Pumpkin Spice Mousse

Now you'll find out how I cheated!

1 box phyllo sheets
butter
2 packages Pumpkin Spice Instant Jello Pudding
1 c heavy whipping cream
1 c milk
cool whip
pecans

Yields: 8


Phyllo Cups:
You can buy the preassembled pastry puff cups or make your own out of phyllo. One box of phyllo sheets will yield 20 dessert cups. Unused phyllo freezes well.

Follow handling instructions on the package. Brush one sheet with melted butter. Using pizza cutter, cut into quarters. Layer each piece into a greased ramekin or muffin tin pressing down lightly into the cup. Repeat with a second sheet of phyllo for a total of 8 layers per cup. Bake 350 for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly.

Filling:
While cups are baking combine pudding mixes, heavy cream and milk in a chilled bowl. Chill ten minutes. Fold in one cup whipped cream and refrigerate til ready to use.

Assembly:
I used my Pampered Chef decorating tool to fill the cups.
Top with toasted pecans and whipped cream.
Serve on a plate because crust will flake off.

Big Maks

Brief

Been swamped
Still been reading your blogs
Leaving for a conference in Granger, Indiana today
Get back early Sat morning
Stomach isn't feeling well
Having friends over Sat night
House is a mess
What was I thinking!?

Found a treasure
Amazingly effective
Neutralizes odors instead of masking them
Just bought more for car, bathrooms, closets
May be this year's perfect stocking stuffer
Thought I'd share...
Renuzit Super Odor Neutralizer Air Freshening Pearls

Swear Free

I'm feeling introspective so decided it was time to post. I have no idea where this is going. So, yes, it will be random.

I'm feeling burdened for my sister. Husband needs a job, they need to sell their house, van broke down, kids start new school tomorrow in a district they have to move into by Oct 15 in order for the kids to attend school there. I can't imagine her life. I can only pray from this end. Can you please stop reading this and whisper a prayer for a house showing they have on Friday? And pray that someone would be burdened to drop them a huge check in the mail.

I'm back to biking now that I'm feeling better. Been trying to rack up the miles. The weather's perfect. Ran over two chipmunks on my last ride. I need to do more than biking though.

I started a serious diet thanks to an incredible iPhone app. It is totally motivating, fairly easy to stick to, and actually kind of fun. Can't believe I used the word "fun" in a description of a diet. The app tracks calories and exercise and does all the calculating for me. I'm grilling more, shopping wisely, drinking tea instead of coffee, planning ahead and saving money by not eating out. By the way, I started this BEFORE hearing this weekend's message at LP. A group of Lancaster friends started a Biggest Loser Club. They each pitched in $75 to join which ended up creating a winning pot of $2250!! Now that's motivating! Their weigh in finale is Dec 15. I guess they are all hoping to look hot in time for Christmas.

My woman's Bible study regroups next Monday. I need the discipline but I'm not a good Small Group Leader. We are going to study "Girl Talk" by Jen Hatmaker. A study on friendship. Ugh...something that's kind of a sore spot for me right now. God knew I'd need this study.

I'm excited about football season. Gonna enter all the Ravens' games on my calendar tonight. Hope I don't become too much of a couch potato.

I'm absolutely in love with my fire. I know...I've said it many times before. It is my sanctuary. However, it is a constant struggle finding wood. Every load I pick up is gone in one night.

I was attacked by a hummingbird today...three times. I don't know why he was attracted to me. I wasn't wearing bright colors. Maybe just curious. He kept hovering and darting around my head. I wish I could have snapped his photo.

My neighbors scream at their kids. I don't mean yell, I mean scream. This afternoon a two year old literally cried for hours as her mom tortured her with screaming. I don't know how people live like that. Oh, by the way, that family is "Christian."

As I was writing this my sister called. In a puddle of tears. Please pray.

So can you tell I never started that unpublished blog? I'm still talking here. Haven't started swearing...yet. Boy, could I go for some ice cream right now.

Square One

Had my Dr follow-up yesterday after being off the migraine medicine for a week. Everything I predicted was true...Lyme's negative, Vit D low, thyroid normal (yay!), blood sugar too high (oops!). Still having a few flashing lights and tipping episodes but he predicts these will continue to subside.

So overall GREAT news...on the right track!

Oh except that my headaches are back. Currently having my second one in four days. So we are back to square one...my new normal. Have to decide which Dr to pursue next. Thanks for your concerns!