Wild Week of Weirdness!

What a whirlwind week it's been!  Thank goodness it's over.  To be very brief, my cousin lost her dad this week due to a freak accident, so I spent the week with her, making very difficult decisions and trying to throw in some humor every now and then.  It was great to visit with the family, but the circumstances made it very sobering.  I miss this North Dakota family very much!  We went from getting together about once a month, to now seeing them about once a year.  I do understand that lives change, jobs change, etc...but it's tough to spend so little time together now, when we once spent so much time together.
Anyway, it's great to be home!  No matter how rough life gets, seeing the smiles and hearing the giggles from baby Ryan this morning made me realize I am truly blessed!  Blessed that I have such a great family, and such a Loving God!  Blessed that I have a place to call home!
Since I've been home I've been busy stalking my favorite stamping blogs and getting some creative inspiration so I can get some fun done...It's now racetime and if I can avoid falling asleep to watch it, I will.  I hope everyone has as blessed a life as I do.  Enjoy your day!

~Beth

Cardinals and Politics

And what do these two have in common?  Not much, but it's about the only thing happening tonight.  I'm pretty much a diehard Cardinal fan, but tonight, they dissappoint.  I'm also a diehard Chiefs fan too, but please dont tell anybody!  As for the political side...I'm SO over it.  I know who I'm voting for, and if you know me at all, you know also.  While this may seem small, my vote will be based 100% on the issue of pro life.  Yes, economics are important, healthcare is important, foreign affairs are important, but if this country doesn't stop the killing of millions of babies a year, none of the other stuff will matter.  We have to clean up our act morally before we worry about the economy, etc.

So how about those cardinals...They weren't even expected to make it this far, but in the 11th hour, they made big things happen.  While the game isn't quite over, it will take a miracle to pull out of this mess.  They are currently down 8-0.  Sigh!

So what'd you have for supper?  I fixed breaded pork tenderloins and an attempt at fried rice.  Notice I said attempt.  Can you say #epic fail?  Oh well...some days are diamonds...some are stone.

Have a fabulous evening until we meet again.
~Beth

Sunshine Cake

It's been pretty fall like here in Missouri, which is good, since it is fall.  Ok, nevermind.  I think what I'm trying to say is that ti's been kinda dark and rainy this fall.  Although the leaves have been gorgeous this darkness is making me feel yucky.  Know what I mean?  Since it's been kinda dark and drear I decided I wanted to revert back to summer for a day, so I made this Sunshine cake!  Man oh man is it sunshiny!  Here is the recipe:

Sunshine Cake
1 box yellow cake mix
1 small can mandarin oranges (with juice)
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs

Beat on medium speed until well blended.  Pour into a greased and floured cake pan and bake at 350 until toothpick comes out clean.  It takes about 25 minutes.

Let cake cool completely.

Then fold together 1 large tub cool whip, 1 small can crushed pineapple (with juice) and one small box of vanilla pudding.  Fold that all together and ice your cake!  It's light, and airy, and cool and fun and pretty.

I suspect I'll make it again before the dreaded winter is over...just to put some warmth in my soul!

Enjoy it guys!

~Beth

Welcome to Happenings Everyday

I dont know how long I'll keep it up, but i'd like to occasionally share my thoughts, ideas, recipes and inspiration with you.  I'm sure there will be pictures from time to time as well.  Feel free to leave a comment but please be kind.  I wont feel badly about removing nasty stuff.  So grab a glass of iced tea and sit back and enjoy the ride!

~Beth