happy birthday hayden~

wishing you a very happy birthday

~*~



snowy day brisket~

i find few things as comforting

as coming home after

being out in the snow & cold

(or any weather for that matter)

as a meal that's been cooking

all day in the crock pot

when i walk in the door

the smell makes contact with my nose

and there is an instant calm

as i know

dinner is done

this recipe for corned beef brisket

is super simple

~*~

pre-packaged brisket

potatoes

carrots

1 can of beer

1 can of water

clean & chop 6 carrots into thirds

peel & quarter 6 potatoes

*here's the part the hubs likes*

he did give me a rather odd look

when i ask him if he could get me a can of beer

*at 8:00 am*

add one can of any kind of beer

and 1 beer can of water

&

a little seasoning packet that comes with the brisket

(i have no idea what is in the little packet, seeds, spices & stuff)

set your crockpot to low

&

let it work it's magic for 8-10 hours

thanks to Norma for sharing this recipe with

my mom & i

we love it and think of you everytime we make it

she remembered when~

remember back when the hubs gifted me with

this adorable piece

 from

lisa leonard

just in case you forgot
you can click on the link below

http://coyotehillkitchen.blogspot.com/2010/05/its-here-its-here.html


well, babs... aka abbey
also known as shelden's mom, addy's mom, douglas & shannons sister
doug & kate's daughter

remembered me saying
i would love to have the freshwater pearl earrings
from lisa leonard

*s*u*r*p*r*i*s*e*

she surprised me with these on christmas eve

she's such a thoughtful child

thanks babs!

i love them & wear them every chance i get

~*~

so long sad toaster

this is my "car wreck" of a toaster

it's a sad little appliance



it has stuff burned on it,
i've dropped it twice and one side is falling off
the crumb tray is bent & won't stay closed
so everytime i pick it up
crumbs fall out the bottom onto the counter
&
the floor
but the darn thing just keeps on toasting!
i dislike throwing anything away that works
so i keep using it and then hide it away in
the cabinet


this year for Christmas
my son & daughter in law
gifted me with this shiny new toaster

i love whole grain toast with a smear of peanut butter,
honey,
(this honey is exceptional, picked up on our trip to Savannah from the Savannah Bee Company)
and a sprinkling of sunflower seeds
pair that with a cup of constant comment tea with honey
&
it's one of my favorite snacks

~*~

looking back~

~*wishing everyone a happy new year*~

my intent was to post pictures from the

past year

blogger had other intentions

for some reason

the past week

i have not been able to post any pictures

the week before

everytime i opened my blog

i could hear fireworks...*L*

(thanks to the hubs, that mystery was solved)

sooooooo.....no pictures (stupid blogger)

but

well wishes for 2011

&

if you made resolutions

goodluck with those

~*~