Fun Fridays - Happy Valentine's Day!!!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!! Hope you are have a wonderful day and spending time with the people you love. God loves us all so very much.

As I celebrate Valentines Day I am thankful that I gave my heart to God! He is all I need!!! When He is ready to give me my perfect Valentine I will be ready but until that day I am happy to wait and have God as my Valentine. To all my friends who are single, don't worry or be sad, God knows when and who He is going to send to you. We need to wait for His timing. Happy Valentines Day!!! Love y'all    

Why don't you take a minute or two and cutout a paper heart. Write on the heart one reason why you are glad God loves you. Have Fun!!! 

See y'all on Monday :)

Happy New Year

Happy New Year!

I know I am writing this to you late but a lot has been going one. Dad isn't feeling well again. He is in the hospital the last couple days and should be coming home later today.

As we start another new year what are your goals? I have several goals I would like to share with you.

1. I am planning on trying to write more of my devotional.

2. Spend more time with family and friends.

3. Work more on my Ravelry Designing/Business.

4. Write new songs.



Goals are great to have. They don't have to be big ones but even little ones count. Sometimes big goals or dreams can be broken down into small steps.

Let me know what your goals are and what you would like to read in the Meditation Mondays.

God Bless and Shalom,
Grace Mae

Life, Even Crazier, Family, and Prayers

Well life hasn't exactly gone as I have planned the last couple weeks. I had planned to post on Mondays Devotionals but it hasn't happend.

Since I last posted so many things have happened. Friday, December 13th my whole life changed. Daddy had a heart attack. He had stints put in and was in the hospital for two days. I got to stay with my friends for the weekend. Dad is home now and doing better but it is going to be a long recovery process.

I am hoping to post more often but we will see what happens. Please pray for me. I am searching for guideance with how I will continue to post to my blog. Right now I have it set as private but thinking of changing it to public as I have many friends that don't have gmail.

Christmas is next week. What are you doing? What are you favorite traditions?

I have been working on a Christmas song and hope to finish it in time. If it is finished I will share it with you next week. I have been watching movies too. Check back on Christmas Eve for a couple reviews. They are great movies and a must see.

Well I better go but thank you to my faithful followers.

Shalom,
Grace Mae

Fun Friday - Giving Thanks

Welcome back to Fun Friday. I can't believe that Thanksgiving is next Thursday. Where has the time gone?? Anyways, I though that this week I would share a couple things I am thankful for.

1. I am so thankful that God has blessed me with good friends and family.

2. I am thankful that no matter what God is there for me. As most of you know I have had a rough year. Trying to get better from RMSF and my grandma moving and we are trying to move. It has just been so stressful but God is always there.

3. I am thankful to be able to communicate with you all through the internet and the phone.

What are you thankful for??? I'd love to hear. I am also posting a recipe I found that I thought looked good. Hope you enjoy.

This recipe was found at Mel's Kitchen Cafe website. All credit goes to her. I can't wait to try this out. I love Hot Chocolate when it gets cold outside.

The Best Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix

Yield: Makes about 20 servings of hot chocolate

Ingredients

• 3 cups nonfat dry milk powder
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1½ cups cocoa powder, dutch-process or natural
• 1½ cups white chocolate chips or finely chopped white chocolate
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Whisk together all ingredients in a large bowl. Working in two (or more) batches, depending on the size of your food processor, pulse the ingredients in a food processor until the chocolate is finely ground. Store the dry mix in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
2. To make hot cocoa, put 1/3 cup of the cocoa mix in a mug and stir in 1 cup of hot milk. Top with whipped cream or miniature marshmallows, if desired.

Fun Friday - Quilting

Hi Everyone,

Sorry this post is being put up late. I haven't been feeling well at all. I may just post on Mondays and Fridays for a while :(

This week we had a couple from PA visit us. We have been baking and having fun. Today we went on the Annual Christmas Quilt Shop Hop. It was really fun. There was four stores that Mom and I love. I bought some zippers that were on sale for 10 for $1. I have been sewing project bags to hold knitting or crocheting. I am hoping to make some as gifts as well as sell. I also found some Charlie Brown fabric as well as other goodies.

Tomorrow we may go to an auction and run errands. It all depends on the weather.

What have you all been up to?? I'd love to hear from you.

Check out my other blog if you have time. It is dedicated to my knitting business. I am having some really fun knitwear designer interveiws as well as giveaways.  www.daisycreationsdesigns.blogspot.com.

See you all on Monday as it is getting late here and I am tired.

SHALOM, Grace Mae :D oxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Fun Friday - Lots of Things

Hi Everyone, I am sorry I haven't posted but I have been sick but here I am.

It has been a busy week. We have traveled home to MO from PA and I am really tired.

Today we went to get my driver's permit and I passed. Mom and Dad let me drive home. It was a different experiance. I am sorta glad to drive though.

Here is a video about a hairstyle I thought you would like. It is my favorite.

Fun Fridays - Update

Hi Everyone, Sorry I missed posting on Wed. I haven't been feeling that great plus been super busy.

I have been knitting a lot lately. Some things are Christmas Presents and some orders and others just fun things I want for myself.

It is finally November. I have been watching Tim Hawkins. He is my favorite comedian. 

Here are some of his videos. Hope you enjoy them.

 

 

SEE Y'ALL ON MONDAY!!!!

Fun Friday - Song: Capturing the Moment

Welcome back to Fun Friday. Today I promised to share the lyrics to my Capturing the Moment song.

I dedicated and wrote this song after our pastor's wife's grandma went to be with the Lord last year. It is about needing to take time right now and tell the people you love how much they mean to you.

Capture every moment as we never know what life will bring. Enjoy the lyrics. Check out Modest Maniac on YouTube for a video of me singing the song. It is my friend Megan's channel.

CAPTURING THE MOMENT

Chorus:
We're gonna make it last

While we still have the chance

To tell you right now

How much we love you

We're capturing the moment

Verse 1: 

This life that we live

Is more then we can give

So wrapped up in this world

Pre-Chorus:

This is the time

For us to draw the line

Before it's too late

Verse 2:

So when you see someone you love

Take the time right now to say

Just what they mean to you

Ending:

We're capturing, oh we're capturing, the moment

(c) Oct. 2012 Grace Mae Tallman, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

SEE YA ON MONDAY!

Fun Fridays - SONG: Just Hang On

Hey everyone! Welcome back to the next Fun Friday. Today I have a song to share with you. It is one I wrote. The title is called Just Hang On. 

I am sure you have had days that you felt alone, scared to face the day but you hung on to God and with His strength He made you strong. 

Please let me know what you think of this song. 

Verse 1:
Have you ever felt alone
Have you ever lost your way
Have you ever been afraid 
To face another day
Well I know what you're going through
'Cause I have been there too

Chorus:
Just hang on for a little bit longer
Just hang on He's gonna make you stronger
If you hang on, just hang on, just hang on

Verse 2:
Sometimes I wanna give up
When I start another day
Sometimes I don't know why
Thought I had gone astray
But you tell me to lean on you
I couldn't do it without you

Chorus 2:
I just hung on for a little bit longer
I just hung on and He made me stronger
Just hung on, just hung on, just hung on

Bridge:
And even if the road may get tough
I know your strength is enough
To just hang on, hang on, I'm gonna hang on

(c) October 18th, 2013 Grace Mae Tallman. All rights reserved =)

Fun Friday - Recipes: Hot Spiced Apple Cider

Welcome to Fun Fridays. SInce it is getting colder I thought it would be a great idea to share a recipe for Spiced Apple Cider. Enjoy! The recipe I found online at www.allrecipes.com all rights go to them.

Hot Spiced Cider

Rated: Submitted By: Sara Photo By: Pam-3BoysMama Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 16

"This traditional holiday drink is indispensable to those who covet the ubiquitous fireside family gatherings on cold winter evenings. This recipe uses an automatic coffee maker to brew the cider. If you don't own one, heat it in a saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop. Grab your mugs and dive into this hot drink!"

INGREDIENTS:

1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice 1 teaspoon whole cloves 1 cinnamon stick

1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground nutmeg 1 large orange, quartered with peel 2 quarts apple cider

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Place filter in coffee basket, and fill with brown sugar, allspice, cloves, cinnamon stick, salt, nutmeg, and orange wedges. Pour apple cider into coffee pot where the water usually goes. Brew, and serve hot.

Don't forget to check back on Monday for the next Bible Study Lesson : ) Stay warm and HUGS!!

Fun Friday - HairStyles

Welcome back for another Fun Friday. Sorry I forgot to post on Wed. Things just got a little busy and I just forgot. Hope you all don't mind. 

This week I would like to focus on hairstyles. I love heatless curls and beachy waves. Kalye on YouTube has awesome tutorials. Let me know if you try any of these out. I'd love to see pics. 

Don't forget to come back on Monday for our next lesson. Love you =)

Here are a few of my favorites.

Fun Fridays - Recipe

Hi Everyone, Welcome back to Fun Fridays!!!

Today I am going to share with you all a recipe. I got this from some friends and they turned out wonderful. 

Oatmeal Choc. Chip Bars Recipe:

1 1/2 c. brown sugar

1 c. butter

2 tbsp. molasses

2 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

3 c. quick-rolled oats

1 c. flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

2 c. chocolate chips

1 c. of whatever type of nuts you want. :-)  

Bake at: 350 on bottom rack for about 30 min.

These also work great for Gluten Free. I used White Rice Flour. Also if you want them dairy free use Blue Bonnet Light as the butter and dairy free choc. chips. 

If you try these be sure to let me know. You can never have too many of these. The recipe doubles great if you have a large family. If you don't like too sweet of bars cut down on the sugar. They are just as good :)

Be sure to come back on Monday for the next lesson in our Bible Study. There is still time to join in so I hope you consider it :)