"Super Pics".......

........even WSMV Ch.4 Meteorologist Dan Thomas agrees!

He showed these pics on the air, Friday at 10p.m. and again several times Saturday morning!!!

"I'm LOVIN' this cookie".....

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!! Isn't it adorable???

I found this on Martha Stewart, as I was searching for a new cookie recipe:)

I would love to try and make these for a good friend of mine---she needs & would LOVE a good laugh. But, I honestly don't think I could ever get the icing to work out, because I have "shaky" hands, and I'm very nervous about how they would turn out. Someone might think I have Parkinson's (which my GrannyMa honestly has).

Oh well, just thought I'd share this cute cookie with all of you. Whoever did this, was VERY TALENTED:)

"MAKING WHOOPIE".....Whoopie Pies that is!!!

What is a "Whoopie Pie" you ask???
A whoopie pie is a baked confection made of two puffy mound-shaped pieces of chocolate cake, with cream frosting in the middle. They are half-cake, half-cookie, that are soft, moist, and "DELISH-EE-OSO":)

I have been wanting to try this recipe for some time now and finally tried it out yesterday. OMGosh---I'm so glad I did, these are my new favorite thing to make.

This recipe is "RED VELVET" Whoopie Pies with "CREAM CHEESE FROSTING", but there are so many different varieties that you can make. Can't wait to make another batch, maybe I'll do "CHOCOLATE" Whoopies with "CHOCOLATE" frosting?????

"A COOL COVER".....

and a cool "THANK YOU" from the "Katwoman" to Salem, for helping her
with some computer probs last week:)
It's a great gift, plus it protects his new laptop from scratches---and it's
monogrammable!!!

These are now available at Kathy's in the Plaza Shopping Center:)
Thanks Kat:)

"I'm LOVIN' this letter".....

.....yep I painted my metal letter again-this makes like the ??? time I've painted it! This time it took a little cleaning up, since the birds had started trying to make a nest behind the wreath it was attached to at Christmas. Oh well, "IT'S NOTHING A LITTLE ELBOW GREASE CAN'T FIX" and besides, "IT WON'T KILL ME!"
I found this adorable heart tinsel wreath at BIGLOTS, and decided to paint it white, and accent with metalic red and pink polka-dots! I think it turned out quite cute once again---Don't you???

"The NEWPORT Men LOVE yellow".....

.....especially yellow cars:)

My dear friend, Tab, asked me to make her dad, Charles Newport,
some "yellow" sugar cookie cars yesterday for his birthday.
I hope he enjoyed:) Thanks TabMarie:)

I couldn't take cookies to Turner's, without bringing
Jason & Jared some too.....Happy "Late" birthday from me:)

" For it is in giving that we receive" ~St.Francis of Assisi~

"Spring Cleaning" at KATHY'S today.....come by & see me & I'll tell her to give you 15% off-plus all Chrismas now 75%off!

"We may not taste all that good.....but we ALWAYS look good!"

.....hahaheehee:) Just kidding, but We Do Rock!!!
Tonight at the 1st Annual Chili Cook off sponsored by State Senator Eric Stewart, my SIL, DARLENE BRYANT-WC TRUSTEE's booth won 3rd Place in the People's Choice category, & 1st Place in Best Presentation!!!
That's right baby---$500.00 for our "QUEENS FOR A CURE" Relay for Life team! WhooHoo:)

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported us. Hope you enjoyed our chili, and cookies:)

CONGRATS Monti Hillis.....

On being the lucky winner from Brandie Mansfield's blog "10 Days of Giveaways".

I hope you enjoy your "Snow Day" gift pak from me, which includes:

*Snowflake & Snowman sugar cookies
*Gingerbread Hot cocoa mix with Snowman marshmallows
*A Snowman cookie cutter
*Snowflake napkins
*Sprinkles
*"cookiebyPaula" apron; free monogram from Kathy's
*collectible "SNOWBIRD" lunchbox with thermos

Happy Birthday Casey

Happy 18th Birthday to the beautiful--inside and out--Miss Casey Morris:)

We Love you!

OMGosh.....190 total entries for my giveaway on Brandie's blog:)!!!

Congrats to Ms. Monti Hillis who won the prize. I'm sure she will find it most appropriate, since tomorrow is a "Snow Day" for her:) YIPPEE:)

Many thanks to EVERYONE who entered, and to Ms. Brandie Mansfield for allowing me to be a part of such an AMAZING giveaway:) I was just honored to even be asked, especially amongst such talented ladies who ROCK with such creativity:)

Please continue to support our local artisans and our community. Be sure to check back tomorrow on http://www.dreamcustomartwork.blogspot.com/ to see the next big giveaway Brandie has to offer:)

"Giveaway ends at 9pm instead of 8pm on Brandie's blog.....keep on trying & GoodLuck:)

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr......it's a GIVEAWAY!

Don't forget to check out Brandie Mansfield's, DREAM CUSTOM ARTWORK blog for another great giveaway.......

the featured guest is...guess who???
me:)

Go to www.dreamcustomartwork.blogspot.com for your chance to win. Good Luck!

"SWAMP CRACKERS" are great for chompin'......

My sissy, Alison, called me the other night, and said "You've got to try this recipe---it's so easy, and only takes 4 ingredients!" Alison said she had already made it several times over the holidays and it's great for snacking while watching the
ballgames! She got the recipe from my Uncle Danny & Aunt Bubbles when she was in Chattanooga a couple of weeks ago.
At first, I admit I was a little hesitant, but wanted to try it out---glad I did, between me and Terry, I honestly don't know who will "flounder" out first??? hahaheehee

Here's the recipe:

2 boxes of Mini's Premium crackers OR 1 box(4sleeves)
1 1/2 cups Canola oil (has to be Canola, because of the consistency)
1 pk. Hidden Valley Ranch Salad Dressing Mix (DO NOT USE DIP MIX--WILL NOT TASTE THE SAME!)
2 tablespoons crushed red pepper flakes (more or less depending on your "buds")

Mix the oil, Hidden Valley Ranch mix, and crushed pepper in a medium bowl. Pour the crackers into a tall plastic container and pour the mixture on top of the crackers. (**The key to this recipe is the container you put the stuff in. It needs to be a tall, plastic container with a lid, rather than a flat one---because it is easier to flip and not crush the crackers!)
Flip the container every 30 minutes for 4 hours and enjoy:)
This stuff is a great, easy snack and will have you lickin' your fingers.....and running back for more:)
ENJOY:)

"The most IMPORTANT THING you can ever do to improve your looks is to put on a smile:)" ~~Paula Deen~~

New Years Eve

Happy New Year 2010

Another year has come and gone, and we had another great get-together at my brother & sister-in-laws,
Tommy & Darlene's on New Year's Eve.

Lots of food, fun, and more fun!!
Lots of games, and Rook tournaments, and lots of laughs:)

Humbling for the Holidays.....

I'm sure by now if you know me or my family, you've probably heard me mention about my grandfather, Paul Stewart(Pap) having Alzheimer's.
Well, each and every day is a "new experience", but it's something we as a family are trying to deal with. He has his good days, but he also has bad days.
My mom started giving him suckers a few years ago, as a reward for him cooperating and eating his meals. It started working and GrannyMa noticed that he would only eat the "chocolate" pops, so when anyone would buy him a bag, we would always have alot of the other flavors left. Last year, after Halloween I ran into Big Lots and found a bag of just "Chocolate Pops" and bought the entire case. Those didn't last very long, so we continued buying the regular bags and having lots of pops left over.
My Mom got to thinking the other day and called the customer service number on the back of the bag. She proceeded in telling them the story about how much my Pap loved their Tootsie Roll Pops, but only the chocolate ones. They told her that they only package them "all" chocolate at Halloween, for a special one time a year promotion. This past Monday, a package came in the mail to her from the Tootsie Roll Factory. Inside was a letter saying that her phone call and story touched their hearts and that they hand picked some chocolate pops and packaged them up just for Pap! ALL 200 just for him!!! Isn't that amazing???
I cried when my mom read the letter to me, and I also laughed and smiled at the same time, and with a humbled heart, thanked God that there are some good things still left in this world:)

PEACE ON EARTH.....

How "cool" is this??? I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!! These are now available at Kathy's Bridal & Gifts in the Plaza Shopping Center.

NurseOne-TeamOne

Misty Bolding, Director of Finance at NurseOne-TeamOne asked me to make goodies for several doctors as a "THANK YOU" for their continued support over the past year:) I hope they all enjoyed!! Thanks Misty & NurseOne. Merry Christmas to all their employees & staff!

GrannyMa's Homemade Chocolate Pie with Meringue Topping

A "special" birthday request for the "Katwoman":)

Hope you enjoy!

Happy Birthday "KAT"

Even though I forgot to post this on her actual birthday-"day", I just wanted to let her know how much I "wuv her":)
Her kitchen is open daily for my morning "coffee-shop talks", she listens & laughs at my "chaos", she keeps me "grounded" with her "attorney & therapist" sessions!, she's my #1 "food critic", she helps me realize how much a mother's love can change you into the person you never thought you could be:), she inspires me to be creative---even though I'm actually not:), she loves to listen to my "FunkyComadina" music:), I admire her passion for Relay...because she keeps me "Relayin"!!!
She "keeps me calm" so that I can "carry on" and I'm glad to call her my "TRUE FRIEND"!!!

Happy Birthday Katwoman:)

"Elton the Elf".....

Well, I had to name him something.....and since I have always been a fan of Elton John, why not???

I think he's whimsical and adorable---Don't you?? I'm loving it:)

Mr. Jeff Watson's AP Science Class

"5" dozen Nutty Chocolate Chip

Ms. Randi Fuston & WCMS Student Council

Teacher Treats.....

CHRISTMAS COOKIES....

"I dedicate this tree to the Wanamaker Family Christmas"......

"250 strands of lights, 100 individual bulbs per strand, for a grand total of 25,000 imported Italian twinkle lights!"..................

hahahahahahahee:)
Honestly, I don't have that many lights, but I do feel as if my life is in comparison to Clark's!!!

It's taken me almost 3 weeks to get my tree up. I've been trying to work on a few strands of lights every night after getting home from work. I'm very "O.C.D." about my lights---I start in the back and wrap around every single branch! That way, not only are the lights on the ends of the branches, but they are also on the inside as well.... all the way to the trunk! It illuminates the entire tree, making it beautiful!!!
24 strands of lights, times 100 lights on each strand, for a grand total of "2400 imported mini Christmas tree lights!!!"
Thank goodness it's finally finished.....................now I can start my Christmas shopping!!!!!!!!hahahaahahahee:)

LOTS OF THANK YOU'S.......

Laura Dunn

"Traveling Treats".....for a very special doctor!

Beth Deason & Paula Morris

"Special Treats for Special Ladies!".....I love you both:)

Lori Young-Cope

"SWEETS ON THE BRAIN".....Literally.....For the "coolest" Neuro-Surgeon @ Vanderbilt:)

Laura Dunlap

For a baby shower---"The Hostest with the Mostest!"

Brandie Mansfield

"Thank You Treats" at Thanksgiving for 8 special, thoughtful teachers at Bobby Ray!

Diane Sullens

"Birthday FAVS" for her #1 daughter-in-law!

"THE STEWART FAMILY" by andi inc. photography

The family.
We were a strange little band of characters
trudging through life sharing diseases and toothpaste,
coveting one another's desserts, hiding shampoo,
borrowing money,
locking each other out of our rooms, inflicting pain
and kissing to heal it in the same instant,
loving, laughing, defending, and trying to figure out
the common thread
that bound us all together.
~Erma Bombeck