Hello Everyone!

Hey guys!
What a beautiful Bright and Sunny Sunday morning it is in San Saba!
Today I am going to share one of my Son's favorite desserts. I am going to surprise him today with it! It's a recipe from Paula Deane (I just love her)!



Georgia Candy

Ingredients

* 1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
* 1 cup crunchy peanut butter
* 3 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
* 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
* 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Line a 13 by 9 by 2-inch pan with foil.

Combine the butter, peanut butter, sugar, and graham cracker crumbs in a food processor. Process until the mixture forms a ball. Press into the foil-lined pan using your hands or a spatula.

Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler over simmering water or in a microwave-safe glass dish in the microwave for 1 minute on high (100%). Stir. If the chocolate has not completely melted, microwave for 10 seconds more, then stir. Spread evenly over the cookie layer with a spatula. Chill for several hours.

When ready to serve, allow the candy to come to room temperature before cutting into pieces. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

What a beautiful Day in Texas!

It's pecan season here and our trees are loaded. I can't wait to start baking with all the FRESH pecans.

Pecan Bread:

2 cups flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup chopped Pecans


Sift dry ingredients together. Mix milk and egg and add to dry mixture. Mix thoroughly, but do not beat. Add pecans. Bake in greased loaf pan at 350 degrees about 1 hour or until straw comes out clean. Best kept for a day or two then sliced as thin as possible and served with butter or cream cheese. This bread can be made 3 or 4 days in advance. Also freezes well. Makes 1 loaf.

Have a Wonderful Fall Weekend!!!!

My daughter and her boyfriend!

My daughter and her boyfriend ......Fall and Love is in then air!
Sorry I have been away...we have been remodeling our 137 year old home and have been so busy. I am finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel...WHEW!!!
I have missed you all terribly...but I AM BACK!!!! Happy Fall!!!!

My Birthday Swap Package!

Check out these precious items I got from my swap partner Vivienne sent me!
She new my love for vintage jewelry and antiques and sent me
1. Dress form necklace holder
2. Shoe ring holder (how cute and unique it this?)
3. Note cards...so I can send my college student daughter sweet notes)
4. Antique old bottle...I was so excited when I saw this and have it displayed in the
perfect spot in my kitchen.
5. Pink Ribbon for my craft stash

Thank you so much Vivienne for my adorable and precious Swap package!
Shaun was such a great hostess and was so organized! Thanks for hosting such a fun Swap!

Happy Labor Day!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day!
I have been busy making cookies
and twice baked potato casserole
to take to a barbacue.
Have a restful day!
Blessings...Julie

An Evening in Fort Worth with my friends!

I was away last week at a Convention in Fort Worth. We had an evening event that was
Black and White.
My wonderful boss Anita is on the left.
Our board member Linda in in the middle....which is also a dear friend.
I'm on the right!
We all had so much fun!
I have been so bad at posting. I promise to be better!
Love Julie

Sorry I've been away!

I just got back from a 5 day vacation to Tulsa Oklahoma, to drop my daughter off at
Oral Roberts University. We had a wonderful time shopping, eating, and enjoying lots of FAMILY time!
Can't wait to get back to posting. I have some wonderful ideas and pictures to share!
Love Julie

Shark Week!!!

Am I the only one out there that LOVES "Shark Week"????
I already have the NEW episodes ready on my DVR ....just in case I miss them.
It all starts Sunday Night!

Check out this Swap I just joined!!!

Shaun at Seriously Shaun is hosting this Fabulous Swap....and I love love love Swaps!
I have met some of my best Blog Gal Pals through Swaps
so don't delay...hurry and sign up!

Check out mt new Blog Makeover!!!

I have a new look for my BLOG!!!

Once again...Amber at Shabbee Chick Designs...

has made my Blog Beautiful and Glamouras!

Please check out her Web Site!

A romantic Moment!

My husband hunts every year in the fall in West Texas
for 2 weeks with about 12 other
Ranchers from our area. My husband took this
picture just for me! Isn't that ROMANTIC??

Here is what my family has been doing!

A couple of days ago my daughter and I had to
help move equipment for my son and
husband across town. Here is a little glimpse of
Life at the ROBERTSON'S!

My son running the HAY RAKE

My husband on the Baler

My son rakes the hay in front of my husband

My Son loading a truck with Sold hay
going to South Texas (they are very dry)

I am so thankful for my Life....God is so good!

We have a winner !

THE WINNER OF THE FAB GLAM
GIVE-A-WAY IS.........

REBECCA AT
KNIT BY GOD'S HAND

Thanks for everyone's advice...I will post pictures of
my new look soon!

What a wonderful and beautiful Sunday!

Today my daughter has been asked by another small church in out town to lead worship. She has lead worship at our church already and I guess word got out in our small town and now has been asked to sing at another church. She is very excited and I am sure her Dad and I will be a little teary when we hear her sing. God has really touched my little girls heart and has given her the talent of singing, writing songs, and playing the guitar!
I am so BLESSED!
Have a beautiful day with the LORD! Praise his Holy Name....Julie

I am getting a makeover....and I need your help!

Hey Girls...I need your HELP with the first step of my new Look!
I am REWARDING myself for losing the first 20lbs of my new Lifestyle change.
Ever since my Breast Cancer scare, I have decided that I need to
take better care of myself. I have given up all caffeine and eat a lot of organic
unprocessed food.
Below are some various hairstyles and colors I have had....All I need to know is
1. Blonde
2. Darker Blonde
3. Blonde with Brown steaks
Because you are all helping me with this decision...I am going to have a random drawing for a FAB beauty item (not sure what it is yet...but it will be Very Very GLAM)

Me Now

Light brown Natural with Blonde Streaks

My hair is past my shoulders....my husband loves LONG hair...
Notice...no glasses...thinking about getting contacts....I think I look really OLD with the glasses

Early 90's Spiral Perm

5 yrs ago

5 years ago

I think this is from 4 or 5 years ago!
10 years ago...whats sad is I still wear my hair like this!


More Blonde!

Another question I have is...
1. Glasses
2. Contacts

Next week I am changing makeup....I am thinking about Bare Minerals....
I have an appointment at a SPA to have my makeup done.
Has anyone tried BARE MINERALS???

Thanks so much for your HONEST OPINIONS.....

LOVE JULIE

I will draw a winner Monday!

Please Please Pray for this Precious Family!

Thank goodness Wes got the Boot!!!!

I just watched the Wes and Jillian on the Bachelorette.....all I can say is what a Jerk!
I can't believe the comment he made to the other guys at the Rose ceremony and in the LIMO!
I won't be buying any of his cd's!!!

My July 4th Weekend!

Well girls...my picnic supper was a bust! Hubby was home early and both kids where with friends watching the Fireworks! Boooo Hoooo!!!
All weekend I was home by myself. I got a lot done around the house ....but I am now a fan of

They had a 4th of July Deadliest Catch Weekend of all the episodes of 2008-2009!
This is so unusual for me to like shows like this...but then again I love to watch....

I really enjoyed having a weekend at home. Hope everyone had a safe and Happy 4th!!!!

Happy 4th of July!

This weekend I am staying home doing lots of cooking! My husband and son are very busy in the fields cutting and baling hay.
Which means I will spend most of my time delivering meals to the fields and helping move equipment.
I have decided to have supper (108-110 in the shade) on the 4th... as a picnic. So I will take the picnic to the field with table, chairs, table cloth and lots of good food!
My boys are meat and potatoes boys....So this is the menu!
Fried chicken
Mashed potatoes w/ cream gravy
Rolls
Corn on the Cob
Oreo Delight ( a cool pudding dessert)
Sweet Tea (lots and lots of it)
I will make sure I take pictures!!!

Have a great and blessed 4th!
I am so thankful that I live in a FREE country and that our soilders have fought for that Freedom!!!
LOVE Julie

Pink Saturday and Pink Lemonade!

It has been very very HOT here in the Texas Hillcountry! A toasty dry 108 in the shade! I thought I would share a refreshing recipe for
PINK LEMONADE for PINK SATURDAY!
Please make sure you visit Beverly (our lovely host) for other wonderful PINK Saturday Posts!

• 2 cups white sugar
• 9 cups water
• 2 cups fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup cranberry juice, chilled

DIRECTIONS

1. In large pitcher combine sugar, water, lemon juice and cranberry juice.
   
2. Stir to dissolve sugar. Serve over ice.

I have been a bad blogger!

Well Girls...I have been a bad blogger. Since my daughter has been home from Romania, I have been enjoying all the wonderful stories of her trip.
We have been busy shopping, cooking, going to her little cousins birthday party, and enjoying lots of GIRL time. So....I hope you all will understand why I have been a slacker on posting.
Things should be back to normal next week...as I have lots of fun recipes....vintage finds...and swap goodies to share. Have a wonderful weekend and a great Fathers Day! Hugs and Kisses...Julie

Pink Saturday!

It's Pink Saturday....Click above for more PINK posts!

Today I am sharing a beautiful pink depression glass creamer that my mom gave me. A pair of old booties I found at an antique store and last but not least ...a pink gold rimmed plate that I also bought at an antique store....Hope you all have a BEAUTIFUL PINK DAY!

This is a really good video...

My Daughter is back from Romania!

My daughter (left) is back in the United States and I get to pick her up tomorrow at the Airport. The other girl in the
picture is Emily. She also attends ORU and went on the trip.
I am so thankful that everyone arrived home safe.
A big thank you to all my blogger friends that
have been praying for her team.

I have a request!

I have a request to all my Blogger friends! As most of you know..my daughter is on a college mission trip in Romania.
They have a Blog that has videos and pictures of what they have been doing.
Today they have a really funny video up. They are sad because NO ONE comments on their BLOG. So....can you please copy the above picture and put it on your blog and tell everyone to send some LOVE their way? LOVE JULIE

Pink and Green Swap!

I was in the PINK and GREEN swap that Sara hosted.
This was a really fun swap because my
partner was Giselle from SOUTH AFRICA!
Just look a all the Lovely treasures she sent me!

Thank you Giselle for all my treasures!

Happy 1st Birthday "Pink Saturday"!

I am so excited about today's
Pink Saturday!
It's a PINK PARTY all day!
It's the first Anniversary of Pink Saturday.
I am so glad that Beverly came up
with this great idea 1 year ago!
Thanks Beverly

Today I am sharing a quilt that my mother in law gave me when my husband and I first got married. It's over 100 years old and my husbands great great grandmother's mother made it!

This is a cute little pillow I found while thrift store shopping last month. It's made out of a vintage very soft bath towel.

Another vintage thrift find.
Vintage potholders...the set was 1.00

I found this at an antique store for 12.00. I love the PINK needlepoint!!!
I am going to frame it in a vintage frame and hang it in my Dining Room!



I don't know if I can do it...but I am going to try and visit everyone's post today..I usually visit about 1/2.....I may finish the last few Sunday....but I am determined to do it!!!

It's official my son is no longer a Junior...

It's official my son (green) and his best friend J Mike are Seniors! How did this happen....just the other day they where little boys...like below!

Now they are young MEN!
This is a picture of J Mike's grandmother. She spoils these boys rotten. These boys do a lot of hunting ...I mean a lot...they live and breath it! She keeps them supplied in ammo!


The boys had Birthdays and got new Guns, They were very excited about it and had to show off their new purchases!

Hope everyone has a great Thursday!

Memorial Day!

Each year, Americans remember those brave-hearted souls who fought and gave their lives so that you and I would have the rights and privileges of living in a free country. Remembering is important. In fact, God instructs His people on many occasions in the Old Testament to remember from whence they came and to remember His providence. It is by the mighty hand of God that we are saved, we are protected, and we are free to live in the Land of the Brave. Never take that freedom for granted, my friend. It is a precious commodity for which the world hungers, and it is a powerful charge for you and I to protect. Please keep our country, government, and soldiers in your prayers today and everyday!
I got this through an e-mail through lwf.org ministries.
Have a wonderful Day!!! Julie

Pink Saturday !

It's PINK SATURDAY..and for my post I am sharing one of my FAVORITE PINK recipes!

I make these pink cookies a lot! They are not just for Valentines Day.
When Someone is sick or needs an extra lift I make these PINK cookies
and it's an instant SMILE!

Be sure to go by Beverly's for more great PINK posts!




These are the best cutout cookies ever, and I have tried lots of recipes!
1/2 c butter softened
1 c butter
1 egg
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 c flour
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
a.Cream butter and sugar.
Add egg, vanilla and beat well.
b. Combine flour, salt, and baking powder. Gradually add creamed mixture. Mix well. Wrap and chill dough for at least 30 min before rolling.
c. On a lightly floured board, roll out 1/3 of the dough at a time. Roll to about 1/8 thickness and cut out with cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven until barely firm. (less then 8 min). I under cook mine, as my family likes SOFT cookies.
Icing:
1c power sugar
1 egg white
Wilton food coloring.(just a small bit)
Mix until smooth (is like a glaze that hardens very fast)
Makes 24 cookies
HINT: Use an air bake cookie sheet (TARGET)...they make the best cookies

Have a wonderful PINK Day!

Shabby Garden Mini Swap Package Arrived!

I participated in the "Shabby Mini Garden Swap" that Emilie hosted. Yesterday I got my package from my sweet partner Tammy!
I was so blown away at the UNIQUE gifts that she sent!
She sent a shabby white church with a old door knob that I can't wait to get put up today. See that cute little tag? She made one for each item. It was attached with Brown ribbon.
This cute little bird feeder made out of a antique little bowl and
the little Dragon Fly made out of old knifes. It's my favorite!!! How lucky was I, to have such a Great Swap Partner!

Thank You Tammy!

I nestled this little Bird Feeder in my purple Texas Lilac Bush!

The Dragonfly is in my Pink Oleander!

Have a Beautiful Thursday!

Sorry I have been away!

Sorry I have been away for a few days. Things have been busy around our house. School will be out soon and my husband has been busy farming and working cattle... so...guess what that means???

It means that I am busy making lunches and cooking supper at odd hours and sometimes delivering it to a field that could be on the other side of the county.

I have also been busy giving rides from one field to the other. Helping move farm eqipment and delivering diesel for the tractor in a large tank I pull behind by pickup. (which I feel uncomfortable pulling).

Girls...I am a total "Girly Girl".....but I would not change my life for anything!

I am so thankful that I have a hard working husband and a son that gets a chance to be side by side with his dad working and learning what hard work is all about.

Oh....one more thing! My daughters college mission group has a Blog.

Check it out if you want to know what they have been up to!

Have a beautiful Wednesday....Hugs and Kisses...Julie

Pink Saturday!

IT's on of my favorite times of the week..."PINK SATURDAY".

I love vintage Doilies and wanted to
show you one of my favorite ones!
The Roses are so Beautiful!

This is a cute china dish with roses that
I use as a Candle holder in my Living Room!
I love the roses and touch of gold!

For more great Pink Posts click on
the button at the top of this post!
Have a beautiful PINK DAY......Hugs...JULIE

Vintage Thingie Thursday

Today for "Vintage Thingies Thursday", I am sharing
some of my Vintage Lamps.

This is a floor lamp and was originally BLACK . So I spray painted it white and added pink shades. I haven't finished painting the candle sticks....but when I am totally finished....
I think it's going to look Fabulous!

This little lamp I got on Ebay.
I haven't been able to find the right shade for it yet.
If any of you out there have any suggestions....let me know!

I have 2 of these lamps and I have them displayed on each side
of my antique dressing table in the Master bedroom.
I also got these on Ebay.

I hope you all have a BEAUTIFUL Thursday.
Please go to "Vintage Thingies Thursday"...for more great posts.

Check out this Adorable Blog and her Awsome Give-A-Way!

Check out this Adorable Give a way!
My blog friend Nancy at "Loves to Create"
is having a really neat
give-a-way for this really cute
vinyl wall lamp from House of 3.
Hurry and enter..you have until Friday Midnight!

I have a secret!

Okay...I have a secret and it may be a side of me that you haven't seen.

Yes...I like to watch Dog the Bounty Hunter.
My husband thinks I'm crazy for watching it.
What do you think?

Mothers Day!

Today is Mothers Day and I wanted to share some favorite pictures of my MOM!

My Mom and Dad's wedding picture is my favorite, because my mom looks so Glamorous...She reminds me of Audrey Hepburn!

This picture represents 4 generations
(my daughter is 19 now).

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY MOM!
LOVE.... JULIE

Pink Saturday

Today is one of my favorite days in the
Blog World....PINK SATURDAY!

This is a picture of the chandelier in my Pink and White Kitchen!

This is a vintage PINK radio from the 1950's that I got on Ebay...It still works!

I have 2 down filled chairs that I purchased for 35.00 for the set at an Estate Sale. I didn't like the fabric..so I purchased 2 Toile slipcovers from "Stretch and Cover" slipcovers on line. I like these slipcovers because they look like they where custom made.

I am sharing my vintage pink window treatments I made for my kitchen. The fabric is from the 1940's and is very fragile. I added the trim and the ribbon that was found at Estate Sales. I am so in LOVE with vintage fabrics from the 40's and 50's. My favorite is Barkcloth!

I hope everyone has a Wonderful and Pink Saturday!

Show and Tell Friday!

Hello Girls ...It's that wonderful time again...Show and Tell Friday!
If you follow my blog..you know that I went junking a couple weeks ago and passed this white frame up. See it in the picture above....by the door!
I was so mad at myself for not getting it. I lost sleep and kept thinking about the frame 24 hours a day! I was fretting and Obsessing over the frame and wondering if it would still be there..

Good news...It was still hanging in the same place 2 weeks later. So I snagged it up..ASAP!
I am going to make a chalk board out of it for my kitchen.

This is a vintage Italian Tole lamp that is hanging in my daughters room! I love it...because it's so SHABBY!
I got it on Ebay for 50.00! I just LOVE EBAY!

Please go by and visit Kelly for other great Show and Tell Friday Posts here!

Well girls my daughter (in the middle) will be leaving Saturday for a College Mission trip to Romania to work in a Orphange! She will be gone a month. Please pray for her safety!
She has a big heart for the Mission field and has been to Australia once and New Zealand twice and Mexico several times.

My daughters roomate Rebecca.. on the right.. is also going on a mission trip to South America so keep her in your prayers.

My daughters friend Amy...on the left...is going to New Zealand on a mission trip. Keep her in your prayers also.

These 3 girls have big plans on leading lost souls to Christ!
That makes my heart so Happy!!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful and blessed Thursday! Julie

Three or More Tuesday!

I love vintage Jewelry! My favorite are the multi
strands with crystals.
Today I am sharing my 3 favorite pieces!

Be sure to visit other great posts by clicking on the "Three or More" button at the top of this post! Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Look what I got:

Over the weekend, my best friend Irma bought me
beautiful fresh PINK roses and a freshly baked pecan pie.
Isn't that sweet?

Pink Saturday!

Today is one of my favorite days of the week..."PINK SATURDAY"!
I am sharing a vintage retro pink ice crusher I picked up on EBAY. It really works!!
Last Friday I went junking with a friend and picked up the cute card. I thought the lady on the front was so glamorous.
My favorite find was the flower arrangement made out of vintage doilies, wire, and an old spool of ribbon. Isn't it precious????







Please go and check out other great "PINK SATURDAY" posts!

PRAISE REPORT:
The doctor just called and there is NO sign of Cancer!
God Answers Prayers......Thank you...Thank you...for all your PRAYERS!
Hugs and Kisses...Julie

Show and Tell Friday!

I am so Happy that today is "Show and Tell Friday"! Be sure to check out other great "Show and Tell Friday" Posts here!

Below is a beautiful German hand painted plate....I just love the pink and blues!

This is an old platform rocker that I had recovered and is in my living room!

This is the front of an old oak piano from the 1930's that I found in an old barn...I have big plans for this piece.... I am planning on staining it and hanging it in my dining room. I love all the scroll work!

Have a wonderful Friday....Hugs Julie

Surgery Update!

The surgery went fine. I am very sore,
but am taking a little something
for the pain. I appreciate all your
comments and prayers.
Am hoping for the results soon.
Hugs and Kisses...Julie

Will be gone for a few days!

Well girls ...I will be away for a couple days. Wednesday is the day I have my Lumpectomy. My husband and I are going a day early and spend the night with some relatives.

A lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove abnormal and sometimes cancerous tissue from the breast. Some surrounding healthy tissue also is removed to increase the likelihood that all of the cancer is removed. Lumpectomy is considered a breast-conserving surgery because its goal is to remove the abnormal tissue while saving as much of the breast as possible.

Lumpectomies are usually performed on an outpatient basis and do not require an overnight hospital stay. Recovery from lumpectomy is significantly easier than recovery from mastectomy and most women return to normal activities within a few weeks.

You girls have been my life-line....and I am asking a request....
Please pray....that his is the end of this breast issue. I do not want to have "C" ( I can't even type the word)....I won't get the results for 72 hours....which means it's going to be a long weekend! I should know something next Tuesday!
Hugs and Kisses....Julie

Junking , Antiquing & Chinese Food!

Friday I drove about 45 minuets away from where I live to this wonderful little town in the Hill Country called Llano. I went with one of my dearest friends Sandy for a day of Junking, Antiquing, and Chinese Food!

This was the first place we stopped and the most interesting ! The man that owned it was very nice. I didn't get a chance to take a picture of the inside...but this was the most organized place I have ever been. He had thousands of old records and other collections.

Here is my friend Sandy checking out the treasures.
I bought several things at this place and will post them this week.

I didn't find anything here..but I should of got that white frame that is hanging by the door.
I think I may go back Tuesday and see if it's still there.

I snapped a picture of this cute Bed and Breakfast....because it was PINK!

My friend and I ate at this great Chinese food restaurant...
It was so good!!!

More Treasures!

More Treasures!

I saw several Antique beds at this place...I loved the one in the picture!

Isn't this a cute idea for a OPEN sign. It was hanging on the door with a ribbon!

Binky LaFaye
303 Bessemer Ave
Llano TX 78643
1-325-247-2500

This was my FAVORITE store of the whole trip.
The owner is on the right and a friend of hers is on the Left.
I would recommend that everyone check out this precious store !!

Hope you enjoyed sharing my Junking, Antique and Chinese Food trip!

Pink Saturday!

I am so happy to join Beverly today for
"PINK SATURDAY" !
Please be sure to stop by Beverly's Blog
for more great Pink posts !

This is the Pink phone that is in my pink shabby kitchen!

A beautiful pink plate that I picked up at a antique store!

This is a precious pale pink plate with gold accents....It is one of my favorites!

This is a needle point down filled pillow that was given to me by my grandmother.

I picked up this lamp on e-bay. The shade is very old and was bought at a thrift store!

Thank you so much for looking at my PINK treasures!