Now and Then

For Joey...The PIPS!

This was on American Idol last night and I thought of you Joey. I know you will roll with laughter when you see it!!

Dee

Recipes

Quick Mix
8 c. self-rising flour*
1.5 c. nonfat dry milk
1.5 c. shortening

Mix flour and dry mild in a large bowl. Cut shortening into flour mixture with 2 knives or a pastry blender (recommended) until mixture resembles small peas. Store the Quick Mix at room temperature in clean, dry jars or plastic containers with well-fitting lids. Keep tightly covered.

Servings: 12 to 14 cups

*If using all-purpose or plain flour, add 1/4 c. baking powder and 1 Tbls. salt.

Biscuits

2 c. Quick Mix*
1/3 c. water

Carefully stir water into mix to form a stiff dough that can be removed from mixing bowl in a single lump. Plane dough on lightly floured surface and knead briefly, using extra flour to keep dough from stiching to fingers or board. Pat or roll dough to half-inch thickness. Cut with biscuit cutter or drinking glass dipped in flour. Place biscuits on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 425 degrees F until light brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

Makes 12 biscuits if thin, 6 if a little thicker (like mine).

Getting a little better.

I have been trying to cook lately and the last 2 batches of biscuits were not that great but these turned out decent and I wanted to show ya. Good thing I have laptop in the kitchen, the pan was hot.

My Piano Recital

Today was my piano recital. I was very nervous but it turned out really good. There were 32 students in it and I was last.
I have been taking now for almost 9 years. Now I'm sort of sad because next year will be my last recital ever!
Everyone have a GREAT day!


Love yall!
Anna

Relay for Life

Sandra has been cancer free for 5 years!!! That is wonderful. Lastnight was the first time I have ever participated in Relay for Life and it was a very moving experience. To see all of those survivors, some of them have been cancer free for 40 years. That to me is a miracle from God. Sandra, you are my Hero. I will walk 3 miles again for you anytime!!! Wish you all could have been there. I also walked in memory of Donald.
Kendra

Anthony

If you havent had the pleasure of hearing Anthony play the piano yet, you are in for a treat. God has blessed this young man with a special talent. I think Donald whispered into God's ear and told him to give his musical talent to Anthony. He can play the piano by ear like Donald could.

Anthony, I really loved hearing you play!
Deedra




If you havent had the pleasure of hearing Anthony play the piano yet, you are in for a treat. God has blessed this young man with a special talent. I think Donald whispered into God's ear and told him to give his musical talent to Anthony. He can play the piano by ear like Donald could.

Anthony, I really loved hearing you play!

More Mother's Day Pics

Mother's Day 2008

Mother's day was great today. Everyone couldn't be together at one time, but I think mama had a great mother's day. Especially since Joey can get up and sit with us some, and he can walk. That is a miracle. Mama got lot's of cards, 3 house coats, and a new set of bed sheets. Her best gift I think was a Hand Full of Weeds.
Hope you all had a great Mother's Day!! Love you all, Kendra

Joey's Therapy

Joey has had lots of ups and downs. Had he not been so sick with his liver, he would have had this therapy at Trinity.... but everything is in GOD's time. Ray has been so much help getting Joey to this point, helping him every time he could. Now the therapist are working with him and I think this is exactly what Joey needs at this time. The first picture is Joey walking around the table and back to bed.

Today Joey made it to the bathroom.....the first time since he had the stroke.

I am so proud of you Joey and I love you.

Your sis, San

Ever heard of "Military Neck"?

Well, I hadn't until I went back to the ER here in town last week. After having an X-Ray, the ER Dr. brought them back to me to show me that my biggest problem is having no cervical curve that you should have. He didn't do much for me and said that it wasn't good but it wasn't totally bad either. I have been searching the internet trying to find out what to do about it. No luck yet. I went for my second massage yesterday and told her about everything and she said she had heard of it. She worked really hard on my neck muscles and showed me new ways to sleep. She said I might have to keep adjusting until I find the right position. If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know.

Robin

The pool is open!

Are yall ready for swimsuit weather?? I'm not, but oh well. You have seen my fat before! We have the pool open and ready for business. It is a cool 80 degrees though and needs to warm up a bit. Yall come when you can!
Dee

Amy's Dance Recital

Amy's dance recital was this past weekend. She did a marvelous job!