My New Favorite

Over the years I have tried several different kinds of make-up. I've used expensive ones from the mall, cheap ones from Wal-Mart, and in between. In the last couple of years I've gone back and forth between Merle Norman and Bare Minerals. These are two completely different kinds of foundations. I loved using Merle Norman Long Lasting Foundation because it will last most all day without me having to touch it up. It is great for the school year because I never touch my make-up after 6 in the morning. This one is about $40 for a small tube. In the summer, I loved using Bare Minerals, you know the one off TV. It is by far the healthiest make-up I think that I've ever used. It covers well and does not clog pores. I do believe that it would be great for teens especially those who are just beginning to use make-up. It gives a more natural appearance and you don't have make-up lines. The bad side to this make-up is that it doesn't last all day, so by the time I get home from school, it is gone.

In the last few weeks, I've tried a new make-up.




This little jewel is my new favorite. It is the Max Factor Pan Stick. You apply it with a sponge, so no messy make-up hands! It stays on all day with out touch-up. It is less than $10 at Wal-Mart.

Along with my stay on make-up, I love stay-on lipstick. This is my favorite.

Ready for Church

Sunday morning, we actually got ready with time to spare. I decided it was the perfect time to take a few pictures. It was just beautiful that morning and felt like fall.

One More Birthday for the Month

Saturday night, we helped celebrate Amber's big 3-0!! We had a great time and I think that she did too.

The birthday girl!

All of the girls gathered round for her to blow out the candles.

The boys; however,watched the race.

Getting Ready with Daddy

Donnie came home earlier this afternoon while I was giving Katie Lee a bath. He said that he would take her with him to run some errands in Ardmore, but that they needed to go so that they could get back in time for tonight. She was so excited to be going with Donnie in the big truck. Anyway, to help get things together I let him dry her hair.I never dry her hair but it was soaking wet and would have been wild if she had gone with it wet. It really looked cute because he knows nothing about drying hair.

Hot from the Oven

This afternoon I made Chocolate Chip Pie to take to the Smith's tonight. It is my favorite pie because it is really good and rich and it is super easy to make.

Chocolate Chip Pie

1 uncooked pie crust
1c. sugar
1 stick butter melted with
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4c flour
2 eggs
1t. vanilla
nuts (optional)

Mix all ingredients together. Pour into uncooked pie crust. Bake 325 for 45 mins. Serve with ice cream.


It is not the prettiest pie to look at because it always falls but the taste makes up for its looks. :)

I Love Friday!!

I just love Friday. I always have but especially when school is in. Growing up it was always Friday night ballgames to look forward to. Well, I couldn't tell you the last Friday night ballgame I went to. Now I love Fridays because it is the beginning of the weekend, I get everything for next week done at school so I don't have to think about it until Monday, time to play with Katie Lee, and it is the only time I ever come home to a spotless house!!! The spotless house is just wonderful!!! This afternoon when I walked in I just had to admire the super shiny floors and the smell of clean. I know weird but it is the simple things like Pine Sol and Windex! :)

This afternoon, Katie Lee and I made cookies. I love cookies!! They are probably one of my favorite sweet treats. Today we made super easy Cake Mix Cookies. I used Sprinkle cake mix today. These are great cookies to sandwich together with icing or make chocolate and sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Cake Mix Cookies

1 box of cake mix (any flavor)
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs

Mix together. Roll into balls and bake at 350 for 10-12minutes.


Katie Lee after her third one. :)

Why You Should Love the South

SOUTHERN LIFE


If you want a glimpse of Southern life,


Come close and walk with me;


I'll tell you all the simple things,


That you are sure to see.


You'll see mockingbirds and bumblebees,


Magnolia blossoms and dogwood trees,


Caterpillars on the step,


Wooden porches cleanly swept;


Watermelons on the vine,


Strong majestic Georgia pines;


Rocking chairs and front yard swings,


Junebugs flying on a string;


Turnip greens and hot cornbread,


Coleslaw and barbecue;


Fried okra, fried corn, fried green tomatoes,


Fried pies and pickles too.


There's ice cold tea that's syrupy sweet,


And cool, green grass beneath your feet;


Catfish nipping in the lake,


And fresh young boys on the make.


You'll see all these things


And much, much more,


In a way of life that I adore.



Copyright 2008 Patricia Neely-Dorsey
from Reflections of a Mississippi Magnolia-A Life In Poems

Happy Birthday to My Daddy

Today is my daddy's birthday. He is the best Daddy and Poppie ever!!!! We celebrated his birthday Monday night. Supper was so good and so was the banana pudding.


Katie Lee is so excited that it is Poppie's Happy Day. She gave him an Elmo card that sang happy birthday. I really think that he liked it----just because it came from her of course!!


I wish Daddy many more Happy Birthdays.

Happy Day Wez

The month of birthdays continue. Last night we went to Aunt Kitty and Wez's to celebrate Wez's birthday. Kathryn had a delicious supper of white lasagna, salad, bread, and double chocolate cake.
Katie Lee was so excited about Wez's happy day gifts that she about opened them herself.








After supper, we all went out onto the front porch. Katie Lee had a ball playing with Dusty the cat!

Sittin' Like A Lady but Spittin' Like a Man

Here is a pretty little picture of Katie Lee sitting all girlie in her new ballerina pjs. Crossing her legs has become her new thing.



A few hours earlier, I picked her up from Grammie's. They were all outside. She was sitting on her chair (side table that goes to mother's patio furniture, but is the perfect size for her to sit on). She has her legs crossed and her hands folded just like a beauty queen. Once she gets settled nicely in her chair she so casually leans over and spits in the grass!! I think my girlie girlie has some tom boy in her too. This we can thank her daddy and poppie for. She also thinks that if the windows in the car are rolled down it means that you have to spit out of them too.