Good Morning Friends... Alwin had a lot of running around to do so I tagged along. It was too much a beautiful day to stay indoors. We also picked AJ up from band practice and brought him to get his flu shot. A very long day for us. We got home around 6pm so I was really tired. This week sure is moving along quickly. The weekend is almost here. We haven't made any special plans as of yet. Our favorite thing to do is watch movies. Sally, enjoy your trip. We miss you and hope that your trip is a safe one.   I'm excited about moving to our new place. Can't wait to see it!  My thoughts and prayers are with all of  our friends that are in need special prayer due to family or personal  illness & also with our troops. May the Lord bring healing to you.  Have an incredible Thursday!! ~ Daily Scripture ~ Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. James 1:12 NIV ~ Recipe Of The Day~ Sweet Potato Casserole 2 16-oz. cans sweet potatoes 1/4 cup butter 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla Topping: 1 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup butter 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 cup flour Drain sweet potatoes and mash. Add other ingredients and mix well. Pour into ungreased 9" square baking pan.   Mix all topping ingredients till crumbly. Spread on yams then bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Tip: You can make this the day before. Just refrigerate till you are ready to bake. ~ Congratulations ~ Recipe Of The Month Winner Is... ***KITABELL*** Credit goes to Genie for posting this under Daily Recipes.. I made it and everyone raved about it...   Warm Caramel Apple Cake ~~~Cake~~~ 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1/4 cup whipping cream 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 large cooking apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced (about 2-1/3 cups) 1 box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® yellow cake mix 1-1/4 cups water 1/3 cup vegetable oil 3 eggs 1/4 tsp. apple pie spice Topping: 2/3 cup Betty Crocker® Whipped fluffy white frosting (from 12 oz. container) /2 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed Caramel topping, if desired Preheat oven to 350° F. In 1 quart heavy sauce pan, cook butter, whipping cream and brown sugar over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until butter is melted. Pour into 9" x 13" baking pan. Sprinkle with pecans; top with sliced apples. In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs and apple pie spice with electric mixer on low speed until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Carefully spoon batter over apple mixture. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Loosen sides of cake from pan. Place heatproof serving platter upside down on pan; carefully turn platter and pan over. Let pan remain over cake about minute so caramel can drizzle over cake. Remove pan. In small bowl, mix frosting and whipped topping. Serve warm cake topped with frosting mixture and drizzled with caramel topping. ~  No More Recipes Posted Until We Move To Our New Home ~   ~Our Special Days~ If you or anyone in your family has something special to celebrate during each month please click on "Our Special Days" in the list on the left. Then click on the month of your choice and post the date of your birthday, anniversary graduation, or any special event so that we can celebrate with you. If posting an anniversay please add both spouses name. Thank you! ~Monthly Recipe Competition~ Our Competition Recipe Category for November will be Soup/Stew Recipes suggested by Kay, Betty, and Kathy.  Please post just one recipe for consideration by midnight on the 25th. Voting will open on the 26th and close at noon on the last day of the month. We will remind you when it is time to vote and how to do it.  Just click on Monthly Competition Recipe in the list on the left and post your favorite. Good luck!!   ~ Welcome ~ A great big welcome is extended to all of our new members. We're all so happy to have you join the group. If you need help with anything please let us know by posting on the "General Board". We'll be happy to assist you in any way that we can. Thank You...   For spending part of your day with us!! Hugs, Jolene A Bee bg