Natchez Trace Parkway

http://www.scenictrace.com/

Come to the above link to learn all about the Scenic Natchez Trace Parkway

Take an unforgettable road trip along this 444-mile National Scenic Byway and All-American Road that stretches from the Mississippi River in Natchez through the Shoals area in Alabama and across the Tennessee Valley to Nashville.
You'll discover, just beyond the trees and serene landscape, communities filled with interesting attractions, unique special events, inviting accommodations and famous southern-style cooking.

About Mississippi

Mississippi is named for the Mississippi river which forms its western boundary and empties into the Gulf of Mexico. The name roughly translated from Native American folklore means "Father of Waters." The translation comes from the Chippewa words "mici zibi" meaning "great river" or "gathering in of all the waters" and the Algonquin word "Messipi".Mississippi was organized as a territory in 1798 and was admitted as the 20th state to join the Union on December 10, 1817. Jackson is the capital city and the largest Metropolitan area.

Mississippi Mud Cake Recipe

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup butter-flavor shortening or margarine
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup cocoa
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped pecans
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
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Frosting
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/3 cup cocoa
1/2 cup evaporated milk
PREPARATION:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the first three ingredients. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Add flour, baking powder, coconut and nuts; beat for about two minutes. Spread batter in a greased and floured 9x13 pan; bake for 30 minutes at 350°.
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Spread marshmallow creme over the top while still hot. Cool and frost. Store in the refrigerator.

Ester and Scouts

I just have to brag!!!! Elizabeth got the part of Ester in the play!!!! Oh this is a wonderful begining to her learning drama!!! Oh happy days!!! She is so very excited!!!

Tomorrow I will be attempting to sew some patches on Anthony's cub scout uniform. Pray that I don't mess it up. I don't sew much but this is a need to, so I need all the help I can get.

God Bless You All!!!
Jesus Loves You!!

Blessings,
Sarah

New To Blogging

I had something typed here last night. What happened to it?

I am learning all about this site. I am going to post more this weekend when I have time. I am wondering where my post from last night is. It just bothers the heck out of me.

This will be a test post. Just to see if I can actually get this to post. So all of you reading this, just ignore this post for now. I am trying to get it all figured out.

Blessings,
Sarah

New to Blogging!!

This is my first entry in our "Flat Stanley" Blog. Thanks to Heatherlynn for all of her work in getting this together for us. I pray that this adventure is a wonderful Christian gathering for our beautiful children.



Oh, I suppose I can intoduce my children that will be participating in this online endevor. Elizabeth is 9 and in the 4th grade. Anthony is 7 and in the second grade. This is their first year to be homeschooled and they are LOVING it!!!!



Elizabeth is participating in the homeschooling choir!!! The kids are going to be doing a play about Joshua and the Big Wall. Elizabeth is trying out for the part of Ester and also the part of Mary!!! She is also learning some wonderful songs!!!



Anthony is in his second year of being a cub scout. He is now a Wolf. The den is working on going to the Vetrans Home this weekend and entertaining the residents there. There is also talk of "adopting a grandparent" for Christmas!!! I think it will be a wonderful event for the young and the old.



Well enough for tonight. I will try to post some pictures tomorrow. If not, then for sure this coming weekend. God bless each and everyone of you that reads this.



Blessings,

Sarah