Hiding Place

Ok, I found a new place to hide.  I don't think "the dog" will find me here!

Oh no!  She found me.  Maybe if I ignore her, she will go away!

I gave her the evil eye and she is "just not getting" the picture!  Go away!

OMG!!  She is trying to kiss me!  YUCK!!!

 Finally, "that pest" is gone.  Now I'm a happy girl!

Traitor

Today is my birthday.  Daddy and Rickey drove all the way from Lake Conroe to Fredericksburg to see me and celebrate!  This morning, the builder staked out our property and I brought them to see it.  Afterwards, we drove to Wildseed Farms.  After dinner, I put Abbey in her kennel because she was being a nuisance.  Gracie never comes into the living room, but chooses to just hang in my bedroom.  Well, tonight was different.  She strolled around saying "hello" to Daddy and Rickey.  As I got ready for bed, I went back to look for Gracie.  Rickey told me that I "had to come see."  Yes, you guessed it.  Gracie was in their bed....what a traitor!!! 

No Fat "4th of July" Cupcakes

Even though we are trying to be diligent with our workout program and trying to eat healthy, both of us have a sweet tooth.  These cupcakes are angel food cakes with vanilla pudding/pineapple/no fat cool whip topping + fruit on top.  Despite being healthy, they are really tasty.

Sarah is in Fredericksburg with us for the 4th of July weekend.  We walked down Main Street and most window-shopped, however when I go into Der Kuchen Lachen, I feel compelled to buy kitchen stuff.  Since I was making cupcakes, I bought this nifty cupcake holder/storage container.

Loyalty

My buddy!

Studying God's Word

Every morning while doing my bible study, Abbey always sits/lays by me.  This is a routine of ours and all I have to say is "Let's do our Bible study and she runs into my office."  I love this time with the Lord and I'm also thankful that He provided such a sweet, loyal dog for me.  Note her intense concentration to the intake of The Word!

Land Closing at Fredericksburg Title Company

Today, we are putting down roots in Fredericksburg, TX on a 8-acre property located in Eagles Crest.  Construction of our beautiful craftsman home on this property will begin in a few days.  Preliminary indications are that the house will be built on solid rock.  When our builder told us that, I was reminded of the hymn "On Christ the Solid Rock, I Stand" and realized that this is a perfect picture of where we are to stand "in Christ" and not on sinking sand. We are so blessed by our Heavenly Father!!

Peachy

I'm not the best cook in the world so one would question WHY would one who knows nothing about canning would try it!!  Peaches are in season in Fredericksburg and I love peaches - that's why!!!

I bought all my tools and got my recipe and cooked away!

My preserves were a little soupy, but tasty just the same.  I called Rickey to find out her secret and she said that I should have added "Sure Gel."  Oh well, next time....