Never Forget

Nine years ago, our world changed forever.  Around 8:15 in the morning, on September 11, 2001, four planes full of innocent passengers, turn into four planes full of terrified, yet brave people.  Around 8:30 in the morning, on September 11, 2001, four planes full of terrified, yet brave people, became four planes full of innocent victims.  These loved ones, along with the thousands lost in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, were not the only victims of this unspeakable act.  Families and lives everywhere were shattered on this horrific Tuesday morning.  Although we were all touched by this event differently, there can be no question that it somehow changed us.  Whether you lost a loved one, or lived in fear for hours as the phone lines were tied up, this tragedy changed your heart.  Whether you lived close to a crash site or watched it unfold from afar, your anger changed your heart.  Whether your family supported  the war on terror financially, or watched loved ones enlist, the change in family dynamics changed your heart.

Do you remember where you were on this unforgettable morning?  On September 11, 2001, I was sitting in a classroom surrounded by 28 nine year old children whom I'd just met about 7 days ago.   Since they were so young, we were not allowed to have our TV's on, so all of our news was being relayed by the secretaries in our school.  Living so close to Washington, D.C., the first we heard of the tragedy was that the Pentagon had been bombed.  Of course, we later found out it was a plane.  With my husband working near the Capital building and my Dad working near the D.C area, my heart dropped.  Of course the phone lines were completely tied up in our area, so it was many hours before we got any word from either of them. After this tragedy my husband joined the Air Force to support our Country on this terrible war on terror.  My Uncle has flown overseas to keep us safe more times than I can count.  Where were you on this tragic morning?  What changes happened to your family?  Keep our brave soldiers in your prayers and God Bless America!

Do you have a story you would like to share.  Link up with Mommy Moment as we all remember the precious life lost.

Spotlight Saturday Blog Hop

It's Spotlight Saturday Hosted By

Between the Lines, Survey Junkie, and Kindred Spirit Mommy

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Welcome to our new blog hop with a twist!  Every week swing by to link up your blog and one you want to spotlight!  Did you find a new blog you liked this week?  Is there one you visit on a daily basis?  Well, simply link up your Spotlighted blog right under yours.  We will Spotlight our favorite blogs of the week in spots 4, 5, and 6.  

This week I'm Spotlighting Sarah from Sarah's Blog of Fun!

How it Works

1) Link up your own blog.
2)Link up a blog you want to spotlight for the week.(ex. Spotlight: Roslyn's Closet)
3) Follow your three hosts.
4) Grab our button and post it on your sidebar or in a Spotlight Saturday Post.
5) Follow as many blogs from the list as you like and leave a comment so they know you stopped by.
6) Return the favor by following blogs that followed you.
(Be aware that URL's cannot be duplicated so please have a second spotlight choice in mind. If your blog's URL has already been spotlighted, just add one you'd like to spotlight. And don't forget to leave a comment with the blog you spotlighted so they can come and join the blog hopping fun! )

 

Another Fun Blog Hop you may be interested in!

Will you be attending?

So the entire Blogosphere is buzzing with Blogmania.  The question is, will you be attending?  Between the Lines will be offereing over $200 worth of prizes thanks to our wonderful sponsors!  Join us September 15-16 for over $38,000 worth of giveaways from all the Blogmania team members!  Let me know in the comments if you are planning on joining us.  Hope to see you here! :-)

Blogmania Featured Shop: Wired Whimsy

Are you looking for some beautiful, yet unique jewelry?  My lovely blogging friend Christy, from the Etsy shop Wired Whimsy, offers a great variety of necklaces, earring, rings, and other great products. Her handmade jewelry has a vintage feel that you will love. Not only is her selection great, but she loves custom orders. If you see something you like, but would rather a different color or chain length, don’t hesitate to ask her.

Aren’t these pieces just perfect??    If you like these, make sure to join us for Blogmania.  These fun pieces will be included in the Between the Lines prize pack! Stop on over at Wired Whimsy and check out Christy’s selection. If you fall in love with her jewelry, like I did, don’t forget to join her on her blog, Twitter, and Facebook. You never know when a special discount may come up!  Don't Miss Blogmania September 15-16!!!

Fabulous Food Friday with Created by Diane

Welcome to Fabulous Food Friday! While exploring the blogosphere, I realized that there were many great recipes to share. So every Friday, I am going to try to feature an awesome blogger with their great recipe! Today’s feature blogger is Diane from Created By Diane.    When you get a chance, swing by Diane's yummy blog.  I’m sure you’ll find a recipe you and your family will love. A word of caution...don't visit her blog hungry because your stomach will be very upset with you!

I am so happy to be the guest blogger for Between the Lines today.

I'm Diane

and I blog at:

You will often find me up to my elbows in flour and sugar as I like to bake cookies, cupcakes and other sweet treats. I enjoy cooking just as much, but usually eat it before I can get a photograph taken!

I love to share recipes and ideas. 

Stop by and lets talk food!

These orange cupcakes have a yummy taste of almond.

I wanted to make a quick batch of cupcakes and began with a box of vanilla cake mix, I replaced the water with orange juice and added a teaspoon each of orange extract and almond extract.

I made buttercream frosting with half cup butter half cup shortening along with 6 cups powdered sugar and a teaspoon each of orange extract and almond extract, and a drop of orange and yellow Americolor food coloring. 

They were a big hit.

I decorated them with a 104 tip.

I placed the large end down and began working in a wavy pattern around the cupcake in two layers.
The almost reminded me of Mums, and with fall right around the corner they would be pretty all clustered together like a bouquet.

Vacation Memories: Part Three

**Another Flashback**

As we grow older, our memories inevitably begin to fade. But despite our fading memories, there are always a handful of precious ones that stick with us. My brothers, sister, and I were very lucky to have spent some of our childhood in Europe. Living in Germany allowed our family many opportunities to have extraordinary vacations (and even more mini day trips). Although I cannot recall all the details of these vacations, the memories I do have are worth treasuring.

I unfortunately don’t have many memories of Holland. I remember the flowers, the windmills, and doing gymnastics on the beach. But the memory that stands out the most in my mind is our trip to Madurodam (located in Scheveningen, Holland). Madurodam is the smallest town in Holland, literally. Everything in Madurodam has been shrunk to 1/25 its actual size. Visitors get to see Holland “in a nutshell”. My family had a great time wandering around the miniature city looking for all the moving pieces. Besides the intricate landscapes and detailed architecture, Madurodam had moving cars, trains, planes, windmills, and boats. I remember how excited we all were when we discovered something new in the city. If you would like to see some more of Madurodam, check out this YouTube link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDwtQDVzIEg  

Holland is a beautiful country. If you ever make it out to the Netherlands, you should definitely check out the tiny town of Madurodam. It is an incredible work of art. Please feel free to share any great memories of your childhood vacations. I would love to hear them all. I will hopefully continue later this month with my favorite memories of Hawaii, the Caribbean, and Florida.



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