Life On Cloud Nine With Angel Mama ~ Memories Hang Like Silken Chords

If I take the wings
of the morning
and settle at
the furthest limits of the sea
Even there your hand
shall lead me
and your right hand
shall hold me fast
(Ps. 139:9-10)

Dear Friends,

I hope you all enjoy your precious time with your families this weekend while the weather is warm:) I remember being told as a child that memories hang like silken cords between heaven and earth. That they rise in dream like sequences, with scenes from our past. That best thoughts and memories will always remain bright while others fade away.

I remember sitting on the beach with my children and watching the waves roar, making smore parties, and flying kites. Whale watching , catching crabs and salmon trips are all my boys favorites. I have precious candy like jewels my husband has given my in jars on my kitchen window. Yes they are glorious beach glass. Oh I have loved combing the beach each one that I found prettier then the other.I have jars and shadow boxes filled with shells and glass. My husband proposed to me on glass beach and it is my favorite place . I know some of you have read my beach proposal post already...LOL

I have a confession to make. When I first met my sweet husband a native of California he was so sweet . Yes dear friends he was. He indulged me when coming to New York to visit me in touring my one winery. Oh I was so proud of taking him there not realizing he drove past grape vines everyday..LOL I brought high heel hiking boots to visit him for hiking the mountains....Ok ..ok I was a NY gal. Well and speaking of the beach the first time I went I had my bathing suit etc. not realzing that it would be cold so I had a skirt etc. well there was one other person dressed like me and freezing too he was from Buffalo. He has said those are the things that endeared me to him.

I hope you all have golden chords of memories. While my children are growing I want to tie those memories with special love knots daily. I try to cook them home cooked meals and their favorite recipes, write special notes and put them on their pillows, take them out to special places. I think this weekend after we get everything cooked in bulk for my husbands meals for the week we are going to the Lake. Paddles boats, feeding the ducks, and smore parties are in order.

In getting to know me dear blogging readers and friends, Yes for some who have asked I have four children am married to my wonderful husband who is my best friend also known as Angel Daddy. I will explain to you how my husband actually acquired the nickname . It is a very good reason . I love my children dearly and they are the light of my life.

I love my friends dearly and have a Queen of hearts club and will have an internet chapter. Oh won't you join? I so love getting to know you . Well if you lived near by you would have to have tea , wear silly hats at times and go to retreats. My friends and I all enjoyed that immensely before I moved. I do have a small one here also. I keep in touch with all my members from California and at times we go to the beach together. Speaking of beach glass I have used some with pearls over the years to make our signature bracelets. I'll tell you what they mean sometime. If you are still here...Is this thing working ? Anyone out there...Just kidding.I truly appreciate you all. Will have the information for you later.

I am going to finish everything here and go sit in the rose garden with fragrances that tantalize my senses. I will post the recipe for Rose Granita that I made for my friendship tea .

Until later my friends enjoy the sweet life. May the Lord bless you this week and always.






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Blogger Reflection Award

Dear Friends ,

Denise of Shorty Bears Place literally made me cry when she gave me this award as I have been through a lot lately. It means so much to me and I am humbled and honored. I know that all honor and Glory go to God for the things we do in life so if this blog has touched or helped any of you in any way it is to the honor of the Lord that I strive daily. I am so grateful to have him in my life and the unconditional love and joy he gives me. I am also so grateful to the wonderful blogging friends I have met. I love visiting your blogs, getting to know you and your families , lives, struggles and joy. I love praying with and for you all. I have really appreciated Denise giving me this award and took my time to reflect on it and all of you.

Here is what Denise said about me that made me cry:
Angel at http://www.angelslisteningheart.blogspot.com/ ,This lady truly has wings, she has grown to be my personal angel send. Her blog encourages my heart and soul each day. She can make me laugh, and then make me cry with her great love for Jesus.


I know Denise has already received this award but I wanted to honor her with this post. She is such a caring ,loving and kind individual. She loves to find the joy and the Lords presence in everyday of her life. She has uplifted me and helped me and I really appreciate her kindness and Love for the Lord. She deserves so many awards and I did nominate her for one recently..LOL :) because I love her .

"...this award should make you reflect on five bloggers who have been an encouragement, a source of love, impacted you in some way, and have been a Godly example to you. Five Bloggers who when you reflect on them you get a sense of pride and joy... of knowing them and being blessed by them."

"This award is for the best-of-the-best so consider who you pick, carefully. This award should not be given to just anyone. If you're going to do the award don't just write a few words and slap it on your blog. Write real thoughts about these bloggers and what they've meant to you. If the bloggers you pick have already been given the award, don't be afraid to give it to them again. They deserve it as many times as it's given."

This award was originally created by home schooler Jocelyn Dixon of ~*~Lothlorien, Realm of the Lady of Light

Rules of participating:
1. Create a post in which you reflect and list five bloggers and write at least a paragraph about each.
2. Copy the rules and information from this post or her original one.
3. Notify the bloggers you picked and let them know they've been given the award via email or comment on their blogs.
4. Put the award icon in your post.

I would like to pass the torch and honor the following bloggers:

Amber of Amber ~Trust in the Lord. Amber is a wonderful mother of 7 blessings. She is a homeschooling mom, blogs , designs and is a true Proverbs woman. Her love for the Lord and family show through every post. Her blog posts and comments really uplift others including myself.

Heather of Marine Corp Nomads. Heather is a pillar of strength for her husband with his job, family and friends. Her love of the Lord and her family shine through her everyday life and posts. I love reading about her life as a military wife. Her love and giving the honor to the Lord for all her strength and love is so enriching . She is a very big inspiration to me. I have to say when she wrote about her husband being deployed my heart sank and I cried.Remember as my husband says I am a "sensitive soul"....LOL I know that God is with them and protecting them and him but I know how close she is to him. The next thing I knew she was comforting me when I was trying to be positive and uplifting her. She also loves to cook and bake like I do and has a wonderful recipe for Oatmeal cookies that seem like the ones I have been trying to duplicate from Trader Joes..LOL

Nancy Brown of Nancy Brown. Nancy has a beautiful blog that documents miracles in her life and the Praises of God for them. Here is a quote about her premature son:

"Tyler is an amzing little boy. Just a small 1 lb 11 ounces. He has been our world for almost 17 months. Would we do it again? You bet. Could the outcomes be worse? YOU BET! Do we want to do it again? Not in a million years." Nancy Brown

Having gone through a miscarriage of twins and two premature births ,one of which my sons lungs weren't developed I have enjoyed Nancy's blog.


Lynne of Lynne and Babies make six. Lynne is a mom of triplets plus one as she puts it for a total of 4 kids under the age of three. She is a sweet mom and I get a kick out her sweet pictures , a tribute she did for a friend on her blog as well as certain comments asking where she is at times..LOL


Now I know I am suppose to do five but there are so many great bloggers to honor I picked the above to give you some wonderful blogs to read an honor but have to say my friends Denise, Iris, Connie , Nise , Laurel , Talk to Grams, Melanie all received recently and I so agree as well as many others I looked because I would have given. And I have so many more that deserve like all of them on my blog roll so you see how hard this was so... I will leave you with I love you all. Pray for you , enjoy your comments remember it is like finding a penny and love to give awards and receive them.

Thanks again Denise.

In his endless love,

Thankful Thursday ~ Humorous Angel Cake

" In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you" ( 1 Thess. 5:18)


Dear Friends,

There is a legend about two angels- Angel Requests and Angel Thanks. Each morning they come from heaven and go on errands. By the end of the lovely day Angel Requests has his basket overflowing, but Angel Thanks has only a few. I am so grateful to read everyones posts and see that you are all thanking God for everything in your lives.

I am thankful for all in my life. I am thankful to God for the assurance that he can turn every circumstance into blessings and lift us above any circumstance.

I am thankful for my friends , family and sense of humor to be able to laugh when needed. When I first started driving in the mountains of California years ago with the fog etc. I almost went off the cliff and realized that God never let me and my family never let me forget...LOL

Speaking of sense of humor my dear friend Millie sent this to me and thought you all might like a laugh for today:
Alice Grayson was to bake a cake for the Baptist Church Ladies' Group in Tuscaloosa, but forgot to do it until the last minute. She remembered it the morning of the bake sale and after rummaging through cabinets, found an angel food cake mix and quickly made it while drying her hair, dressing, and helping her son pack up for Scout camp. When Alice took the cake from the oven, the center had dropped flat and the cake was horribly disfigured. she said, "Oh dear, there is not time to bake another cake."

This cake was important to Alice because she did so want to fit in at her new church, and in her new community of friends. So, being inventive, she looked around the house for something to build up the center of the cake. Alice found it in the bathroom-a roll of Toilet paper. She plunked it in and then covered it with icing. Not only did the finished product look beautiful, it looked perfect. Before she left the house to drop the cake by the church and head for work, Alice woke her daughter and gave her some money and specific instructions to be at the bake sale the moment it opened at 9:30 and to buy the cake and bring it home.

When the daughter arrived at the sale, she found the attractive, perfect cake had already been sold. Amanda grabbed her cell phone and called her mom. Alice was horrified-she was beside herself. Everyone would know! What would they think? She would be ostracized, talked about, ridiculed! All night, Alice lay awake in bed thinking about people pointing fingers at her and talking about her behind her back. The next day, Alice promised herself she would try not to think about the cake and would attend the fancy luncheon/bridal shower at the home of a fellow church member and try to have a good time. Alice did not really want to attend because the hostess was a snob who more than once had looked down her nose the fact Alice was a single parent and not from the founding families of Tuscaloosa, but having already RSVP'd , she couldn't think of a believable excuse to stay home. The meal was elegant, the company was definitely upper crust old South and to Alice 's horror, the cake in question was presented for dessert!

Alice felt the blood drain from her body when she saw the cake! She started out of her chair to tell the hostess all about it, but before she could get to her feet, the Mayor's wife said, "what a beautiful cake!"

Alice still stunned, sat back in her chair when she heard the hostess (who was a prominent church member) say, "Thank you, I baked it myself."

Alice smiled and thought to herself, "God is good."

Thank you Iris for hosting.


In his endless love,

Angel Mama ():)

Marriage Monday~

" What great thing is there for two human souls
To feel they are joined...
so strenghten each other...
to be with each other in silent unspeakable memories."

George Eliot

Dear Friends,

Christine is hosting Marriage Monday and I have wanted to participate for awhile and love talking about my husband and family...LOL so this was perfect. I will enjoy reading the other participants and gleaning from their wonderful posts and marriages.

I love these verses in regards to marriage:

Who can find a virtuous woman? For her price is far above rubies.

Proverbs 31:10 KJV

Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.

Ephesians 5:33 KJV

A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband….

Proverbs 12:4 KJV

Let love and faithfulness never leave you …write them on the tablet of your heart.

Proverbs 3:3 NIV

Nevertheless, let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.

Ephesians 5:33 KJV

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. Give her the reward she has earned….

Proverbs 31:30-31

I love my wonderful husband dearly and love spending time with him and my children. I feel so blessed to have them in my life. My husband works so hard to provide for us all financially, emotionally and spiritually that I love doing the small things that make his life easier and being a good help meet. I feel it is so important to make my home welcoming and gracious to not only visitors but my family. Making each person feel important ,cherished and listened to. We have four children two of which are still at home and so we do lots of family nights and spending quality time together.

It has been hard over the years with my husbands work schedule to get away alone or leave the children for periods of time. But I find it so important to have date nights or special evenings dedicated to just him. I love making special treats for the kids , then having a special dinner for just us. Recently I made our room even nicer with special touches like a luxurious bed and breakfast. We have a antique cameo bed and fireplace that I have enjoyed making over. My husband has left me little presents , notes and roses where I would find them . I secretly love leaving him notes in his brief case, pillow,. chocolate on his pillow and special treats he will find also.

We have taken sweet day and weekend trips, going to sweet bed and breakfasts when the time avails. We treasure all those memories. As our children grow I know we will be planning even more. I have enjoyed making us special picnics , treasure hunts, going to the movies,or just going to a quiet restaurant and talking. We love sitting on our deck entertaining friends and family but especially treasure our moments alone just enjoying each others company. With his commuting and traveling we don't get to get away much but do loving camping and little slices of time.

Our families are spread out all over the country but do enjoy it when we can spend time with them and get together.

Enjoy your day and wonderful marriages my friends.

In his endless love,

Angel ():)

Life Is A Journey~ Vintage Housekeeping Tips

Dear Friends,

Well Friday is here, I can hear the Fred Flinstone whistle now. Here is a guest column I wrote for my friend Candi's blog: From now on when I do one I will just link it over to there but since this will answer some questions some of you had for me I will leave this one here for now. I have had some questions about my banner . Thank you all for your kind questions and comments. Being a mixed media artist,I made the banner, but will be playing around with it to make some things bigger etc. If you have any suggestions please leave them for me as I love you all and your comments. I will add more of my art work, studio, binder recipes etc. in the next few days.

My kids and I use to make an outside art studio every summer and use to attend art parks etc. So I have been collecting supplies, tutorials and such for Sir Nick and Jon for the summer . We will be including those also.

Here is my column:


I have been a friend of Candi's as well as reader of her blog for quite awhile now, and wanted to formally introduce myself. I am humbled and honored to be doing a guest column for her while she is in the process of moving. My nick name is Angel and so many of my friends and family use that. I am a blessed Christian SAHM, of four wonderful children and a loving husband whom I love pampering. I love to be the queen of my castle, garden, bake , OAMC, cook, and consider each day a gift and journey. I love to make lists and schedules, sometimes even crossing things off them ..LOL I love finding bargains and am a bulk- buying and bulk-cooking Aficionado. I believe in being a good steward of my husbands hard earned money .

My family loves to travel , make art projects together, read, go to museums the zoo , make soap , volunteer and learn something new everyday. I have been asked on my blog ( which I started in Feb) to put up my binder, family activities , crafts and more recipes so as I share my life and journey I will add things here also. We have a small art studio that we would like to expand. I have been a speaker at various womens conventions, a volunteer , mixed media artist and avid recipe collector. I love my family dearly as I know you all do so I collect any tips along the way of life to pamper them and make each day special. I have learned over the years its is the small touches in life that make things so special. I enjoy reading your tips and about your families and lives also. So many wonderful friendships are made around the kitchen table , so please pull up a chair, grab a cup of tea or sweet treat and enjoy each others company.

Speaking with Candi yesterday, they have accomplished so much packing and taking to the storage unit in such a short time. I know we are all thinking of her now and can't wait to hear about her new home soon. If you have a message your would like me to give Candi or would like to contact me please feel free to email me at: AngelMamasheart at gmail dot com. My blog is here. As I know your thoughts and comments mean a lot to Candi and myself , but she probably won't be moderating them until she is settled.

I always say moving is such a joy I mean just think of all the art work you get to make with the leftover boxes, how great the post office is at forwarding mail and the joy of having family meetings around the kitchen table where to place furniture ( well when you finally get the boxes unpacked and find the table). Well they are possibilities...LOL Speaking with Candi yesterday, they have accomplished so much packing and the storage unit in such a short time.

My husband commutes so the weekends are important to us and very busy. So I enjoyed a wonderful walk around the track this morning and washed all the bedding to be hung out. I found the most wonderful vintage look tea towels on clearance lately ( the picture of them is above)and just love them. I have found that tea and kitchen towels after use can harbor germs. To combat this I soak mine overnight in boiling water and one drop of essential oil ( usually tea tree, lavender or lemon ) , then wash. I also soak them in the final rinse with a half a lemon in muslin.

I will add some recipes later. We are off to the library to get some special books for my 7 yr old, make some ribs I am so excited about we got 20 pounds for 1.00 a pound. I have a wonderful rub we use then a special sauce and they taste like Apple bees.

In his endless love,

Angel (Angel Mama ) ():)

Wishing You A Happy Memorial Weekend~

Dear Friends,

Wishing you a Happy Safe Memorial Weekend.

Family Life, Heart Felt Chats

Dear Friends,
We love learning something new everyday and teaching our children about life. Over the years we have attended concerts, museums, arts festivals,field trips many aquariums and zoos.We have have taught them to cook , bake, balance a check book, write poetry and make science projects.
It has been for fun to teach them how to experiment, design things , write stories , and photography. Among the projects , these are a few favorites:photosyntheses, photography, mixed media arts, made lights out of batteries, our own batteries, made our own kites , origami and various others fun things.
Part of our yearly budget includes memberships to art , science, and other museums as well the zoo . Every week we make treks to the library and have a huge extensive library in our home. We try to make learning fun and creative.
Have picnic basket will travel is our motto. Over the years we have had our own family field trips, day trips and camp outings. My husband and boys really love geo caching,exploring.The best part is finding and leaving treasures for others, including trinkets and notes. The kids have loved nature hikes whether they were at the Niagara Gorge, Red wood forest,Golden Gate Park, Russian River, Mohican State Park, Turkey Run, beaches, national forests,or camp grounds. We have lived in the North, traveled to Canada, the West, Midwest and love to travel with the kids. We teach them how to read and make maps, keep journals and they have participated in an archeology dig.
We have enjoyed teaching them about various cultures and made festival nights. We try to do something different each time, keeping them occupied by reading, watching movies,and cooking an ethnic meal . At times we have made crafts and traveled to various areas. Their favorite was San Fransisco's China town.
They have enjoyed going to a corn festival , actually going into a corn and wheat field, apple picking, strawberry picking, planting a garden and seeing not only how things are grown but harvested. Below is some pictures from one of our outings.
They have been lucky enough to be invited to corporate parties and tour plants.
Do you all do any special field trips and do you have any advice for us ? We would greatly appreciate.

In his endless love,

Angel Mama ():)

Happy Mothers Day~

Dear Friends,
I wish you all a Happy Mothers Day and Blessed Week

MOTHER

If I could give you diamonds

for each tear you cried for me.

if I could five you sapphires

for each truth you’ve helped me see.

If I could give you rubies

for the heartache that you’ve known

If I could give you pearls

for the wisdom that you’ve shown.

Then you’ll have a treasure, mother,

that would mount up to the skies

That would almost match

the sparkle in your kind and loving eyes.

But I have no pearls, no diamonds,

As I’m sure you’re well aware

So I’ll give you gifts more precious

My devotion, love and care.

~Author Unknown

Happy Mothers Day~

Once a Month Cooking, Baseball , Gardening and Everyday life.

Dear Friends,

I hope you all enjoyed the weekend. We went to the Indianapolis Indians baseball game and had a great time. Of course it is a couple hour drive for us but we really enjoyed it. We made these great flank sandwiches and Italian subs to bring up there, but the kids still needed to get the usual junk food...~smile~

I of course had to get refills for my cosmetics ( foundation) and shampoo. I found these wonderful brands without all the toxic chemicals . Before I found these great brands my face use to break out ..which surprised me because I never dealt with that before. After reading about toxins, and all those lovely additives I now see why. SO of course I was thrilled I got a game and cosmetics the same day. Of course having a house of little and big men they didn't understand my thrill even if we had to traipse all over Indy for it. I can't find them anywhere around here so when we go up there I stock up...LOL Not that any of this has to do with baseball.

We had such a wonderful weekend. At the game Sir Nick got to run the bases after the game, too cute. He got his baseball he has been toting since last season signed by Rowdy the mascot and a few players. He joined the knot hole club again. Which is such a cheap frugal way for families to go out to the ball park. For 14.00 he got a t shirt and can go to every game for 6.00 . It was a great day all around. Our other son Jon was a great big brother and took pictures of him etc.

We then came home and played chuckee cheese which meant Mom and Dad didn't want to take the boys to Chuck's place..LOL We had pizza , played games and gave prizes here at home.

Now today we are going to garden ,and take care of the yard . My lilac bushes are my favorite. I am so lucky my sons love to help in the yard.

I then have to cook for my darling husbands commute again. We do the OAMC and semi lately for his commutes. Luckily this weekend he had a long deserved weekend off after working so much. SO today we are making sirlion roast and slicing for roast beef sandwiches. We also buy our cheese in bulk at GFS and slice ourselves too. We are making two roast sticky chickens, pulled Carolina pork for pork sandwiches ( I don't make pork much so this is a treat), a tray of Ziti, cheesecake brownies, cookies, salads ( pasta, copy cat coleslaw and three bean ) I also always send tossed salad fixings. I hope to get pita bread and chips made. Wish me luck.

I will post pictures of the game later.

Love,

Angel Mama ( D.)

Beautiful Mendocino Beach

Dear Friends,

Here is a picture of the Mendocino Coast . My husband proposed to me on the beach and it's one of my favorite places in the world.

Have a wonderful relaxing weekend.

Angel Mama ():)

Thankful Thursday ~ April 19, 2007

Dear Friends,

For this wonderful Thursday I am thankful for :

Learning the true meaning of grace and joy in being in the Lord. I always grew up in a Christian home and church family but like everyone have had things happen to me or my family in my life that tested my faith .... I have always been an optimistic glass half full person ...some have made fun of me calling me Polly Anna or rosy glasses ,..maybe at times I have. But I have had a few hurtful things lately that grabbed my attention for a few seconds...LOL alright a few minutes... then realized like we all do :

I have the Lord in the center of my life , nothing or no one can take that away. That I need to focus on whatever joy he is blessing me with this week and that person or situation can't be used by the Devil to get to me . The Lord my God and faith are stronger then that. ( If I haven't lost you already thanks for bearing with me....~ smile) That I need to pray for that person to start seeing their own joy and not trying to hurt or take from others.

I am so thankful for the day of loving for Dear Sweet Heather, being so wonderful . I am so thankful for all of us being able to come together in faith and love for her.

I am so thankful my little one still loves being read to. Dr. Seuss is still great therapy...LOL

I am thankful for my wonderful friends, those I am meeting through this, and all of you participating! You all bring me sheer thankfulness and joy reading your posts every week.

I have wrote all the wonderful blessings bestowed on my family this week , in my gratitude journal. I showed my gratitude and devotional journals when a new friend to Christ came to tour my home and studio and was pretty sad . I am so thankful she asked me to help her make her own and blog to help join us.( No laughing...yes I now know how to use some of the widgets...~smile)

I am thankful we are taking the kids to the museum and a baseball game this weekend in the city.

Thank you Iris for hosting this for us.


In his endless love,

Angel Mama ():)

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Happy Easter

Dear Friends,


Happy Easter ! Praise be to God .

In his Endless Love,

Angel Mama ():)

Easter Week Blessings

Dear Friends,

As we all prepare for the Easter Holidays, I wanted to wish you all a wonderful week and weekend. May you all enjoy your families and blessings large and small.


In his endless love,


Angel Mama ():)

Happy Saint Patricks Day ~

Dear Friends,

Bless This House Bless this house, o Lord, we pray.
Make it safe by night and day.
Bless these walls so firm and stout,
Keeping want and trouble out.
Bless the roof and chimney tall,
Let thy peace lie over all.
Bless the doors that they may prove
Ever open to joy and love.
Bless the windows shining bright,
Letting in God's heavenly light.
Bless the hearth a-blazing there,
With smoke ascending like a prayer.
Bless the people here within...
Keep them pure and free from sin.
Bless us all, that one day, we
May be fit, O lord, to dwell with Thee.

Love,
Angel Mama ():)