Happy Birthday to Mr. H. :-)

~ a very special man ~

And I Really Thought It Couldn't Be Done...

I ran today. On purpose. :-)

I really want to run part of the next 5K I participate in. I have decided to try the "Couch to 5K" running plan. After having printed out the schedule several times over the years, I have since discovered that you actually have to do more than print it out... ;-)

So, 1 workout down...26 to go! Going to put a tracker in my side bar for accountability. :-)

You can check out the schedule at Cool Running.

"I love the sweet smell of dawn -
our unique daily opportunity to smell time,
to smell opportunity -
each morning being, a new beginning."

~Emme Woodhull-Bäche

"As much as I converse with sages and heroes,

they have very little of my love and admiration.

I long for rural and domestic scenes,

for the warbling of birds and the prattling of my children."

~John Adams

"Little Mommy" book

Several readers mentioned wishing to find a copy of the "Little Mommy" book. Since it is currently in print, you can probably find it at most booksellers that carry Little Golden Books. Or, you can order it from Amazon. :-) And, my mom let me know that she has seen it at Hobby Lobby, too.

"It is while you are patiently toiling at the little tasks of life

that the meaning and shape of the great whole of life

dawn on you."

~Phillips Brooks

illustration courtesy of www.allposters.com

"Old Horse Barn" by Jacqueline Penney

Breakfast in a Muffin

Breakfast in a Muffin

1 dozen

2 cups flour
1/4 cup sugar
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs, divided
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

In a large bowl, combine first four ingredients. Combine milk, oil and 1 egg; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups half full. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining egg. Add cheddar cheese and seasoned salt; mix well. Stir in bacon. Spoon 2 tablespoons in the center of each muffin. Bake at 425° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Serve warm and enjoy!

Linked to Gooseberry Patch Recipe Roundup

Supper Menus
February 23rd-28th

Monday
Jessica Simpsons chicken and dumplings, baby carrots, buttered corn, lettuce and tomato salad
Tuesday
Aunt J's spicy crock pot spaghetti, ceasar salad, garlic breadsticks
Wednesday
pot roast, home style macaroni and cheese, lettuce and tomato salad, dinner rolls
Thursday
fajitas, spanish rice, refried beans
Friday
homemade pizza, brownies
Saturday
out for supper

Pitiful

It's sure not fun to have fever

on the first game day of the spring soccer season.

It helps a little to watch the game from the car.

And binoculars can come in handy, too. ;-)

A Knitted Bag

I knitted a bag this week

with a bargin bin skein of Red Heart "Grande" yarn in linen.

Just a simple long rectangle folded over and pieced

with straps added.

I think I might make another one a bit wider

- it would be perfect for a child's library book bag. :-)

Show and Tell Friday

For Kelli's Show and Tell Friday this week I am sharing my favorite book from childhood, Little Mommy. I can still quote many of the pages. ;-) My mom brought me a copy when she recently came for a visit. I would like to share the sweet pictures and words with you today. I hope you enjoy!

Little Mommy

written and illustrated by Sharon Kane

a Little Golden Book published in 1967

This is my house and I am the mommy,
My children are Annabell, Betsy and Bonny.

They are good little children and do just as I say.
I put on their coats and they go out to play.

Billy is Daddy; he works in the city.
He has a new car. Isn't it pretty?

I do the dishes and sweep the floor.

And wipe the finger prints off the door.

I wash the clothes in my washing machine.
I scrub them with soap and rinse them clean.

Then I hang them on the line to dry.
I'll have to iron them bye and bye.

My children like to go for a ride.

They sit in the buggy side by side.

Now I will teach you the ABCs,

And who can count to ten for me?

I think it's time for me to bake.

I'll make some cookies and ginger cake.

My neighbor comes for a cup of tea.

We have a party by the cherry tree.

Oh dear! I'm afraid Betsy is ill!
I put her to bed and give her a pill.

I call on the phone for Doctor Dan.

He says he'll come as soon as he can.

Danny is Doctor and he comes in a hurry.

He takes her temperature and says, "Don't worry."

"She'll be well as quick as a wink.

It's just the mumbledy bumps, I think."

Dinner is ready, don't be late.

Put on your bibs and sit up straight!

We're having potatoes and blueberry stew.

Now eat your spinach, it's good for you.

Sit on my lap,

it's story time.

I'll read a poem

and a nursery rhyme.

It's bath time now for my little dears.

I scrub their necks and wash their ears.

I tuck them in bed

and sing them a song

And they'll be asleep

before very long.

We Mommies have such a lot to do.

Good night, dollies, I'm sleepy too.

You can visit Kelli for more Show and Tell Friday. And, please let me know if you remember Little Mommy from your childhood, too! :-)

For President's Day

~George Washington~

Government is not reason; it is not eloquent; it is force.

Like fire, it is a dangerous servant and a fearful master.

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

Firearms are second only to the Constitution in importance,

they are the peoples' liberty's teeth.

~Thomas Jefferson~

A morsel of genuine history is a thing so rare as to be always valuable.

~James Madison~

I believe there are more instances of the abridgment

of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachments of those in power

than by violent and sudden usurpations.

~Abraham Lincoln~

America will never be destroyed from the outside.

If we falter and lose our freedoms,

it will be because we destroyed ourselves.

Apple Streusel Muffins

Apple Streusel Muffins

1 dozen

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla
1-1/2 cups chopped peeled tart apples
for streusel topping1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon flour
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon cold butter
for glaze
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt

Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk eggs, butter and vanilla; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened (batter will be stiff). Fold in apples. Fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups three-fourths full. Combine brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over muffins. Enjoy!

Mr. H. just declared these to be the best muffins I've ever made. His new favorite. :-)

Roman Holiday

Supper Menus
February 16th-21st

Monday
baked lemon chicken with new potatoes and vegetables, salad, french bread
Tuesday
cheese enchiladas, refried beans, spanish rice, tortilla chips, guacamole, pico de gallo
Wednesday
out for sandwiches
Thursday
out for supper
Friday
homemade pizza, salad

A Sweet, Sweet Valentine's Day

sweet pink spray roses

sweet books

by Susan Branch

sweet treats on the hutch

sweet hearts

sweet knitting all in pink

origami flowers from sweet son

special caffe latte from sweet husband