Dear Stephen and Lynn Fincher,

Stephen Fincher

Today is your day…. inauguration into the United States of America’s Congress. What an honor and what a job

both of you are embarking on. Yes, I said both of you. Historical because our nation is on the brink of deciding

the direction of our nation. You get to help decide if we remain the free society that our country’s founders

decided was so good or if we become another European-like society who embraces socialism and dependence

on big government for everything.

On 8-28-10 we gathered in DC to pray for couples like you , those of you who would represent our values and

our dedication to our God!!!

We let our guard down and let unbelievers guide us into the mess that we are in now…

So now, today, we surround you with our prayers…

Stephen, be humble when you think about those of us who sent you to Congress because we are a humble people…

Michael and I have followed and supported you this past year…now we will pray for you and your family…

Lynn, you may not have asked for all of this, I don’t know, but we surround you and your children with our

prayers also…now so much has been put upon your shoulders…

Wishing you God’s grace in this important position…

We pray that your love and respect for each other will  keep you strong in these years when so much depends on your

leadership …

You’ll find yourself among so many great things and people, it is then that we surround you with our prayers to keep

those who wish to harm you and the people you represent at bay…It is such a big job Lynn!!!

I pray that you find mentors with Christlike attributes to give you guidance…

We had fun with these cardboard cutouts---and I know there are many

good people is DC…people without personal agendas…

Mentors who value life, freedom and our God…

I pray that the good ones find their way to your side…

Stephen, with Lynn’s support and love and a circle of prayers from West Tennessee, we will support you and pray

that the wisdom of the ages guides you in a city fraught with so much turmoil…

wisdom is found in so many unlikely places so please be aware that

it might come from the most unexpected sources…Please

Listen to your heart.

Stephen, please note that many men and women like Michael (my precious hubby) gave so many years of their lives

to keep this country free from the evil forces that are threatening us now. 

Please remember all of those lives that were dedicated to this country when you encounter those tough decisions.

We surround you

with our Prayers

Stephen and Lynn

joining Outdoor Wednesday  for Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer’s Home…

Teapots and Birdies

 

I’m searching my files for springy  looking photos!!!

Christmas is over…now I’m ready to “FLY by the seat of my pants”!!!

I’m ready for spring---aren’t you???

 

I snapped these little fellows on November 19 and I know they’re ready

for some springtime!!!

 

 

Joining Mary @ Little Red House

“Flying By The Seat Of My Pants”…

For the new year, 2011, I think I’ll adopt

“Flying By The Seat Of My Pants”

as my motto…with emphasis on flying!!!

Bidding 2010 farewell and good riddance…

 

My Mom always said that I did everything

“Flying By The Seat of My Pants”…

 

 

I Think she meant that I didn't plan ahead well...

I wanted to bake something for a lovely lady

who is hosting a party tonight and I

sure didn’t want to go to the grocery store.

 

 

I found this recipe on a great food blog…(in true blogger fashion)

 

 

I baked part of them in a cake pan and the other part in a

small cupcake/muffin pan…

 

 

Here is the recipe that I used and how I simplified it…

from  Kathleen’s Gonna Want Seconds…

Visit her blog for some terrific recipes.

 

I simply used a brownie mix and followed the directions for the coconut topping and baked accordingly…

The directions I used are in red.

 

 

Black Bottom Coconut Bars

 

Here’s a cookie that is truly double yummy.  I mean a Coconut Macaroon cookie on top of a Brownie.  Shut up!  Who thinks this stuff up?  Well, no surprise, it was Martha Stewart who came up with this unbelievable cookie combo.  I’m totally in love with this cookie.  Coconut and Chocolate are two of my all-time favorite flavors.  Put them together in a bar cookie and I’m one very happy bakin’ mama!  I hope you give it a try.  It’s a lovely new addition to my Christmas Cookie tray.

Black-Bottom Coconut Bars from Martha Stewart

• FOR CHOCOLATE BASE
  
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1 large egg
  
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  
• FOR COCONUT TOPPING
  
• 2 large eggs
  
• 3/4 cup sugar
  
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled)
  
• 1 package sweetened shredded coconut (7 ounces), 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling

Directions:

1. For chocolate base: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving a slight overhang; butter bottom and sides of foil (not overhang).
   
2. Place butter in a large microwave-safe bowl; melt in microwave. Add sugar and salt; whisk to combine. Whisk in egg, then cocoa and flour until smooth. Spread batter in prepared pan.
   
3. Bake just until sides begin to pull away from edges of pan, 10 to 15 minutes (do not overbake). Let cool slightly while preparing coconut topping. Keep oven on for topping.
   
4. For coconut topping: In a medium bowl, whisk eggs with sugar and vanilla. Gently mix in flour and coconut (except 1/2 cup reserved for sprinkling).
   
5. Drop mounds of mixture over chocolate base; spread and pat in gently and evenly with moistened fingers. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup coconut.
   
6. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Lift cake from pan, peel off foil, and cut into 24 bars. Store in an airtight container 3 to 4 days.

Linking with Michael’sDesigns by Gollum
Cindy @ My Romantic Home

Header Photos --2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Seems like I’m attracted to photographing dogs, kids and shiny objects???

Scavenger Hunt Sunday

1. Family

Gotta Love My Redneck Guys…

2. Motion Blur

Sorry, Ashley!!! Everyone has to sacrifice for Mom’s blog!!!

3. Pretty Package

Ashley’s …

4. Glow

My daughter told me that I bought this ornament

for her…geeze I had good taste!!!

5. Sparkle

Joining …