Happy Week-end...Enjoy with Sweetness!

Happy week-end and make it a sweet one!!

We are having Pizza since it is Pizza week and for dessert I am making a very "special chocolate sweet cake" that my family loves. It is quick and easy and I would like to share the recipe for you and your family. This is not a fancy looking cake, just a very moist delicious one. I have been making this since 1972 and I hope you enjoy as much as we have.

CHOCOLATE SWEET CAKE

Sift together:
2 cups sugar
2 cups self-rising flour
1 teaspoon soda

combine:
1/4 cup cocoa
1 cup water 
2 sticks butter (calls for margarine, I use butter)

Bring to boil and pour into dry mixture. Add cup of sour cream and mix. Add 2 eggs, one tab vanilla and mix thoroughly. Grease and flour sheet pan (9x12) 

ICING: 

1/2 cup milk 

1 stick butter

1 box confectioner sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla

Rainy Days

Gear up for a few days of rain. Time to clean closets, drawers, and closet shelves or just cuddling in front of a really warm fire and watching old movies with a good hot drink! Baking some of your favorite sweets, breads and cookies on a rainy or just relaxing is one of my favorite things to do.
Headed back to my comfy place....on my sofa listening to the rain and watching old movies.

Hope your rainy day is just as you would like it to be.

Sunday Night Dinner

 SUNDAY DINNER

Baked brussel sprouts,
mac-n-cheese, fried chicken, green beans and a delecious Lemon Lime Pound Cake              

Sunday Blessings

Sunday Blessings

Toccoa Falls Day Trip

We took a short road trip today to see the beautiful sights of Stephens County, Toccoa Falls. What a great little hike with the family and such a gorgeous view of the Falls. The mist coming from the Falls was very cool and refreshing.  

Toccoa seems to be a very slow pace little Historical town with many unique Shops and Restaurants. Very laid back as you walk through the streets enjoying the scenery. 

Very pedestrian and vehicle friendly.  

Below are a few places of interest and many more

Camp Toccoa at Currahee

Currahee Military Museum

Historic County Courthouse

And.....of course the Historic Ritz Theatre constructed in 1939. 

Lake Toccoa and Recreational Park

Paul Anderson Park

Toccoa's unique culture brings the old with the new for all to experience.

That Beautiful White stuff!!

Today has been a bit cold and temperature was 18 when we got up this morning in GA. I'm sure others have experienced much lower temps her in the good old USA. We are happy to say that our day tomorrow should be much better as the temp will be around 40 and ALL of the snow will be GONE!!
Ok, today I decided that we should go to the grocery store for a few items needed. Oh boy...what an ordeal. I can't ice skate at all but we truck skated around for about 20 minutes. Needless to say we were more than happy to pull in the driveway. Mission accomplished...lol

A much better way to spend our time.  A hike in the woods with "B" and a great time for pictures!

OVER THE RUSH

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR


Hello to all,

Sorry it has taken me so long.......

Hoping all have had a Merry Christmas and looking forward to this New Year 2018. Well Christmas 2017 rushed right through and our 2018 New Year has already begun.

We had a quiet Christmas with the family and New Year as well. Lot's of fun and laughter. It is always a blessing to listen and watch our children and grandchildren telling their stories and opening gifts however our Christmas is always focused on the real meaning which is the birth of our Savior.

I love the Holidays, but for some it is a sad time. As I have learned with God's help to get through the Holidays after the loss of our son in 2009. There are so many families who struggle and try to understand. I have no words to express an easy method for anyone's grieving, but I can say that thankfully I had a wonderful husband and children and I pray that anyone who has lost a dear loved one that you have much peace and comfort through your days ahead and family to share your time with.

                                             I want to share a few pictures of our family

                                         Here I am helping Brittini decorate her little tree.

                                                                    Chuck and the girls

                    Me, my daughter Karen and 3 granddaughters, Kheri, Kamryn and Hannah

              Above my sweetheart and below is my most favorite Family picture (except for Robbie)

                                                                    SO BLESSED