Blackberry Cobbler

One of my quickest "go to" desserts is cobbler. I usually have everything on hand, you can use canned fruit, fresh or frozen - and so many different varieties of fruit are good in a cobbler.

Saturday night we were having family over for Flank Steak Sandwiches, so I made a blackberry cobbler from frozen blackberries that were picked out at the family cabin last summer.

Cobbler is quick, easy, looks great, and taste even better with a scoop of vanilla icecream!!

Blackberry Cobbler

2 Tablespoons butter
1 cup Bisquick
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk

2 cup of blackberries
1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar

Mix first 4 ingredients and pour into 9x12 (or 8x8) pan or dish.
Mix berries with sugar and pour over batter. Do not stir or mix berries into batter.
Bake 40 mins at 375 degrees.

Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla!

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Rules for Living with a Teenage Daughter

I'm a lucky Mom!
Look at my two beautiful daughters!
I took this picture of them over the weekend. I'm framing this one!

Sometimes it's hard to believe I'm the mom to a 21 (almost 22) year old and 13 year old.

Sunshine started her first day of 8th grade this morning. (still a little dark out when she left)

I SO can NOT believe she will be in high school next year

After taking her picture in the front yard, just as we did last year (click here to see) and all the years before, I walked back into the house and noticed something I've had hanging on our refrigerator for years. I thought today would be a good day to share these rules with my readers.

Rules for Living with a TEENAGE Daughter

1) Never engage in a shouting match with your daughter. If she screams, bite your tongue, lower your voice and say anything you feel compelled to say in a voice only slightly above a whisper. If you can't manage that, tell her quietly that your will discuss the subject with her when you are calmer.

2) Never let her reduce your to tears. When she gets out of hand, send her to her room, deprive her of a privilege, but don't let her defeat you.

3) Let her know you love her. Tell her the next time she rages at you that there is nothing she can say that will cause you to stop loving her. You may not like her behavior, but she is your daughter and you are committed to loving her, so let her know she might as well stop trying to alienate you. (There will be times when you can't stand her, but remember, you're probably not lovable all the time either.)

4) Touch her a lot. This is important! When she's glued to the TV and you pass by her chair, reach out and pat her. Give her lots of hugs and don't be put off by her groans or pulling away.

5) Try not to criticize too often. Suggest if you must, but don't be on her back about every little thing. Save your "nos" and "don'ts" for biggies, and MAKE THEM STICK.

6) Listen to HER. No matter what she says, all she wants is for your to love her.

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I don't remember where I found this list, but I put it up years ago, and even though I don't follow it 24/7, I often stop and read it, and remind myself to "breath"......they're not teens for ever!

So I will go pick Sunshine up from her first day of 8th grade, hear all about "who wore what", what her teachers are like, and who she has classes with (and who she doesn't).

Basketball tryout start Wednesday!

Good-bye Summer!

I'm sharing this post over at Sarah's Share Your Life, Your Blog carnival (click the button below to read what other's are up to!)

I'm also adding this to Melissa's "A Beautiful Life" carnival because
♥THIS IS MY BEAUTIFUL LIFE!♥