For Friday, December 3rd, 2010

ON THE BRIGHT SIDE

DECEMBER 3rd, 2010

If you can't see the bright side of life, polish the dull side

It's FRIDAY!

Today is National Roof Over Your Head Day

Homelessness is a real problem for children and adults in our very own neighborhoods. Spend a few minutes appreciating your roof and home today, along with the many things you have. And, also make a contribution to a homeless shelter, so others can come in out of the rain.

THINKING

Christmas is the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial flame of charity in the heart

Washington Irving

Today: Give to a charity or someone in need

NEW IN THE KITCHEN

That's right . . . National Apple Pie Day is celebrated twice a year . . . May 13th and December 3rd. So in Honor of National Apple Pie Day

here is a delicious recipe for you

Dutch Apple Pie

(perfect dessert for Christmas Dinner)

3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Pinch salt
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 3 medium)
1 unbaked pie shell (9 inches)
Streusel Topping:
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons cold butter

In a large mixing bow, compine the sugar, flour and salt.

Stir in the egg, vanilla and sour cream: stir until smooth

Add apples: mix well. Pour into pie crust

Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes

Reduce heat to 325 degrees and bake 30 minutes more

For Topping:

Combine flour and sugar in a small bowl

Cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pie

Bake 20 minutes longer or until filling is bubbly and topping browned

Cool on a wire rack. Serve warm or chilled. Store in the refrigerator.

Serves 8

PRAYERS

Lord, I need my spirit refreshed and
renewed today. Speak to me through Your Word that I
might hear Your heart, and help me to share my heart
with You in prayer

Amen

Please pray for God's protection of

our troops and HIS wisdom for their

commanders.

Lord, hold our troops in

your loving hands.

Protect them as they protect us.

Bless them and their families for the

selfless acts they perform for us

in our time of need. I ask this in the

name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters

and Paramedics and EMT's

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

AROUND HOME

You can't wrap love in a box,
but you can wrap a person in a hug.

Unknown

I had to look for a picture for DS#6 the other day and found this one for him. I've got loads of older pictures that I should scan and save as some of them won't last otherwise. So be warned...in the days to come you may be seeing lots of old pictures.

COUNTING THE DAYS

Celebrate this day for the one-of-a-kind miracle that it is. Grab the possibilities and make the world sparkle with your special light

Ralph Marston

18 DAYS UNTIL WINTER!

22 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS

136 DAYS UNTIL CAMPING SEASON BEGINS

Keep looking ON THE BRIGHT SIDE of things.

A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone near…

Love,

ma