.Knowing that the time for Santa has arrived

3 The Winter Season brings such a beauty with it

4. The icicles hanging from all and all around we love to see just how long they will get

5 making snow angels has always been one of my favorite winter activities

watching those movies with my family we sort of sit like this all around close enough to lean on each other

As long as I dont have to go out in it I love the snow and ofte sing the let it snow song

a good book rather to read it alone or read it with my children is often enjoyable in the cold winter

Winter brings its own sort of decorations so once again the house gets a fix up with a bit of beauty

sitting by the fireplace is something I used to love to do at my grandparents house

Building a good snow man is an event I have many great memories of this was always fun as a child, with my own children and cant wait to do it with my grand child

Baking cookies is something we always find time to do in the winter time not only for Christmas but throughout the winter season

last but not least is the wonderful fun snowball fights of the old days.

Today for Thursday 13 I think I shared 13 different things that we love to do in the winter

Thursday Thunks

Its been a bit since I last participated in Thursday Thunks but thought I would stop back by and see whats happening.


1. Sometimes when you are sitting around doing nothing, a thought randomly pops into your head. How many measuring cups do you own?





man you should see my cabinet where I keep my measuring cups I would say there is at least a dozen in there





2. What is your favorite ice cream topping?





hot caramel and sugared pecans



3. Egg nog - is it digestible?





my daughter loves it me not so much



4. Were you one of the insane humans who went to a store last Friday?





yes I was but not as early as the rest of them



5. There are 12 months in a year, anywhere from 28 - 31 days in a month, depending on the year, of course. Each day holds a special meaning for someone, some days hold a special meaning for everybody. Do you have a 2010 calendar yet?





yes I do butt this was a long way to go to that question



6. Kids are funny sometimes and say the darndest things, but it's ok because they are kids and they are so adorable. A two year old is cute when they say a swear word. Admit it, they are. What was your favorite nursery rhyme growing up? Hey - if you don't have a favorite, just work with me here and pick the first one that fell off the wall and broke like an egg or came out of the sky like a cow who just jumped over the moon.





Little Boy Blue was repeated to us I believe it is my moms favorite



7. Most of us have some type of machine that people like to call 'vehicles'. Some are blue, some are yellow, some are red. Some have trunks, some have beds and some even can't decide if they are a car or a truck. We put gas in them, check the oil and drive them all over the place and stop them in places called parking spots. Picture in your mind the machine you currently own and if you own more than one, picture the one you last drove - when was the last time you had a new tire on it?





had a flat tire fixed within the last week



8. For those of us on Facebook, do you wish to share your Facebook identity with us?





if you know me email me and I may share it with you otherwise no thanks



9. Santa's coming! Where's the best place to hide presents? Any clever little tricks for keeping those nosey people from ruining the surprise?





we have a storage shed but nothing clever just a lock and a key



10. Have you heard that the world is going to end in 2012? Some people think that the world isn't actually going to go BOOM! and be no more, they think that the "end of the world" is actually going to be a worldwide takeover by a certain country and/or religion, which all has to do with the current president of the USA. Do you agree?





I think the world will end at a pre determined time which only God holds the number



11. Butterly, butterfly fluttering through the air, please don't land on my freshly washed hair. What brand of shampoo did you use this morning? (and for those of you who still stink.. think of yesterday morning... and if that still doesn't apply to you - go get your stinky butt in the shower!)





herbel essence

Closed - Coombs Family Farms organic maple syrup giveaway

If you have followed my blog long you know that I recently reviewed the delicious maple syrup from Coombs farm. You can read this review here If you are new to my blog or do not remember the review let me refresh your memories a bit to the deliciousness of Coombs Family Farm maple syrup and products.

The Coombs Famiy Farm is just as it says a farm that is ran and maintained by a family. To me that means that the product that comes from it is much more tasty because of the love that goes into it. The taste of the syrup that we received from Coombs Famiy Farm was delicious not too sweet but sweet enough. It was different than any syrup that we have ever tried. This my own opinion and yours may be different than mine but I can tell you that my husband has placed this at the top of his Christmas list wants.

For seven generations the Coombs Family Farm has been tended by their family and has produced maple syrup since 1840. The delicious syrup is 100% organic certified. But don't take my word for it try some for your self. You can purchase the delicious product from Amazon.com

Win: The Coombs Farm wants to offer one of Annie's Home readers a delicious reward. The chance to win a Grade B jug of Coombs Maple Syrup (value $26.00) of their own.

To win: you must visit the first review and watch a video I shared there and then come back and leave me a comment letting me know which one you watched and you must visit the Coombs Family Farm website and let me know something that I did not share in the review. (this is for 2 entries simply leave the answers in 2 comments)

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Giveaways on Feisty, Frugal and Fabulous Blog

The blog Feisty, Frugal and Fabulous has some great giveaways going on as part of their 2009 Holiday Gift Guide. These giveaways include

super cute tee and pair of leggings from Knotty Knees winner gets to choose

a super cute set from Gumdrop Lane

and a $15 Amazon gift card. You have til December 11th to enter all three of these great giveaways.

191 Unlimited Giveaway

One person that gets over looked in this house when it comes to style and clothes is my hubby. Not because I don't want him to have any style but because he doesn't look for it and I don't know what to look for THanks to the blog J. Leigh Designs I now know of a worthy place to look for designer clothes for the men in the house. So while I was there I entered a giveaway that is being hosted on the J. Leigh Designs blog where someone will win a $50 gift card to 191 Unlimited

Stocking Stuffer Giveaway Go Graham Go

Go Graham Go is helping us all out once again by locating some fun stocking stuffers. Not only did Felicia find the stocking stuffers but is hosting a giveaway for them . I entered the contest and so can you. Go Graham Go is hosting a giveaway where the winner will receive Hasbro Mr. Potato Head and the I-Dog Plush Puppy contest ending December 12, 2009.

Princess all dressed up

I purchased this beautiful outfit for Princess at a garage sale of all places and does she not look charming in it? Here she is giving you one of her funny little smirks.

shared with wordless wednesday on 5 Minutes for Mom

Walk by the Lake hand in hand

This picture is precious as well as Princess is linked hand in hand with both her mom and dad

Meet Princess and her Parents

Outdoor Wednesday is hosted by the blog A Southern Day Dreamer

This is Princess and her parents as they dressed up to take pictures at the Lake for Christmas

Princess and her smile

Wordless Wednesday is hosted by the blog 7 clown circus

I love this picture of Princess she has the biggest smile on her face. I love her very much and her smile is so super cute

Elfing Around Giveaway

We know that little old man with the white beard and all dressed in red will be here very soon. But Santa can not take all the credit for the presents that are created there are tons and tons of little elves at the North Pole working away as well. At least that is how the story goes. With all the little men dressed in red around it could never hurt to have an elf or two as well. The blog Blessings Abound is having a Holiday Gift Guide and Christmas Blessing Extravaganza and one of the giveaways is for a fun Elfing Around set. This would make for great family fun but you need to hurry as you only have til December 7 to enter.

Flirty Aprons

Whether you are looking for aprons like your grandma had, one to impress those that you love or one to make you look extra flirty with a flair of beauty the folks over at Flirty Aprons can help you out. We adored the party pink apron we received to review for this post. So fancy and yet so useful allowed us to stay looking great under the heat and pressure of cooking for the family. The apron allows me to look stylish in the kitchen while I do what comes naturally. Flirty Aprons has an apron that will fit your personality as well. Just take a look at the assortment of colors and styles they have available for you to choose from.

Do you have a young helper in the house that would love to help you in the kitchen? Well they can look as good as you can. Either in a matching apron or in one that fits their own style and attitude. Just look how cute this Flirty girls apron looks and think about how great that young girl in the family would love to help you and look great while they do just that. Would make a perfect Christmas gift for the young lady in the family.

And yes men cook in my kitchen as well and Flirty Aprons did not forget them. Flirty Aprons realized that men cooked as well and created fun and creative aprons with sayings of different kinds so that your man will feel comfortable in the kitchen as well.

Flirty Aprons was founded by two married couples the Hansen's and the Taylor's. A friendship that grew into a business partners. Heather Hansen had spent some time working as a model and loved both fashion and design. Heather met and married Joseph Hansen and together they help mold Flirty Aprons where Joseph envisions women wearing flirty aprons to allow self expression and great excitement. Jamie Taylor serves as the company's chair operations officer where she uses her talents to oversee production and designs apron patterns. Jamie's husband Spencer Taylor has spent a bit of time serving God through missions and teaching in Brazil. Spencer uses his talents as an economic major for purchasing and guiding the company through the economic world. Together these couples came together to form a great company known as Flirty Aprons.

Great News!!!! One of Annie Home readers will receive a Flirty Apron of their own.

all that you must do to enter is to head over to the flirty aprons website and let me know which apron you would choose if you were the winner. (must be done in order for any extra entries to count)

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Contest starts now and will run through December 20, 2009 Email must be in comment or available on blog. Good Luck