Welcoming 2015 with a Give Away

                      Ringing in the New Year
                                 With A Give Away
                                      Brand new book -- Absolutely A line

             

    1 easy pattern= 26 adorable dresses.

Pattern sized 3-8

You are so creative you will come up with even more variations.

       
                                       Keeping it very simple to win 
                                       
                                 Drawing will be Jan 7th

              1. Leave a comment for one entry-let me know you are a 
                   follower and you get a second entry.

            That's it!  Pretty simple to win this new book.  I never like to jump through hoops for a contest and don't think you want to either.

                                   Good Luck
                             

It"s coming!! Another season of Downton Abbey

I am not a fan of Downton Abby,   I am obsessed!!

                            I was a slow starter.  I missed the first series and had to buy it, to catch up.    Now it is time to go back and re-watch before the next season starts.

                                         Love the downstairs

                                 The wardrobe is breathtaking.
                             No short cuts are taken, you get to see what
                                          was worn in this period.

                        Like I said   I am obsessed!

Paradise Wild

                No words Needed
                  pictures Captured
                 By  McGlinn's

                     Majestic

                  Powerful

                   Amazing


     So thankful, to live in paradise   
              
            

Merry christmas

Christmas baking begins

 What better way to start then with 
        Magic cookie Bars

                                 Gather your ingredients
 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 (14 ounce) can  sweetened condensed milk
2 cups (12 ounces) semi-sweet
        chocolate chips
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
1 cup chopped nuts

                               
                            Pre-heat oven to 350 (325 for glass pan) in 13x9 baking pan, melt butter in oven.

2.  sprinkle crumbs evenly over butter; pour condensed milk evenly over crumbs.
Top with remaining ingredients; press down firmly with fork.
   (note)  I found you have to really press hard, the ones I have that do not turn out just right is because I didn't press hard enough on that step.
3. Bake 25-30 minutes or until browned. cool and cut.

 
                           So good and quick!!  These are a favorite goodie around here.
                       

Memories of Christmas past

Scrolling through past pictures of Christmas.

           

         The smocked Christmas dress

 

                         Such a sweetie in his smocked sweatshirt.

Sam loves Christmas.  She has been Santa's helper for many years.

Don't forget the goodies.  What would Christmas be without goodies?    These will show up again soon.  I know you have all made them but I think they need their very own post.

Sunrise

       Each golden sunrise ushers in new
       opportunities for those who retain
       faith in themselves, and keep their
                      chins up....Meet the sunrise with
       confidence. Fill every golden minute
       with right thinking and worthwhile
       endeavor.  Do this and there will be
       joy for you in each golden sunset.
                         --Alonzo Newton Benn