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Superheros and Grandsons

It's was a cold, icy weekend in the south and a good time to play indoors with grandchildren. My 2-year old grandson and I got out my super hero action figure collection or as he says, "my guys". Superman's cape mysteriously disappeared but it'll turn up eventually. He is my 3rd grandson, so I have accumulated these action figures over the years and some have disappeared. I used to have a regular Batman and a Robin. They weren't with the collection. I also had 3 Spiderman figures but I appear to have only one left. Nevertheless, it was a treasure to behold to a 2-year old.

I found some cool super hero sites.

The Legion of Super Heros comics site

DC Comics Super Hero Collection Comics




I love this site!
Superman Supersite

Super Hero Action Figures for sale


You can create your own superhero
here

Friday Funnies

Blonde weighs baby

At a pharmacy, a blonde asked to use the infant scale to weigh the baby she held in her arms. The clerk explained that the device was out for repairs, but said that she would figure the infant's weight by weighing the woman and baby together on the adult scale, then weighing the mother alone and subtracting the second amount from the first. "That won't work," countered the woman. "I'm not the mother, I'm the aunt."

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Warm Winter Wishes

New Year's Traditions and Superstitions

The New Year's Eve Midnight Kiss

Believe it or not, there’s an unwritten protocol surrounding that most iconic of holiday moments: the Midnight Kiss on New Year’s Eve... Steeped as it is in lore and tradition, the New Year’s Eve kiss can be loaded with meaning. Read more here

I came across this interesting article on New Year's Superstition on Snopes. New Year's Superstition

New Year's Stew - Every year, it is my family tradition to take all the leftovers (EVERYTHING) and put them into a stew pot. After simmering for a little while, I place portions into freezer bags to eat later. It always turns out well.



Karen Andreola's book, "A Charlotte Mason Companion" explains how to Catch a Falling Snowflake. You just need a piece of black velvet (any black cloth will work). Put the cloth outside long enough for it to get as cold as the outside air. Then you can use it to catch the snowflakes.
The snowflakes will fall onto the cloth and stay frozen just as they were when they landed there, keeping their shape. You will actually be able to see the crystals. Since it may snow here on Thursday, I thought now would be a good time to post that information... so, get your black cloth and magnifying glass ready!

Check out these pictures of real snowflakes and other cool information about snowflakes snowflakes.com

This is too cute not to share.

Granddaughter Barbie

Friday Funnies and Happy New Year!

During this new year, I resolve to clean my house and lose weight. Now that's funny!!!




Courtesy of Past Expiry Cartoon

Still Holding On To Christmas

When I came home tonight I had such a nice surprise! My daughter was here cooking supper for us! She did it because she's sweet, but she said it was because I am sick and she wanted to help me. I haven't had Hamburger Helper in a very long time. It was pretty good! That gave me some extra time to get my blog post done.

I'm holding on to Christmas as long as I can. Traditionally, we take the decorations down on New Year's day. My Grandmother always said it was bad luck to have your Christmas tree up after New Year's day, so I've been trained to get it out of the house. I'm still listening to Christmas music (now on my new car cd player) and we will have one more gift exchange on New Year's day. So, in that spirit, I found an interesting blog that is offering a free Christmas album. Get it here

You can watch a great classic Christmas cartoon, "The Candle Maker" here

Watch three free videos on Amazon On Demand. Choose from an assortment of movies or TV shows including holiday films. You can also download your videos to a Windows PC. Amazon treats everything (including freebies) as an order. You will even get a confirmation email. I guess that's good in case the RIAA or Internet Police come after you for "downloading". When your order is complete, just click the download button in the online player. The U.S.link is here

Here is a little software program that looks worthwhile. My Little Cook Book Vr. 3.0

►Extremely easy to use

►Free program update

►Scan in old recipe cards

►Print, scan fax or email recipes

►Add unlimited amount of recipes (Unlimited Edition).

►Free technical support.

►PDF help and user interface.

►Works with Windows® XP or Vista

My Little Cook Book

Don't forget to dowload the User's Guide.

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What Did You Get For Christmas?

My thoughtful husband gave me a new radio/cd player for my car. Yay! No more a.m. radio! My sweet daughter gave me a USB turntable. Now I can turn all my vinyl albums into mp3's. How cool is that?!? I didn't even know such a thing had been created. I'm so excited about it. I can't wait to make the time to use it! I'D LOVE TO HEAR WHAT YOU GOT!

If you're still celebrating the season, like I am, then you aren't tired of christmas yet. Here's a site with more free Christmas MP3's. Songs of Praise or you can still listen to Christmas music here

Here's a cute little elf bowling game and, of course, it's free. I hope you're better at than I am. Santas World

A Free Holiday EP: Matthew Mayfield was originally the lead singer in the group Moses Mayfield. He has now begun a solo career and is working on a new album.

Visit the link below to download your free Holiday EP from Matthew Mayfield.

You'll get:

1. "Maybe Next Christmas"
2. "So Long, So Long"
3. "Her Name Was December"
4. "Better" (live session)

Matthew Mayfield Music

Remember all that apple butter we made? Look at this recipe which I found at kellishouse.blogspot. I haven't tried it yet, but I will. If you make it first, let me know how it is.



Apple Butter Spice Cake

1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
3/4 cup apple butter (found in the jam section of your grocery store)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup wheat germ or quick oats
1 cup sour cream
2 eggs, beaten

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray or grease one 9x13 inch pan.

2. In small bowl, prepare the topping by mixing together the brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and chopped pecans.

3. In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

4. In bowl of standing mixer, blend together butter and sugar; add eggs and beat well. Add apple butter, vanilla, wheat germ or bran cereal. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with sour cream; mix well after each addition.

5. Pour 1/2 batter into pan, sprinkle 1/2 the topping over top. Pour remaining batter and top with remaining topping.

6. Bake for 40 minutes.

The best part about this cake is the brown sugar topping on top and in the middle!

May your hearts and your homes be filled with warmth this winter season.

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Merry, Merry Christmas and God Bless Us All!

I have been cooking today, exchanging presents with my husband whom I love with my whole heart; yet, an empty nest is still empty. Then I got the surprise phone call and my Christmas Eve was complete. My daughter said, "Mom, will you read us a story?". I read the story as I have so many Christmas Eves before. This time to a 4-year old granddaughter with my own daughter listening on her cell phone with the speaker on. "Twas the Night Before Christmas and all through the house ..... ". My heart was full. I read it from here Twas The Night Before Christmas

I have 2 daughters. One lives down the street and the other is in the service. She lives on base with her husband and my other 2 grandchildren; far away it seems today. One calls to read a story and can't wait to give me my present. The other ... far away.

I found a website to share. As a Christian, I am a little confused about this site, but also very excited to find it. Please comment and share your impression. Hillman Christmas

God Bless You All This Christmas! Thank God for our Savior, whose birth we celebrate. For the gifts we give to each other are only a shallow imitation of the gift we were given at his birth (and his death).

Oh Yeah and here's some Friday Funnies.

Merry Christmas to you and yours. May the Peace of Jesus Christ be the fullness of your heart this Christmas day and all through the year to come.

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'Tis The Season For Giving

Time is short but, it's not too late to help:

Toys For Tots

Salvation Army

Empty Stocking


Office Max has this for cute little christmas web toy.
Elf Yourself

Walgreens Offers this little Christmas treasure where you can upload a photo and send an email.
Free Personalized North Pole News from Santa

I found some Christmas Audio Drama for adults and kids
Christmas Drama

I found "Father Christmas" Cartoon (which I love) on Youtube

Father Christmas Part 1

Father Christmas Part 2

Father Christmas Part 3

Friday Funnies

More Christmas Freebies

Another crazy but cute Christmas game for your computer --The Other Side of Claus

See Santa's Dancing Deer here (This is very cute)

One of the coolest sites. Watch 101 Classic Videos Online Watch

Funny 3 Little Pigs Christmas



Get great Christmas wallpaper for your computer here: Wallpaper

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