1 day ago

Submitted by Enga71429 from blog: It doesn't really feel like Monday~but it is.Wow, the day blew by...I was up early, even on my day off. Started cleaning, washing, and sorting socks. That should be listed as a 'dirty job'. Uggghhhh...I hate mopping floors and sorting socks.Peyton was at YEC and Connor had spent the night with Mamaw and Papaw. I was catchin (Read More)

2 days ago

Submitted by Enga71429 from blog: Today has been a lazy damp cool day.No rain, but it's damp from yesterday downpour and pretty chilly.Connor and I got up and went to church. Ricky and Peyton had gone to Sunday School, but we didn't quite make it that early. I was so tired. I think my body just shut down so I would give it some rest.After church, we came ho (Read More)

3 days ago

Submitted by Enga71429 from blog: Today was crazy. It's Mrs. Dorothy and Ricky's birthday.I got up early and went to Many. I had to get a few things. I picked up our clothes at the dry cleaners. Went to Brookshire Bros. for groceries, then to Selma's to get Mrs. Dorothy's birthday present. After that, I went to get Peyton from Will's. Wilkie was getting Ben (Read More)

4 days ago

Submitted by Enga71429 from blog: It's what I like and look forward to...peace and quiet. Rest and Relaxation...they go hand in hand.I am so glad that we finished up the first week of the third six weeks today. Kids were leaving left and right~it was a nice day.I think I am going to read tonight. I don't have to do anything this evening. I don't have to coo (Read More)

5 days ago

Submitted by Enga71429 from blog: Today was 4H judging day at the Vernon Parish Fairgrounds.We loaded the bus around 8am and left for Leesville.There were 60 kids, three sponsors, and one bus driver. We were like a can of sardines. A rolling can of sardines. Whew...We arrived at the fairgrounds and all my 4H buddies were there. I know my face lit up like a (Read More)

6 days ago

Submitted by Enga71429 from blog: Tonight I had to go to a wake.I've been to three since Friday. Seems like it has been very melancholy and bittersweet. The suffering for these dear people are over. They have won the battle and pain was defeated. They are now in Heaven with a perfect body and perfect health.Tonight's wake was different. The children were th (Read More)

7 days ago

Submitted by Enga71429 from blog: I cannot believe the response to my blog about Cottage Creations. Would you believe that when I got home from school today, I had 10 orders! That is unreal.Everyone has been so supportive. I truly appreciate this.I cannot wait to get started on all the orders and fun!Tonight I experimented with thumbprint cookies with a jel (Read More)

Nov 17, 2009

Submitted by Enga71429 from blog: Usually Mondays are pretty 'blah' if I must say so myself. Today was actually pretty positive.God has me in a positive in a positive reformation. He has been working on me and working on me. I was restless and agitated. I couldn't figure out what was going on. When Ricky and I were talking and discussing this we both had th (Read More)

Nov 16, 2009

Submitted by Enga71429 from blog: Working on some small things that are a Big Deal at the moment.Cottage CreationsFrom Our House to YoursSweets, Treats, and ConfectionsI'm so excited. Getting my paperwork done and possibly a banner or something.I love it.I'm going to have an open house. Still have to get some things done before then! It's all coming togeth (Read More)

Nov 16, 2009

Submitted by Enga71429 from blog: There's only ONE week until Thanksgiving BREAK! Woo Hoo!!!!This week~I plan on staying at home each night except for Wednesday. We are having our Thanksgiving meal at church. I will be taking a spiral ham, french bread, and cranberry sauce.On Thursday, we have 4H Judging Day at the fairgrounds. We will be eating lunch at Bu (Read More)

Nov 16, 2009

Submitted by Enga71429 from blog: On Saturday, I made chocolate biscotti with white chocolate chips. It was pretty good. I had never made any before~but I am sure it would have been great with a big mug of fresh brewed coffee.I am working on some more types of biscotti. This next time, I am going to make pistachio biscotti and then I will make a lemon bisco (Read More)

Nov 15, 2009

Submitted by Enga71429 from blog: Use red and green M&M's on these bars to make a fun and different Christmas cookie. *M&M Marshmallow Bars 1 (18 1/4 oz.) pkg. devil's food cake mix1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted1/4 cup water1 egg3 cups miniature marshmallows1 cup plain M&M's1/2 cup peanuts Combine dry cake mix, butter, water and egg and mix well. Press (Read More)

Nov 14, 2009

Submitted by Enga71429 from blog: I would really like to find a new background. One in brown with a carmel colored scroll. Very "fleur de lis-ish"....LOL;) Old French Louisiana style...This is where I will post my Cottage Creation items and regular blogging. I have some business cards coming in next week. I will scan one if I cannot find something similar b (Read More)

Nov 12, 2009

Submitted by Enga71429 from blog: Just wanted to thank the Veterans of this great nation.This is a picture of my uncle, Bill Goss. He served in WWII. He was there on the beaches of Africa.My Uncle Dutch was killed in the Battle of the Bulge.He was 19. He died in a barn in the countryside. His wounds were just too bad.My Uncle Berry (who passed away this pas (Read More)

Nov 09, 2009

Submitted by Enga71429 from blog: I'm feeling a little special today. Nothing to brag about, but I am pretty proud.Lately, my goofy little tweets (Twitter) and my somewhat different status updates (Facebook) have landed me awesome new online friends and some inquiries.Since I teach school, I often feel "boring" or "unappreciated" but lately I have been gett (Read More)

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