It is a beautiful day in Eastern North Carolina!

Today is such a beautiful day. I am enjoying seeing my parents today. I was so excited to get to spend time with my mother and to see my RV! I sure wish I could park it in my subdivision. I could get so much more done that I plan to do. I have got to take a trip very soon!

Life is so unpredictable and so very busy. Seeing my mother go through these chemo treatments just makes me realize how special life is and what is REALLY important in my life.  Having God in my life is number one. Sure, I make mistakes and I fall down from time to time, but he is always there to lift me up.  My life is one zillion times better with him in it. I have tried it without him and knew I was missing something. Just knowing that he loves me with my sins and imperfections is so amazing.  Family, friends, dreams........ It really puts things in perspective. In the end all of your possesions are not so important. It is all about the journey. In the end to have loved and treasured life and all that is in it,  is what it is all about.

I have always been a dreamer. I only have this one life.... so if I want my dreams to come true, I will have to act on them now. Happiness is not something I should wait for, but create for myself....


Life is short so I pray that you also make those dreams come true. Love with all your heart and when things don't go our way, just be thankful for all of the wonderful things that we are blessed with. Enjoy your day.
Hugs,
Terri

It is a beautiful day in Eastern North Carolina!

Dreams

Cherish your visions and your dreams, as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements." Napoleon Hill

Dreams

Emily's Birthday dinner at Bahama Breeze!

I took Emily and Melissa out for dinner for Emily's birthday. She decided she wanted to go to Bahama Breeze. The food was wonderful and the atmosphere was even better!

Emily's Birthday dinner at Bahama Breeze!

Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born.

I am sharing beautiful flowers! Have a beautiful day!

Dreams are renewable. No matter what our age or condition, there are still untapped possibilities within us and new beauty waiting to be born.

Time for a Hair Cut!

It sure is nice having two daughters that are Hair Stylist! My hair was getting very long, thick and too hot for me to deal with. My oldest daughter has been cutting my hair for years and does a fantastic job! This past fall my youngest daughter also got her license. My oldest daughter is so very busy so I asked Emily to squeeze me in her busy schedule! This was the first time she has had time to give Mom a cut. She did a fantastic job and I love the cut. It is much easier to manage for the summer!

oops... please excuse me without makeup.
I hope all of you had a very safe and nice 4th of July holiday!

Time for a Hair Cut!

Another Thrift Store Cookbook to add to my collection!

Yesterday I was out running errands with Emily. I spotted a thrift shop that I had not seen before.  I couldn't resist so I quickly popped in and headed straight for the books. I have found my most treasured books from yard sales and thrift stores. I knew Emily was in a hurry but she actually enjoyed looking at the books and cd's as much as I did. They also had a great collection of movies.  I really don't need another recipe book but I love them and it was cheap. So I added this one to my collection.

Southern Living ~ Cooking across the south

A collection and recollection of favorite regional recipes

Lillian Bertram Marshall

I just had to buy this book because I love the history and the interesting stories she shares about some of the recipes and the families that shared them.

I quickly glanced over and saw interesting recipes to check out like Alcachofras, Shuck Beans, Borscht, Riverboat Goulash, Poor boy filets, Chateaubriand, Chuck wagon Stew, Elderberry wine, Dandelion , Sally lunn, snapdoodle, sourdough starter & bread, Fritters, Grandma's coconut cake, crackling cornbread, corn pone, belmont corn, old fashioned corn Hominy, charlotte russe, Turtle???, croquettes,gumbos and low country recipes. I see some neat recipes that I have never heard of in my part of the south so it will be an adventure for sure!

I jumped in last night and made Mama's custard pie.  Honestly, I wasn't fond of this particular recipe.  I decided that it needed something extra because it was a little too bland for me. I decided to add a  fresh blueberry topping  because it wasn't sweet enough for me! That made it a bit healthier also!  ;)

As long as it is sweet, a Southerner will be happy!

This book is a great addition to my collection. I can't wait to read the entire book(272 pages) and try some of the many treasured family recipes she shares from different regions of the southern states!
Have a wonderful day! Happy cooking!

Another Thrift Store Cookbook to add to my collection!