THIS AND THAT

I think this is a pretty picture of the ice storm we had in 2008, but, sure hope we do not get another one any time soon!

We had 19 dgrees this morning, it is sunny but still cold. Was a good morning for whole wheat toast, eggs, bacon and gravy.

I needed a baby card for a boy and it was also for MMTPT Challenge on Tuesday. We were to use a Winnie The Pooh theme and since I didn't have any bear stamps I went searching. Found these American Craft bear stickers that I have had for ages and used them to represent Winnie the Pooh's family-Mrs. Winnifred, Willie and Wendy Pooh. So, you didn't know about the Pooh family?? It helps to still have part of your childhood imagination around. (Grin)

I thought this Thought for the Day, which I get in my inbox each day, was both humorous and on target.

"A blind, anemic, weak-kneed flea on crutches would have a greater chance of defeating a herd of a thousand wild stampeding elephants, than the enemy has of defeating God." -- Ray Comfort

BEST OF BEV 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Wishing you all the best for 2011.

In a recent Betty Crocker email I received, the subject was Best of Betty 2010 featuring some of their best 2010 recipes. Here are some of my favorite cards I made in 2010. Maybe not the best, but some I have liked.

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

Some friends came by Sunday evening to show us their new toy-a Can-Am Spyder.  And yes, they had their helmets on when they arrived and when they left. They have been having a good time touring the countryside!  Pretty snazzy machine, comfortable with lots of storage areas.

The Can-Am Spyder is a three-wheeled motor vehicle (two wheels in the front, one in the rear) similar in layout to a modern snowmobile. The Spyder uses an ATV-like chassis with a single rear drive wheel, and two wheels in front for steering. It is often referred to as a "roadster" (a term that BRP uses themselves) but in technical terms is more of what has been traditionally called a three wheeled trike.  It is built in Canada and sold in the USA.

Leon and I had to get our picture taken so I could send it to the girls telling them we had just spent their inheritance! 

THANKFUL ON A THURSDAY

Today I am thankful for the nice rain we just received.  We are so dry here and the rain was really needed-not enough but it is a start-just glad to know it can still rain!  Maybe this rain dance photo my daughter posted on her Blog  helped.

I am also thankful to have my computer back up and running after being taken over by a virus-my fault for clicking on a box I should have thought twice about.

Will be back later with more photos.  Have a doctors appointment in Springfield Friday and a funeral to go to Saturday morning for a school friend's husband.

WORDLESS WEDNESDAY

I am adding some words: check out  Wordless Wednesday on Old Fashioned Tips today-where I got my idea for todays post. .

A DAY OF HONOR

The flag display at Veterans Memorial by the Texas County Administrative Center here in our town.  Each flag represents a conflict America has been involved in.  Our family lost a son and brother in the Viet Nam conflict.

"I have never been able to think of the day as one of mourning; I have never quite been able to feel that half-masted flags were appropriate on Decoration Day. I have rather felt that the flag should be at the peak, because those whose dying we commemorate rejoiced in seeing it where their valor placed it. We honor them in a joyous, thankful, triumphant commemoration of what they did.” ~Benjamin Harrison

MY FAVORITE LUNCH

This is my favorite lunch to have when I am by myself.  Quick and Easy and I usually have the ingredients on hand.  A single serving pouch of tuna in water, cottage cheese, diced celery, tomato, onion and whatever else I have in the refrigerator, 5 wheat crackers and one ounce of medium cheddar cheese.  Add a sprinkling of black pepper and sometimes a little ranch dressing and enjoy. Now don't get the idea that I always eat at the bar (just when DH is home) with a placemat and cloth napkin.  I ate lunch today in front of the computer catching up on emails.