Ring of Fire- dance party

If ever you need a little pick me up. If you haven't left the house in 4 days. If you are a little under the weather. If you are down in dumps about your lack of organizational skills. If you haven't put ANY makeup on since Sunday and that was only for church--- I have a remedy for you. First, gather the husband and kids in the kitchen. Then, turn on some music- (we like "Ring of Fire" by Johnny Cash) and have a dance party. Your cares will melt away.

Rebs going "Into the Ocean" by Joshua Radin

This is Rebs and I spinning- I'm getting dizzy-eyed

If that doesn't work, pledge to go on a cookie diet and make some of these....

Macey doing her part to contribute to the cookie diet.

a 5/5 Ginger Cookie Recipe (below)
Note to you, the reader (because I care). This recipe only makes 24 cookies. Who ever heard of a cookie recipe that only makes 2 dozen? I strongly encourage you to double or triple the ingredients. That way you can stick to your cookie diet without falling off the wagon for at least a couple of days.

Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup margarine, softened (I used 1/2 c. butter and 1/4c. shortening)
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons white sugar

Directions
-Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
-Sift together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.
-In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, then stir in the water and molasses. Gradually stir the sifted ingredients into the molasses mixture.
-Shape dough into walnut sized balls, and roll them in the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet, and flatten slightly.
-Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container.