~ 2013 ~

~ Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life ~

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We are still celebrating Christmastide...in this pretty setting.

tubing with the family.  pretty fun.

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Welcome 2013...

I was tempted by these elegant and delicious looking Kir Royales found at Sweet Boutique.  Happy, Happy New Year!

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Icicles (both funny & scary)...especially with the warm California sun!

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I'm still sending out the last of our Christmas Cards...
While enjoying a new Artichoke Dip recipe that I tried to re-create.  Success - My children LOVED it!  REAL good!  REAL easy!

INGREDIENTS:
1 can artichoke hearts, drained & chopped
1 small can mild green chilies
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 - 8oz. Neufchatel cheese (1/3 less fat than cream cheese)
8 oz. sour cream (I use light)
2-3 garlic cloves, chopped (I use 4, roasted)
DIRECTIONS:
Mix all ingredients.
Spray, with cooking oil, small shallow casserole dish.
Place ingredients in casserole dish and Bake, uncovered, at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
Serve with crackers...

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