Thanksgiving

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS. BLESSINGS AS YOU SHARE THIS BEAUTIFUL DAY WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Veterans Day

As we celebrate Memorial Day across the Nation this weekend, Many will take a moment to honor those who have given their lives in service to their county.

Originally known as Decoration Day and dates back to the 1800s remembering those who died in the Civil War.

By the 20th Century it had become a general day of commemoration for all fallen Veterans of all American Wars.










Please take a moment to remember our fallen men and women who have fought and lost their lives for our freedom and remember all the families who lost their loved ones.

I want to thank everyone in my family; my husband Charles, my dad, Ernest, uncles, Ardell and Raymond who all served in the Army. My husband in Germany and my dad and uncles in Korea.

Sunday Blessings

Hope everyone is having wonderful day. The weather has turned out to be beautiful. Just the kind of
day for riding and checking out all the leaves in North Georgia.  some of our most favorite areas are, Dahlonega, Cleveland, and Helen Ga. Lots of Antique shops, food and all kind goodies for the family.

Fall Time in the Smokies Part II

Part II

Beautiful views in Cades Cove

 

The sound of rushing water driving through the mountains

Gatlinburg was so much fun this year with Brittini. She was actually old enough to enjoy the scenery. 

Breakfast a Crockett's was totally amazing. All country cooking's you can imagine. You must try their "King" size Cinnamon Rolls!!

Back to Pigeon Forge to Paula Dean's for lunch was next on our schedule. It too was amazing. Fried chicken and the banana pudding was my favorite! My husband and Paula had  great conversation...lol Her store is filled with beautiful gift's for all.

Our view from our table at Paula Dean's and Brittini on the Merry Go Round after lunch with her daddy. 

Fall Time in the Smokeys Part I

Fall Time in the Smokies 

Hello to all of my viewers. Hope you all are enjoying this great Fall Season. I have been very busy lately and just wanted to share some pictures of a trip that we just made to Cades Cove, Pigeon Forge, and Gatlinburg Tennessee.

        While there we managed to make it to a few attractions and to visit Cades Cove. Talk about God's beauty! Amazing mountains and foliage keeps you in continual ahhhhhh. The day we choose was perfect weather and the breeze was wonderful. Our son and 4 year old granddaughter Brittini was along with us and to hear all of the things this child had to say was worth the whole trip. 

Brittini seen a wild turkey for the first time and she gobbled for 20 minutes afterwards. We didn't see a bear or deer this trip, but the one a few months ago we seen a mama bear with two cubs and 2 deer. 

Driving through the water was so much fun.

Studebaker "Classic Cars"

  BEAUTIFUL

 1963 Gran Tursimo Hawk

What a beautiful Saturday we had today in Georgia. I hope your's was as well. Seen a lot of "Classic Cars" while riding through some of the country and highways. One of our favorites is the Studebaker. We have a 1963 Studebaker Gran Tursimo Hawk. Our kids and grandchildren have really enjoyed the times they got to ride in it.

Nana's Soup & Fried Corn Bread

Yummy!!!

Today has been a very dreary rainy day. I decided to make some beef stew soup, fried corn bread and sweet tea for dinner. A family favorite all through the year and especially during the cold winter months.

As a child my mom made fried corn bread many times for us and sometimes she would put honey on it. So yummy! 

Kids Say the Darndist Things

My grandchildren have been such a blessing to us. Among the many things that keep our fire burning is the cute things they say.

Brittini our youngest of 12 is 4 and she is so talkative. She said yesterday as granddaddy was finishing replacing the toilet handle;
B- Is it flushable now?
Me-Yes
B- Ok, here goes everything! lol

At dinner last night she told her granddaddy that he could get a surprise after dinner if he followed her directions...lol 
He ignored her and she said; at the count of one you better be standing up! I will not count to three....hehehehehe. 
It is so hard to keep a straight face with her.

B is a very strong willed child. Wonder where she got that...lol Her dad was as well.

Family, Fun Time & Memories

 Charles and I have been married 45 years as of July, 2017. We were blessed with 4 children, 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.  Sharing just a few pictures of our family. We are very close and have so much fun when we have family gatherings. When the children were growing up we lived out in the country and they had a lot of fun riding horses, bicycles, jumping on the trampoline, and swimming.
What a joy for us as parents to be able to be with our children even tough we both worked. We always managed to work our schedule to be with them. Yes, we were fortunate and thankful that I could own my own business and have them with me while their dad went to College and worked full time.
Memories we will cherish forever. Love our kiddo's!!         

  Below L-R 

Chuck, Dad, Robbie

Karen, Mom, Pam

Robbie, Karen, Pam and Chuck 

(Robbie on far right passed away in 2009 at age 43)

 

In memory of this precious child. We miss him so much. 

Robbie

12/17/1965-10/23/2009

Below L-R Pam Chuck, Karen

and the parents

L-R
Pam our daughter lives in Tennessee. She and her husband have a church in Johnson City.

Chuck lives in Georgia, travels all over the United States and Canada singing Southern Gospel Music.

Karen is a Real Estate Agent and she and her husband own their own business.

Good Saturday Morning

Good Saturday Morning

 

Fill your day with "Happy Memories" with family and friends.

Happy Week-end

                                                          

Hope everyone has a wonderful week-end. I am looking forward to a very quiet peaceful time at home with family.

It's always comforting to be able to chill and think of family and home and avoid the hustle and bustle of traffic going to and from work. We enjoy our time together especially when the weather is good however tomorrow is going to be HOT in Georgia!! Stay cool and remember that Fall is just around the corner. 

Blessings from our home to yours!!

                                                   

Sunday Blessings

SUNDAY BLESSINGS TO ALL

Saturday Quote

What a great Saturday we had. I hope you all had a great one as well. So many things to be thankful for from the smallest of things to the biggest! Enjoyed family time today. Working in the house and cooking a great meal for the family.

Life is truly a blessing in it's self. God, faith, family and much love to share.

Beginning school year 2017-2018

Friday was the ending the first week of school and Nana who is excited and sad at the same time that my little "B" is in Pre-K4. Where does time go and why so fast? I remember when her dad was beginning Kindergarten! I thought she was such a cutie and so grown up entering that BIG building with people going every different direction...not knowing where to go. Teachers in the halls at certain areas of school holding the Kleenex Tissues for all of the parents/grandparents.... LOL
YES.....I did shed a few myself.
Love my little Princess. She is our #12 grandchild. she was so much braver than Nana and her dad. Kids are so amazing and such a Blessing!! I am BLESSED with 4 children, 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Nana's Little Dumpling Helper

Today has been a very special day with my "B". School day and lots to do. We decided to make chicken and dumplings for dinner. What a joy to have B helping tonight. I hope she will enjoy cooking when she gets older. She told me that she wants to be just like me. If you are a Nana you can just imagine how that made my day. Children are priceless and I certainly enjoyed mine when they were growing up.
I have a couple of pictures to share with you and hope you enjoy.

Recipe for the Dumplings

Chicken:

1/4 Butter
2 tablespoon. Olive oil
One whole chicken (I cooked in Crock pot) cut in pieces
Chicken broth ( I used 2 cartons in crock pot)
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/2 cup of carrots
1/2 cup celery
1/2 cup medium onion (finely diced)

Put everything in the crock pot, cook on high 3-4 hours. The chicken will literally fall off the bone at this point. Shred carefully as it will be very hot, and add back into the crock pot. Keep all the broth.

Dumplings  

1 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
2/3 cup of yellow corn meal
1 Heaping tablespoon of baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 to 2 cups of half-and half milk
2 tablespoons of flour

Sift the flour, cornmeal, salt and baking powder. Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of milk. 

When chicken is done, take the 2 tablespoons of flour, a little water and mix into the broth still in the crock pot. This will thicken nicely. 

I used two spoons, dipping one in to the flour and cornmeal dumplings mix, then used the other spoon to help drop the dumplings into the broth in the crock pot. Cover and leave on low for one hour, letting the dumplings cook slowly. 

When done, fill the bowls and watch the family come running to eat. You are welcome to add minced parsley and salt and pepper to taste.

This was the tedious task of preparing the dumplings.
B is working hard to get the right consistency.

Yes.....she finally made it!! I had so much fun Nana.

The finished product. I might add that it was quite yummy.

Hearty Breakfast Skillet #Recipe

Happy Monday to all.....sharing our brunch of the day with the family

Hearty Breakfast Skillet

A great breakfast or brunch omelet. A favorite for sure. Enjoy!

Prep time 5 minutes/Cook 22-30 minutes

1/2 lb- (8oz) bulk sausage
2 cups- frozen hash brown potatoes
1 can (10oz) Rotel Diced tomatoes & Green chili, drained
1/2 lb (8oz) VELVETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product cut up
6 eggs


1) Brown sausage in large non stick skillet on medium heat: drain
     Add potatoes and tomatoes, cook 5 minutes. Top with Velveta.

2) Beat eggs, add 2 Tbsp. water  with whisk in medium bowl.
     Pour evenly over ingredients in skillet, cover. Reduce heat to low.

3)  COOK 10-12 minutes (may be more depending on thickness)
      until egg mixture is set in center and cheese is melted. Uncover
      let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into wedges with a non stick spatula. 
      Makes 6 servings
      Serve with fresh fruit of choice

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Laurel & Hardy Museum in Harlem, GA

                                             LAUREL & HARDY MUSEUM

                                                        250 N. Louisville St.
                                                        Harlem, GA 30814
                                                        706-556-0401

          
We visited the Laurel and Hardy Museum. Brings back many memories from my childhood watching all of their funny movies. Get ready to laugh a lot at the movies they show during your visit.

Friendly little town and surrounding area.

We plan to return sometime soon with some of our grandchildren. Always nice to share the past with family and friends of such great comedy and comedians.

                                                          GONE WITH THE WIND

 

Love the movie and was so excited to get these two dolls in Tennessee at an Antique store. They both have porcelain face, arms, legs and the body is cloth. A friend crocheted both outfits.





                   RHETT AND SCARLET