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I'm recommitting myself to ww today! I fell off the wagon a few days. I am going to track my points today and do better! I promise.

snow

I have been seeing pics of snow on so many blogs today! I guess winter has arrived. I think it is beautiful and love seeing it!

caramel chocolate puffs

This is a fake it don't make it recipe! I love those little greasy cream puffs, they are so yummy! I am looking for yummy stuff for Valentine's Day! object2=">

16 cream puffs (such as Belgian Mini Cream Puffs) from a 13.2-ounce box of frozen cream puffs
object2=">1 12.25-ounce jar caramel sauce
object2=">1 16-ounce jar hot fudge or dark-chocolate sauce

Defrost the cream puffs according to the label directions. In a small saucepan, over medium-high heat, bring 3/4 of the caramel sauce to a boil. Boil for 1 minute or until the sauce thickens into a chewy glaze. Holding a cream puff with tongs or speared on a fork, dip one side of the puff into the caramel, then place on a dessert plate. Repeat with the remaining puffs, arranging 4 on each plate. A few minutes before serving, warm the hot fudge sauce over low heat. Spoon it around the plated cream puffs. For a Valentine's Day touch, drop 3 small dollops of the remaining unboiled caramel sauce into the hot fudge sauce on each plate. With a toothpick, draw a line through the drops to form hearts.

I love panera bread's balsamic vinegar dressing! I went by Sunday and got some things along with a few containers. It was delish on my salad last night! I wish they bottled that stuff!

I'm thankful for birthdays.

A day set aside to remember the day of birth, to rejoice in the life.

Thank you God for children.

I'm thankful for friends, new and old.

Like the old saying goes,

"Make new friends, but keep the old

one is silver and the other gold."

Thank you God for friends.

I'm thankful for family.

My family and Matt's family.

Now one family.

Thank you God for family.

I'm thankful for my marriage.

Through good and bad it's solid.

Thank you God for marriage.

I'm thankful for church.

For encouraging messages

and the presence of God.

Thank you God for church.

I'm thankful for forgiveness.

To have a Father who loves me in spite of weaknesses.

A Father who knows my heart and looks at my heart rather than mistakes.

That's love. Forgivness.

Thank you God for forgiving me.

I'm thankful for you.

Thank you God

cheesy creamed corn

This sounds so good to me!
I think I have had it once or twice at a potluck dinner.
I may try it out this weekend!

• 3 packages (16 ounces each) frozen corn
• 2 packages (one 8 ounces, one 3 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 6 slices process American cheese, cut into small pieces

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In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine all the ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until heated through and the cheese is melted. Stir well before serving. Yield: 12 servings.

giant omelet

This giant omelet sounds so good to me! It is even ww friendly. I think I'll make it this weekend!

2 cups fat-free liquid egg substitute (like Egg Beaters)
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1/2 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese (any flavor)
1 cup sliced bell peppers (any color)
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced tomatoes
1/2 cup sliced onions
1 tbsp. reduced-fat parmesan-style grated topping
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. black pepper
Optional toppings: ketchup, salsa, hot sauce

Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Into a deep, round casserole dish (about 9 inches wide) sprayed with nonstick spray, pour egg substitute and milk. Add shredded cheese, tomatoes, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well, and then set aside.

Bring a large pan sprayed with nonstick spray (butter-flavored spray if you have it) to high heat. Stirring occasionally, cook peppers, onions, and mushrooms for 2 minutes (just long enough to brown the outsides). Add veggies to the casserole dish, and mix well.

Place dish in the oven and cook for 30 minutes. Next, carefully remove the dish from the oven and evenly cover with parm-style topping. Return it to the oven, and cook for 20 - 25 minutes longer (until the top has puffed and is firm). Allow to cool slightly before cutting. Then, if you like, finish off with the optional ingredients (or any of your fave omelette toppers!).