'Tis the Season

This one is for you Anjo!

CLICK HERE for a great version of The Hallelujah Chorus.

Well, You're Either Going to LOVE Me Or...

wish you had never read this post.

I was reading through a home school mom's chat room the other day and came across the following amazing recipe.

A must have for any mom that stays at home all day, every day, with all her children, does the laundry, cleans the house, cooks the meals, all while trying to teach them the principles of lowest common denominators, past participles, and electronic magnetism.

Or if you just like having a unique snack to make with the kids (or that the kids can make).

Or if you just like the idea of having chocolate cake in three minutes.

Yes, THREE MINUTE CHOCOLATE CAKE !!

Here's what you do:

Get the biggest mug you have.
Mix in the mug:
3 Tablespoons Flour
3 Tablespoons Sugar
2 Tablespoons Cocoa

In a separate bowl mix together:
1 egg
3 Tablespoons Milk
3 Tablespoons Oil
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla

Add to the mug and mix well.

Optional: Add 3 Tablespoons of Chocolate Chips. I still haven't found out exactly how to keep them from sinking to the bottom...maybe next time I'll try just letting them sit on top.

Put the mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on HIGH.

For your viewing pleasure, the cake begins to rise; right out of the mug; quite a bit actually. But don't be alarmed, it doesn't burst, and neatly settles back into the mug when finished.

ENJOY!!!!

We Remember...

Tooper Brian Good sacrificed his life, January 7, 2009 in Afghanistan, age 42.

I worked with Brian, (a number of years ago) at Erb Transport. Although we hadn't kept in touch, I immediately recognized his face on the evening news reporting his death. Thank you Brian, for your contribution to our freedom.

Warrant Officer Dennis Brown sacrificed his life March 3, 2009 in Afghanistan, age 38.

Dennis was in the same unit as my cousin's son, AJ. Seeing photos of a family member standing at attention as his comrade in arms drove by in a flag covered coffin brought the sacrifice to a whole new level.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;

Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,

At the going down of the sun and in the morning,

We will remember them.

Private Andrew James Langendoen (my cousin's son) currently serving in the reserves.

AJ is currently attending Niagara College working on his International Business diploma. He has thoughts of attending university afterward. He also may apply for a tour of duty when he graduates or possibly go on to Officer’s Training. THANK YOU AJ (and family) for your willingness to serve wherever, however and whenever God sees fit.

Click here for a video tribute to the fallen.

(sorry about all the different fonts...can't seem to get them to change...technology...ughhhhhh)