Welcome to our family blog. This whole thing got started as a way to keep friends and family updated while Randy went through brain sugery, radiation, and recovery. Now, we use it to post pics of what's been happening in our life as we celebrate health, marriage, parenthood, and most of all God's love in our lives. Enjoy!
Valentine's Day is a pretty simple deal around our house. This year, we were starting to wonder if we would even celebrate at all. Mommy and I haven't been feeling great so we really didn't get to do many crafts. Luckily we had one good day that we put of some decorations (thanks to Aunna for the reminder that we had them), made a simple craft for Aunna (it is STILL drying, yikes...maybe she can have it for St. Patrick's Day - ha ha ha), and made a few Valentine mice for friends.
Mommy didn't even have time to make homemade snacks with me to pass out to friends. So, when Aunna came over on Friday blessing us with yummy cupcakes - mommy hopped on that band wagon and placed an order for some more from Mrs. Maddox cake shop to give away as little presents. They were super yummy, fun to eat, fun to giveaway, and made Valentine's Day very special.
Now, you might be wondering why this post is coming today when Valentine's Day is tomorrow....
Well, tomorrow my mommy and daddy will celebrate while I celebrate with my Grandma and Papa at the Rainforest Cafe!!! So, mommy and daddy opened presents today with me - daddy got a big box of fruit roll-ups (his fav), mommy got the most yummy smelling and beautiful dried flower potpurri, and I got new washable flip top markers and a new dvd!! Although, we keep it simple, we still had loads of fun!
Praises and Hallelujah's - There is a tiny reason why I waited one day to wrap of the week until today - - - Randy took his National Counselor Exam today and I wanted to celebrate the fact that he PASSSED with flying colors!!!! Yahoo!!! God is certainly amazing and answered our prayers. The test was easier than the study materials suggested, he received his results immediately, and God gave him wisdom, recollection, and took away any anxiety!!! Thank you Jesus for continuing to bless us with your amazing goodness!
Recipe Pick of the Week - So - Good Chicken Enchilada's
1 can refried beans
5 flour tortillas
1 can cream of chicken soup
4 oz. sour cream
2 chicken breast, cooked, cubed
4 oz. shredded cheddar cheese
1 small can enchilada sauce
Spread 2-3 T of beans on each tortilla. Combine 1/2 can soup, sour cream, and chicken. Spoon 1/3 to 1/2 cup down the center of each tortilla; top with 1-2 T cheese. Roll up and place seam side down in a greased 8x8. Pour enchilada sauce over top, sprinkle remaining cheese. Bake uncovered at 350 for 35 minutes or until heated through. Top with a tad bit of sour cream and chives. Yummo!
What I'm Reading - Power of a Praying wife, portions of Dare to Discipline (to review and stay fresh) =)
God's Powerful Word of the Week - For God has "called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own pupose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began" 2 Timothy 1:9 --- Isn't that sooooo cool???? Gotta love our Jesus!
This Week's Weather - We had about 6 inches of snow fall ever so beautifully to the ground from Tuesday - Wednesday - it was nice, now it can go bye-bye =) I am very ready for spring, ready to put the coats, hats, gloves etc. away and move on to lighter and brighter things!!!
Pic of the Week - My adorable little boy chowing on a wonderful Valentine's Cupcake!
TV Time this Week - We managed to stay up a bit later than normal on Wednesday and watched The Middle, Modern Family, Cougar Town and Ugly Betty ---that is a TON of TV for us - but it was kind of nice to just be lazy. The next several tv watching moments will certainly be the Olympics!!!
A woman that my husband works with is now selling Avon. It is so much fun to check out the catalog and website, place an order, and voila - I have new lipstick and hand cream delivered when my love returns from work on Monday evenings - soooo fun! I am even more thrilled to see how inexpensive make up can be when you catch a good deal with Avon - woo hoo!
Most Listened to Song this Week - Heaven is the Face by Steven Curtis Chapman
Love this song that he wrote for his little girl that he lost and is now with her heavenly daddy in heaven - makes me cry everytime!
Happy Valentine's Day everyone - have a wonderful weekend!
My mommy has been out of the classroom for the past two school years, but she still enjoys the thrill of knowing it's a snow day! We hurried up and gobbled up breakfast this morning so that we were sure to have enough time to pile on our gear and head out into the snow. We had loads of fun tromping through the snow, playing with Mocha (until she jumped on me), licking the snow, sledding around the yard and just having a great time. When we came in we warmed up with some hot cocoa and then got busy making Valentine playdough -- playdough is fun anyway, but spending the time to make your own is the best!
We hope you were able to get outside and enjoy the snow today!
Ready or not, here I come!
This stuff tastes sooo good!Here I am throwing snow on my mommy - it was pretty funny!
Another face full of snow!
Time to make the playdough!Kneading it out to make a Valentine heartThis took a lot of work - can you see how proud I am?!?!Mom wrapped my hand into the playdough - that was the most fun ever!Here is a smaller heart that I made
Mommy and I haven't been feeling the greatest over the past few days. I've had lots of pajama days, extra juice, lollipops, extra tv time, and of course loads of snuggles. My mommy even ran out one day and got McDonald's for me to enjoy for lunch since I wasn't feeling good...it was soooo good! We haven't really spent time doing toddler school and we haven't even gotten a chance to decorate for Valentine's Day, but we have had a nice time hanging out at home with nothing special to do other than getting better.
I made this creation all by myself! "It's a dinosaur with a tall neck and a long body and a tail!" I was very proud of my work.
Dad let me help him get some shredding done - well, actually I had more fun playing in the paper shred!!!
Enjoying a quiet afternoon of watercolor painting - it's nice to take it easy!
This stuff tastes sooo good!
Here I am throwing snow on my mommy - it was pretty funny!
Time to make the playdough!
Kneading it out to make a Valentine heart
This took a lot of work - can you see how proud I am?!?!
Mom wrapped my hand into the playdough - that was the most fun ever!
Here is a smaller heart that I made
