Mark carved Marleigh's pumpkin this evening too.  For some reason she still isn't a fan of the guts in the pumpkin.  She started crying when I put her close to it but yet she used her little spoon and played in the guts in the bowl :P  Anybody have any recipes for pumpkin seeds?  Adam has a hankerin' for some.  I tried to get him to take ours but he didn't think they would keep until he could fix them.

So I tried the fried kool aid (cherry flavor) this evening.  I would recommend heating the oil on medium heat.  I started out with it on high and it was burning them before 30 seconds I would say.  I turned the heat down to medium high and waited till they were "golden brown".  They were looking like beautiful little squids (lol) and I couldn't wait to try them.  In the process I was unaware that I was smoking the kitchen and living room up :P  We had to open the patio door and cut the ceiling fan on.  It was a lot of batter so I quit with what you see here.  I opened the first one and batter oozed out.  I opened several more and the same thing.  I went through all of them and all but maybe 3 hadn't cooked all the way through :{  This was a learning experience so next time I'll know.  Mark said they could be a little sweeter.  I only used 1/4 cup sugar.

This is Rita. We are at Vonda's and the sun is coming out and it looks to be a pretty day. We are going out shopping for a while today. Vonda went to feed David breakfast. Trish, how is Danny? We all miss you but we know you are where you should be. Loved seeing his pic. Lorie, Hope you have a good visit in WV. Your dogs were quiet last night. TTYL

We're here

Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

Hey Lori , enjoy your time at the house. I had made plans for my seminar in Morgantown awhile ago. Make Lonnie be your tour guide, he is a good one when he wants to be.

Trish , do you and Danny need anything? Call me, I am free on Mondays now if you need anything. Tell Danny, I know I can take him down now. He told me the other day this was probably the only time I could take him.

Everyone be safe on your travels.

Butter and dad

Watching Gunsmoke together
Sent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®

Thank you for using Picture and Video Messaging by U.S. Cellular. See www.uscellular.com for info.

Trip

Not really a tour guide just want some company. Marcia has to go to Morgantown for the weekend for classes and the ladies will be up here. We don't want to come all the way down to visit and get no visiting done. Lonnie is working too. Trish we are hoping we can see you and Danny on Sunday if even for a little bit. Steve if you come up to Lonnie's can you grab Jacob from wherever he is staying. I told Trish he can stay with us for the weekend so he can visit with the girls :) We are leaving around 5 in the morning> Shawn's cell is 313-492-2979 and mine is 734-493-2391 if anyone needs to reach us. I would ask that the family pray for safe travels for all that are on the move tomorrow.

Trip

Trish, tell Danny to hang in there. I think Teresa is going with the sisters to see Vonda. Lorrie is coming down here I think and I am sopposed to be some kind of tour guide? 

Steve Treadway

We ladies are going up to see our oldest sister! We begin our first leg of our trip this evening, so say a prayer for traveling grace for this weekend. I wish I could get in my car and go anywhere like the rest of you do, but that doesn't seem to be my lot in life! Somebody speak some words over me!!!!!!! Anyway we hope for a good visit in the Lord and lots of encouragement for life!
We are praying for you Danny. I stood in prayer for you on Sunday at a visiting church and God moved with His presence. I am thanking him ahead of time for the wonderful testimony you will give one day! We are overcomers by the word of our testimony and the blood of the Lamb!!! Praise the Lord!

Fried Kool-Aid Recipe

Ingredients:

Vegetable oil (for frying)
1/4 cup to 1/2 cup Kool-Aid
3 eggs
1/4 of sugar (Want it sweeter? Add more)
1/2 tsp. of salt
2 tsp. baking powder
2 cups milk
3 2/3 cups of flour

Optional:

1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. dark chocolate (melted)
1 tsp. honey

Make the batter by beating the eggs and sugar together. Gradually add the milk and dry ingredients, including the optional ones. Cook in hot vegetable oil until golden brown (a few minutes, depending on heat). Cool in tray for a few minutes, then dig in.

Monica, Zanesville is east of Columbus on I-70 (a couple of hours from us). We never felt any danger from the animals. Apparently there is one monkey still on the loose.

Good morning or should I say what a terrible night. Danny didn't sleep well at all. He was staying on top of the fluid at first but it's catching up with him now. His shoulder and arm hurt all night from surgery, it's been 5 months since he had his surgery and he still can't sleep on that side. The nurses and all the staff are wonderful kind and friendly so that helps. Yesterday morning a police officer came into our room at 730! The first thing I thought was I had been caught on camera doing something:). Someone hit our car while parked in the garage. Hit the bumper and messed it up. Thank goodness she reported it. She actually works here in the cath lab. Her insurance adjuster is coming to our house Tuesday.
Monica what exactly is fried kool aid? Your retreat sounds nice. Oh and make sure you get plenty pictures of marleigh pulling the guts out of her pumpkin:0)
I will get Eloise's address and her brother was her dads son not her moms. But I am sure he would appreciate a card.
What trip is everyone taking?
Will update later! Thanks for the prayers:)

Our puzzle of the day!

Thank you for using Picture and Video Messaging by U.S. Cellular. See www.uscellular.com for info.

This is Janet on mom's computer. Monica~ What is frying kool-aid? Please share.

Teresa~ Happy Birthday! Love u

Trish, it's good to hear from you!!  I was just thinking about you and Danny and wondering if you went to UVA yesterday.  We are enjoying the changing colors of the season as well.  I love the pics too.  Was it windy on the Bridge?  It's been quite windy here for about a week.  I was shocked to see Rita in her apple butter get up myself LOL!!!  I wasn't aware Miss Fashionista had an outfit like that :P  It looks like you guys had a good time though and everyone took their turn.  Happy Birthday to everyone!!!

Ruth, how far is Zanesville, OH from you and Amy?  I'm sure you have heard of the wild animals that escaped from a preserve there, I hope so anyway!!  I saw it this morning on the Today Show and it was on the front of yahoo right before I checked the blog.  They say there are only 2 remaining to be found out of 51.  No doubt everyone in the surrounding areas have been on edge since yesterday.  Vonda's hometown made the Today Show as well this morning.  Some guy, who was intoxicated, let his 9 year old daughter drive him to the store.  Someone had called it in to police and there was surveillance video from the store.  She seemed to be a very good and cautious driver for that age according to witnesses. 

We have a church that is across from mom and dad's that is having a women's retreat Friday evening and Saturday from 9-3.  I plan on going to that with one of my friends.  I'm excited!!  I've never been to one and it's going to be nice from what I hear.  Saturday evening we plan on carving Marleigh's pumpkin and I'm going to try frying kool aid (yeah)!!!  I'll let you know how it turns out.  You traveling ladies have a wonderful trip, be safe and enjoy your time of fellowship.  Love to all 

As u can see we have plenty going on beside the cancer center:)

Thank you for using Picture and Video Messaging by U.S. Cellular. See www.uscellular.com for info.

Father God: Wrap Eloise's family in your arms and comfort them with your peace that surpasses all understanding.

Be with Danny as he undergoes his second round of chemo. Cause it to do its healing job, keep him from getting sick and cause his body to respond favorably. Sustain him and his entire family physically, spiritually and emotionally as he goes THROUGH this fire, and bring him to the other side WHOLE in body, spirit and soul. In the name of Jesus we pray, Amen.

Trish, I was wondering about Danny!  I'm glad you posted.  I personally, like to hear how his day is going, so post all day long if you want to.  Post some pics.   As for the picture, I'm pretty sure Addy has already posted it on facebook!   I'm glad I'm not on there...I'm sure I don't want to hear the comments.  Would you email Eloise's address so we can send her a card...her Mom's too.  That is so sad.  

~Rita~

Good morning from Charlottesville VA, where the leaves are still semi green. We have really enjoyed the pictures of everyone enjoying Fall. The pictures of bridge day are soooo goood. And the apple butter pictures are priceless. Kaiden with his shades and stirring it up are so cute. Rita I am wondering if I can put the picture of you in shorts and boots stirring the apple butter on facebook? Lol
Danny's last two weeks at home have been rough for him. His white count dropped to zero for am few days and he was home bound. Platelets got close to transfusion level. His numbers came up just in time for round 2. Dr grosh is decreasing the dose by a smidgin to hopefully prevent them from dropping so low. They didn't start his chemo til 9 last night so that means he won't finish til late Saturday night or Sunday!

Say a prayer for Eloise Wallace's family, they found her brother dead in bed this morning. He is in his 40s with a baby on the way, they think it was his heart. His name was mark estep.


Happy birthday to everyone this month with birthdays!