Relaxing & Pumpkins

Although this has been a really good week, like most people I'm ready for the weekend. So ... Woo Hoo! Friday Dance!

To jump start it I plan on knocking some chores out tonight because I have a big day of relaxation planned for tomorrow.

I want to bake another one of those Fat-Free Pumpkin Spice Cake's tonight. Especially since the last one was so stinkin' delicious! Hope I can remember to add the nuts this time...

That's gonna make the house smell all yummy to begin with. And then there's the dilemma I have with the candle I bought today.


It's Pumpkin Vanilla and it smells so good that I honestly don't know whether to burn it or cut it!! Seriously. I might have to get back with you on that one...

And then tomorrow Priss and I have appointments for a massage in the afternoon. I can't wait for that. I'd have one every day if I could.


And following that our plan is for relaxation, eating/smelling pumpkin, and watching a funny and silly chick-flick.


So yeah, I'm real glad it's Friday.

Until later :)

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

It's here! Happy Wednesday!




Middle of the week...

Two days past Monday...

And only two until the weekend...




I'm loving that even though I paid $3.31 per gallon for gas at lunch - it wasn't $4.31.

I'm loving it because it may be dreary, raining and cold outside, but I have a warm office now and a warm, cozy home waiting for me.

I'm loving it because we have our small group tonight and we're providing the meal. Crock pots ROCK!

I'm loving it because in just 3 days I get a massage.

I'm loving it because my son-in-law is a day closer to coming home. Tick-Tock.

I'm loving that my parents are on vacation. Let me clarify. That my mom feels like being on vacation :) Check out these pics!



Look at her! Beautiful backdrop and her little fanny pack :) Happy as a lark! Makes my heart smile...










My sister, Belinda, travelled with them, so it's been a worry-free week (for me). Look at the smile on my mom's face!! I'm loving it!









Mom called to report bears outside the cabin this morning. She sounded scared and thrilled at the same time...







Might explain why ... Family Dare Devil






I'm loving Wednesday most of all today because I truly do realize how very blessed I am. I am ever so humbled and thankful.

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De-lish

I'm no newbie to the diet world. Not low-fat, fat-free or even sugar-free. So unlike my husband, I don't typically relate any of these terms to lack of flavor. But I'll admit that when I came across this recipe one of my first thoughts was 'eww, bland.'

Was I ever wrong!

Fat-Free Pumpkin Spice Cake


One can of Pure Pumpkin.











2/3 cup of water.









Mix together.








Blend in a box of Moist Carrot Cake - dry mix only.

Mix on medium for 2 minutes.








Pour into lightly greased/floured 9x13 dish.











I baked mine @ 350 for 31 minutes.







This is so stinkin' easy, absolutely delicious, mouth watering and a total comfort food. Be prepared to scoop. It's so fluffy you can barely slice it!

And FYI...If you're toying with the idea of frosting like I did, forget it. Trust me ... it needs NOTHING!

Besides. Then you'd have to re-name it!

Until later :)

What I'm Loving Wednesday!

Yeah. Priss finally talked me into it. It's actually a pretty good idea since I find it hard to blog regularly anyway. So today's is going to be chock-full of random thoughts and just stuff. You know. Pretty much like all of my other posts ;)

Sooo...


HAPPY WEDNESDAY!!

Middle of the week...

Two days past Monday...

And only two until the weekend...




I'm loving it because God loves me although I'm so unworthy.

I'm loving it because my son arrived safely in Daytona Beach. Now I can start looking forward to his trip home for Christmas!

I'm loving it because my family is completely awesome.

I'm loving it because my son-in-law is a day closer to coming home. Tick-Tock.

I'm loving that I finally got to experience my first $2.00 lunch with Priss today. Delish! Ham, stewed potatoes, slaw, green beans, roll, brownie and shortbread cookie. ALL for two bucks!



I'm loving it because we have NO plans for the weekend. I am so hoping it stays that way...



I'm loving it because we had family visiting from Louisiana. Hope to visit them next time around.



I'm loving it because my Mom feels good! I mean really, really good for the first time in a long time.




(With my cousin, Deb)


I'm loving it because we have TiVo and XFactor and Survivor are both on tonight.

I'm loving it because Grey's will be on tomorrow night and I won't have to enjoy it alone.

I'm loving it because it's a laundry free night :)

I'm loving it because I booked a Christmas photo session.

I'm loving it because my husband is going to be surprised with meatloaf tonight! He loves my meatloaf and is probably expecting something much less desirable. Hoping this will help with the news of the photo session ;)





I'm loving that I have big plans and all of the ingredients for TWO crock pots tomorrow.






I'm loving it because Fall still hasn't figured out it's arrived yet and each day is practically like summer!! :)

I'm loving it because my sister willingly shares responsibilities with me.

I'll end with two of the many photos, statements, cartoons, etc that I'm loving on FB every day. Both are self-explanatory and touched my heart in very different ways...















I'm loving this 'What I'm Loving Wednesday' thing ...

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