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I was touched by an email that I got from Chrysti and her humility on her latest blog post. She's participating in a 29 Day Gift Giving Challenge and I love it because giving is so much of this holiday season. The most humble giving are the gifts we give when the receiver doesn't even know who it is from or that the gift wasn't even done. One of my sweet friends did this for me once in college. She paid extra rent that we had due and didn't even tell me because I had already moved back to Denver. My other roommate said something because she thought I knew. My friend did that because she knew I didn't have a lot of money and she was thoughtful and truly humble in her giving. Anyways, I'm sure the giveaways she is doing are going to be awesome and I thought you all would like to see.

Blessings,

My 100th Post Giveaway!

But first thank you all for your kind thoughts about my Mema's passing. I just hope that my Bepa finds the healing and comfort that he needs during this time. This has all been very hard on him and my parents.

This post came up on me and I was hoping to have it posted a couple of days ago but I got "sick" with allergies and having to catch up on my classes after Silver Bella. I'm actually surprised that I made it to 100 posts before my one-year. It is hard to blog and do all the other things I do. I know many of you can relate. But anyways, I just wanted to have a little giveaway. I'm going to give away a vintage gift wrapping pack plus other goodies I'll be adding to one lucky winner. I will draw a winner on the Monday the 8th. To enter, please leave a comment on this post. You do not have to have a blog to enter. You can also enter by emailing me at kisses 4 jaya at yahoo.

Good luck and may everyone have a fabulous Thanksgiving!

About My Mema...

She passed away last night. There just aren't words right now, so I ask for your prayers around my Bepa's heart as he deals with the loss of his beloved wife. He is having a very hard time and he needs to be comforted the way only the Lord Jesus Christ can comfort.

Thank you.

You better kiss me...

...cuz you're gonna miss me while I'm gone!

By the time this posting is listed, I will be flying to Omaha, Nebraska for the overly-exciting Silver Bella. I am going to meet so many wonderful blog friends. Here's some love to all of you who couldn't make it this year... ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ I wish you could be there too. I'll come back with lots of photos, not to make you jealous, but to provide eye candy and inspiration!

While I scrambled to get things packed, I managed to get some new items listed on my etsy.



See you when I get back. Enjoy the rest of your week!

fall goodies

what would I do without a blog friend like this one? I didn't think that I would find a friend through blogging who would become one of my favorite people - she's like a virtual best friend! Hopefully someday we can meet and hang out but just because we can't right now doesn't mean I don't treaure her just as much. I wonder what other virtual friends are out there... :) Look at this sweet fall package she sent me? She's not coming to Silver Bella with me but I sure wish she was. She sent it so I'd have crafting goodies to take with me. How thoughtful is that?!

Everything is perfect and in true Angela style! Thank you!

Raspberry Pie

This was the best pie that I have ever made, by far. I am sharing this recipe since Thanksgiving is near and I thought maybe some of you would like an excuse to forgo the traditional pumpkin pie dessert. It is delicious and much healthier than your normal pie.

Raspberry Pumpkin Pie

Crust:
1 cup unbleached, unenriched white flour
1 cup wheat flour
2 sticks of unsalted organic butter, cold
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon organic sugar or succant
6-8 tablespoons cold water
1 teaspoon cinnamon

1. Combine flour, sugar, cinnamon and sea salt.
2. Chop up butter and add to dry ingredients - mix, leaving butter chunky.
3. Add water and knead gently with hands until mixture is of a dough consistency; add flour and/or cold water as needed, but keep the butter chunky (the chunky butter makes a great flaky crust.
4. Refridgerate at least 2 hours.
5. Split into two pieces and roll out for top and bottom pie crusts.

Raspberry filling:
24 oz. raspberries (4 packages)
2/3 cup raw honey
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup rice or apple vinegar
2 tablespoons flour

1. Mash 18 ounces of raspberries (3 packages) with a fork.
2. Add vinegar and raw honey - mix until blended.
3. Add flour cinnamon, sea salt, and flour - mix well.
4. Set aside.

Baking:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degress.
2. Place bottom pie crust in pie pan.
3. Add raspberry mixture.
4. Top off mixture with 6 ounces of whole raspberries.
5. Cover with top pie crust - close edges with fork.
6. Cut holes in center for breathing.
7. Bake for 35-60 minutes depending on climate; less time for dryer climates, more for humid ones.

My family loved this recipe and so did I. If you use it let me know how it turned out!
Enjoy!

ping pong

No, my husband is not a male model for Captain Morgan, but he could be the new face of professional ping pong. It is war at his parents' house when we visit. He is extremely competitive, even with a sport like ping pong. It is serious business to him.

I tolerate his solemn attitude while he makes killer ping pong plays because he treats me very well. Tonight he spoiled me with an amazing meal of elk tenderloin (being a hunters' widow has its advantages) and his "dirty" potatoes (as my Mississippi-native man calls them), among other foods. Oh, I married a man's man... Good job honey, you beat your dad... again.