Welcome to Thankful Thursday - May 31, 2012

 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts,

 since as members of one body you were called to peace.

 And be thankful.

Colossians 3:15

Happy Thursday Sweet Peas,

What sort of week did you have??

Hope it has been a good one, or at least

you have had joy and peace... regardless

 of the circumstances.

Have to say my week has been busy,  but a good busy,

and  a very good week.  So guess I will get on

with my thankfuls.......................

#1

I am thankful

for flowers of any kind,  they just add such
color and pleasantry to life,  whether they
are in the yard, in a field or in a vase.
A true gift from God, that shows more of
His wonderful creativeness and handiwork.

#2

I am thankful

that my kitty is doing much better since she

got her allergy shot last Thursday.  She actually

pulls her fur out and I have to say was looking

a bit rugged.  Still looking somewhat rugged

but her hair is already coming back some and

nice not to see her licking and chewing.

#3

I am thankful

that I got to have a long phone conversation

with a friend on Tuesday and Wednesday,  it has
 been awhile since we have seen each other just
 due to so much going on in her life.  So it has
been great catching up.

#4

I am thankful

for the lovely time we had at my daughters

for Memorial Day.

#5

I am thankful

for games of all kinds,  they somehow spell

love to me..........think it is because it was one

of the most loving things my grandmother who

was not such a nice lady actually did with us.

Plus I just think it draws a family together,

and brings some fun to any occasion.

#6

I am thankful
for the excitement, pleasure and anticipation
of  planning special events.  Father's Day is
coming up next,  so gotta put my thinking cap
on, a fun thing to do for me!!




#7
I am thankful
for older neighborhoods and how quaint, quiet
and welcoming they are...............just something
about them............any time you visit one......
makes you want to just move there.  We have lived
 in our neighborhood for 32 yrs. now,  and I am guessing
people probably feel that way about our neighborhood
too, at least I hope so.................




#8
I am thankful
for  the lovely home we have and for the ability
to keep it......not just financially but in practical
ways like cleaning and painting it.  It has been
a dream come true for this woman who came
from a financially challenged single parent home.
It was like moving into a palace for me!!
and
just in case that confuses you because I have
said before that my dad and grandparents
owned a diner,  well they did,  but I only lived
summers with my dad,  the rest of the time
I lived with my Mom,  and like most single
Mom's finances were a big problem.
Not complaining,  just saying............
Because honestly,  I learned a great deal about life,
 living in those circumstances...............
.and wouldn't change a thing!!  Think it has made
me appreciate the things I do have so much.

#9
I am thankful
for Christian music and teaching on radio
and TV,  and how it just lifts your spirits
anytime  but especially when I really need it.




#10
I am thankful
for my lil mint cleaner and for swiffer dusters
and how much easier they make cleaning for me.
Can you tell I am cleaning today???  lol




#11
I am thankful
that our Pastor has been invited to one of our
local TV stations and programs tomorrow.
Not sure when it airs,  but can't wait to see it,
as he is really a man who loves God and I
am sure the Lord will really use him.




#12
I am thankful
to hear that a 17 yr. old  girl who is an honor student that
was suppose to be put in jail for truancy has gotten a
 reprieve because of the outcry of help from her community. 
 I read about it Sunday morning and it just made me cry.
 This kid has really been going through it, her parents 
divorced and moved away leaving her to help take care
 of a brother who was in college and a younger sister and 
she was working 2 jobs, and going to High School and
 taking AP classes and honor classes, trying to do her work
 and keep her grades up and I am sure she is grieving 
about the divorce and the loss of her parents, and the
 judge just did not take into account or did not know all
 the circumstances but thankfully, an attorney went to bat
 for her. Not sure if she had to stay in jail for the day or not, 
 but at least they cleared her record. The community took
 up a huge collection for her and it is about $100,000,  but 
she refuses to accept it and wants to give it to someone
 less fortunate than herself. What a kid!! So happy to see
 all the good things that have happened for her.
This is one time to be proud of our news media. and
really renews your faith in the heart of people for giving
so generously.

Well,  that is my list of blessings for
 this week, and hope it helps you
 to count yours too.


Glad you came to visit.............
 love hearing from you!


Love,  Hugs, and 
 Sweet Life Blessings,


Nellie

Warm Fuzzy Tuesday

Morning Sweet Friends,

Hope you had a lovely weekend, and that 

the rain didn't spoil your plans too much.

We had a lovely weekend, did a lil yard work, watched the new

 movie, The Vow,  it was pretty good but I think probably not as 

good as the original story might have been. Just in case you never

heard this movie is based on a true story and the couple is said to

be a christian couple that actually went thru this,  but in the movie

they never even mention their faith at all, which I think is sad, but

 I understand that the couple has written a book about their story,

 so would like to read that too.

We also played some Wii bowling and table tennis and that is all

 I can remember that we did Friday and Saturday anyway!! lol

Memorial Day we went to Dee and Jerry's, our original plan was

 to swim in the pool at their new house,  but Beryl took care of

 that!! lol It was thundering and raining and definitely not a good

 day for swimming unfortunately,  but we managed to have a great

time anyway.  We were able to sit out by the pool as we were

undercover,  and it was quite comfortable and nice and cool,  

so had our dinner out there and played a game called Apples

 to Apples,  then took a walk later in the evening in their lovely 

neighborhood when the rain had let up. It is just such a pretty

place..............

Well,  on with My Warm Fuzzy for today!!

Since Memorial Day weekend  has just passed and I

 didn't say what I probably would have in a 

Memorial Day Post,

 I will make it My Warm Fuzzy for today.

It truly is thinking about our men and women in uniform

 who care about our country so much that they put their lives 

on the line every day to support, protect and make our 

world a better place. They leave their homes, families,

churches, jobs, friends and comforts and safety and many

more things I might never even think about......... to do a

Wonderful Service to our Country and for Us ....friends.

Just the thoughts of all that give me a huge Warm Fuzzy

and Makes Me So Proud To Be An American!

God Bless Them Everyone,  Past and Present!!

and their Supportive Families as well

So what is your warm fuzzy for today???

Glad you came by for a visit.............make sure to

say Hello,  cause it is always great to hear from you.

Hugs and

Proud American Blessings,

Nelllie

Thankful Thursday - May 24, 2012

(Pink Lemonade cake)

If he offers it as an expression of thankfulness, then along
 with this thank offering he is to offer cakes of bread made 
without yeast and mixed with oil, wafers made without yeast
 and spread with oil, and cakes of fine flour well-kneaded
 and mixed with oil.
Leviticus 7:12


Greetings Sweet Peas,


Have you had any thankful sightings
 this week???


Sure hope so, cause the Lord
 is always at work.


All pictures are from the May 2012 issue of Better
 Homes and Gardens Magazine.  I just thought all these 

cakes were so pretty that it made me want to make

 them.  I am not a baker really,  but I love the idea

 of trying to decorate them.  Haven't done it tho, 

cause if you make them, somebodies got to eat 

them, and that shouldn't be us.........so just makes

 me want to...........cause I do love to make things

 pretty! and thought you would really enjoy seeing

 them as well,   So that leads me to my

#1

I am thankful

for Better Homes and Gardens magazine

which has been around a long long time,

and for their decorating emails I get all

the time.  I find great pleasure and excite-

ment in them as they give me great ideas.

Just so you know, these are not in an order

of priority, just starting there to explain

the pictures............lol

and also they come as I think of them.

Frosting cake - just Love the ruffles on this cake, so cute!)




#2

I am thankful

that Scott and Megan got back safe and sound

 from a cruise they took to celebrate their First 
Anniversary, and happy that they had
 a really great time.

(Orange chiffon with Marshmallow flowers cake)


#3
I am thankful

that DeeAnna has completed all she needs

for her Mammography course, all that is left
 is to take the state boards,  which will be
 coming soon, and of course,

studying, studying !!

#4

I am thankful

that the deep breathing continues to reap

good results in my body, and thankful

the Lord is using it to bring healing.

(Cherry Flower Power cake) 


#5
I am thankful
that my motivaidor I use to remind me of the
breathing is working again, I thought it was broken
this morning cause it was going off every minute,
so we changed the batteries, the it wasn't working
at all,  so was thinking I just needed a new one so
 called the company, and fortunately it wasn't broken, 
 it was the technically challenged owner...Me!  lol

Isn't this just adorable, hard to believe it is edible too.

Made with white chocolate candy clay.

#6

I am thankful
that hubby got his bloodwork back and everything
it was  good.................always a great relief!!


#7
I am thankful
that we went to see his heart Dr. yesterday,
and all was well.  Dr. was very positive,
which was great, cause sometimes he can
tend to be a lil on the negative side.
Still wants to do an Echocardiogram tho,
just to be on the safe side.

(sprinkle Me Happy cake)




#8
I am thankful
we got to go over to Dee and Jerry's last night
 for dinner, and to visit,  hubby and Jerry worked 
on cutting tree limbs. Dee and I gabbed!   lol
Dinner was great,  a lovely pasta dish
and salad,  delicious...............Love these
fun times with our kids.  It makes up for all
those difficult teen years!!  lol




#9
I am thankful
that the guys were safe after they worked on cutting 
big limbs off a tree as they were working with chain 
saws.  That always makes me a lil nervous!! 
 So there were definitely some prayers going up!!
Jerry did hurt his leg a lil bit,  but it wasn't any
thing serious thankfully.

(Mini chocolate cakes with white chocolate frosting)


#10
I am thankful
for our Magic Jack phone cause we never
have to pay long distance charges and it
helps me conserve minutes on my cell
phone if needed,  and it is only $20 a year.

Same pics as header, only with a posterized affect.

#11

I am thankful

for printers and scanners that make it so 

easy to make copies of things or more so

to be able to make my cards, such a blessing.

#12

I am thankful

that I just heard the New "Hobby Lobby"

store is open in our area.  Have been

waiting for that,  so very excited to go!

Probably want go right away tho, as I am sure

it is probably a packed house..........

(Cupcake is surrounded by white choc. curls)

Same cupcake as before just seeing more of the cute plate!

Hope you enjoyed your tour through 

cake and thankful Land!

Thanks for droppin' by,

always good to hear from you!

Have an Incredibly 

Fun and Productive weekend

and just in case you have been

tempted into baking now, you 

might want to check out

BHG.com/cakedecorating

or click here.

Love, Hugs,

and Happy Cake Blessings,

Nellie

They are all gorgeous and yummy looking!

So does that mean I can have my cake

and eat it too??  lol

Simple Pleasures

Morning Sweet Folks,


So how are you today???
Doing well,  I hope...................
Same here!! 


Well, last week I came across some pictures that
 I had taken to do a "Simple Pleasures" post, 
actually it is a linky party,  but when I went over
 to check it out last night I didn't see where she had
 been doing any of those posts in the last month,  so
 guess she isn't doing it anymore,  so just decided I
 would go ahead and do it all by my lonesome.
Then if I find out the linky party is still on...
 I will just  link up!!

Now..............For My Simple Pleasure 

I am so grateful for the new blinds that we got in our
 computer room probably almost a year ago. If you
 remember the old ones were broken and I couldn't
 open them. 

 So to be able to look out into the back yard every

day as I am working at the computer, is

 A simple pleasure for sure! 






and here is reason why.................


these are some of the things I see.......

Sunny day with lush greenery

Beautiful blue skies and tree tops

Little bunnies

so sweet

 Can you tell what this is???

Maybe now??  It's rain!!  lol




and also
 squirrels and birds and sometimes flowers
 and my kitty Molly surveying her kingdom.
Our backyard is a sanctuary for me for sure,
and truly a simple pleasure for this woman!!




Thanks for stoppin' in,


Come again soon.....................


and


Have a lovely day!


Hugs and
Simple Pleasure Blessings,


Nellie