To make you smile....

Crazy week for Mamastress....not one that I want to repeat .

In the chaos of this week I managed to find some things that made me smile...

One of my favorite blogs http://milk-moon.blogspot.com/2009/12/i-wish-i-had-river.html (which always makes me happy) had a great link that I would like to share with all of those with children.....it is a very personalized video message from Santa. Check it out I think you will agree it is unlike anything you've ever seen. Very well done, unlike some others...your kids will love it. Even has options for teens. Here is the link http://portablenorthpole.tv/home kids of all age will be delighted...I also pulled out one of my favorite recipes. It is for "Best Ever Peanut Butter Cookies" I got this recipe many years ago from one of the best cooks I have ever met....(so if she says they are the best I was SURE they would be...). Not only was she one of the best cooks she was also one of the most pleasant people you could ever meet. So when I made this yummy cookie recipe this week I smiled and thought of her....here's hoping that no matter what is going on with you this crazy time of year you can find something that makes you step back and smile....and Carleen where ever you are ...these truly ARE the best Peanut Butter Cookies Ever....

CARLEEN'S BEST EVER PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

1 CUP SHORTENING

1 CUP PEANUT BUTTER

1 CUP BROWN SUGAR

1 CUP WHITE SUGAR

2 EGGS

2 & 1/2 CUPS FLOUR

1 & 1/2 TEASPOON BAKING SODA

1/2 TEASPOON SALT

1 TEASPOON BAKING POWDER

Mix well. Roll into balls and press with back of sugared fork to make criss cross.

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes.