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Shelley Says...
I just have two little things to share with you today. One is a hilarious picture that I took of our bathtub. Caroline has been obsessed with taking a trip back to Disney. There are these Disney "behind-the-scenes" shows on Netflix, and she watched those a couple of weeks ago, and now will NOT let it go. So I go into my bathroom yesterday and she left us a little note with her tub crayons…
I love the "I will do chores" line. I know you're thinking, she should already be doing them. And you're right. But as hard as we try to implement the whole "chore" thing, it just never sticks. With school,homework, a little piano practice, and watching "Good Luck Charlie" and "The Biggest Loser", who has time?? Don't judge.
Then, I wanted to share this recipe with you in case you don't have our cookbook. A friend of mine had surgery this past week, and I am bringing her a meal tomorrow. David got a new electric smoker, so he is doing a couple of smoked chickens, and I'm going to make sweet potatoes, salad, and Glazed Tea Cake for dessert. It is truly one of my favorite desserts of all time. It makes quite a bit, so it would be a great "hand held" dessert for the super bowl. Here is the recipe. Thank me later.
Glazed Tea Cake
Tea Cake-
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup butter 1 cup water
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1 tsp. almond extract
1.Preheat oven to 350.
2.Grease and flour a sheet cake pan. (18 x 12 inch pan)
3.In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
4.In a small saucepan, combine butter and water. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
5.Add to flour mixture, stirring to combine. Stir in sour cream, eggs, and almond extract.
6.Pour into prepared pan and bake for 22-25 minutes.
7.Let cake cool and then pour on the Tea Cake Glaze.
Tea Cake Glaze-
1/2 cup butter
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp. almond extract
3 cups powdered sugar
1.In a medium saucepan, combine butter and milk.
2.Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3.Remove from heat.
4.Whisk in almond extract. (I always add a teeny bit more cuz love almond.)
5.Gradually whisk in powdered sugar until smooth.
6.Spread over tea cake.
7.Cut into squares and serve.
Here is what mine looks like today. It's cooling now and I will cut it in squares later. And eat one. Or two.
Happy Friday!
Shelley
Good morning!
I've spent the morning listening to mixes of our new record because we are going to "Mastering" on Friday. YIPPEE~!!!! The song that I wake up singing is the title of our new CD to come called A Thousand Little Things. Can't wait for people to hear this happy little song that makes you think of of all the little blessings that God gives us every day. When you take time to think about those things, it makes it a lot easier to not focus on the hard stuff that tends to weigh us down.
One of the people I'm thankful for today is my dear friend Kelley Tansil. IT'S HER BIRTHDAY today:) HAPPY 20TH KT. haha.
She blesses me every day with a smile, a laugh, or shared tears and prayers. So thankful for dear friends like her. We worked out this morning together. UGH! I tried to tell her she didn't have to. REALLY. Oh well, glad we did it and got it over with. I'm off to meet a new friend named Cindy that is helping us with our new radio show in the works. We'll tell you more about that later:) Then it's off to pick up kids, basketball, etc. Loving life! Have a wonderful day!
Denise
Flu The Coop
The Cappillino house escaped the Flu last year...however, this year the "bug" has flown in and reaping havoc! ... "Shoo fly don't bother me - I have too much to do!!" As a matter of fact, the Cappillino that is most affected is the one that has been home from school for two days now.
The Flu couldn't have come in a more inopportune time for Darby... She missed her 3rd grade performance program. Darbs had been working so hard on her speaking and SINGING part...she would practice everyday. I hated to see how disappointed she was once the Dr. told her, "no school till Monday". She fought back the tears... Mom held back a few tears too. This may seem simple to most, but for Darby this was a real heart breaker.
Many things are out of our control and disappointment can come no matter how hard we try to keep it away... A difficult lesson for ALL ages to understand (especially a 9 yr. old) Not sure if you are dealing with some "flu like symptoms" today if so: drink plenty of liquids - John 7:37 - 38 Jesus said, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living water will flow from within him." and get plenty of rest - Psalm 16: 9 -11, "Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. You have made known to me the path of life, you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand." Doctors orders!!
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine!!! Leigh Cappillino
Shelley Says...
Dear friends,
I wanted to write today and tell you about an amazing little Southern cookie company called Chucklet and Honey that one of my closest and dearest friends from college, Chuck Hargett, started recently…
WHY????
TWO REASONS….
1. Because you know I love food, and I never, EVER lead you astray on it, now do I??
2. Because it's almost Valentine's Day!! HELLO!! The world's greatest manufactured holiday. You gotta love it!
Here is a picture of me and Chuck. Isn't he the cutest?? He and Denise and I were the Three Musketeers in college. Oh the stories I could tell…
These cookies are SO SO VERY GOOD. I'm proud to say I actually helped him developed the maple one…well…at least I sorta "thought" he should HAVE a maple cookie. And I told him that. And he did it. Counts for somethin'.
Most of my friends love the Peanut Butter Fluffer Nutter. They are HUMONGOUS. In a good way of course. And he even has a new one especially for Valentine's Day with little cinnamon candies in it. SO SO CUTE.
My personal fave is the chocolate chip. You just can't go wrong with Chuck's recipe on this one.
On a slightly more serious note…obviously the name Chucklet is a play on words- Chuck and Chocolate. But, what's more important is the "Honey". Honey is what everyone called Chuck's mom. To say she was a precious lady is a complete understatement. The fact is, I have known no one since Honey, who every day and in every way, projects the love of Christ like she did. She was truly an angel on Earth, and now she is in Heaven. We lost her several years ago and she is missed by all who loved her every single day. This company serves as a reminder of Honey, and the sweetness she brought to everyone she came in contact with. Denise and I lived in her garage apartment the last year we were in college, and she treated us like her own daughters. I loved to make Honey laugh!!
Life is short. Make someone smile this Valentines Day. Send them a little piece of Honey and lots of "happy" from you with a box of these cookies baked with love.
Oh, and tell 'em Shelley sent you. (Maybe they'll send me some free samples.) hahahaha!!
Love to you all, Shelley
Every Life Is Beautiful
Point of Grace talks about the joy they receive being moms in this Every Life Is Beautiful video, directed by October Baby directors Jon and Andrew Erwin. October Baby will be in theaters March 23.
Update From Denise
I promise we are going to get our act together as far as our blogs go. We realize that they've been a little out of sync. Over the last week we have been in the studio during the days and then doing the "Mom" thing at night. (which for me consists of at least one basketball game or practice every night. ) I had the privilege this last weekend to have my oldest niece, Melodie and her friend Amanda visit us from Oklahoma. I realize more and more how "old" I'm getting. They were pumped up about going to downtown Nashville and doing some line dancing and two stepping. There was a time in my life that I thought that was fun, but now I'm wanting to get in the bed about the time they are getting started. haha. It was fun having them and letting them enjoy Nashville.
I've been fighting a cold and am looking forward to tonight. I have NOTHING I have to do. We will eat leftovers and I hope to sit on the couch and watch some mindless TV for a little while. But for now, I'm heading to my woman's Bible study. We are doing Beth Moore's new one. The study of James. We've only done one week and I'm blown away at how much I am learning about James the brother of Jesus.
I've got to run because I need to run over my music for worship. I haven't been playing my guitar lately so I'm having to build up my fingers again.
Here is a verse from the Message that really spoke to me this week. Gal 5:25-26
Since this is the kind of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our heads or a sentiment in our hearts, but work out its implications in every detail of our lives. That means we will not compare ourselves with each other as if one of us were better and another worse. We have far more interesting things to do with our lives. Each of us is an original. (the Message)
Go out today and be original! Giving all the glory to Jesus.
Love you,
Denise
Just "Horsing" Around
I told you earlier in my last blog we got to do some extra fun things while in Belton for the holidays. My bff since college, invited us up to her home/farm to meet the newest addition to her family. His name is Rhett Butler and he is a cutie pie. To know Cindy all these years I would NEVER have thought she would have a chicken coupe in her back yard, a goat and a HORSE named Rhett Butler... She has disproved the ole' saying, " You can't teach an old dog new tricks".
We had a blast though especially the kids. Darby and Leila learned a little Archery from the boys and while they were playing Cindy came outside to tell us we need to wait a few minutes before we can go see Rhett. The stable owners that keep Rhett need to "put down" one of their goats that became toxic. Literally while Cindy was telling us we heard a BOOM!!! and then we saw (from across the street) them dragging the goat off into the woods. I must say, it was a little disturbing to us city folk however apparently common to those living on a farm.
Darby is finally getting the hang of it.
The gang: Micah, Josh, Me, Leila and the Darbs
Speaking of goats, my poor bother in law had just gotten his goat back a few days before Christmas ( they were breeding her) and when he woke up Christmas Eve morning the goat had been attacked and killed by coyotes... so sad...then Cindy's goat...what was going on?
Here is a glimpse of all the wonderful new friends we met on the farm...let's hope the coyotes stay away!
Cindy teaching Darby how to brush Rhett correctly.
The Family Rooster
Nice and easy girls...
Have a great weekend everyone, leigh cappillino
Nashville Show For Young Life Nashville
Point of Grace is performing a Special Unplugged House Concert benefitying Young Life Nashville on Wednesday February 8th at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30. The all-ages show will be held in Nashville, tickets are $30 and include light Hors D'oeuvres, desserts and beverages. Space is limited and this will be your chance to hear Point of Grace in an intimate, unplugged setting!
CLICK HERE for tickets and more information.
OOOPS I forgot...
Hey Everyone,
Well, ooops I forgot that it was my day to blog. It's been one of those days that I wanted to just stay in bed and read a book. We were out of school for Martin Luther King day. The boys were very excited. One more day to play video games:) We had a nice relaxing weekend. Price had a few basketball games and then we had dinner guests over to eat, watch football, and play Wits and Wagers. I don't think Price would do very good in Vegas. lol
Last night our sweet friend (and adopted daughter) Jessie and her boyfriend Jordan came over for dinner and to play "farkle". Jessie crushed all of us with her lucky rolls. Today we've just caught up on some homework, took boys to basketball practice, went to the grocery store, and now writing my blog that I completely forgot to do this morning.
Well it's a mundane day, but I thank the Lord that he's there in the Ups, Downs, and just the mundane. For "This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." Have a great night.
Love,
Denise
A Behind The Scenes Look
Happy Friday!!
Yesterday was the photo shoot for our next album! We're so excited to let you know more about that soon, but in the meantime here are some behind the scenes shots. Our photo shoot was in downtown Franklin, Tennessee in a beautiful two-story brick building. Stay tuned for more photos and updates!
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At Our Photo Shoot
Hey everyone,
Today we are at the photo shoot for our new record! Here's a behind the scenes video and stay tuned for more updates and info about the new album!
Back In The Swing Of Life
Happy New Year everyone! It's been a nice little break and now I'm back in full swing of life. I know it's been said already, but I hope that you are off to a great new year. We just got back yesterday from being in San Antonio, TX. Spence was inviting to the FBU national combine for 8th graders. It surrounded the events of the Army/All- American Bowl. We decided to take the whole family for the weekend. Of course we started the first day out with eating. Haha!! We ate on the riverfront at Casa Rio. It was delicious.
Then Spence was off to his football combine. They got all of the measuring and weight things done the first night. Here he is getting his vertical length taken and weight. Glad I don't have to do that after the holidays.
We got to watch the Army/All American Bowl which was fun to see. We got to cheer on my friend Kim Hill's son, Graham Shuler who was playing in it. Games like that inspire Spence to see how hard he will have to work to get to that level by his Senior Year. After the game, Spence was busy doing things, so Price, Stu, and I went to check out the Alamo. Price is totally into all of the guns, knives, and cannons.
Then we headed back to the Alamo dome to watch Spence do all his stuff.
The next day we had some time to play around San Antonio. You'll never believe who I ran into on the streets. Yep! Toby Keith. My dad works out at the golf course where Toby is a member and he's always telling Toby about Point of Grace. (Proud dad) Anyway, I've never met him. We saw him on the streets of San Antonio. He was very kind and gracious. Said that my dad was a very sweet man. I thanked him for listening to all of the POG stories. lol Anyway, my dad was pumped when we sent him the picture.
Here's what I'm super excited about though. My boys are OBSESSED with Segways. Ever since they watch the movie "Mall Cop". They beg for one every Christmas. Well, San Antonio had a Segway TOUR!! It was so much fun. My boys said afterwards that it was the best day EVER!!!!! Here we are in front of the Alamo.
Here's some little video clips you might enjoy. One is a monologue from the movie. Maybe you'll recognize it.
Now I'm back to reality with carpool, basketball games, and homework. Oh well, such is life and I love it. Have a blessed day.
Denise
Making Memories Is The Name Of The Game
Still reminiscing of my time in S.C. with the family over the Holidays...we had such a great time! In addition to Christmas and all that entails we also did some other extraordinary things...
Daddy turned 69!!!! He looks great!!! Celebrating this birthday with him is a reminder of God's mercy and healing power! We decided we were tired of cooking so the family went to one my sister's favorite Sushi restaurants. NO sushi for me, but I did enjoy some great seafood. Darby and Leila made Bobba (Daddy) cards, which they insisted on reading out loud and then few more presents to open.
Instead of the traditional cake and candles, we all decided to stop at an old family favorite - The Nutty Sweetshop. This is an ice-cream shop that I literally have not been in in over 20 years!!! I felt like I went back in time. I was so thrilled to have my normal - a butterscotch sundae with extra nuts. Heeeehaw!!! My sisters' and brother-in-laws' were so embarrassed of my taking pictures and wanting to purchase a t - shirt (which they were out of at the time). I didn't care - making memories is the name of the game!!
It is tradition to play games during the Christmas holiday and we were introduced to a new one called Bunko (I think that is how you spell it). We even planned meals around this game... the whole family got to play, kids and all! Really fast paced. Have you ever played it? So much fun!!
On our trip back to Nashville we had to make our annual stop at American Girl store... uggg!!... that joint has too much of my hard earned $$$$$. Darby and Leila got to go together. Each one had a budget (thank God) and once it was gone - it was GONE (which is about one item)...seriously! The girls had a blast, another memory and that is what matters.
Hope you all are keeping your resolutions, making memories and lovin' those that bring you such happiness!!
blessings, and Happy New Year, Leigh
Holiday Wrap Up
Well, if you're like me, you still have a few lingering Christmas decorations around the house and a few sweets haunting you from the cabinets! I am always sad when Christmas is over, but I do look forward to cleaning and organizing things around the house in January (and February….and March….)
This was our year to travel to Michigan for Christmas, and we got to see a ton of family which was really fun. For Thanksgiving, we went skiing for the first time in Colorado, which was another holiday highlight for sure!
Here are some of my favorite pics from the season…
I put this one first because it's my sister's BDAY TODAY!!! Happy birthday Robyn. She is turning 34 (or is it 35??)….such a youngster…You see who is on their skis and who is carrying them…we had SO MUCH FUN skiing. Or should I say "LEARNING" to ski. I need another lesson. Or 6.
I love this picture because Caroline took it while on ice skates. So I think it's pretty good. She learned to ice skate in Beaver Creek, and is now obsessed.
How cute are they??? Caroline and my nephew Grant. They look so legit. After ice skating for a day, then skiing for a day, I was informed by Caroline that she is a "winter sports" girl. I guess we're moving??
Here is a family pic (I may have already posted this at some point) …but it has become my screensaver because I love it so much. Caroline did that for me, too. I have absolutely no idea how to put up a new screensaver…but she does, and that makes sense since she's 9.
This is Grandpa Phil, Grandma Candy and cousins Lela and Payton. We loved getting to spend time with everyone in Michigan.
This is Grandma Veronica. I love how they match in their purple!
And last but not least Grandpa Stu. We also celebrated his birthday on the 27th!
I just had to post this because I think it's adorable. Caroline loves to wear skirts when she goes skating. Have I mentioned I'm an awful skater??
And this is cool because it's four generations of Hakola women…My mom's maiden name. Can't get much more Finish than that….Grandma Ruth, Mom, me and Caroline…we were WAY north in Michigan in this photo. As in, I could have thrown a rock into Canada…
There is no doubt about it that Christmas means family. And lots of it. As I was gathering all my pics together from various cameras, emails, and my phone- it struck me at just how rich I am in family. We are so blessed to have great relationships on both sides, and I know Caroline feels loved by so many. If great family was measured in dollars and cents, then I am definitely a millionaire.
But don't ask to borrow any money…
hahahahah!
Love, blessings, and Happy New Year!
Shelley
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