Dear Lord,

 Can you please tell the devil to get off my back? Can you also please let him know his services are no longer wanted or needed in my life?
 Please Lord, my back is killing me and he is just to heavy a burden to carry.  And remind him that I am tired of all his chaos and destruction in my life. Show him the way to the door and tell him he can take all of his disheartenedness, discouragement, fear and worrying with him.  Advise him I might bend, but I will never break.
 It's time for my storms to pass and the sun begin to shine. It's time for you,Lord, to show your amazing power and rain down blessings on me.
So let, the devil know to pack his bags and start a travelin, because all of my faith and hope rest in you.

Love Always,
Me

The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou are with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

So did the adult movies, figured I would give you a list of kid's to. I love to watch each of these with my own children.

10. The Corpse Bride

9. Haunted Mansion

8. Casper

7. Monsters, Inc.

6. Monster House

5. Beetlejuice

4. Gremlins

3. Halloweentown Series

2. Hocus Pocus

1. The Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown

I am the type that can not resist a good scary movie.  I must be honest this list is composed of more older than newer movies.  As cheesy as it sounds I love watching any Jason, Freddy, or Michael Meyers (not the new Rob Zombie ones) movies. Even though they are not scary, these are the movies I grew up on.
Even now as I write this post I am watching. Being born the day before Halloween, it has just become a tradition to sit and watch them, even though I have seen them over a thousand times.

So here is my list:

10. Scream 4 - just saw this one and have to be honest left me guessing the whole way.

9. Jason X - love that he gets the upgrade.

8. Fright Night

7. Night of the Living Dead

6. Paranormal Activity - this one my oldest daughter screamed at the very end. Funny stuff. Can't wait to see 3

5. Friday the 13th ( the original or the reboot)

4. Poltergeist - saw this one as a kid and the scene where the guy is tearing off his face gave me nightmares. Stupid but I was only a kid.

3. Nightmare on Elm St.

2. The Exorcist

1. Halloween - this one contains all but the 3rd one has nothing to do with Michael Meyers. Also must admit kind of peeved me that in H20 she never mentions her daughter that was the main character in two (4&5) of the series.

Here are a few more craft ideas for Halloween. If you want to check these out and many others go to:http://familyfun.go.com/halloween/halloween-crafts/halloween-decorations

Big and little hobgoblins will quickly gobble down these easy, just-for-fun spooky mac & cheese eyeballs. Mac & Cheese Spooky Eyeballs 1 (20-ounce) package STOUFFER'S Macaroni and Cheese 1 cup plain bread crumbs 1 1/2 teaspoons MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon Sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives Prepare macaroni and cheese according to package directions. Cool in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease baking sheet lightly with nonstick cooking spray. Combine bread crumbs and bouillon in shallow dish. Shape macaroni and cheese into 1 1/2-inch balls; cover completely with prepared bread crumbs. Place balls on prepared baking sheet. Place one olive slice on center of each ball. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until heated through

 

Ingredients

2 avocados
1/2 cup prepared salsa
1 head cauliflower
6 thin slices red and blue fruit leather

10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good word, and increasing in the knowledge of God;

11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;

12 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the ineritance of the saints in light:

This has been on facebook for a couple of months and I thought it would be perfect here.

So sick of bullying!!!!!!!!!! You're cool , The girl you just called fat?... She is overdosing on diet pills. The girl you just called ugly?... She spends hours putting makeup on hoping people will like her. The boy you just tripped?... He is abused enough at home. See that man with the ugly scars?... He fought for his country. That guy you just made fun of for crying?... His mother is dying.

Interested in any of the older books that we review. Well, drop us an email and we will send it to you.

Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat,and drink the sweet, and send portions into them for whom nothing prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the Lord is your strength

These are Scrap Brag Book Templates or can be re-sized to make photo cards for the holidays. they are created by me: Rebelle Doll Designs. Some things to remember:
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2. These are personal use only. No commercial use is allowed.
3. Do not share zip file, please send others to this blog to download.
4. Credits are included in the zip file, please read them.
5. You may print these out.
6. Do not rip or alter them at all.

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Two years ago, I was compelled to share all of my life's heartache and joys. It was a journey that I had never been on, since I am a very personal person by nature. It was also a journey I again was compelled not to take alone. So I asked, one of my long time and closest friends to partake in this journey. As reluctant as she was, she agreed.

In doing this blog I have been true to myself in sharing all the things life seems to deal me as a mother, as a wife, and as a daughter, whether it is good, bad, or indifferent. I have found great joy and healing in sharing all of these things with each of you. So, I want to Thank You all for a great two years. Thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts, even when they don't make sense. Also Thank You for continuing to follow and support us.

A special Thank You to the Lord above for giving me the courage to follow this path he put me on, even when my faith has diminished and I feel like I am not sure I can keep moving. Thank You Lord for walking this path with me and giving me a support system that are willing to ride the ups and downs of my roller coaster. Thank You for just being you and loving me when I am not sure of your love or if I love myself. You are my Savior, Redeemer, Healer, and Hope.

Also a special Thank You to my partner. You knew what my heart wanted and have made it happen. Thank you for allowing me to cry, scream, and laugh when I need to, but yet never judging just gently nudging. Thank You for your absolute and one hundred percent support. I am grateful to God everyday that you are with me every step of the way on this blog and the journey I call my life. I not only call you my friend, but my sister.

One last special Thank You to my husband and daughters for allowing me to share our personal lives. Bubb, you are truly a gift from God, that I will always be eternally thankful for. Lynnae, Bubba, and Moo please just know Mom loves all 3 of you. Thank each of you for continuing to support and encourage me, especially on the days when I can't seem to do these things for myself. Thank You for understanding I am but yet still a work in progress.

Now with all of the mushy stuff out of the way. Let me say , if you think that last two years have been good. You ain't seen nothing yet. So please continue to follow us for what we might have in store for you the next two years.

10 Finally,my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

Costume: '80s Aerobics Instructor
What You Need: Leotard, legwarmers, tights, scrunchie, sneakers.
How to Do It: Avoid spending a ton of cash on this one by
working with what you already have. (Like tights and tennis shoes.) American Apparel and We Love Colors have an amazing selection
of affordable leotards and legwarmers.

Costume: Overgrown Hippie
What You Need: Tie-dye shirt, bell bottoms/flare jeans, socks with sandals, round glasses.
How to Do It: Grab your favorite flares and pair them with
an oversized tie-dye shirt and socks with sandals. Make it really authentic by
adding some tiny braids at the front of your hair.

Costume: Fall Foliage
What You Need: Brown turtleneck, safety pinks, and silk leaves.
How to Do It: Pick up some silk leaves at your local craft
store. Attach them to your shirt.

Check out this link for more ideas:http://shopping.yahoo.com/articles/yshoppingarticles/724/fun-last-minute-halloween-costumes/

The winner of the Pirate Queen Giveaway is Emily Rachelle.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

16 That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,

And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong,yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou has strengthened me.

My name is Bubba. Here is what I have to say about bullying. My opinion is that bullying needs to stop. I am sure that at some point everyone in there life has been bullied by a sister,brother, or someone in school. I am also sure that no one likes the way that it makes them feel inside. Bullying is one of the reasons so many teenagers and adults are killing themselves, because they cant take it anymore. All the pain just builds up inside and they just have to do something to release it. Only because every day they say "I really just don't want to go through this again today.
They go to school, just wanting at least one friend but then they all just turn on them. It really kills a person inside to think that no one likes them. So I am sure everyone will agree with me when I say this: BULLYING NEEDS TO STOP!

Ingredients:
Clean scissors
Hostess Sno-Balls cupcakes (orange variety -- available only at Halloween time)
Tootsie Flavor Roll Twists candies (lime flavored)
Directions:
Using clean scissors, cut jack-o-lantern features into the coconut-marshmallow layer cover the Sno-Ball. Heat the lime candy roll for 5 seconds in a microwave. Roll it in your hands to form a stem. Cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin and push the stem in place.

Here are a few sermons I think you will like for today:
http://www.intouch.org/resources/sermon-outlines/content/topic/resting_in_the_faithfulness_of_god_sermon_outline

http://www.joelosteen.com/Broadcast/Pages/ThisWeeksMessage.aspx

http://media.voe.org/Manna_fest/2213953

http://www.davidjeremiah.org/site/uploadedfiles/102311%20When%20the%20Bible%20Would%20Be%20Marginalized.pdf

I hope that you enjoy all of these for today. Check back next week for new ones.

The Lord is my rock,and my fortress,and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and then horn of my salvation, and my high tower.

If only life was easy. I understand that challenges are what make us who we are, yet I still wish things did not always need to be so difficult.
I want to not feel like I am drowning all the time. I have wondered often Lord, is my turn coming or when do I at least get a small reprieve.
For now though oh Heavenly Father, I will just try and be patient and take great delight in all the miracles you place before me THIS day.

We wanted to take this opportunity to invite all of you to share your birthdays with us.
We would like to be able to send you a happy greeting when your special day arrives.
Just go and comment with your name and birthday under this post. Then email us your email address @ cissy.bobbie@yahoo.com.

26 Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by name by the greatness of his might, for he is strong in power; not one faileth.

27 Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the Lord, and my judgement is passed over from my God?

Pumpkins! Pumpkins! Pumpkins! They are everywhere! So I thought this pumpkin mousse recipe would be perfect to share! It is sooo yummy!


                                                  garnish: ¼ cup ginger snaps, crumbled

Here is a video of cats that I thought was absolutely hilarious:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IytNBm8WA1c

Here are some funny quotes:
http://www.funnyquotes123.com/funny_sarcastic_quotes/

Here is a funny picture:
http://verybestphotos.com/funny-sign-animals-could-eat-you/


Random Funny for You:

Jump out of the bed at 6:30 and go and holler at the kids because they are gonna be late for school. Once they are all up and getting ready. One of them politely informs you"Mom I just remembered it's SATURDAY!"

Good Morning Readers! I am here with my meanderings around the internet! I hope you enjoy and find something useful. Also, please remember that these posts are a day behind :)

I Love to write. In fact a little known fact about me is that I Role Play online. In one of them I am actually the story writer. I come up with ideas for the role plays. I have had people say “ You should write a book.” Umm no, rofl. I would be an editors worst nightmare. I have no English and grammar skills. So all my little stories stay in my possession. Sometimes I want to write but don’t know what to write about. When that happens I turn to this site. Click on the link and scroll down. There is a box that says Fiction writing prompts. It is a weekly thing and it can give you ideas on something to write about. It is great for when you want to write but don’t have any ideas.
http://www.pw.org/writing-prompts-exercises

Julie Ann, Julie Ann, Julie Ann. She is like Martha Stewart. On one hand you want to smack the shit out of her for making you feel like a craft retard and on the other hand you can’t help but be in awe of her creativity and ideas. Oh who am I kidding. I really just want to smack the shit out of Martha Stewart but Julie Ann, she is my hero. I love this blog and get neat ideas from it. Nothing I make from her looks anything like hers but I pretend it does. For that one moment, I can be creative like Julie Ann.
http://www.julieannart.com/

I am designer and I design websites, blogs, etc. I also make signature tags. For those that don’t know what they are they are graphics made using licensed artwork that people can use in their e-mails as a signature. I love to use quotes in my tags. I also like using them when I make scrap kit layouts, etc. I use this site a lot and thought maybe you guys may be interested in it if you ever need a quote:
http://www.aphids.com/quotes/

Video of the day because it is good for your heart when you laugh:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-Kt_kuYVtU

Quote of the day
“In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.”

TTFN,
Bobbie

In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness month. I am asking that you post this to your blog until November 1. Let's make others aware and let's show our support for everyone that has ever been affected with breast cancer.

Good Morning Readers! I am here with my meanderings around the internet! I hope you enjoy and find something useful.

This may not be useful but I thought we would start the day with some eye candy because nothing says “ It’s going to be a good day” like seeing the hottest man in the planet first thing in the morning. Okay ladies ( and gents if you are into that sort of thing ) lets all go “ooooo….ahhhhh…..ohhhhhhhhh yeah….” If you have to ask me who the hottest man on the planet is…I have nothing to say to you ;) J/K
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/features/2009/07/johnny-depp-slideshow200907#slide=1

If eye candy is not your thing then maybe humor is. When I wake up in a bad mood this is the first site I hit for the day:) Cute kittehs and sarcastic sayings just make the day brighter!
http://icanhascheezburger.com/

If you are like me you are constantly monitoring what your kids are looking for on the internet. A while back I found this search engine where kids can search for anything and the results are kid friendly. I love it because I don’t have to worry about some triple x picture popping up. It was developed by librarians and really easy to use !
http://www.kidsclick.org/

Lets escape everyday life and go away for a while! I have a long bucket list of places I would love to visit someday! Delhi in India is one of them. So let us go bask in the beauty of Delhi and forget that there are 20 thousand loads of laundry that needs to be done or kids to feed, just for 5 minutes :D
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/delhi

Last but not least..Pumpkin stencils! Love carving pumpkins? Then you will love this site! The stencils are free and all you do is print them out and go!
http://www.bhg.com/halloween/pumpkin-carving/printable-pumpkin-stencils/

Song for the Day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHkvan-NFnM&ob=av2e

Quote of the Day:
“You can never make the same mistake twice because the second time you make it, it's not a mistake, it's a choice.”

TTFN,
Bobbie

Hyes ^.^ Avaryl here. I ish not really a writer. I ish more an artist sooo my take on bullying is word art. Just remember someone out there luffs chu and chu ish special.

Luffs,
Avaryl

This will be a daily or every other day meme where I will post things I found interesting throughout my day! You may find some interesting things also. So check back each day to see what I have for you and the best way to do that is follow us:) Please keep in mind each one will be a day behind ^^

It is fall! One of the things I love about fall is Apple Butter. For some reason it just tastes better in the fall even though I eat it year round. My mom makes it homemade on the stove but I prefer making it in the slow cooker like my Grandmother did. This is a super easy recipe I found that doesn’t take a lot of work. You can put it on and go! It takes 12 hours which seems like a long time but the wait is worth it! Also, try it with the Cranberries at least once, yum!
http://www.mommiecooks.com/2010/10/18/apple-butter-recipe/

I love to read and have a book blog where I review books. When I find a new book for my TBR (to be read) pile I always checks Good Reads for reviews. I go there most of the time instead of Amazon because a lot of Amazon reviewers are endorsed for their reviews. At Good Reads they are people like me, just sharing the love or hate for a book. Plus you can save your books so you will always have a handy reference. No more of “What was that books name again? Where did I put that slip of paper with that book title?”
http://www.goodreads.com/

We eat out a lot so I am always looking for a coupon. To be honest sometimes where we eat depends on whether I have a coupon or not. Also, I am a coupon hunter and will trade fast food and restaurant coupons with others. I hate Burger King but a friend of my daughters loves Burger King so I and her mom exchange coupons. She gives me Mickey D’s for my Burger King. I also look here a lot for coupons. The selection isn’t great but I have gotten some really good ones. Especially when we are taking a road trip and there is different selections of fast food.
http://www.survivingthestores.com/restaurant-coupons

Looking for a blog that is just a blog? No real rhyme or reason; just something to read and maybe understand? Then go to Thought Catalog. I really like it because sometimes it is just good to read and hear someone else’s thoughts.
http://thoughtcatalog.com/

Favorite Quote for 10-18-11
“You can close your eyes to what you do not want to see, but you can’t close your heart to what you don’t want to feel.”

That’s it for today! Hope your day is amazing and I will see you soon!
Bobbie

You promised me, Lord that if I followed You,
You would walk with me always.
But I have noticed that during
the most trying periods of my life
there has only been one set of footprints in the sand.
Why, when I needed You most,
have You not been there for me?
The Lord replied, "The years when you have seen
Only one set of footprints, My child, is when I carried you."

-Author Anonymous

13 Who hath directed the spirit of the Lord, or being his counsellor hath taught him?
14 With whom took counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding?

It's funny how I think things are going to settle down in my life. They are gonna be good and I am going to see all of God's blessings rain down on me, then the devil kicks me straight in the teeth. When you think you can't hurt more than the last time you find you were WRONG.
Why does he do this? Because the devil knows you are in reach of your victory. It is right there on the horizon and once you reach it you are out of his control. With all the heartache I have gone through the last two years, it wasn't until this last bout That I truly and utterly wondered " Where is my God?". Just when I was about to give up a little voice inside me said "Do not turn away that is what the devil wants." So no matter how bad I hurt each day I have proclaimed out loud to myself and to others "I will not turn my back on my Lord". I will remain faithful unto him because I know he is there. It is always darkest just before the dawn and he will bring me back into the light. He is waging this war beside me. I am not alone.
So even though you may feel defeated, you are not. Right now there is only one set of footprints in the sand and they belong to him because he is carrying you. You can do all things through Christ who will strengthen you.

As my hope begins to dwindle and my faith on shaky ground. Please remind me today of your Love. Show me all of your supernatural powers. I need you Lord, I know you hear me. Remind me TODAY is my day each and every day.

Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, ad weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?

I admit it I have a girl crush on Rachael Ray! If I could make her come live with me and cook for me all the time I would. She just seems so fun and her recipes are just amazing! I love being able to cook a complete meal in 30 minutes with a few ingredients. Do you love Rachael Ray? What is one of your favorite recipes by her?



Cheddar Crusted Chicken with Smooshy Applesauce


Ingredients

    5 McIntosh apples, peeled, quartered, cored and chopped
    2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    1 cup apple cider (eyeball it)
    3 rounded tablespoons brown sugar
    1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger root, peeled
    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8 ounces each)
    1 cup salted mini pretzels
    1 cup plain breadcrumbs
    1 cup shredded or crumbled sharp cheddar cheese
    1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
    1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (eyeball it)
    Freshly ground pepper
    1 large egg
    All-purpose flour, for dredging
    Vegetable oil, for frying
    Salt, to taste

Serves 4
Preparation

Pre-heat a medium size saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the apples, lemon juice, cider, brown sugar, ginger and cinnamon and stir. Cook, stirring frequently, until mushy, about 15 minutes. Remove the ginger.

While the applesauce is cooking, sprinkle a little water into each of four quart-size plastic storage bags. Place one chicken breast in each bag, push out the excess air and seal it up. Using a heavy-bottomed pot, pound each breast until evenly thin, just shy of busting out of the bag.

Place the pretzels, breadcrumbs, cheese, thyme, nutmeg and pepper in a food processor and pulse to grind until they’re the consistency of breadcrumbs. Transfer the ground pretzels and cheese to a shallow dish.

Crack the egg into a second shallow dish and lightly beat with a splash of water. Place some flour in a third dish. Coat the chicken first in flour, then egg and finally in cheese and pretzel crumbs.

In a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil over medium-high heat and add the coated chicken breasts. Cook in a single layer, 3-4 minutes on each side, until the juices run clear and the breading is evenly browned. Cut off a piece of a cutlet and taste, to see if you want to salt them a little. Serve the chicken with the applesauce

Recipe courtesy of Rachael Ray Magazine

TTFN,
Bobbie

He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are young.

Sometimes I truly wonder where I get the will to keep moving each day. I know that it is only by the grace of God ,who allows me to keep fighting what seems and feels like a losing battle. I am yours Lord. You have answered many of my prayers and I know you will continue to answer them. I also know that YOU know what I need and I will continue to just have faith that you will provide it for me.

Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold his reward is with him, and his work before him.