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A fun-filled Tuesday...lunch with Denise at Chili's, some decorating, furniture moving, a nummy dinner (A cross between Zuppa Tuscana and Potato Chowder), some drop-in company, a magnificent storm followed by an amazing sunset...just a great day.

Doug ran Quayd and Gracie over to the church and called me on his way home to say, "Grab the camera!  You've got to see this sunset!"  I grabbed it and raced outside to capture this beautiful moment!

I moved some furniture today so that I could clean under and behind.  While cleaning, I was listening to Michael Jackson music. This whole trial nightmare is on my mind... I have always been a MJ fan. I have deliberately not watched this trial.  Despite that fact, I've heard so much more than I wanted to know about his death.  My personal thoughts on the matter, not that they matter one bit.... I think that all of this talk of "Justice for Michael" is so wrong.   I, personally, would much rather have remembered MJ preparing for his "This is It" tour than to know so many gory details of his death.  I don't see that any justice is being done in MJ's behalf by displaying these graphic details.  As for Dr. Murray, I think that he made some serious mistakes.  However, I also feel that there were many other people responsible and aware of the circumstances, including Michael himself.  BUT.  Regardless,  I feel strongly that Michael Jackson could have rested in peace and dignity far more without this media hayday, regardless of the outcome of this trial.  Just saying.  Sadness. 

And on another note...Here's a little peek of Halloween in my kitchen.

...and the entry way...

And today's tasty cookie recipe...

These cookies are divine. There's no other way to describe them! I've shared this recipe before but, I've been craving Reeses since my birthday last week when Zaylee brought me a Reeses and promptly said, "Happy Birfday, Grammie!  I can eat your candy?!"  Which she did.  She did share itwith Miki. 

Reeses Cookies

1 ½ cups butter
½ cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs
1 large instant vanilla pudding mix
1 ½ tsp. Vanilla
3 ½ cups flour
1 ½ t. baking soda
Mini- Reeses Peanut Butter Cups (about 48)

Cream butter, sugars and eggs. Mix dry ingredients and add to creamed ingredients. Spoon by teaspoons into mini-muffin pans, filling about 3/4 full. Bake at 350̊ for 9 - 12 minutes. Bake until edges are light brown. Remove from oven, press unwrapped Reeses into baked cookie. Enjoy!

Quayd is excited for his birthday interview to appear on the blog.  He was informed tonight that the scouts are going on a 25 mile bike hike this Saturday.  We already had made birthday plans, so he's got a decision to make.  He's growing up so quickly!  I heart that boy!

Life is good!  Enough said!

Whenever you're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.

Comments

[Nicole]

Wow!!! I have never seen a sunset like this! Beautiful picture! Anything with peanut butter is always yummy. Thanks for all these recipes.

[Trish A]

The sunset was wonderful!! You also have excellent taste in cookies...my favorites:) Can I just tell you again....I love your kidlets! Gracie just brings a smile every time I see her!

[Debra Guerrero]

That is an absolutely beautiful skyscape, perfect composition and color balance as well, great photography. Wow!