Linger

I'm in so deep, you know I'm such a fool for you,
You got me wrapped around your finger, ah, ha, ha
Do you have to let it linger? Do you have to, do you have to,
Do you have to let it linger?
                                                                --THE CRANBERRIES

The most decadent, delicious, pop 'em in your mouth treat:

Oreo Balls.

You will need:

1 package Oreos
1 8 oz package of cream cheese, softened
6 oz white chocolate chips
6 oz milk chocolate chips
2 Tbsp shortening, divided

Directions:

Place the oreos into a food processor, about 8 at a time and grind until very fine. Dump into a large mixing bowl.  Continue this process until all cookies have been ground. 

Add softenend cream cheese to the cookie crumbs and mix with an electric mixer until well blended.  Shape into 1-inch balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.

Place them in the refrigerator for approximately 2 hours.

Place white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl with 1 Tbsp shortening. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until chocolate is melted.

Do the same for the milk chocolate.

Remove cookie balls from the refrigerator, and using a spoon, place the balls into the melted chocolate. Place back onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.  Using the tines from a fork, drizzle the opposite chocolate on top of the balls.

Refrigerate until firm.

Warn your guests that they need to bring an extendable belt.  And don't plan on any leftovers.

Magical Mystery Tour

Roll up, roll up for the mystery tour,
Roll up, roll up for the mystery tour,
Roll up, got everything you need, roll up for the mystery tour,
Roll up, satisfaction guaranteeted, roll up for the mystery tour,
The magical mystery tour is hoping to take you away,
Hoping to take you away.
                                                              -- THE BEATLES



Ready for the tour? The magical mystery tour? It won't be a mystery much longer, but it will always be magical.

Have you ever had that tingling feeling? That feeling that something great is about to come? You just can't wait another minute. The anticipation is unruly. Your eyes are set, your lips are smiling ear to ear, and your adrenaline has your heart thumping. 

Here is what sets me up for that.  The man of my life. The love of my days and nights. The joy of my spirit. The one who can always bring a smile.  The arms to whom I long to snuggle into each day.  The voice that soothes any hurt, fear, worry or pain.  The one who gave me the two greatest children any woman could ever hope for.  And what makes this picture even sweeter is that he's holding the other little guy who melts my heart. 

The love that lights up my life.

Coupled with the love that sweetness and fullness, my son Chad.

His squeals bring laughter and his eyes suck you in.  So many days I find myself just staring into him, soul to soul, heart to heart.  We were meant to be. A mother and son, not much else like it.

And my beautiful and sweet little Cari. The one who brings laughter and smiles.  The one who amazes us every day.  She brightens each moment, never letting anything slip her by.

The one we longed for, year after year.  She is perfect. She fulfills. She excites and she reminds us to be thankful and humble.

You will learn more as the weeks go by.

Can't Fight this Feeling

And I can’t fight this feeling anymore
I’ve forgotten what I started fighting for
It’s time to bring this ship into the shore
And throw away the oars, forever
                                                     --SURVIVOR

I guess I have fought this long enough. Just like the lyrics say, it's time to bring this ship into the shore. It seems this is the new way to express yourself, to let everyone else in. To see what you are thinking, feeling, wanting, dreaming, dreading. Time for you to meet me. And what fills my life with love, laughter, and the ever-so-heaping pile of laundry.

So, welcome to the lyrics of my life. What brings me joy, happiness, peace, sorrow, pain, passion, light. What makes me, me. 

I want to invite you to join me.  Let me know what your passions are. What makes you tick.