For Today

Outside my window...prettiest blue skies I've seen in a very long time and a bird taking a bath in a mud puddle! He's having a great time too!

I am thinking...of how much I need to get done before tomorrow's outing. But I am excited!

I am thankful for...how much work I was able to get done with my three day weekend! And I didn't use my crutches one time!! Double yay!

From the kitchen...we are having leftover hot dogs and hamburgers from our 4th of July cookout! Still yummy!

I am creating...nothing but a pile of trash today. Sorry!

I am going....to Holiday World tomorrow with my husband and two of my kids!

I am wearing...my usual jeans, tenny bops and a striped blue shirt with a mustard stain I got at lunch! LOL!

I am reading...my new book, A Whisper of Freedom, I won from Tricia Goyer. I've only read the first two pages so I don't know what to say about it yet!

I am hoping...for beautiful weather tomorrow at the water park. Sure hope it doesn't rain. Wouldn't want to get wet...teehee!

I am hearing...my husband on the phone talking about Mustangs. Shocker!

Around the house...laundry is piled high and the dust bunnies are multiplying. After our trip we'll get it done!

One of my favorite things...having a chance to spend time with my kids and hubby. Our schedules worked out pretty well this time!

A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week...Holiday World, laundry, dusting, and I'll make time to laugh too and be silly because that's just fun!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

1000 BLESSING'S FRIDAY ~ FREEDOM'S

266. Blessed with freedom to worship anytime, anywhere. I can bring my Bible with me wherever I go. Even my kids have taken theirs to school for silent reading time!

267. Blessed with freedom to write about my Lord and Savior on this blog and share what He has done for me!

268. Blessed with freedom to pray in public.

269. Blessed with the freedom that even if these things are taken away from me I still have You and Your Word in my heart and that cannot be taken away from me!

270. Blessed with the knowledge and assurance I have in You knowing that when I die I will be in Heaven for eternity. This is freedom!

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life.

Thursday Thirteen #3

13 More Things About Me, Amy! I'm Up To The Letter "C"!

1. Clowns ~ Don't like 'em one bit. They scare me. Whew, I'm glad I have that off my chest!

2. Christian ~ I accepted Christ as my Savior when I was eight years old! Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. This verse helps me everyday. Especially on days when I am really hurting.

3. Cheese ~ For years I never liked cheese unless it was a grilled cheese. My husband, who loves every kind of cheese, thought I was crazy. One day I asked him if I could have a bite of his feta cheese. He looked at me like I was nuts. I tried it and loved it! Now I love all kinds of cheeses, but feta and cheddar are my favorite!

4. Chicken ~ Since we're talkin' food...right now chicken is my favorite meat. We grill out every Friday at work and it is ever so good. Mouth watering good I tell ya!

5. Crockpot ~ I recently bought a new much larger one and we are loving it! The Crockpot Lady has some great recipes on her site. Makes life alot simpler when you can throw it in the crock!

6. Children's books ~ I still read 'em. I'm 43. I love the Little House series. I love all Dr. Seuss books. And when I go to the doctor...I grab a Highlights magazine. Think what you want, I don't care!

7. Catsup ~ I don't like for my condiment to read - catsup. I like the bottle to read - ketchup. I don't know why it matters. It just does to me. And yes, I am very childish!

8. Crayons ~ Oh, how I love me a new box of Crayola's!! The bigger the better. And the smell? One of the best ever! And look at all the shades of blue, will ya? Pretty!

9. Chocolate Mousse Cake ~ This is my husband's specialty. He makes this for each of our birthday's and for the kid's graduation open houses. It's always a huge hit wherever he takes it!
(click on chocolate mousse cake and you'll be able to make this dessert just in time for the 4th!)

10. Comics ~ My favorite comic strip of all time is Peanuts. When I was a little girl my dad used to buy me all kinds of Peanuts books. I would lay in bed each night and laugh and laugh. My dad said he could hear me giggling and that would make him laugh too!

11. Cash Cab ~ This is my new favorite game show. So simple. So clever. Plus it's a double C. Did ya notice? Bonus points for me!

12.Casablanca ~ I have never seen it. Nor do I have any desire to either. Is it worth watching?

13. Coconut ~ YUCKY! The smell alone makes my tummy queasy. Everyone in my family loved it, especially my dad. So please don't send me any candles or candy that contain coconut.

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WFMW ~ A Different Kind Of S'more

Today's edition, share your best recipes that require five or fewer ingredients!

A Different Kind Of S'more

Ingredients

Chocolate chips (you can experiment with different flavors too!)
Mini marshmallows
Flour tortillas

Directions

1. For each roll-up, spoon 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips and about a dozen mini marshmallows onto the tortilla.

2. Fold and wrap the tortilla as you would a burrito, and then wrap in foil.

3. Set on campfire coals for about 4 minutes, or place on grill for about 8 min, flipping halfway through cooking time.

4. Use tongs to remove from heat and carefully unfold the foil.

5. Be sure the filling is cool enough to eat before serving.


My kids preferred this recipe over the traditional way because they liked picking out their own chips. They tried the chocolate/peanut butter chips, mint flavored, and the cherry chips (which they loved!) This was also cheaper to do as well!

For more great recipes with five or fewer ingredients check out Shannon's place today. Thanks!

The Two Things Meme

Two Names You Go By:

1. Miss Amy ~ my girls at Awana call me this.

2. Mrs. Ahh The Lady ~ one of the strange names my husband calls me. There are many more!


Two Things You Are Wearing Right Now:

1. A new top I just bought off the clearance rack at Wally World. Nothing exciting, but it is blue. Imagine that! And I do look kinda cute in it...teehee!

2. Some new socky poos. And they are comfy my friend!


Two Of Your Favorite Things:

1. Pillows ~ can't get enough of them. I literally sleep with about 15 of various shapes and sizes.

2. Free Samples ~ nothing puts a smile on my face like a freebie!


Two Things You Want Very Badly At The Moment:

1. A watermelon all to myself. Yes, I could eat a whole one. It might take me all day, but I could.

2. A few minutes of peace and quiet. Pretty please?


Two Favorite Pets You Have Or Had:

1. Katie ~ a tiger striped kitty that was completely devoted to me. She insisted that I hold her like a baby and carry her around!

2. Wenselydale ~ our English bulldog. I have never loved a pet this much. She goes with us everywhere. Even on vacation. It's true!


Two People You Hope Will Fill This Out:

1. Marina

2. Kimmy


Two Things You Did Last Night:

1. I worked until 8 pm and then picked my son up from his new job at Papa John's.

2. I stayed awake most of the night crying. A friend, Mark, passed away this weekend. He was only 45 years old. His sister and I were best friends in high school. Mark was a sweet, sweet guy. Please pray for this dear family.


Two Things You Ate Last Night:

1. General Tsao's chicken and fried rice. Delicious!

2. A new Little Debbie snack - orange, cranberry muffin! Also delish!


Two People You Last Talked To:

1. My mommy ~ I talk to her several times throughout the day. She likes to know how I am feeling and wants to know what she can pray for!

2. Wensleydale ~ Hey, she's a people too! I asked her if she wanted a treat for going poo. She said, "Yes!"


Two Things You Are Doing Tomorrow:

1. Hopefully going to the movies with my husband to see Wall-E. It's BYOB (bring your own bucket) at the theatre. They fill it up for only $.50! And I can eat a lot of popcorn. I'll skip the Milk Duds this time though since I'm trying to cut back. And I'll bring a smaller bowl than my usual HUGE one.

2. More blogging! I love my Blogvillian friends!


Two of Farthest Trips Taken In The Last 5 Years:

1. Las Vegas to the SEMA convention for our business. I love it because I come home with duffel bags full of freebies! And I am smiling all the way home. :o)

2. California ~ unfortunately it was for a funeral of a close friend.


Two Favorite Holidays:

1. 4th of July ~ not only for all the good food, but because of the freedoms we are blessed with as a nation!

2. Mother’s Day ~ My husband and kids treat me like a queen. And I love it!


Two Favorite Beverages:

1. NOS Energy drink ~ because I love the flavor so much!

2. Sweet Tea ~ with lots and lots of ice!