Friends

I love Laverna and her family.  When I was really frustrated one day I was able to go and vent to Laverna.  I'm not sure exactly how that happened since we don't talk often.....I'm just glad it did because Laverna is a good listener.  She's experienced a lot in her life and can relate with anything I could say.  I also know that no matter what I say to Laverna I will not be judged.  That's always nice to know.  Laverna was one of my first friends when we moved to Hooper.....she will always be my friend.

I remember when Laverna got Keri and Bree.  I marveled at what a wonderful lady she was to take on two more babies.  What cute babies they were and beautiful young ladies they are now.  I love Keri.....she just makes me feel good.  On Mother's Day I received a very nice text from this cute girl.  I saved it so I could document it somewhere.....this will be the place.  Here it is: "Dawn! Happy Mothers Day to a sweet, loving, and loveable woman.  Your example and love for life truly inspires and motivates me on a day to day basis!  Thank you for letting your light so shine!  Sure do love you! :) "  How sweet is that?  It made my day!  

I know I say it all the time but I have been blessed with really great people in my life!  These two are a few of them!

White Vinegar

I just had to write about this amazing find for killing weeds!  I read about it on the internet and tried it and it works.  I put plain white vinegar in a little spray bottle and spray the little weeds in my courtyard.  They die and I don't need to pull them.  It's fast and easy.  I have been going out every few days to spray away the weeds.  I am loving this method of weeding.....so much easier on the knees and back.  YaHoo for White Vinegar!!!

Hillary loves her Aunt Dawn

Today while I was waiting to see the Eye Doc I received a text from my cute niece Hillary.  (Hillary is visiting from California) She said she knew it was short notice but invited me to lunch with her and her mom.  I was excited that I was able to go with them.  I was excited that Hillary even thought of me.  She did last time she came to town too.  It made me feel good.  Hillary is darling in every way.  She is always smiling and positive.  She is a great mom to her cute little one, Lyra.  My mom also met us for lunch.  We went to Rainbow Gardens which has always been a favorite of ours.  I really enjoyed spending time with my Sister, Niece & Mom.

Mother's Day

Larry's Talk

Mother's Day.....I LOVE it!

I LOVE Mother's Day!  I have always LOVED Mother's Day!  As a child I loved singing to my mom on Mother's Day.  I still love listening to the children sing to the moms.  Mother's Day got better when I became a mom because I love being a mom.  I love having the children that I do.  Each one has taught me so much and have been such a joy.  They have brought out my bad side at times but I will give them the credit for bringing out my good side.  I am who I am because of them.  I am a better person  because I am a mom.

As I get older and my children do too I cherish the moments we all have together.  I love being together.  I am thankful for Larry for wanting to have a big family too.  I am thankful for Larry for being such a great dad to our children. I am thankful to them all for making me a mom!

I am thankful for the kids that we get as bonus's.  My kids have chosen well.   I am thankful for the little grands that are coming to our family.  Mother's Day just keeps getting better. I am so thankful to be so blessed!

Some of the texts I received:
Daniel:  Dawn happy Mother's Day!!! I hope you have a wonderful day. I bet it was special having all the kids finally together.  You are a great mom and I know we will continue to be blessed with your love.  Love you Dawn and Happy Mother's Day.
Keri Gray: Happy Mother's day to such a sweet, loving, and loveable woman.  Your example and love for life truly inspire and motivate me on a day to day basis!  Thank you for letting your light so shine!  Sure do love you. :)
Jaydan: Read this if you're the bestest mom in the whole world....  An official Happy Mother's Day!!! You're a great, great, great living mom and I know you're being like the mothers  of the stripling warriors teaching your children in the ways of God, and for the reason God is prideful for as a "Successful" loved mother of God.  Just remember if God had to pick between the father and the mother he'd pick you.  You gave life to the sweet children and are the teacher for their lives.  According to the family proclamation, God loves you and so do I.  You're a Tony the Tiger grrrrrrrrrrrrreat mom!  Happy Mother's Day!
Debbie Widdison: Happy Mother's day to all my cute lady friends!  Each one of you have played a role in the lives of at least one of my children and I thank your for that and your great example.  Love You!!!
Braxton: Mom, you're the best mom ever. I'm not sure if anyone else in the world could have got me where you have gotten me.Thanks!  Love You!
Martha Monroy:  You are my second mom in this world.  I love you and thanks for being on my side all the time.  Love you forever. :)

Marshmallow Popcorn:
Pop 3 bags of Popcorn and remove un-popped kernels.  Put in a really large bowl with a bag of mini marshmallows.
In a pan: Melt 2 cubes of margarine, 1/2 cup karo syrup, and 1/2 cup sugar.  Boil and stir for 3 minutes and pour over popcorn.

Karmel Korn:
Pop 2 bags micro popcorn and get kernels out and put in large bowl.
Heat: 1 cube margarine or butter, 2 cups brown sugar, and 1/2 cup karo syrup.
Use a wooden spoon and stir while mixture boils for 1 minute.  Don't lift spoon from bottom or scrape sides of pan.... supposedly if you do it will go sugary.
Remove from heat and add 1 tsp vanilla. Stir and pour over popcorn.

White Chocolate Chips Popcorn, or any chips (I used Cherry chips today & M&M's)
Melt a bag of chips and pour over 2 bags of popped popcorn.  You can add pretzels, broken up cookies, and candies.  When mixed spread on a cookie sheet to set up.