Perfect for the Holidays! 3/4 c light corn syrup1/4 c butter2 teaspoons cold water2 5/8 c confectioners sugar1 c marshmallows5 quarts plain popped popcorn In sauce pan over medium heat, combine corn syrup, butter, cold water, sugarand marshmallows.  Heat until the mixturecomes to a boil.  Carefully combine the hot mixture with the popcorn coating each kernel.Grease hands and shape popcorn into balls.Wrap in cellophane or plastic wrap and store at room temperature. To make them extra cuteyou can add orange food coloring as soon as it boils.Use tootsie rolls for the stems. For the leaves you can use gum paste or fondant.These are made out of gum paste, food coloring andcut with a leaf cutter from Hobby Lobby that is specifically for fondant or gum paste.  My best friend and her sister in Texas made these and sent me the recipe;)Don't they look yummy?  These would make great treats and gifts for the Holidays!!  

The Art of Gratitude

I love this photo....I took it of my oldest baby girl while visiting the Nelson Atkins Art Museum in Kansas City.  We had so much fun that day...  I was so thankful to capture her taking in the beauty of this artwork.  I love that she loves art.  Out of all of the paintings in this huge museum, this was the only one that we could not find the information plaque on. There was no name of  a painter or information about the painting displayed.   I decided that I would call it "A Grateful Heart".   I am currently listening to the audiobook, "One simple act" (discovering the power of generosity) by Debbie Macomber.  One of the sections I listened to really sparked a fire in me to delve into the attitude of Gratitude....To learn the Art of Gratitude... (Sorry Grumbling & Complaining... NO more room for you here!)  I have decided to take a new journey and to walk a path of thanksgiving.  I mean to really be intentional on this journey....and I am excited to see where it takes me!

 In everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18