THE MOM SONG

Check this out http://www.ldsmag.com/youtube/081230mom.html My friend Julie emailed me this...it explains it all

Happy Birthday Maccoy

Today is my (step) grandson Maccoy's 10th B-day. He lives in Nevada so we don't get to see him very often. But I did hear he is coming to visit his Dad and stepmom this coming week. HAPPY BIRTHDAY MACCOY...We love and miss you!

Merry Christmas

Christmas has come and gone for another year. When I was a kid still at home, as soon as we had opened all our presents my dad would always say "well kids, what do you want next year?" I miss my parents especially at Christmas time but they are now spending Christmas with Jesus, Dad since 2001 and Mom since 2003. I know they are watching over us. This year for Christmas Moyd and I together purchased a Grandfather clock and a Home Theatre system. I also received a new watch, a fleece jacket and some Swisa Beauty products, a scrapbook and accessories to go with it, some Prada Perfume...it smells wonderful! and also 2 wall hanging Lizard DVD Holders. Thank you all for the nice gifts. Moyd received some new clothes, Crab Crackers and small forks, Dremel workstand and dremel tools. Thank you for the nice gifts. Marissa and kids, Jason and family hopefully will arrive tomorrow to visit. Josh and Cassie will be here on Sunday. We have gifts for you all. I haven't heard yet from my Cassie...I hope she had a Merry Christmas and that she is feeling better! WE LOVE AND MISS YOU ALL. WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Licorice Caramels

My sister knows I just LOVE BLACK LICORICE so she sent me this recipe. This will be my project for the day! YUMMY

LICORICE CARAMELS

1(14-oz) can of sweetened condensed milk

2 cups grandulated sugar

1 cup butter (no substitutes)

1/4 t. salt

1 1/2 cup light corn syrup

1 t. anise extract oil

black paste food coloring

Combine first 5 ingredients in a heavy saucepan. cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches 240 degrees (soft ball stage) on a candy thermometer. This will take approx.15 to 20 mins. Mixture will turn from a pale yellow to to a golden brown. Stir in anise extract and enough pasteto make caramels a dark black. Pour mixture into a 9x13-inch pan and let cool. Cut into small squares and wrap each piece in waxpaper.

Hooray

Yay...Hooray...the computer is fixed! It had contracted the BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH but thanks to Mikey...it is alive once again!!!

Cassie and Christmas

Yesterday I picked Cassie up at the airport. It was so good to see her again! On our way home we stopped in Layton and ate at Chili's, then off to Target as she needed to do some Christmas shopping. When we arrived home, we waited for Moyd to get home from work then we let her open her gifts from us. And I forgot to take pictures, shame on me! She received some $$$, socks, gift card to Starbucks, and the best gift of all was her new LEXUS, yes a LEXUS! (matchbox size) She wanted a BMW but it was $75,000. So anyways, she had to settle with the second choice. Today it will be off to Montpelier to visit with her sis Marissa and family, then Marissa will take her back to the airport on Saturday. Such a short visit, but its always nice to see her. We wish Cass a very Merry Christmas and a safe trip home! We Love you ;)

The Reason for the Season

Jesus is Better than Santa Santa lives at the North Pole. JESUS is everywhere. Santa rides in a sleigh, JESUS rides on the wind and walks on the water. Santa comes but once a year, JESUS is an ever present help. Santa fills your stockings with goodies, JESUS supplies all your needs. Santa comes down your chimney uninvited, JESUS stands at your door and knocks.. and then enters your heart. You have to stand in line to see Santa, JESUS is as close as the mention of His name. Santa lets you sit on his lap, JESUS lets you rest in His arms. Santa doesn't know your name, all he can say is "Hi little boy or girl, What's your name?" JESUS knew our name before we did. Not only does He know our name, He knows our address too. He knows our history and future and He even knows how many hairs are on our heads. Santa has a belly like a bowl full of jelly, JESUS has a heart full of love. All Santa can offer is HO HO HO, JESUS offers health, help and hope. Santa says "You better not cry" JESUS says "Cast all your cares on me for I care for you. Santa's little helpers make toys, JESUS makes new life, mends wounded hearts, repairs broken homes and builds mansions. Santa may make you chuckle but JESUS gives you joy that is your strength. While Santa puts gifts under your tree, JESUS became our gift and died on the tree. It's obvious there is really no comparison. We need to remember WHO Christmas is all about. We need to put Christ back in Christmas. Jesus is still the reason for the season.