Help Me Randall

By, Cheryl Harwell Bailey

This is what came to my mind today,
 while swimming in the pool. 
But of course,
 "The Beach Boys," 
were singing in the background. 

Everything makes me think of you Randy!

Help Me Randall

Well since you asked me out,

I've been thinking bout you in my head.

At noon till late at night,

And in the morning when I get out of bed.  

Oh Randall you look so fine!

And I know it wouldn't take much time,

for you to help me Randall,

help me get you into my heart.

Help me Randall

Help help me Randall

Help me Randall

Help help me Randall

Help me Randall

Help help Randall

Help me Randall

Help help Randall

Help me Randall

Help help me Randall

Help me Randall

Help help me Randall

Help me Randall 

Yeah! 

Get you into my heart!

I'm gonna be your wife,

And you're gonna be my man

 Nothing's gonna come between us,

to shatter our plans

Oh Randall you caught my eye,

And I can give you lots of reasons why,

You've gotta 

Help me Randall

 Help me get you into my heart!

Back Door Miracles
By, Cheryl Harwell Bailey

 

Within the last 24 hours,

 I have beheld, heard, tasted,
 and even smelled, miraculous beauty, 

right outside my back door.

Chubby Lady Bugs

Lazy Baby Hummingbirds

Black Butterflies

Huge Dragon Flies

Buzzing Bumble Bees

Neon Mountain Bluebirds

Robins Nest

Flowers

Brilliant Red Cardinals

Fragrant Honeysuckle

Juicy Blackberries

Baby Deer

Sparking Fire Flies

Whippoorwill singing
 with all her might
at twilight.

Radiant Full Moon

Mom's

Made From Scratch

Cinnamon Yeast Rolls
By, Jewell Bailey

What you will need:
2 Large Bowls
3 Small Bowls
Measuring Cups and Spoons.
Tea Towels
Wooden Spoon
Rolling Pin
Large surface or counter
Crisco or Cooking Spray
 Baking Pans
Mixer
  

Step I Ingredients

 Dough

2 Cups Warm Milk

2 Eggs

1/2 Cup Melted Butter

7 to 7 1/2 Cups Flour

2 Packages Dry Yeast

1/2 Cup Sugar

1 teaspoon Salt
Stove Top or microwave Oven
Large surface or counter

Step 2 Ingredients

 Filling

3/4 to 1 Cup Sugar

1 Tablespoon to 1/8 Cup Cinnamon (to taste)

1/2 Cup Butter
Finely chopped walnuts (optional)

Step 3 Ingredients

 Glaze

1 Cup Powdered Sugar

About 3 to 5 Tablespoons Water

Step I 
Dough

Dissolve 2 pkg. dry yeast in 2 cups of warm milk. (not hot)

In a big bowl, beat 2 eggs and 1/2 cup sugar.

 Add the dissolved yeast and milk.

Stir mixture with wooden spoon.

Gradually fold in 7 to 7 1/2 cups of flour to form dough.
Transfer dough from this bowl to another well greased bowl,
 turning once to grease top.
Cover bowl with a tea towel to rise in a warm spot,
 about 90 minutes. It should double in size.
Roll dough with a rolling pin on a well floured counter.
Roll into a long rectangle shape, fairly thin.
May need to add a bit of flour if it is sticky.


Step 2
 Filling

Pour and lightly brush melted butter over rolled dough.
 Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture on top of buttered dough.
Begin rolling the longest end of the dough, closest to you.
Form dough into roll. Once it is rolled up, slice in about
 1/2 inch pieces and place them in greased pans.
Cover cinnamon rolls with tea towel, and allow rolls to rise,
 about 1 hour, doubling in size.

Bake

Bake at 350 in metal pans, or 325 in glass pans.
Bake for 30 minutes.


Step 3 
Glaze

Mix 1 cup powdered sugar with water to make glaze.
 Thickened, but thin enough to run into the crevices.
Pour glaze over hot rolls.

Best eaten while warm.


   

"Blossom Bride"

I thought you might want to see "her," 
one last time before I take her down,
until next year.

She is making way 
for some of the most beautiful Bridal gowns
 in this whole wide world!

"The Merry Merry Month of May"
By, Cheryl Harwell Bailey

May Day
The Feast of Pentecost
Mother's Day
Memorial Day

May is the most beautiful month of the year.

The flowers are blooming. 
The fresh "green" has returned.
Seeds are planted.

The windows are open.
The fireplace closed and cleaned.

The "Whippoorwill" has returned,
and the "Lightening Bug" too!

The fragrance of "Honeysuckle" smacks me in the nose, the moment I step outside!