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QueenEsther · #**2011** 12-19-2007, 12:26 PM

Good Afternoon Ladies! Today I got a nice suprise! I work for a major scrooge/tightwad whatever you want to call him and everyear he inisists that we all (everyone in our office) go out to lunch around Christmas time for a "special Christmas luncheon" but he will never buy and he wants us to buy our own - which makes it pointless to me. So, this year when the bill comes he announces that he is buying which was a huge blessing to me because it wasn't a real cheap restaraunt and I really didn't have the money, I was robbing peter to pay paul if you know what I mean!!! Anyways, it made my day! lol!

Other than that nothing much is new in my life. Tonight I actually get to stay home and do NOTHING!!! All my presents are bought and wrapped and we have nothing planned for tonight so I get to go home fix supper and crash!!! Well, crash as much as Ariel will allow! Lol! Maybe I can talk my hubby into going and renting a good Christmas movie!! Or we could let jasmine open one of her gifts early - a DVD - and watch it!

I know he won't go for that one though.

Blubayou · #**2012** 12-19-2007, 12:30 PM

I made Christmas cookies and candy today. When I went to a cookie swap one of the girls served Chocolate Covered Cherry cookies. They were real good and easy to make- so I made them today. My cousin emailed me a recipe for crock pot candy- so I made it too. Very easy- my kind of recipe. I have not tasted them yet, I am waiting for them to cool off. I have been so busy lately, that I am enjoying a day at home just puttering around. My mom asked that I make some goodies so she can take them to the beauty shop tomorrow. Friday I am going to pick up a cousin of my dad's who is in assisted living and bring her over to their house for a visit. My good deed for the holidays!!!! Hope everyone is doing well and is taking care of themselves at this busy time of the year.

Margies3 · #**2013** 12-19-2007, 12:31 PM

Hi Ladies,

We took my aunt to the ER Monday morning via Rescue Squad. She is 61 years old. It's my mom's baby sister. Now she's in the ICU. She had a hert attack (another!). She's had quadruple bypass (when she was 45) and has 16 stents in her trying to keep her blood flowing. She's in really, really bad shape. And now the kidney doc says that her kidneys are failing.

They weighed her when she went in the hospital. The next day she had lost over 10 lbs (water weight) and today she's gained that back plus more.

I'm afraid we're going to lose her.

In the meantime, my 13 year old has had eczema all his life. Lately it's been especially bad. And now he has at least two spots that are very red and full of thick puss. Ewww. I called today and his dermatologist can see him tomorrow. Please pray that she can figure out what needs to be done to clear him up.

Add to that the fact that all my daycare kids are sick - one has bronchitus, one has an ear infection and the other has a sinus infection.

Welcome to the infirmary!!

Blubayou · #**2014** 12-19-2007, 12:36 PM

Poor Margie! I will be praying for you and your aunt and your son! I always got sick at this time of the year when I taught. I guess it is the weather change and all of the germs going around. I have not been sick since I retired!~!!!! knock on wood! May divine healing flow your way!

QueenEsther · #**2015** 12-19-2007, 12:41 PM

Here is a recipe for Funfetti cookies that was passed along to me. I have heard it is really good and that the lady they got it from (she works with my mom) makes like 300 dozen of these a year!!!!!!!!!!!! I bought the mix and we're gonna try them this weekend!!!

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Funfetti Cookies (serves 40)

1 pkg Pillsbury Funfetti cake mix
1/3 cup oil
2 eggs
1 tub Pillsbury Pink Vanilla Funfetti icing

Stir together dry cake mix, oil and eggs until thoroughly moistened. Stir in decorator sprinkles from the cake mix (if packaged separately). Shape into 1-inch balls. Flatten to approximately ¼ inch with bottom of lightly floured glass. Bake at 375 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes. Cool 1 minute and remove to cooling racks. Ice with frosting while cookies are still slightly warm. Sprinkle with Funfetti sprinkles immediately after frosting. Allow to sit a room temperature 30 minutes so frosting is not overly soft. Store in airtight container.

QueenEsther · #**2016** 12-19-2007, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Margies3

Hi Ladies,

We took my aunt to the ER Monday morning via Rescue Squad. She is 61 years old. It's my mom's baby sister. Now she's in the ICU. She had a hert attack (another!). She's had quadruple bypass (when she was 45) and has 16 stents in her trying to keep her blood flowing. She's in really, really bad shape. And now the kidney doc says that her kidneys are failing.

They weighed her when she went in the hospital. The next day she had lost over 10 lbs (water weight) and today she's gained that back plus more.

I'm afraid we're going to lose her.

In the meantime, my 13 year old has had eczema all his life. Lately it's been especially bad. And now he has at least two spots that are very red and full of thick puss. Ewww. I called today and his dermatologist can see him tomorrow. Please pray that she can figure out what needs to be done to clear him up.

Add to that the fact that all my daycare kids are sick - one has bronchitus, one has an ear infection and the other has a sinus infection.

Welcome to the infirmary!!

Ewww, Margie! I hate to hear that. I'll say a prayer for you!

#**2017** 12-19-2007, 02:33 PM

Did I just walk into the pages of Better Homes and Garden or a Betty Crocker Suzy Homemaker thread? Yuck!

Esther · #**2018** 12-19-2007, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by QueenEsther

Here is a recipe for Funfetti cookies that was passed along to me. I have heard it is really good and that the lady they got it from (she works with my mom) makes like 300 dozen of these a year!!!!!!!!!!!! I bought the mix and we're gonna try them this weekend!!!

************************************************** *********

Funfetti Cookies (serves 40)

1 pkg Pillsbury Funfetti cake mix
1/3 cup oil
2 eggs
1 tub Pillsbury Pink Vanilla Funfetti icing

Stir together dry cake mix, oil and eggs until thoroughly moistened. Stir in decorator sprinkles from the cake mix (if packaged separately). Shape into 1-inch balls. Flatten to approximately ¼ inch with bottom of lightly floured glass. Bake at 375 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes. Cool 1 minute and remove to cooling racks. Ice with frosting while cookies are still slightly warm. Sprinkle with Funfetti sprinkles immediately after frosting. Allow to sit a room temperature 30 minutes so frosting is not overly soft. Store in airtight container.

You have to post this in the Cafe area too. :

Esther · #**2019** 12-19-2007, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blubayou

I made Christmas cookies and candy today. When I went to a cookie swap one of the girls served Chocolate Covered Cherry cookies. They were real good and easy to make- so I made them today. My cousin emailed me a recipe for crock pot candy- so I made it too. Very easy- my kind of recipe. I have not tasted them yet, I am waiting for them to cool off. I have been so busy lately, that I am enjoying a day at home just puttering around. My mom asked that I make some goodies so she can take them to the beauty shop tomorrow. Friday I am going to pick up a cousin of my dad's who is in assisted living and bring her over to their house for a visit. My good deed for the holidays!!!! Hope everyone is doing well and is taking care of themselves at this busy time of the year.

You need to post those recipes in the Cafe.

Blubayou · #**2020** 12-19-2007, 03:15 PM

I will when I get a few minutes! I should be able to tomorrow.