I am a follower of Jesus. I love life and have been blessed with the most hardworking, loving husband and six great kids. I created this blog to chronicle the things I have been learning, to share stories and pictures with family and friends who are interested, and to hopefully pass down a love of Jesus to my babes.
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Spring Forward...
"My times are in Your hand..." Psalm 31:15
Sundays aren't complete without a good nap, I usually do my weekly ironing and today we (as in the boys) snuck in a little yard work. We pruned our apple tree, cherry & plum tree and Daddy and Ezekiel finished their derby car for AWANA. We ended our day with homemade turkey-spinach lasagna and NILLA healthified banana pudding for dessert. Could it get any better?
Sundays aren't complete without a good nap, I usually do my weekly ironing and today we (as in the boys) snuck in a little yard work. We pruned our apple tree, cherry & plum tree and Daddy and Ezekiel finished their derby car for AWANA. We ended our day with homemade turkey-spinach lasagna and NILLA healthified banana pudding for dessert. Could it get any better?
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
What the Bible says about snow...
"Though your sins are as scarlet,
They will be white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They will be like wool."
Isaiah 1:18
Your snowman's days are numbered, so take plenty of pictures :)
What I love about the unexpected March snow...
My husband has a late start to work
Seeing the kids excitement when looking out the window first thing in the morning
A day at home to get postponed housework done
Baking delicious treats such as...
BREAKFAST OATMEAL BARS
1 1/4 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g. almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pecans, peanuts)
3/4 cup dried fruit (e.g. dates, apricots, raisins, prunes, cranberries)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 375F. Line 25x25cm baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Mix wet ingredients. Pour wet into dry ingredients and stir to combine. Let the mixture soak for 10 minutes. Then pour into prepared dish and press down evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cut into squares while still hot. Let cool completely before storing in airtight container.
And taking pictures of my littles...:)
P.S. Can I just add that the art of rolling a snowman is NOT easy...and quite the full body workout when you have 4 weeks left before little stud arrives. That's my excuse for the leaning old man! :)
They will be white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They will be like wool."
Isaiah 1:18
Your snowman's days are numbered, so take plenty of pictures :)
What I love about the unexpected March snow...
My husband has a late start to work
Seeing the kids excitement when looking out the window first thing in the morning
A day at home to get postponed housework done
Baking delicious treats such as...
BREAKFAST OATMEAL BARS
1 1/4 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g. almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pecans, peanuts)
3/4 cup dried fruit (e.g. dates, apricots, raisins, prunes, cranberries)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 375F. Line 25x25cm baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Mix wet ingredients. Pour wet into dry ingredients and stir to combine. Let the mixture soak for 10 minutes. Then pour into prepared dish and press down evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Cut into squares while still hot. Let cool completely before storing in airtight container.
And taking pictures of my littles...:)
P.S. Can I just add that the art of rolling a snowman is NOT easy...and quite the full body workout when you have 4 weeks left before little stud arrives. That's my excuse for the leaning old man! :)
Sunday, March 4, 2012
The Secret to Lent
After having been asked several times what I was giving up for Lent? Joking (kinda) with my husband about giving up ironing for Lent, talking with friends about the background of Lent. I had to dig into the word to know more of Him...
Here's what I learned:
Focus on Him. Hold fast to Him.
“But you,
when you fast…
~ Matt. 6:17
For those that want to read more...
http://www.gospelgrace.net/2012/02/22/to-lent-or-not-to-lent/
http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2012/02/a-short-history-of-lent/
Here's what I learned:
Focus on Him. Hold fast to Him.
“But you,
when you fast…
~ Matt. 6:17
For those that want to read more...
http://www.gospelgrace.net/2012/02/22/to-lent-or-not-to-lent/
http://www.reclaimingthemind.org/blog/2012/02/a-short-history-of-lent/
Baked Onion Rings
On our Sabbath days we like to eat! After church we'll come home put the kids in quiet time or naps and spend time together in the kitchen. Here's what we re-created this Sunday...Try it and see if it makes an onion lover out of you!
Served up with some turkey sliders and mmm heavenly. :)
Recipe:
http://zoomyummy.com/2011/09/17/oven-fried-onion-rings/
Served up with some turkey sliders and mmm heavenly. :)
Recipe:
http://zoomyummy.com/2011/09/17/oven-fried-onion-rings/
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Happy March
Four hours later, I am not only able to write this but laugh about a certain 15 month old who climbed into a kitchen cabinet, shut the door behind him, and poured apple cider vinegar on everything, but also able to recognize that I really ought to have laughed at the time as well.
God causes us to grow - and that if we pray for more love, more grace, more ability to bear up, He always answers it with more of Himself.:)
I am sooooo glad March is here, it means that spring is just around the corner! The end of February was hit with sickness for all. I can deal with colds, ear/sinus infections as they seem to be a seasonal thing and comes with the territory of having little ones. Although on top of that Lani got the flu, 105 temps. Ezekiel thankfully avoided the flu but got a viral bug which he's still on antibiotics for... Matthias was on 3 different antibiotics for his ears, sinuses and cough...nothing which worked. His breathing was diagnosed from a wheezing to a crackle and to continue nebulizer treatments which we'd been off/on since December. We couldn't keep his fever below 103 even with Advil/Tylenol (of/on for weeks). The peds asked that we test him (blood work, chest exrays etc) but of course the fever has gone back to normal and he has started drinking again soooo...patiently we wait and watch to see how things (prayerfully) progress.
In the meantime, we've been staying close to home, testing one anothers boundaries. Giving thanks for new yet old blessings such as books, puzzles, cozy beds, chocolate (lots of chocolate), nice smelling candles, good recipes, phones, internet, prayer, and song, children to fill the home and make memories with.