Alicia Enriquez

We are so proud of our God~Child Alicia for making the varsity team at Mesquite High as a freshman! Congratulations way to go girly!

We Will Rebuild!

We will rebuild, we will recover and the United States of America will emerge stronger than before.

Be for the people of the United States not the party!

Praise God!

Many of you have asked about my cousin Doug.  He is doing better but still needs our prayers.  Below I have posted an update from his wife my cousin Sarah. Thank you for all your concerns and especially your prayers. 

Day 39 - Praise God!! Doug was more awake this morning and I had a wonderful time talking to him and sharing some recent events. He seemed to understand and would shake his head yes or just smile. His numbers remained the same as yesterday and that was fine. They did not go up. Stability is good. I put on some music for him and he seemed to remember the words to some songs and we sang together. Actually he just mouthed the words while I tunelessly tried to sing! :)

Today was a day of hard questions and hard answers for Doug. It was a day of beginning to understand what is ahead for him, and his family. The doctors making their rounds, and the speech and physical therapist, all met with him before I even arrived in the morning. He has a PMV valve which attaches to the trachea tube and allows him to speak and swallow. He very softly, with few words, asked what happened and what will happen. They very honestly answered his questions. He has a long road ahead of him and he will have to work hard for many months to recuperate.

But, I know Doug. When he has the desire and motivation to do something, he will work hard. He also is a firm believer and he can rely on his Lord to provide the encouragement and strength needed. Pray for Doug as he begins to process all this information. Pray that God will protect him and give him peace of mind. Pray that he be free from fear, anxiety, sadness, and confusion. Continue to pray for healing and protection for his liver, lungs, kidneys. Pray for me too that I can be an encouragement to him. Pray also for freedom from fear. I know that in all things we turn to God. He is the answer for every need. I am thankful for the way He has carried me through this journey.

The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him and I am helped. Psalm 28: 7

Go Suns! And Ashley thinks she's too tall!

The Suns and the Celtics played today so Ashley and her Dad went to the game.  This picture was sent to me during the game.  Go Suns!

 I stayed home to rest up for the ASU/ Uof A game!  Go Devils!

Woo ~hoo ASU won and may I add 4 in a row!

Right to your hips dessert!

 Yummy right to your hips dessert!

2 (8oz) pkg. cream cheese

2 c. powdered sugar

1 c. sour cream
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 1/2 c. heavy cream (whipped)
2 (16 oz.) bags frozen raspberries
1 angel food cake

Combine cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla and almond extract together and mix well. Set aside. Whip the heavy whipping cream and combine with the cream cheese mixture. In a trifle bowl layer angel food cake torn into large bite-sized pieces, cream cheese mixture, frozen raspberries. Do this 2-4 times ending with the raspberries on top. Refrigerate 12-24 hour before serving.

*If you don't have a trifle bowl, just use a large glass bowl.

Ava Sophia

Mary Stahle's Bridal Shower

i do, i do, i do

on  03.06.09

Wedding bells are in the air in our neighborhood.  We have three weddings within the next few months.  The kids are all starting to grow older to fast and that means we are growing older too.  Darn, I hate when that happens! 

A few friends got together and 

gave Mary a bridal shower.  She is marring

  Kody Sherwood on March 6th.  It's been fun watching Mary grow & glow into a beautiful young women.  Kody has grown up in the neighborhood to and he found a new love besides SNAKES... he found Mary!

Congratulations Mary & Kody.  May God bless you on your journey together!

Doug Keough

Day 28 - I have not written in a couple of days, but will attempt to catch you up on what has happened. Doug had another CT scan of his lungs. It showed that his lungs are worse than last week. His condition at this point is critical. Pray for healing of his body and that the doctors will be able to use their knowledge and skills effectively. Pray for comfort and clarity of mind for the family as we wait for God's leading as we make decisions involving his care. A friend of mine emailed this verse to me and it is one that really had much meaning, especially now when I need the strength that God provides. But He gives me enough for today, and tomorrow, He will give me what I need. Lamentations 3:22-24 'Because of the LORD's great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, 'The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him.''

Valentine's ChocolateTart

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• Prep Time: 10 min.
• Bake Time: 7-10 min.
• Decoration Time: 5 min.
• Difficulty: Easy
• Yield: Makes 12 servings.

For Crust

• 1 box (9 oz.) thin chocolate wafers, finely ground
• 8 tablespoons butter, melted
• 4 tablespoons sugar

For Filling

• 1 3/4 cups DOVE® Brand Dark Chocolate
• 2 boxes (3.9 oz. each) instant chocolate pudding
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, whipped or whipped topping
• 1 pint raspberries
• 12 (4 1/2-inch each) small tart pans
• 2 cookie sheet pans
• Resealable plastic bag

• 1. Combine ground chocolate wafers with butter and sugar. Press mixture into sides and bottom of greased tart pans.
• 2. Place tart pans on cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for approximately 7 to 10 minutes. Remove and cool completely.
• 3. Melt DOVE® Brand Dark Chocolate in microwave, stirring every 15 seconds until smooth. Prepare pudding according to instructions on package. Whisk melted chocolate with pudding and refrigerate until set.
• 4. Before serving, fold 3/4 cup whipped cream into chocolate pudding mixture and fill tart shells. Spoon remaining whipped cream into resealable bag with snipped corner and pipe heart design on top. Cover with raspberries.

Valentine Butter Cookies

Butter Cookies

Prep Time: 10 min

Bake Time: 25 min

Cool Time: 10 min

Decoration Time: 5 min

Difficulty: Easy

ingredients:

2 cups flour

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 lb. butter

1 teaspoon vanilla essence

   directions:

1. Chill in fridge

2. roll out to 1/8 of an inch and cut out

3. Pre heat oven 350 degrees F

4. Bake for 20 to 25 min till golden brown