Autumn Greetings

This is my favorite fall wreath.  No reason.  It just makes me happy…

I can’t wait to put it up every autumn :)

The pieces are all thin wood.  I cut them out with my scroll saw and hand painted them before gluing to a grapevine wreath.

Acorns, pumpkins and corn:

 More pumpkins, leaves and a sunflower:

And an autumn angel
who is…

GiViNg YoU a HaRVeSt WeLCoMe:

CAST your cares
on the LORD and he will SUSTAIN
YOU; he will NEVER let the RIGHTEOUS fall. Psalm 55:22

(Couldn’t resist sharing this favorite “fall” verse :)

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Toffee Mocha…

Another seasonal favorite at Starbucks is toffee mocha. 

It pretty much tastes like this…
 Photo via Wiseman House Chocolates

Chocolaty, yummy toffee.

In a cup.   

(Toffee mocha, oh how I Love thee)

Make yourself this yummy treat at home (When you’re not indulging at the Starbucks).

Only 2 ingredients

Toffee Creamer

1 cup non dairy coffee creamer (powder)
1 cup packed brown sugar

Process in a food processor until well blended or whisk together in a bowl.  Store in an airtight container.  Add 1-2 tablespoons to 1 cup of hot coffee. 

And if you’re feeling a little sassy…

slap some whipped cream and cinnamon on top:    

You’re welcome. 
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Stillness

  

Each one

 

swingers and climbers

Have you noticed there are two definite preferences, when it comes to playground play? 

You see.

There are swingers 

and there are climbers. 

                                Skyleigh Claire likes to swing.

Please.

DO NOT attempt to remove her from the swing.

Such efforts will be met with MUCH weeping,

wailing and

gnashing of teeth.

(She’s serious about her swinging).

                  Nolan Ryan is a climber

        and so is Matthew

                                     Lacey Brooke, too!

  Nolan tries pushing…

          But it’s WAY too hard

Which one is your favorite?

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Anatomy of a pitch

Some photos of Lacey pitching this summer.

Except. 

You’ll have to imagine it at 60 miles an hour.

In other words.  This is super slow-mo.  

Preparation

            The windup

Scary face required.

               The release

Batter’s view:Strike 3. Batter’s OUT O

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Pumpkin Spice

Do you
       big puffy heart

this:

As much as me??

How about making some at home 

to get you by…

until your next Starbucks trip?

Last year I posted my Just Like Starbucks recipe here.

(PS. It’s delicious)

But this is even easier:

PUMPKIN SPICE COFFEE CREAMER

1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup powdered coffee creamer
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla

Measure all of the ingredients (even the vanilla) into a food processor and process for about a minute, or until it is all powdery smooth and the texture is even. Store in a container with a lid.

You can add more or less spices, according to your tastes.  Splenda can be used  instead of sugar. 

Double or triple the ingredients so you don’t have to make it as often.  Cuz you’ll be making it often.  :)  

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