2012

This time last year I started to write about 2011 and how wonderful 2011 was to me. and how I couldnt wait to see what 2012 had in store for me. I enjoyed 2012 so much that I dont want it to end. Now I can only imagine what God has planned for me in 2013.

I started off 2012 hating my job. I hated getting up every morning and going to work. I hated the thought of going to work. I would cry on my way home from work. I would cry and ask God why am I here, I cant go on any longer. then I would feel His arm around me saying just a little bit longer just a little bit longer. Then one day I recieved a call that would change my life forever. I was offered a job at the Eel Ground Health Centre. I was offered a job as the Maternal Child Health Worker. Do you know that means?? I work with babies all day!! I am a support system for new moms and babies. I look forward to going to work everyday. I love what I do. I feel like that all the years I have gone to school have finally been put into place. I love it!! I know that God has designed this job just for me! I work with an amazing group of girls.

Then we started renovating... I gutted my living room.. ok I didnt. Jonathan did. I am sitting in my new living room and I enjoy it. I cant believe how much it has changed. I couldnt wait to start decorating for Christmas. Not only did I get a new living room I got a front step and a plug-in in the bathroom. I am a simple person... thats all I need lol.

Then July came. It was a wonderful July 1st. I got engaged. Jonathan asked me to be his wife. He gave me the most beautiful ring. It was my great grandmothers ring. Its soo stunning and I look at it everyday. I am so excited and have started planning my... our special day.

Fall came and we were busier then ever. I had weddings in full swing.. then I have 2 little boys that started hockey and well 2 boys 2 different teams... that should sum up my life as of right now.

This year I have been tested beyond measure. But my God has been so good to me. I have crawled to hell and I have met the Devil face to face. more times this year. But I have always come back and it made me better and stronger. trust me you can only imagine. But as much as these experiences have tested and pulled me they have taught me so much. They have taught me that its ok to tell people how you feel about things, dont let other run your life, and to not be afraid. Things may not always be easy but not everyone needs to know my business. I just put a smile on my face and look at the glass as half full rather than half empty.

I have made being a step mom cool! well i didnt make it cool. But its my goal to bring more awareness to people that there are step moms out there and they work really hard. I love my step children more than anything. I love being their step mother. I am a step hockey mom!! and its cool!!

As I look to 2013 I know that I have challenges to face. But I know that just like every other trial and tribulation I will make it through with my wonderful family and friends and fiance by my side. I am Blessed beyond measure.

So what does 2013 hold for me. I am going to love more, cherish things more. I am going to enjoy this special time in my life as I prepare for our wedding. I am going to look at things more postitively. I am going to try and not let things bother me.

So welcome 2013... I can't wait to see what you have in store.

Cake Mix Cookies

I am so excited about all these super easy recipes... They are just flooding in!! and I made them all this year for christmas...

you need:
1 box of your favorite cake mix
2 eggs
vegetable oil (whatever the cake mix says)

preheat oven at 375
mix all together into smooth.
form into 1inch balls on a cookie sheet with parchment paper
bake for 9 mins
let cool and frost with your favorite icing.

Oreo Cheesecake Balls

Ok so you thought the fudge was easy... check these out!!

1 package of oreo cookies
1 package of cream cheese
1 bag of chocolate chips


Blend the oreos... then blend in the cream cheese. Roll into small balls and put in fridge. While those are in there then melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or in microwave for 30 second intervals until melted. then dip the balls into the chocolate.

Easy!

Paige

Chocolate Fudge

this is easy and simple and idiot proof. Trust me!! If I can make this anyone can!!

you will need:
2 tbls butter
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 cups chocolate chips
2 tsp vanilla

in a sauce pan on medium heat combine the butter, sugar, salt and milk. with a large wisk mix until boiling. let boil for 5 mins. then remove from heat add vanilla and chocolate chips. mix until smooth. then place into a 8inch baking dish. place in fridge until harden.

yes its that easy!!

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These cookies werent too bad. They were really good! I just found the time consuming.

Ingredients

• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup oil
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 4 eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 1/3 cup flour
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• powdered sugar for rolling

Instructions

1. Comine sugar, oil and cocoa in a large bowl. Beat until well blended.
2. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
3. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Slowly add to cocoa mixture, beating well.
4. Cover and refrigerate dough until it is firm enough to handle. If you are wanting them to firm up faster, like me, stick the covered dough in the freezer until firm enough to handle.
5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a cookie sheet.
6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls then roll them in powdered sugar. Place on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart from each other.
7. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes.

its been awhile....

I am sorry. I havent posted anything since SEPTEMBER!! Life just got away from me and well now its finally on slow mode maybe lol
My step sons have stared hockey and work and then editing so this blog got to the end of my list. But I promise to make up for it.... I have some amazing last minute baking ideas that are simple easy and quite possibly out of this world.

So apparently the world is suppose to end tomorrow. I dont believe it for a second. But hey if it does I am not leaving without any regrets. My family and friends know I love them. If the world ends I have no control over it. I am going heaven, and I get to meet some wonderful people there.

OK so how about some recipes!
when I was in the US I discovered this...
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then I get back from the US and my friend Emily introduced me to this thing called Christmas Crack. Well I found a few different recipes and kinda made my own.



Candy Cane Mix
3 cups chex mex cereal
2 cups rice krispies
4 bags of peanut m&ms
3 cups of broken pretzels
1 bag of popcorn
2 bags of candy cane melts ( you can use white melts if thats all you can find)


Directions
Put all this in a bowl
Melt the melts
poor it over it
then mix it together and let dry
i put it on a cookie sheet

then TA DA its done!! the best thing ever!!