So Heartwarming :)))

Watch this video and I  dare you not to get teary eyed.

It won't happed.

Unless you are a total scroge with a cold heart.

It's just that much of a heart warming video.

Definitely makes you warm and tingly all over.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nhl/blog/puck_daddy/post/Video-Bruins-surprise-serviceman-8217-s-parent?urn=nhl-wp17324

ahhhh, so sweet :)

Acorn Treats

These are very simple to make and they are super cute.

They're good for any type of fall party, not just Thanksgiving!

Ingrediants:

*Peanut Butter

*Hersey Kisses (unwrapped)

*Bite Sized Nutter Butters

* Chocolate Chips

Directions:

*Dip one side of the  Nutter Butter in peanut butter

*Stick it the flat side of a Hersey Kiss

* Dip the flat side of the chocolate chip in the peanut butter and stick it the to top of the nutter butter

Football Cookies

Chris is a HUGE football fan.

One of his favorite things to do on Thanksgiving is watch football...just like 95% of males.

So since he can't be here to watch this thanksgiving I figured I'd send him these...

Again, pardon my piping; all my tips and icing bags are still in storage so i was working by hand and with toothpicks!

 To make these I made a simple chocolate cookie.

I wanted to make a whoopie like cookie but I was afraid too much icing, and it being too hot would equal a disaster.  Meaning, it might go bad by the time it actually got to him, so I'll save those for when he actually gets home.



Ingredients:

*1 cup of all-purpose flour

*1/4 cup of cocoa powder

*1/2 tsp of baking powder

*1/2 tsp of baking soda

*1 dash of salt

*1 cup of sugar

*1 beaten egg

*1 tsp of vanilla extract

*5 Tbsp of melted butter

*1/2 cup of melted chocolate semi-sweet morsels

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350F or 180C.
2. Mix the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together.
3. Mix the sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract and the beaten egg until creamy
4. Mix in creamy mixture from step 4 into the melted semi-sweet chocolate morsels
5. Mix in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients little by little
6. Form into 1 inch round balls and place on a cookie sheet evenly spread apart
7. Bake in oven for 12 minutes or until done.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before removing from cookie sheet.

Turkey Cookies

I wanted to send Chris a little taste of Thanksgiving while he's overseas, and since I can't very well send him a turkey and all the fixings that make for a turkey day dinner.

So after a little research (aka pinterest) I found a cookie that looked like these.

After making a few alterations of my own to make them last a little longer and send better, this is what I got.

Not my best work, since my icing bag and tips are in storage but they'll do. :)



Basically I started with a sugar cookie recipe from scratch...

Ingrediants

*1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
*1 cup butter or margarine, softened
*1 egg
*1 tsp vanilla extract
*1/2 tsp almond extract
*2 1/2 cups flour
*1 tsp baking soda
*1 tsp cream of tartar
Directions
*Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy
* Add egg, vanill and almond extrat and beat until well mixed
* Add flour, baking soda and cream of tartar
* Roll into circular 1/2 balls
* Place in a preheated 375 oven and bake for 7 to 8 minutes



I am grateful

I am grateful for everything that I have been given in this life.

I have a husband who loves me and would absolutely anything to see me smile.

I have a husband who I adore more life itself.

I have found a love that is true to the core.

I have found a love that is honest and real.

I have found a love that is rare and sparkles like a diamond in the rough.

I am grateful for everything that I have been given in this life.

I have a handful of true, real friendships.

The kind of friends I can call in the middle of the night if I need them and know that they'll be there for me and not care what time it is.

The kind of friends that no matter how long it's been since the last time we've seen each other, we pick up right where we left off like no time has passed.

The kinds of friends who are more like sisters than friends.

The kinds of friends my children will grow up to know as their "aunts" because that's how close we are.

I have truly learned the value of the saying " it's better to have a handful of true friends, than a ton of acquaintance."

I am grateful for everything I have been given in this life.

I have a truly wonderful family.

I have a brother and a sister who are two of my best friends.

I have two wonderful parents who raised me to be a kind, considerate, thoughtful, polite adult.

They raised me the right way, and for that I am very thankful.

I have a strong family behind me in everything I do.

I have a family who will be there for me no matter what the circumstances may be.

I believe in strong family relationships.



I am grateful for everything I have been given in this life.

I am blessed with two loving, adorable, sometimes crazy cats.

They have two very different personalities but I love them both to pieces.

My life would be so boring without them, they provide us with so much entertainment.

They love us unconditionally.

And we love them unconditionally.

I know how much I've been blessed with in my life.

Not a day goes by that I don't remember that and I'm not thankful.

I thank my lucky stars each and every day for all that I've been given.

Florida Pictures

A random collection of pictures I've taken since I've moved to Florida

Siesta Key Beach

Welcome Home flowers from my Hubby :)

Halloween goodies I baked for Chris

 Beautiful Beach Day!

Me and Marsh catching some rays by the pool

Marshmellow decided to take a little snooze in the flower pot

Fall Chocolate Chip Muffins

The girls sleeping one sunny morning

 Back to the propsal site :)

All tucked in for bed

Helpful Article

I found this article online a couple days ago and I was reading it I found it really helpful to those who don't often send care packages overseas or going through their first deployment.

So, I figured I would share.

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Community/Cooks-Who-Care/The-Strength-Behind-The-Strong

Basically, that link will lead you to the article regarding tips for sending packages overseas.

But, there is a link within the article that will lead you to her website, which is all about staying connected with and supporting your loved ones while they are serving our wonderful country.