Jen Gray

http://www.jengray.com/

Her postings on her blog always are so touching to me but especially this one for her first anniversary.


Thanks everyone for loving me so well and this is a great reminder from Jen to treasure the love you have in your lives and the ones that love you so well.

Have a fabulous day.
It is snowing here and Santa already has arrived at my home with many gifts from near and far.
I am truly truly a blessed lady indeed.
Thank you God and all of you.
My year is a year round Christmas gift from all of you♥

Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBoNgED1RZE
I love this and all productions of Justin Wu


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn2h3_aH3vo

Tomato Basil Parmesan Soup
as seen on Pinterest

Makes about 2 quarts

2 (14 oz) cans diced tomatoes, with juice
1 cup finely diced celery
1 cup finely diced carrots
1 cup finely diced onions
1 tsp dried oregano or 1 T fresh oregano
1 T dried basil or 1/4 cup fresh basil
4 cups chicken broth
½ bay leaf
½ cup flour
1 cup Parmesan cheese
½ cup butter
2 cups half and half, warmed
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Add tomatoes, celery, carrots, chicken broth, onions, oregano, basil (if using fresh oregano and basil, if using dried oregano and basil add it in the last hour of cooktime), and bay leaf to a large slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 5-7 hours, until flavors are blended and vegetables are soft. About an hour before serving prepare a roux. Melt butter over low heat in a skillet and add flour. Stir constantly with a whisk for 5-7 minutes. Slowly stir in 1 cup hot soup. Add another 3 cups and stir until smooth. Add all back into the slow cooker. Stir and add the Parmesan cheese, warmed half and half, salt and pepper. Cover and cook on LOW for another hour until ready to serve.

Review:
So it's starting to be spring and soup season is about over, but add this recipe to try someday when it's cold because it is delicious! This is a recipe from my family cookbook and I just adapted it to the slow cooker. It turned out great. I brought it to a church dinner and it was completely gone, so I'm thinking that means it was good. It is very creamy and rich. If you wanted to make it a bit healthier, you could leave out the half and half and put skim milk or evaporated milk in. I've tried that before and it has turned out fine...just not as rich and fattening. I give this recipe 5 stars.

So Proud Justin

http://www.onetruemedia.com/shared?p=fcb810f4afa3c5102af5b2&skin_id=701&utm_source=otm&utm_medium=text_url

Have yourselves a Merry Little Christmas♥

One month from today my Son's birthday

Cheers so proud

Wooooooooohoooooooooo

#1 in all of South Korea at the mo' ment! Not gonna celebrate yet as there's still over 2 days left. Extremely proud to lead such a great selection of lads and thankful to all the people whom have donated their hard earned $ to such a great cause!! http://ca.movember.com/mospace/682922

So proud of my Son and all his team participating in Movember
and all those participating to fund raise for prostrate cancer.

Hold a True Friend

Hold a true friend with both your hands.
Proverb


Have a blessed Sunday

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1DKj_p83zqo
A movie I could watch again and again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cexuSVuTxA4
Hallmark Hall of Fame Movie on Tonight
Have a Little Faith

Everybody today seems to be in such a terrible rush, anxious for greater developments and greater riches and so on, so that children have very little time for their parents. Parents have very little time for each other, and in the home begins the disruption of peace of the world." ~~ Mother Teresa~~

Remember When

https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1724657436520&oid=156596031030337&comments

Thanks to my sweet friend Don for sending this to me.
Thank you.
Love to you and yours.




A constant reminder to love each other well.
Life is short and fast and fleeting.

My Son and I both love this song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnHLgxKUsEA&feature=share

Friday

My Son and his friends

So proud of them all who participated in the fund raiser Movember

http://ca.movember.com/mospace/682922

Have a glorious weekend full of love and peace♥

Many are shopping for Black Friday

Smiles

Enjoy

Happy Birthday Lily

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Happy Thanksgiving!
For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, For love and friends,
For everything Thy goodness sends.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson


Happy Birthday Lily
May Heaven smile and hear your every wish.
We love you
Grandma and Grandpa♥