It's Finished

 I was able to finish my sketchbook 2013 and am very happy with it.. now to send it on its way....
It is beyond belief that this is the very last day of this year..Holy Smoke,..did that fly by...
A big Thank You for all the wonderful birthday wishes and fine words from everyone.. I did have a great birthday...!!!!
Thank You, Amy for the best b.day dinner and the book of Aidan's first year..WOW...Nice job...and what a beautiful and yummy cake....
Thank You Jamie and Bruce for the baby crib, the clothes,toys and the fun getting that crib together...Four adults try to put one piece of baby furniture together.. What a scene....   So funny...
I wish everyone a very Happy new Year!! May you have more good than bad, and more happiness than sadness in the year to come.. keep positive and look on the bright side... At least thats what I am  going to be up to... My best wishes to all... See you next year ...same time, same place ...I never get tired of touching base with you!!! so it's just bye for now,
with love ,Sandi

The Birthdays

Just wanted to say a quick Happy first birthday to my Grandson Aidan... I was so happy to be able to be there on your arrival,last year and am so sad not to be there for today's festivities... I am honored to have your birthday so close to mine, and can not wait to see you and your family next week... I love you up to the moon and back..

Hugs and kisses from Grandpa and Me....

Christmas Night

I want to say a huge Thank You to Jamie Nelson and her whole family for including us as their family for the annual Christmas dinner.... We had so much fun filling our bellies,catching up on every ones busy lives, and enjoying the chaos of Christmas,
with large family and small children...
It has been too long since mine were that age and it was so much fun to be a part off again....
I took many pictures and will be sending them to you guys soon, but for now, here are a few memories being made. Thanks again...
all our love,
 Sandi and Wy

It's Christmas day..

I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night....
I hope your day is as good as mine has turned out to be..
Thank You to everyone for making this a wonderful Christmas. The great company and yummy food and drink[love that egg nog]  and so many beautiful gifts..  All I can say is Thank You and wish all good things for all of you too ....
I was so excited to recieve Mr. Puffs feather and a jar of home grown honey..That feather will be my good luck charm from now on.... Thanks Becky and family....
 We sure had fun in our matching hats and scarves, Thanks to you too Jeanette and Papa John, So glad you are on the road to recovery....
I am now madly sketching in my 2013 sketchbook to be able to finish it and get it in the mail by Jan. 14th... wish me luck, but also know, I am bound and determined to make the dead line yet again this year.. This is my third one and I have enjoyed every one...Yeah!!!!

Good evening all....

Another Little Bump In The Road

Okay, Okay, here we go again... I sure hope this isn't going to become a Christmas Tradition..... I was out early Saturday morning walking the dogs, lost my balance and twisted my knee ....didn't fall, but did do some kind of damage ... went to work on it Saturday night and it's swollen up good now...I have no time for this... Shopping, baking, wrapping yet to do, not to mention classes to teach.... What the heck??????
I had to miss the fun last night at the P.W.A.T. Christmas Party and I'm bummed about it....
Enough said on that subject....
I am excited to have the Christmas Tree and to have gotten it decorated last week and it is small and beautiful...
I have been working a lot, and have had some really happy, fun classes, with lots of holiday spirit, which has made my job even more fun....Thank you, Thank You!!!
And lots of private partys to fill the calender....yeah! more fun for me...and I am not being sarcastic....
Jenn, Andy, and Aidan are coming in early January and I just can't wait to see them....
Aidan will be a one year old on the 27th. of December and that is hard to believe.. where does the time go???
Terry and a friend Bill came Friday and took down the old lean-to greenhouse that we have had for years.. the yard now has another missing piece.. weird,  Very Weird...
This is the first year that my Christmas Cactus has bloomed and it is full and beautiful.....WOW!!!
I am sad for so many families today that have to move forward without their children this holiday season.. It is never easy, and these are very hard times for so many.... Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all....
 Have a safe and happy Holiday Season  from The Ragg Family...

Peppermint Pound Cake

Here's my recipe for Peppermint Pound Cake for Michele at http://olddognewtits.com/ and Mel at http://accordingtomags.blogspot.com/  prompt for Ketchup with Us #7.


 



I have given many, many, Mini Peppermint Pound Cakes as gifts at Christmas time... Always A Big Hit....
      
One box Yellow cake mix
One box Jello instant Vanilla pudding
4eggs
one third cup cooking oil
one cup water
one half of a cap full of peppermint extract

Place all ingredients in a bowl and beat on high speed for 2 min. {no more or they will fall}
Pour into greased and floured pan.. [Makes one regular size pound cake or two loaf size cakes or four to five mini loaf size cakes]
Bake at 350 for 45 to 55 min.s
cool on rack.
Frost cool cake with a glaze of Powdered sugar, small amount of milk and one half cap full of peppermint extract.
 crush candy cane on top.
 Enjoy!!!!!!

No Nonsense No Foolishness

Oh is it Friday??? or Is it El Guapo's Birthday? Well Thats different... Let the Foolishness begin all around !! Happy, Happy Birthday !!! May this be the best one yet... WHAT WILL GUAP USE FOR THE NEXT SUNDAY NIGHT COOKOFF?
	The first Roadkill he finds
	Phony Baloney
	Braaaaaiiiinnnnnns
	Hairy Finks
	Spicy Ricey
	Moe Gumbo
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Todays Music is
Tom Waits and Crystal Gayle...One From the Heart