Quiche for Breakfast (or dinner. . .or whenever. . .)!

Please excuse the blurry/terrible photo but I wanted to share a quick snapshot of what I had for breakfast this morning.  I am in love with this quiche recipe.  It is so easy and so delicious!  I got the recipe from a teacher I work with last year and we have used it quite often since.

This time we substituted the bacon for ham and it was amazing.  I hope you enjoy this simple and tasty quiche too!

Days 9 and 10

9-So thankful for the talents of others.  As a teacher, I am witness to the amazing abilities of my students all the time.  So many kids are gifted athletes (I work out for about 30 minutes and then feel like I'm dying. . .), one kid yesterday came into class whistling a Christmas tune in perfect pitch (I can barely breathe out one little squeak), and last night we went to the high school musical where the actors blew me away with their gorgeous voices, witty personalities, and amazing skills (I had a hard time remembering my two lines in Footloose when I was in high school).  So today, I am completely grateful for being able to enjoy the talents of others.

10-Grateful for time to get caught up on "stuff".  It's been a busy week but I'm thankful for time this weekend to reconnect with family and friends, finish a book that is due back at the library on Monday, and get some laundry and cleaning done.

Day 8

Today I am thankful for books.  My current book is "Tumbleweeds" by Leila Meacham.  Ms. Meacham wrote "Roses" a few years ago and I loved it.  This summer she came out with her second book and so far it is just as great as her first.

I'm off to read. . .

7

Today I am thankful for tea.  I got hooked on tea a couple of years ago and now I have a few glasses a day.  Most of the time it is hot tea--black, herbal, or white but in the summer I also love sun tea.  Tea is so soothing and I enjoy it in the morning but also when I feel lonely, sad, or stressed.  Plus, tea is pretty good for you.  It doesn't have any calories and some teas can provide health benefits.

Enjoy some tea today and tell me what you think!

Old Read Meets Book Group

I remember being a young student and reading the book, "The Family Nobody Wanted" by Helen Doss.  It is about a young couple who are not able to have biological children and end up adopting. . .12 children!  This simple story talks about the joys and challenges of raising such a young and large family.

I just got back from a book club where we discussed this book.  I haven't read it in years but enjoyed reading and discussing it again tonight.  As I read it this time, I caught more of the racial issues of the time (the book takes place in the 1940s) and how economically disadvantaged the family was.

As you can see by the picture below, my copy is well-loved.  I'd recommend you try out this book.  It's an easy and enjoyable read.

My much-loved copy of "The Family Nobody Wanted" by Helen Doss

The best (pumpkin) cookies. . .EVER!

Every fall I make pumpkin cookies and they are to-die-for.  I love them!  Yesterday I had some friends over and served these cookies for dessert and recieved multiple requests for the recipe.  It is a Better Homes and Garden recipe and can be found at http://www.bhg.com/recipe/cookies/melt-in-your-mouth-pumpkin-cookies/.  Please try these cookies--I promise you will love them!

P.S. Don't you just LOVE fall-type recipes?  Yum!

Challenge: Day 6

Am I tired of campaign ads (yes!)?  Am I tired of the stress of deciding who to vote for (yes!)?  Am I tired of most conversations centered around the election (yes!)?

But, am I grateful for the opportunity to be able to vote and help make a decision on who the leader of this great country will be?  OF COURSE!  Today I am thankful for this wonderful country.  It is not perfect and there is a lot that I would like to see different but I love the US even in all of its imperfections.




Taken when Jon and I were in NYC this July.


In a world where so many people. . .especially women. . .are not given the opportunity to vote (or have a fulfilling career or an education), I just soak up all of this democracy.  So, I definitely have a candidate who I want to win but I will support our next President no matter who he is and I will support this country and stand behind it in honor of all the good that can be found in it.

Happy Election Day!

P.S. As a side note, the Political Science teacher at the school where I work, created a mock election for the students.  It was amazing!  I was so impressed with the efforts of he and his students.  They had voter registration last week and today they set up voting booths (with ballots that looked exactly like the "real" ones) and even had a box where students could put their ballots.  Students left with an "I Voted" sticker and were so proud of themselves for participating in the mock election!  What a cool experience!