Feelings

jealous: feeling or showing jealousy: such as a : feeling or showing an unhappy or angry desire to have what someone else has via

I need to remember the next time I recognize myself feeling jealous how ugly it looks on somebody. It has been a good, yet challenging last few weeks as I know that there is jealousy all around me. I know that I am shutting down and shutting them out, and as much as I know I shouldn't do that, I struggle with how to deal with it. Please pray for wisdom on how to do better with it.

My uncle's surgery on Friday went good. The Dr was pleased. A lot of life changes for him and my aunt, please pray that they can accept these changes and lead a better life.

Nurse?

Wondering if I'm meant to be in a nursing position? Spent the last few days at the University hospital with my aunt and uncle, my mom is set to have surgery in 2 weeks (her 2nd in the last 6 months) and in March I will be helping a friend recover from surgery. What in the world?! :)

the last 13 months

I can't believe I've let this go for thirteen months! I blame it on the fact that I'm still unemployed and just not a lot going on in my life, at the moment. I'm praying that things pick up quickly! Before I upload pictures (blogs are better with pics, I know!) I'm going to see if I can keep up with this first.

Some highlights of the last year:
My nephew made it to state in wrestling.
My niece had some artwork that made it to the state capitol building to be put on display and was given an award.
This proud Aunt was able to make it back to be a part of both events.

Jax turned 2. At times he still very much has a puppy mentality, but on the other hand he is so smart and so funny. I adore him and don't want to imagine my life without him.

For the 3rd year in a row, I volunteered with the Kansas City Susan G Komen Race For the Cure. An amazing event, I hope to be able to be a part of this for many more years to come!

My mom fell and broke her elbow and my brother broke his arm, all within a matter of a month of each other. First broken bones in years in this house.

I've been blessed with the opportunity to spend a lot of time where I grew up from October-ish through now.

As I said, not a lot has happened, but a lowe key life is pretty nice most days.

Erin Condren giveaway

Megan is giving away a $25 gift card to the fabulous Erin Condren. Head on over to Megan's page and comment for a chance to win!

http://www.inthiswonderfullife.com/2012/01/erin-condren-giveaway.html

Good Luck!

Pecan Pie Bars

picture via here
Recipe courtesy of my bestie!


2 cups flour
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 package (10 oz) English toffee bits or almond brickle chips (7 1/2 oz)
1 cup chopped pecans


Directions:

In a large bowl, combine flour and sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press firmly onto the bottom of a greased 13x9 baking dish. Bake at 350* for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat the egg, milk and vanilla until smooth. Stir in toffee chips and pecans; spread evenly over baked crust.

Bake for 20-25 minutes more or until lightly browned. Cool. Cover and chill; cut into bars and serve. Store in refridgerator.