Hockey Day Weekend and Susie's Birthday

Today in History

Seems that today in history was a bad day and a good day for women. I hope someone else also finds this an interesting bit of info.


1637
Anne Hutchinson, the first female religious leader in the American colonies, was banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony for heresy.
1893
The state of Colorado granted women the right to vote.
1916
Jeanette Rankin of Montana became the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress.

I said before that's I'd post when I tried a new recipe, but I'm a little bit behind. Here is last week's: Crispy Herb Baked Chicken http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Crispy-Herb-Baked-Chicken/Detail.aspx. It was very good and Wade liked it. I will definitely try it again. I really like that you can vary the flavoring easily to suit what you like.
Now I just have to come up with something for this week that Wade will like.

Happy (late) Birthday to Kellie and Brandy!!

I hope you both had a great day!

Recipes

Meemaws:

I've decided that posting what we cook on our blogs may be easier than emailing them (It is for me anyway, but if everyone likes emailing better, I'll switch back.) That way, we can just check each others' blogs if we want a recipe that one of us has already used instead of having to go back through our emails.

That said, I just wanted to let everyone know that I tried Sara-Beth's Italian seasoned biscuits last night. But instead of using biscuits, I used croissants. They were really good--Wade liked them--but I think I got a little carried away with the seasoning. Next time I just won't use so much.

Happy Birthday, Christy!!!!

I hope you have a wodnerful day!

Amazing Grace

I've been thinking about this song recently and I've decided that it's probably the most powerful song ever. It's beautiful no matter what arrangement you hear it in. I looked up the words today and discovered some that I've never heard before.

"Amazing Grace"
Amazing grace, how sweet the sound
That sav’d a wretch like me!
I once was lost, but now am found,
Was blind, but now I see.

’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,
And grace my fears reliev’d;
How precious did that grace appear,
The hour I first believ’d!

Thro’ many dangers, toils and snares,
I have already come;
’Tis grace has brought me safe thus far,
And grace will lead me home.

The Lord has promis’d good to me,
His word my hope secures;
He will my shield and portion be,
As long as life endures.

Yes, when this flesh and heart shall fail,
And mortal life shall cease;
I shall possess, within the veil,
A life of joy and peace.

The earth shall soon dissolve like snow,
The sun forbear to shine;
But God, who call’d me here below,
Will be forever mine.

John New­ton, Ol­ney Hymns (Lon­don: W. Ol­i­ver, 1779)

I read this article on the MSN homepage today and I really liked it, so I thought I'd share. This woman knows what she's talking about.
http://lifestyle.msn.com/relationships/couplesandmarriage/articlerb.aspx?cp-documentid=5352157&GT1=10418

Beach Trip

The meemaws and mini-meemaws went to the beach in Destin last weekend. We had a great time. The girls were very cute and so funny together. They would give each other hugs, but only when the other one didn't want to. And apparently we forgot that we're grandmas now; we stayed up until 4:00 a.m. on Saturday night just talking. However, I still wouldn't trade that quality time for all the sleep in the world. I love my friends so much!!
Here are a few pics from the weekend, but only a few b/c I've been threatend if I show any bathing suit pics.

Congratulations, Christy and Brandon!

It seems that we'll be adding a new peepaw to the group. We really do need to meet the boy soon, Christy. I'm so happy for you two!

August 29

Three days 'til the beach and Meemaw time! I am too excited!!

Random trivial thought: While looking at a co-worker's child's fund-raiser magazine today, I remembered that Wade and I almost always disagree over which Christmas wrapping paper to buy. Usually he hates the one that I like best. Does this happen to anyone else?

For the meemaws: I am, like Marie, beyond words over S-B's email. However, I'm sure I will have found at least some words by Saturday. Can't wait to see everyone! (I'll miss you, Marie!)

It's Me Again

Apparently I only post about once a month. Oh well. Here's a basic rundown of what's happening in my life right now:
1. Tomorrow is the 4th of July. I don't have to work(Thank God, because the AC is broken and should be replaced by Thursday), but still have no big plans.
2. Friday I get to see Jennifer, Marie, and Susan, if no one else, at Jennifer's new house. Yea for meemaw time!
3. Saturday we leave for vacation to Amelia Island, FL, for a whole week!
4. On a sad note, my we just found out that my grandmother has cancer. They are doing tests this week to see how much/bad it is. She also has a blockage near her heart. Please pray for her and our family.

Ok, all done. I'll try to post fun pictures in 2 weeks of my adventures.

Happy Birthday, Marie!!

Happy Birthday, Jennier, aka New Homeowner!!!

J-Day 2007

(Presented in the "How big is baby?" format)

Please enjoy these few pictures (even though some of them are blurry) of our time at Judson for J-Day last weekend. We had much more fun than we took pictures for.

How big do the mee-maws look? Soooo big!

How much do we love Golden Club? Soooo much!

How funny was Carter? Soooo funny!

How fun is Mrs. Michelle? Soooo fun!

How good is this ice cream cone? Soooo good!

How blurry is this serenade picture? Soooo blurry!

How long can Lily and Olivia chase each other? Soooo long!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BETH!