Danish Sugar Cookies...

This thin little sugar cookies are incredibly light, with just a hint of nutmeg. They can be rolled more thickly and slathered with frosting, but we prefer them thin and dusted with colored sugar or sprinkles.

These were the cookies my Grammy Snelling made for us at Christmas every year. I like to make them for more than just Christmas...really any holiday will do! Just vary the cookie cutter and sprinkle or frosting colors according to the occasion. Oh, and you might want to double the recipe. Just sayin'.

Grammy's Sugar Cookies

2 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg1

1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind (the dried kind in a jar is fine)

1/2 cup Crisco shortening

1 cup sugar

2 eggs, well beaten

1 tablespoon cream

Cream together the Crisco and sugar. Add eggs and whip until light and fluffy. Add cream, nutmeg, lemon rind, and baking powder and mix. Stir in flour to make a stiff dough. Chill at least 1 hour. Roll thin and cut out with a floured cookie cutter. Place cookies on a lightly greased cookie sheet. If using sprinkles, add them before baking. Bake at 350, 7 minutes for thin cookies- up to 12 minutes for thicker cookies.

This recipe is linked to Tasty Tuesday.

Selah- Pause and Reflect

Thank you for praying for Selah. She is out of surgery, but still needing your prayers! More pictures and updates can be found on her Care Page.

Psalm 32:7... You are my hiding place; you will protect me from trouble and surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah

Selah

Look at that sweet face! This little girl is was born prematurely and has already had a lot of surgeries. Today she is undergoing open heart surgery in Denver. Her daddy began serving as the worship leader at our church at the tender age of 18! He is now ministering in another city, but remains very dear to our church family. We'd really rejoice if you would join us in praying for Selah during her surgery and recovery.

She has a Care Page with lots of cute pictures and updates on her condition. These are just 2 of my favorites ;o)

Bubble Maker

Bubbly soap! Fellow Etsy SHE team member, Melissa from ElegantRoseBoutique.etsy.com, makes luxury bath and body products. Her gentle and moisturizing soaps make lots of creamy bubbles! Right now, Melissa is offering ultimate pampering sets- for you or anyone you know who could use a little luxury...

You can also find her soaps included in the bath sets at my shop, PrairieCottageRose.etsy.com.

Wordless Wednesday

Nolan Ryan & Skyleigh Claire

Grand Babies Extraordinaire

Signs

Just a simple and sweet short film for you to enjoy.

Superman Spinner

Here is a video of my son-in-law playing with some kids in Iraq. Aren't they adorable? They don't have any fear of all the gear he's wearing. I especially love the little dudes sporting the superman capes! Too. Cute.

Thank you to everyone who is praying for Cody and his family! It is so very appreciated!