Somewhere it really is HOT!?!

~I was going to complain about how hot it is...then I realized that at least:

1.) It isn't 119 degrees!?!

2.) I'm not 5,700 miles from home!?!

3.) I'm not dressed in a full BDU uniform -&- helmet -&- carrying 70+ lbs.

4.) There is very little chance that anyone will shoot at me or that I might drive over a bomb in the road today!?!

Thanks to all who serve!?!

Today I am thankful for all the Service Men -&- Women who are doing something that I can't do...they have a strength about them that is amazing beyond words!?!

Wendy's - Berry Almond Chicken Salad

Today we stopped at Wendy's for dinner -&- I decided to try the new
Berry Almond Chicken Salad
It was made with Iceberg, Romaine -&- Spring Mix, Asiago Cheese, Blueberries, Strawberries, Almonds -&- Chicken Fillet (Served Warm) ... Served with
Fat Free Raspberry Vinaigrette!?!
And, I must say I was quite impressed!?!

Here is the Wendy's advertisement:

This is actually as good as the advertisement said it is...-&-...as far as nutrition it isn't to bad considering it makes for one VERY complete meal!?!

Nutritional Facts - Large Salad
Calories 900
Total Fat 33.0
Carbohydrates 85
Protein 75

Here is the actual salad - pre Almonds -&- dressing are placed on it - mmmm, still looks yummy!?!


Today I am thankful for some new, albeit seasonal, menu choices at Wendy's!?!

I Love The Way You Lie

These songs are both amazing -&- they both hit home - they remind me of someone...they know who they are!?!









Today I am thankful that I can at least still "lie" to myself - may not be a good idea -but- it is what I need to do for "me" sometimes!?!

Shampoo Alert!?!

Shampoo Alert!?!

Shampoo Alert!?!
As I was conditioning my hair in the shower this morning, I took time to read my shampoo bottle!?!
I am in shock!?!
The shampoo I use in the shower that runs down my entire body says...
"for extra volume and body"!?!
Seriously, why have I not noticed this before?!?
Now I understand why I am so "full-figured"!?!
Tomorrow I am going to start using "Dawn" dish soap...
it says right on the label...
"dissolves fat that is otherwise difficult to remove!?!"
It pays to read the warning labels, my friends!?!


Today I am thankful for having a pretty decent sense of humor!?!

Pink Lemonade Cake!?!

My husband is on a lemonade craze at the moment -&- when I found this recipe I had to find some for him...we did - it was delicious -&- know I am begging you to try this for yourselves...you won't regret it!?!

Ingredients

* 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more, for coating pans
* 1 (18 1/4-ounce) box white cake mix
* 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 3 tablespoons sweetened pink lemonade drink powder
* 1 pound confectioners' sugar
* 5 tablespoons frozen pink lemonade concentrate
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest


Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter 2 (8-inch) round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper or waxed paper.

Prepare the cake batter according to the package directions. To the batter, stir in the lemon zest, vanilla, and pink lemonade powder. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Carefully turn the cakes out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

While the cake is baking, prepare the frosting by beating together the confectioners' sugar and remaining 1 cup butter until fluffy. Beat in the remaining frosting ingredients until combined.

Transfer one cake to a cake stand or large platter. Using an offset spatula, spread the top of the cake with a layer of frosting. Place the second cake on top of the first. Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of both layers.




Today I am thankful for the creativity of those around me - who come up with amazing ideas like this....MMMMMM!?!

Top 10 Casey Anthony Lies...

Whether you believe Casey Anthony is guilty or innocent there is no doubt that she has told A LOT of lies...click below to view ABC's list of her
Top 10 Lies:

CASEY ANTHONY'S TOP 10 LIES



Today I am thankful that Caylee is with Jesus where I know she
is being cared for!?!

Fly with Angels - Chance!?!

Almost a year ago a shared with a blog I wrote in 2008 entitled...

Chance Tobin Rodgers

It was about an amazing young man I learned about on a trucking radio site on XM radio who had cancer...his grandfather Papa Jim was a fellow truck driver -&- he was telling us of Chance's story!?!
And, then we were given a place to go to follow Chance's story -&- send notes of encouragement...which I did!?!
Chance luckily went into remission for awhile -&- even after all he went through was having a pretty great life!?!
But we all know that Cancer is a beast -&- earlier this year it reappeared with a vengeance!?!
And, Chance finally sum came to the disease early Saturday morning!?!

He touched so many lives -&- will be missed by A LOT of people!?!

Click here to read what his Grandma Annie posted about his last few months!?!

Although I'd been following his mother Jenny's post on Caring Bridge -&- knew the end was near...I never knew it would hit me so hard when I read these words
"Chance passed peacefully in his sleep this morning around 3:30.
He is no longer in pain, but is in Heaven with his God."

So, when you are saying your prayers can you please say an extra prayer for all of
Chance's family -&- friends...I am sure they could really use them now!?!

"I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love." Leo Buscaglia
Today I am thankful for the power of prayer -&- that even though we may not notice it right away...it does have the power to heal!?!