Stan The Beaver In His First Action Packed Movie...

Yeah I know, but he thinks it's action packed. He doesn't have time for fancy stunts and that CGI stuff, he's got work to do.

Did I happen to mention I named him Stan? Yep, after my daddy.
Which is perfect because he was listenin' to Eddie Blazonczyk on his lil' beaver iPod while swimmin' around.
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Let The Christmas Decoratin' Games Begin...

Now that we are up to our eyeballs full with turkey, it's officially time to decorate for Christmas! YaY!

First things first... Get the "Greetings" my daddy made (back in the 70's), up on the ol' barn.

Thank the good Lord above I have a hubs who is not afraid of heights because I break out in a cold sweat when I step up on the second rung.

I think what did it for me was when I was 14 and visitin' Canada. I went on what was known as the largest Ferris wheel on the North American continent. Who thinks up this stuff?!

As we started to reach the clouds I remember a Canada goose flew by and said "Wow!! You're really up there aren't ya, eh?"

Needless to say after that, I heard nothin' else but the screams comin' from my mouth as I hung on for dear life.
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Come, Ye Thankful People, Come...

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
Galatians 6:9

Wishin' you and your kinfolk a happy and blessed Thanksgivin'.

God bless.
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They're In The Mood For Love...

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Do You ♥ Sweet Potatoes...

I'm talkin' really saaa-weet potatoes??? Then this dish is for you!!
Ooooh, and it's perfect for Thanksgivin'!

SWEET POTATO MALLOW

5 ~ Sweet Potatoes (sliced)
1/2 C ~ Brown sugar
1/4 C ~Butter
2 Tbs ~ Orange juice
1 tsp ~ Cinnamon
1 10oz pkg. ~ Mini Marshmallows


Preheat oven 350 degrees.
Boil sliced sweet potatoes until tender. Drain. In a large bowl blend potatoes until creamy. Add ingreds except marshmallows.
Spread mixture into 9x13 pan. Sprinkle marshmallows on top.
Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown then dig in!!!
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Enjoy!
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Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back Into The Water...

He's back with a vengeance!

Look! Mr. Beaver survived and I couldn't be happier! Woo-hoo!!

What the humans destroyed yesterday, was built back up today!
I'm pretty sure I saw him sportin' a lil' Rambo headband and muscle tank top.

He must have worked all night!

H*ll if I had big buck teeth and a flat tail I'd be right next to him, helpin' rebuild!

This lil' feller put forth such determination and perseverance it was truly amazin' to watch!

I know many humans who could learn a thing or two from him.
(In fact, too many.)

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Have They Been Naughty Or Nice...

Hmmmm... With those expressions, it hard to tell.

So there they sit with baby dolls in their arms, patiently waitin' for Santa to arrive.
But the question is, will he?!

They are bein' offered on The Humble Arts.
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How Snow And Gingerbread Men Start Out...

Here's a sneak peek at part of my latest creations soon to be offered on The Humble Arts.

And guess what? You won't have to wait until December 1st to see them!

Coochie, Coochie Coo.

I'll keep you posted.
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If You Think The Wait Is Long At The DMV...

Wait until government takes over our healthcare.

Trust me when I tell you, It ain't gonna be pretty.

We Went For A Walk...

Even though all the leaves brown.
(♪ All the leaves are browwwn ♪)
Sorry, I had a Mamas and Papas moment.

Anyway, even though all the leaves are brown and pretty much gone, it's still nice to get out and enjoy nature.

Here's a lil' path the deer have made to get to...

Oriskany Creek.

Our resident busybody has built himself a beaver Taj Mahal.

He's got quite the set up now.

I even spotted his jacuzzi area.

The jets were off but I did find lil' beaver flip-flops and an empty martini glass.

Here he is enjoyin' his empire.

To end the day the good Lord above blessed us with an absolutely gorgeous sunset.

Have a great weekend folks.
God bless...
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They Are Speechless...

only for the moment. I'm sure as soon as I give them a mouth they will be talkin' my ear off. Thank goodness I'm the only one who can hear 'em.

Boy! I've been busier than a cat coverin' crap on a marble floor, stitchin' up new dollies!

My gingerbread girl and snowgirl will be my next offerins'.

I'll keep you posted.
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On This Veterans Day...

Here are the faces of the thirteen victims murdered at Fort Hood on
Thursday November 5, 2009.

LTC Juanita Warman, 55, Havre de Grace, MD

MAJ Libardo Caraveo, 52, Woodbridge, VA

CPT John P. Gaffaney, 54, San Diego, CA

CPT Russell Seager, 41, Racine, WI

SSG Justin DeCrow, 32, Plymouth, IN

SGT Amy Krueger, 29, Kiel, WI

SPC Jason Hunt, 22, Tillman, OK

SPC Frederick Greene, 29, Mountain City, TN

PFC Aaron Nemelka, 19, West Jordan, UT

PFC Michael Pearson, 22, Bolingbrook, IL

PFC Kham Xiong, 23, St. Paul, MN

PVT Francheska Velez (and baby), 21, Chicago, IL

CWO (Ret) Michael G. Cahill, USNG Veteran, Cameron, TX

They are gone but they will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace.

Because Of You, Unknown Soldier...

By Courtney Tanabe

Because of you, I am here
Because of you, I am able to live freely.

Yet I do not know you
And I have not done anything for you.

But there you stand, ready to fight
And there you are prepared to die
For me.

You've fought before
And you'll fight again
For someone you don't know.

So thank you Unknown Soldier
Fighting for me.

I'm here because of you
And I owe my future to you.

Folks, Wednesday November 11th is Veterans Day. But if you ask me, every day should be Veterans Day.

Please remember them,
please thank them.

Also, continue to pray for the victims and their families of the Fort Hood massacre.
God bless.

If She Had To, She Could Do Anything...

And she did!!

Civilian police officer Sgt. Kimberly Munley responded within minutes after Major Nidal Hasan opened fire at Fort Hood military post killin' 13 and injurin' 30.

Even though she was hit in both legs and her wrist durin' the gun battle, she managed to continue firin' until Hasan went down.

Kimberly Munley is not only a true American hero she is one tough 120 lb., pint size broad!
♥ I commend you Kimberly! ♥
You can't see me, but I am standin' up and applaudin' you!!

Folks, please continue to pray for the victims and their familes of the Fort Hood massacre.

God bless.