As I posted yesterday, My son in law put me over the top as far as fund raising. It seems like that wonderful gesture seems like it has taken quite a lot of stress off of me. Now I only need to find a new job.

I am putting out resumes. I guess I'll just have to see what turns up. In the mean time...



Here is "The Dude" doing one of his favorite things, eating.



Miss M loves slides. This picture shows her on her slide in the house. But, Mommy decided that the slide needed to be outside.



Of course little brother can' be left out. He loves the slide too. He is climbing up the mini rock wall steps as sister slides down the slide.

Surprise

That's what I got today. A surprise.
My son- in - law, Jason, made a donation to my Three day walk account that covered what I was short to reach my goal.
He made the donation in the name of his Dad's first wife who died from Breast Cancer.

I am moved beyond words. This was not a small donation. He and my daughter had already donated a good sized sum.... I don't know what to say.
He made the largest donation I have had this year. Thank you Jason !!!!!!!!!!

Adventure

I spent a part of my morning filling in for my daughter.
She had signed Miss M up for a class ...WORMS!
But, was ill and could not take Miss M to class.
So I got to do it!!!!!!



We read a story, found worms (big and small),and Miss M climbed through a worm tunnel.



We had a great time.

I have been trying to keep busy lately. Today I posted on line a training walk for the Breast Cancer walk I am doing in Aug. I have cleaned my kitchen (sort of) and I am trying to get back to posting here.

There always seems to be so much to do. I never seem to be able to do it all. But, I keep trying. There are 7 people who have admitted to be readers of my blog. But, since I post so rarely I'm sure they are gone. So I will post here for me. If you have any requests or questions, if you do read this, let me know.

I am making cookies for a friend, pecan- etts (little pecan pies). It feels good to be baking. I am trying to find a job, but am not having much luck.

My nephew is in town, due to bad weather. His plane got delayed. So my daughter is having everyone over for dinner. She is a sweetie.

I should have some new pics this week. I haven't been very good about uploading what I have.

I am still training for the walk. I should have walked today but... too many other things got in my way.

Peanettes

1/2 cup butter softened
3 oz cream cheese softened
1c flour, sifted
1 Large egg beaten
3/4 c brown sugar, packed
1/4 t salt
1T melted butter
1/2 t vanilla extract
1c chopped pecans
Powdered sugar

In medium bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer until fluffy
Add flour and beat until well blended.
Place 1 teaspoon of dough in to each of 24 u greased mini muffin pan cups.
Press dough to form shell in each cup.

Filling

Mix together egg, brown sugar,melted butter, vanilla and pecans in a small bowl.
Fill each cup.
Bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes or until brown.
Cool completely and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Makes 24 cookies

Whats new?

Well I am posting here again.

I should be walking. My daughter posted something very nice about me on her blog k2p2 so it made me want to post something as well.

Hubby is improving quite nicely. He still isn't working very much. But, that may improve too. He goes to physical therapy twice a week. He can take a few steps with out the cane. He isn't using the walker at all anymore. He is still a little shaky on the cane, but getting better every day.

I am training for the Komen 3 day walk. 60 miles in 3 days. I have raised all but $250 toward my goal of $2300.

And, I have no job for the fall. My school Dist. has let go all of the non tenured teachers. Of which I am one. It's not just my school dist. It's happening all over the country, but... that doesn't help me.
So with everything else going on I am looking for a job too.

Sounds a little depressing. I guess it is. I know things will be ok, I just want them to be ok NOW!