Thankful Thursday

Today I am joining Rhondi at Rose Colored Glasses for Thankful Thursday!

I am always thankful for the morning coffee that gets me on my way!

This morning when I got to work, I found this sweet card on my desk.

I am so thankful for such a wonderful boss! He is so easy to work for and is always grateful for everything I do.


What a great start to my day! I am also thankful for sweet blogging friends who come my way to leave such kind and positive comments. Truly uplifting! Sweet Dee Dee in Texas passed this little award my way yesterday.

She is such a crafty, creative and beautiful soul. Right now she is creating for Craft Hope for Haiti! Please go visit her and say hello!

When it comes to night time, I'm thankful for my bed.

I'm thankful for the pillow on which I lay my head.

The prayer on my lips as I drift off to sleep is always Thank you God, Thank you God!
Please visit Rhondi to see the the other thankful participants.

Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul. ~Henry Ward Beecher

Blessings, Tammy

White Wednesday Wishes

My friend, Renee, cross-stitched this beautiful sampler for me on white aida cloth.

She is another "sister of my heart". I don't have biological sisters. Renee, Gwen (my cousin) and Melissa (Monday's birthday girl) are my heart sisters who keep me grounded, inspire and motivate me, lend an ear or a shoulder. I can always count on them.






I've yet to frame the sampler. It sits in a basket in my bedroom so I can see it every day. Thanks Renee! I love ya.

We actually have had a few little rain showers today -- just enough to say we had rain. Hope everyone is having a most wonderful Wednesday! Best wishes always, Tammy

Faraway Wishes

G is for Girlfriend

That's what she is to me.

W is for Wonderful!

She's wonderful as can be.

E is for Everlasting!

Our friendship is true blue.

N is for No one ...

can measure up to you!

I grew up in the South and my cousin, Gwen, grew up in Michigan. We only saw each other every other year at Christmas until I was about 14. After that, although we didn't see each other for many, many years, we corresponded with each other through letters. After more than 20 years, I finally made my way North again for a reunion and I'm so glad I did. She is the one who insisted I try blogging. She asked me to give it a month and if I didn't like it, then I could just quit. That was July last year and I'm still here. She is also the one who started me scrapbooking and inspired me to start crocheting more things like scarves and dishcloths. She continues to inspire and motivate me in so many ways!

Happy Birthday dear cousin, my friend! You are also a sister of my heart! Hugs and Blessings, Tammy

Birthday Wishes

One of my dearest friends celebrates her birthday today.

The brownies I made Saturday morning were for her. I also made a card using an image from The Graphics Fairy. Her favorite color is green.

She is a special person and has been a great friend the past 9 years since we met.

She is also wild and crazy!

Which is why we love her so much!

Happy Birthday Melissa!

Sister of my Heart! Love and Blessings, Tammy

Silver Sunday

Well, I never did officially link up for Silver Sunday with Beth at Gypsy Fish, but that's okay. You can make your way over there to see all the participants if you are a fan of silver.

I have many silver pieces. I also collect heart shaped items. Maybe it started after second grade when I received this sweet little silver heart-shaped box. We were moving from Laurel Mississippi, where I was born, to Texas. At my going away party, the boy that I liked gave me this little box that came with a sweet little necklace that had a tiny sphere with a pearl inside. I am sure I have that necklace tucked away someplace. I don't have many detailed memories from childhood but this one stuck with me for some reason. The boy's name was Bo Hammerstrom and he was the preacher's son. I recall that he also pushed me behind the Sunday School classroom door and gave me my first kiss.

I hope that you all are having a beautiful and blessed Sunday!

Angels descending, bring from above,
Echoes of mercy, whispers of love.
~Fanny J. Crosby

My little children, let us not love in word,
neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
~ I John 3:18

It's difficult to watch the news of what is happening in Haiti. Even though the faces that flash across the screen are nameless, I think about them constantly and say little prayers throughout the day. My heart truly aches when I think of what they are going through. Prayers and blessings, Tammy

Happy Pink Saturday!

May you find beauty in your surroundings ...

and contentment in the simple things of life.

This morning I made brownies for a friend's birthday. Another favorite and fool-proof recipe.

Deep Dish Brownies

3/4 cup melted butter
3/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 tsps vanilla extract
3 eggs
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 inch square pan (I normally use a 13x9 inch baking dish). In a large bowl, combine butter, sugar and vanilla. Beat in eggs one a time. Combine the flour, cocoa powder, bp and salt and gradually blend into the egg mixture. Spread the batter into the greased pan and bake about 40-45 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from the sides. Cool and cut into squares.

Even Zack's 6th grade class at school said these were the best brownies ever! Have a blessed and beautiful day! Tammy

Baseball and Blueberries

I hope everyone is having a fantastic Friday. The weather in Kuwait has been so mild and was the perfect day for the 2009-2010 Opening Ceremonies of Kuwait Little League. Marching onto the field, Zack is the 2nd from the left with his cap covering his face.

I tried to find Yusef to take pictures since I was helping on the field, but he was nowhere to be found.

Unfortunately, Zack's team lost their first game 8-2. This is the pep talk after the game. You win some, you lose some.

Here's a winning muffin recipe for you! Several years ago, a friend shared a honey wheat muffin recipe with me and I added to it to come up with blueberry, banana, cranberry and coconut, chocolate chip and pecans, peanut butter, pumpkin. All from one simple little recipe.


Honey wheat muffins:
1 egg
1/4 canola oil
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup milk
whisk together
Add 1-1/2 cups wheat flour
2 tsps baking powder'
1/4 tsp salt
Blend
Grate in a tsp of lemon peel
Add 1-2 TBS fresh lemon juice
and fold in 1/2 cup of blueberries (or more). I have to use frozen because even when we are able to find fresh blueberries in Kuwait, they cost an arm and a leg.

Grease mini muffin pan. Spoon in muffin mix and bake at 350 until done.

They always come out perfect. I like to make the mini muffins because I can bag them up in three's and toss them in with lunches, take to the office for breakfast or midmorning snack, and can give them to friends and coworkers.

Sending sweet wishes your way, Tammy

Thankful Thursday

I am thankful for this day and all that I have.

My heart goes out to all who have pain and suffering.

I think of all those in Haiti who have lost all.

And pray that they will find hope in the midst of despair.

"Hope is the thing with feathers
That perches in the soul.
And sings the tune
Without the words,
and never stops at all."
Emily Dickinson
US poet (1830 - 1886)

Peace & Blessings, Tammy

"In Just Two Days, Tomorrow Will be Yesterday"

Monday came ...

School 7:30 am - 3:00 pm.
Zack's baseball practice 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm.

Yusef's band concert at school 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm.


That's Yusef in the argyle sweater. He is playing the trombone. Not much time in between for anything else. Tuesday I was just plain tired.

I did manage to catch up on some blogs and to crochet a little in the evening.

Now it's Wednesday. My how time flies! Can you believe it is already the middle of the month?

The sky was clear this morning but as the day progressed it turned gray, cloudy, windy.

Wishing you all a warm and wonderful White Wednesday! Peace & blessings, Tammy


“Don't count the days- make the days count.”