tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25577608429455050232024-02-18T21:32:05.649-06:00. . . Journeys, Joys, & Junk. . .Snippits of the journeys in life, the joys I find, and the junk along the way.
See photos documenting interesting things I find in nature, meals I have prepared, recipes I have created, craft projects in progress, and a little bit of the in between. Tomlindaughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14963220604252896733noreply@blogger.comBlogger92125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557760842945505023.post-62784148304139444362012-12-17T12:23:00.001-06:002012-12-17T13:33:03.118-06:00Day of Silence: Please join us in prayer and rememberance<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Praying for those sweet babies, </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Remembering the victims, NOT the shooter!!!</span><br />
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Tomlindaughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14963220604252896733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557760842945505023.post-81007956792850085532012-12-13T22:41:00.001-06:002012-12-17T08:24:41.323-06:00(Pumpkin) Queso Dip<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
This is really delicious... with a little added nutrition. </div>
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Not that it's healthy by any means, but yummy, all the same...and you cannot even taste the pumpkin!</div>
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<strong></strong><strong>Pumpkin Queso Dip </strong><br />
Serving Size: 1/4 cup <br />
Recipe makes about 20-30 servings (with cheese, salsa, beans, & corn)<br />
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1 block melting cheese (I used Pace Cheese Melt, which I prefer over Velveeta)<br />
1 small jar of your favorite salsa OR 1 Large can tomatoes with green chilies <br />
1 can pumpkin puree<br />
1 can corn, <u>rinsed & drained</u>* (1 can of your favorite beans, rinsed & drained)<br />
1/4 tsp cumin<br />
chopped green onions<br />
(you may want to add beans, mushrooms, spinach, taco seasonings, or meateaters may want to add <strong>cooked</strong> chicken/taco meat/sausage, etc)<br />
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Rinse and drain corn & beans. *Removes excess sodium*<br />
Add all canned ingredients in a large microwavable bowl and stir. <br />
Sprinkle in cumin, mixing well.<br />
Cube cheese, and drop into mixture. (Add meat, if doing so)<br />
Microwave on High until melted. Start with 4 minute increments, stirring after each interval, until cheese is completely melted.<br />
Top with chopped green onions, (parsley, chopped fresh spinach, or sour cream) if desired.<br />
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Serve with chips, crackers, or warm tortillas.<br />
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Enjoy!Tomlindaughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14963220604252896733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557760842945505023.post-23307600880110761072012-12-13T22:15:00.001-06:002012-12-13T22:15:10.645-06:00I have joined the Blog HopThanks to Kara at http://www.happygoluckyblog.com/ for the invite!
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<span style="color: purple; font-size: large;">Sorry for the extended hiatus, I have been enjoying life without the internet...REAL life...The Good Life :) Family. Friends. Fun. Memories!!!</span><br />
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<strong>{Finally} </strong><br />
<strong>A week later....</strong><strong>here it is!</strong><br />
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<strong>The Story</strong></div>
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The day before my sister Krystal's birthday, I invited a few of her friends over to her apartment to celebrate her birthday with a surprise party.<br />
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She and a friend from work (Becca) take turns driving, since they work out of town. It was Becca's week to drive, which worked out perfectly, and meant that we would be able to coordinate my dear Krystal's arrival.
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On the day of the party, I didn't even have time to stop and blink!<br />
That morning, I ran to the store to get a few last minute things. Back at the apartment, I began prepping the pizza toppings and veggie tray, blew up balloons, hung the balloons, finished decorating the apartment, wrapped the gifts, and started on the cupcakes.<br />
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Meanwhile, Becca was stalling Krystal at work so that the others would have time to arrive. Rachel & Max arrived at 5:30, as planned, just as I was scooping the cupcakes into the pan. I popped them in the oven, and stirred up the dip. Rachel happened to see Becca & Krystal drive up, and she & Max hid in the dining room as I turned out the lights. In a split second, Krystal & Becca entered, and we yelled SURPRISE!!!<br />
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Krystal looked a little confused, said Hi, and proceeded to show Becca to the restroom. (It took us forever to think of a ploy to get Becca into the apartment without being suspicious, so I told her to ask to use the restroom, and it worked!) Becca was trying to tell Krystal that she didn't really have to use the restroom, but Krystal couldn't hear her. Krystal had been so concerned b'c Becca really played up her acting role on their way home :) "Man, I really have to go, I forgot to go before we left...if we hit one more bump..." Krystal finally understood what Becca was saying and just laughed! She realized that everyone was there for her birthday, and couldn't believe it. She was so grateful. </div>
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I put the pizzas into the oven while she opened her gifts: It was funny, because Rachel and I both got her several new colors of nail polish. We ate dinner, had cupcakes, talked, laughed, played games, and had a grand time!<br />
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<strong>The Pizzas</strong><br />
With all of the business during the party, I forgot to take pictures :(<br />
So, the pizzas pictured here aren't the actual pizzas from the party, but were made the next day.<br />
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What you'll need for the Deep-dish "party pizzas":<br />
I used <u>canned biscuit</u>s.<br />
(you can also use tortillas, sliced bread, or pizza crusts and use a baking sheet).<br />
Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.<br />
Cut each biscuit in half and place into muffin tin, pressing the dough up the sides to form a well.<br />
Spoon your sauce into the dough cups.<br />
Sprinkle with cheese, and add the toppings.<br />
Bake at 375*F for 10-15 minutes, or until dough is cooked and cheese is melted.<br />
Let cool for 3 or 4 minutes.<br />
Loosen edges of pizzas with spoon and remove.<br />
Makes 12 mini pizzas and serves 6.<br />
Enjoy!!! Our guests did :)<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Bell peppers, </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">Canadian bacon, </span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">Mushrooms, & Pepperoni</span></td></tr>
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<strong>The Desserts</strong> </div>
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<strong>The Leftovers</strong><br />
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There were 2 extra biscuits after I made the ones for the party, so I made pizza pockets with them.</div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KPojJ7Iz3FQWsjY3KGuWBdDONQ8OubTairYvsbAbRrMuSR86qvedBx5dh3oZSY1mvUxUnX_P_VWc9e22c9bRVa2VmgGRCG0nQvll4qTT40g_8LbZwNs8M1c0XhlM7a3v7P6-CvvzOyM/s1600/01-04-12_2127-796403.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div>Tomlindaughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14963220604252896733noreply@blogger.com0Corpus Christi, TX 78415, USA27.6515548 -97.503066927.4277303 -97.817550399999988 27.8753793 -97.1885834tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557760842945505023.post-86407203173841497932012-01-10T19:18:00.001-06:002012-01-11T02:29:43.113-06:00Roasted Broccoli, Baked Potato, & Hot Dog on Whole Wheat<div class="mobile-photo">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTEeNze79XftZY_EZrQB7Lf0mqy7L9QGKExTxxqrc52UzLsGzwmhfxjUgc7NDEfOJjyNd5ZU6SOTcOMO7F6DilZ0rOTWONrSxBYQUABgJPh0XStGDBjtjC1GsNPkDYEU9Sg2wDTLPq0VQ/s1600/01-10-12_1918-737408.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5696177775046068418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTEeNze79XftZY_EZrQB7Lf0mqy7L9QGKExTxxqrc52UzLsGzwmhfxjUgc7NDEfOJjyNd5ZU6SOTcOMO7F6DilZ0rOTWONrSxBYQUABgJPh0XStGDBjtjC1GsNPkDYEU9Sg2wDTLPq0VQ/s320/01-10-12_1918-737408.jpg" /></a></div>Tomlindaughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14963220604252896733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557760842945505023.post-59010145738683489042012-01-10T14:21:00.002-06:002012-01-10T15:57:52.961-06:00Tuna on toast...<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tuna with:<br />
Lite Miracle Whip,<br />
Celery, Boiled egg, & Bell Peppers<br />
On grilled toast with Lettuce & Tomato<br />
Served with bean dip & potato chips</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Celery, Radishes, Bell Pepper, Tomato, Croutons, & Lite Ranch</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sugar free vegan fudge with pecans</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Recipe from: <a href="http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/01/31/sugar-free-chocolate-fudge/"><span style="color: #f20085;">http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/01/31/sugar-free-chocolate-fudge/</span></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks Katie!!! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">*For this recipe, I quadrupled ingredients to make a large batch (using 2 small bananas). </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My bananas weren't ripe enough - BIG mistake... They did not blend well, and weren't sweet enough. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I added 6 packets of Splenda.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Made one 12x12 pan.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cut into 2x2 = 36 servings</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looks like cookie monster :)</td></tr>
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</div><div class="mobile-photo">Learned to how to boil a perfect egg from: <a href="http://365daysand100pounds.blogspot.com/2011/12/day-240-how-to-boil-egg-101.html">http://365daysand100pounds.blogspot.com/2011/12/day-240-how-to-boil-egg-101.html</a>. Thanks Kara!!! <br />
For more Egg tips, like how to peel them easier, check out: <a href="http://hotpolkadot.com/2011/07/19/how-to-tuesday-eggcellent/">http://hotpolkadot.com/2011/07/19/how-to-tuesday-eggcellent/</a> (Saw this one on Pinterest)</div><div class="mobile-photo"><br />
</div><div class="mobile-photo">Sugar-free Vegan Fudge recipe from: <a href="http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/01/31/sugar-free-chocolate-fudge/">http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/01/31/sugar-free-chocolate-fudge/</a> Thanks Katie!!! *For this recipe, I quadrupled ingredients for a large batch (using 2 small bananas). My bananas weren't ripe enough - BIG mistake... They did not blend well, and weren't sweet enough. I added 6 packets of Splenda.</div><div class="mobile-photo"><br />
</div><div class="mobile-photo">Oatmeal: Cooked it like aldente pasta</div><div class="mobile-photo">Boil 2 1/2 cups water, add 2 cups old-fashioned oats. Cook 8 minutes, add 2 Tbs margarine, 1/4 cup milk, 2 pkts Splenda, dash of salt, & dash cinnamon. Topped each 1/2 cup serving with one square of the banana fudge from the above recipe. Makes 8 servings (1/2 cup each)</div><div class="mobile-photo"><br />
</div><div class="mobile-photo">Delish!!!</div><div class="mobile-photo"><br />
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For each quart jar, <br />
Layer:<br />
1 cup granulated sugar, <br />
1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, <br />
1 cup powdered milk or dry coffee creamer, <br />
1/2 teaspoon salt, <br />
1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips, <br />
and 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows. <br />
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*Variations:<br />
Mocha- add 1/2 cup instant coffee granules<br />
Mexican/Aztec Style Mocha- add 1 Tbs cinnamon and 1/2 cup instant coffee granules, I also added 1 tsp black pepper, can also use 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper for spicy<br />
Peppermint Cocoa- Add 1/2 cup crushed peppermints or candy canes<br />
Makes 1 quart of the mix or 12 servings hot cocoa.<br />
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Attach a lable with these directions:<br />
Mix ingredients in a bowl, stirring well.<br />
Return mix to jar.<br />
Stir 2-3 Tablespoons of mix into a mug of hot water, hot milk, or hot coffee.<br />
Sip & enjoy, friend! <br />
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I mixed enough for 6 quart jars at once. <br />
In a large bowl, combine:<br />
6 cups granulated sugar, can do 3 cups white & 3 cups brown for deeper flavor<br />
6 cups unsweetened cocoa powder, <br />
6 cups powdered milk or dry coffee creamer, <br />
1 Tablespoon salt, <br />
3 cups miniature chocolate chips, <br />
3 cups miniature marshmallows<br />
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I then personalized the jars with a spice/candy variation and added ribbons, lables, and directions to the individual jars.</div>Tomlindaughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14963220604252896733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557760842945505023.post-23850200281495624992011-12-27T18:56:00.008-06:002012-01-07T17:19:18.396-06:00Papertowel Tube Poinsettias & Hot Cocoa Mix<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRCSqVeLVz715-_MTnbetj8KSCkPKhHv6KRtUZaVhUybzTLQOQP2uRmd9NaE5IJIC-M0Bt4krlpReqQ3FUFBECnuxaTS_RXOx3m7jQ5sHgIyIJhqJTZMzi-BroZmW5lDIn9D5dKE-3UXA/s1600/01-07-12_1647-771124.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695026870050538946" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRCSqVeLVz715-_MTnbetj8KSCkPKhHv6KRtUZaVhUybzTLQOQP2uRmd9NaE5IJIC-M0Bt4krlpReqQ3FUFBECnuxaTS_RXOx3m7jQ5sHgIyIJhqJTZMzi-BroZmW5lDIn9D5dKE-3UXA/s1600/01-07-12_1647-771124.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Paper Towel Tube Poinsettias</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="mobile-photo" style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: large;">Paper Towel Tube Poinsettias</span></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Fold a paper towel tube in half. (May also use toilet paper tubes)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Then, begin cutting cut each half into half, forming rings. </span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Continue cutting until you have 1/2 inch or 1/4 inch rings.</span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"> These rings are now your petals.</span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place a drop of glue at one end of each petal, and join petals side-by-side.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">I liked the look of 6 petals, but you can add more,</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">or even add a second layer between the tops of existing petals..</span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">I used clothes pins to hold them in place until the glue dried.</span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">You may paint them and/or add glitter. </span></div><div align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Place on top a gift instead of a bow or tie with ribbon for hanging.</span><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxkvGpMSPNie0ygSsAjIn9vVb-Dq6hiqLJ4m1RPuczYT4iNEgaEbfh6Ppn5M4adygL-Cxl0lBXDmFmFR0_52gzGsXKY8V0uEgkPjl8L4iYQrWd7F7DWoHlrIrkbJiORwk4UbmnKaj0cU/s1600/12-13-11_1159-768661.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690976703445623682" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvxkvGpMSPNie0ygSsAjIn9vVb-Dq6hiqLJ4m1RPuczYT4iNEgaEbfh6Ppn5M4adygL-Cxl0lBXDmFmFR0_52gzGsXKY8V0uEgkPjl8L4iYQrWd7F7DWoHlrIrkbJiORwk4UbmnKaj0cU/s1600/12-13-11_1159-768661.jpg" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hot Cocoa Mix </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">with </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Paper Towel Tube Poinsettia</span></td></tr>
</tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Stay tuned for <u>Cocoa Mix in a Jar</u> recipe *</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">* Coming up next *</span></div><div style="text-align: right;"></div><div style="text-align: right;"></div><div style="text-align: right;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Tomlindaughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14963220604252896733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557760842945505023.post-52397981015887039412011-12-26T21:27:00.001-06:002011-12-26T21:33:48.175-06:00ChrisTmas Sugar Cookies {3 Pictures below}Recipe via <a href="http://www.bhg.com/recipe/cookies/red-hot-sugar-cookies/">http://www.bhg.com/recipe/cookies/red-hot-sugar-cookies/</a> omitting the red hots and iced with Chocolate Peppermint Royal Icing.<br />
Royal Icing via <a href="http://www.bhg.com/recipe/cookies/royal-icing/">http://www.bhg.com/recipe/cookies/royal-icing/</a><br />
Adding 3/4 cup cocoa & 1 Tbs peppermint extract<br />
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These were a big hit, and everyone loved the icing.Tomlindaughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14963220604252896733noreply@blogger.com0Dublin, TX 76446, USA32.1256192 -98.35265600000002531.872945700000002 -98.599056500000017 32.3782927 -98.106255500000032tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557760842945505023.post-67150809732665104722011-12-26T20:20:00.007-06:002011-12-26T21:30:45.968-06:00Star Cookies with Sugar Glitter<div class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicQZ00d4ftd-GNjnrK4QHeVzzHgCItdH40I3Ji3bm_cD96a2l3RuombU4EKkk8tP3kJIuN39BdryzbAfYscgKiUvGh_Ejhi20UElFFBKEmur7_eO4OQE7oekxg_qH-pqHwffwlje1x-ow/s1600/12-23-11_0944-744625.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690627417526567538" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicQZ00d4ftd-GNjnrK4QHeVzzHgCItdH40I3Ji3bm_cD96a2l3RuombU4EKkk8tP3kJIuN39BdryzbAfYscgKiUvGh_Ejhi20UElFFBKEmur7_eO4OQE7oekxg_qH-pqHwffwlje1x-ow/s320/12-23-11_0944-744625.jpg" /></a></div>Tomlindaughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14963220604252896733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557760842945505023.post-58560778535074869252011-12-26T20:20:00.006-06:002011-12-26T21:17:09.589-06:00ChrisTmas Cookies!!!<div class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqgPEiSXHyvs6EkHc7pj23VOaHcpreZoJLtID5Au_gXBn7kajOYyolyku4I6tht3-IhgNRid6qxtUPuWUEchvBi-v66yLXOIGrdhsd9A72aiqtwJA-f4xukKLR3DgxqblUUn09_5aBUvY/s1600/12-23-11_0929-716769.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690627299782865618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqgPEiSXHyvs6EkHc7pj23VOaHcpreZoJLtID5Au_gXBn7kajOYyolyku4I6tht3-IhgNRid6qxtUPuWUEchvBi-v66yLXOIGrdhsd9A72aiqtwJA-f4xukKLR3DgxqblUUn09_5aBUvY/s320/12-23-11_0929-716769.jpg" /></a></div>Tomlindaughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14963220604252896733noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2557760842945505023.post-62402881825231004412011-12-26T20:20:00.003-06:002011-12-26T20:20:39.539-06:00Monogrammed Cookies<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEincHzZsG_d8cukNr0yVKejvq8qZre25wVhRn5Qm8rKnWJp-HXCxrME4333Dq2bsNkPsiTSInY21VeF8hXBcpODS2qmDSZjDsGdNkUn9Z_A4aWnRVzT-JPNWujDnvK2u3BeeMrBeVS9v98/s1600/12-23-11_0946-739540.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEincHzZsG_d8cukNr0yVKejvq8qZre25wVhRn5Qm8rKnWJp-HXCxrME4333Dq2bsNkPsiTSInY21VeF8hXBcpODS2qmDSZjDsGdNkUn9Z_A4aWnRVzT-JPNWujDnvK2u3BeeMrBeVS9v98/s320/12-23-11_0946-739540.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690627395441118130" /></a></p>Tomlindaughterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14963220604252896733noreply@blogger.com0