the glittered nest

Hair cut for a friend

My daughter Abby donated her hair 5 years ago for our friend Kim who had cancer. 

 She lives in Franklin, Tn and her cancer has returned for a third time. 

Since I can't be there with her today I thought I would donate my hair this time for her! 

A little about Kim:  She has two beautiful children: Riley and Hunter and a husband: Jason.  She has amazing friends and family all around her giving her support!  She is a very strong woman and incredibly creative.  Go to her blog chemowithmycereal.com to keep up with what's going on with her. She is going through Chemo right now and my family prays for her every day.  We love you Kim!

 The organizaiton I am donating my hair to is: Pantene Beautiful Lengths. My hair will help make a wig for women who have lost their hair due to cancer treatments.

 

Think Like a Tree

Think Like a Tree

Soak up the sun

Affirm life's magic

Be graceful in the wind

Stand tall after a storm

Feel refreshed after it rains

Grow strong without notice

Be prepared for each season

Provide shelter to strangers

Hang tough through a cold spell

Emerge renewed at first signs of spring

Stay deeply rooted while reaching for the sky

Be still long enough to

Hear your own leaves rustling.

Karen I. Shragg

Love Love Love your Life and remember these moments!

First Day

 You are treasured, You are Sacred, You are His

You Are Beautiful

You Are Beautiful

   ( lyrics by Mercy Me)

This is my beautiful boy

heading off to his first day of preschool today.

It is pouring down rain today

I love the rain

I have been waiting for the last two weeks for this day

Here it is

I don't feel the way I thought I would....I am so sad

I thought I would feel this big relief...some alone time....

nope....just lonely! 

The best part of mom's alone time is....

reflecting on what you love and what is most dear to you in life.

We need it as mothers, women, and wives.

Two and a half hours until I get to hug this precious yellow monkey!!!

Can't wait!

Peach Cobbler Heaven!

Labor Day Weekend....

just wouldn't be the same

without family, swimming,

BBQ and Peach Cobbler!

You must try this recipe...you will love it.

You must also run to Pier 1 to buy these cute little tasting bowls!

If you only want a little taste of something sweet

These give you about 1/4 of a true serving.

Recipe: adapted from The Neelys

Filling:

10 ripe peaches(not frozen...fresh)

3 tsp almond liquour

1 tsp nutmeg

2 cups brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

3 TBL cornstarch

5 gingersnap cookies crumbled ( I buy mine from World Market)

Crust ( I double this recipe b/c I love more crust than the normal recipe)

2 cups flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar(plus more for sprinkling on top of crust)

1/2 tsp salt

2 tsp baking powder

1 stick butter, chilled and cubed

3/4 cups buttermilk

1 egg white for washing

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine the peaches, liqueur, nutmeg, brown sugar, granulated sugar, corn starch and gingersnap cookies. Mix together. Pour mixture into a 13-inch-by-9-inch casserole dish

Combine the flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl and mix. Cut in the butter with a fork until the dough resembles sand. Slowly add the buttermilk until the dough comes together. You may not need all of the buttermilk.

Place the dough on a floured surface and knead it into a 13-inch-by-9-inch rectangle about 1/2-inch thick and place over the peach filling. Use egg white as a wash, brushing on top of dough. Sprinkle the 11/2-tablespoons of sugar on top. Cook the cobbler until the top is golden brown, about 40 minutes.

Pool Sliding Fun!

Happy Labor Day!