This morning I was able to get three weeks worth of meals planned...lunch and supper. Oh that feels so good to not have to plan! You should try it sometime. I take a blank calendar and fill it in with pencil so that way you can switch things around. I also circle the dates that we actually don't eat those meals because then I can add them to my next menu. Grocery shopping will be easy for the next couple of weeks!
Side note:
My girls are telling the Fed-Ex man that we are adopting two boys and showing him all of Adie's silly tricks. I don't think he was planning on all that information on this stop.
Back to today...We had a Birthday party for my mom this noon. Decorations are all over the house. There was great effort put into them this morning. We had a great meal with chocolate cake. Now we had to send her back to the ranch. We will miss seeing her so often!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Double dates
On Thursday night we went out for dinner with a dear couple and had a hoot.
My mom was here to babysit so I was able to truly enjoy the evening without thinking of the babysitter ticker going...12 dollars, 24 dollars...50 dollars...
It was one of those evenings where the fellowship and food were simply amazing. We went out to a different restuarnt for dessert and then sat in the car and talked for 45 minutes before we dropped them off for the evening. (I kind of felt like we were in high school)
If you haven't gone a double date recently, I would highly suggest it!
Last night we had a couple over for dinner. Usually I have the meal all prepared and we just sit down and eat, but last night we were all cooking something at the same time. Fajitas, chips, guacamole, salsa ...all made fresh! Then we went and made a fire in the backyard to make s'mores (Carl's new favorite thing is to add peanut butter...I don't know if I am sold on it yet.)
My mom was here to babysit so I was able to truly enjoy the evening without thinking of the babysitter ticker going...12 dollars, 24 dollars...50 dollars...
It was one of those evenings where the fellowship and food were simply amazing. We went out to a different restuarnt for dessert and then sat in the car and talked for 45 minutes before we dropped them off for the evening. (I kind of felt like we were in high school)
If you haven't gone a double date recently, I would highly suggest it!
Last night we had a couple over for dinner. Usually I have the meal all prepared and we just sit down and eat, but last night we were all cooking something at the same time. Fajitas, chips, guacamole, salsa ...all made fresh! Then we went and made a fire in the backyard to make s'mores (Carl's new favorite thing is to add peanut butter...I don't know if I am sold on it yet.)
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Last night
Last night I was feeling a little overwhelmed with what God is calling us to...you know life in general. Nothing earth shattering, but I was letting my mind wander too far.
I started reading and came to Psalm 16...vs 5
"Lord, You have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful in inheritance.
I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Therefore, my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. You have made known to me the path of life."
I felt so much better! and I love how God counsels me with his Word.
I started reading and came to Psalm 16...vs 5
"Lord, You have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful in inheritance.
I will praise the LORD, who counsels me; even at night my heart instructs me. I have set the LORD always before me. Because he is at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
Therefore, my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest secure, because you will not abandon me to the grave, nor will you let your Holy One see decay. You have made known to me the path of life."
I felt so much better! and I love how God counsels me with his Word.
On a mission...
To get things done around here...
Completed:
1 bathroom...one to go
ordered pictures of the boys
sent money into World Vision to help those in Sudan (Did you know right now they are able to multiply your gift by 15 times with government grants and other donors)
cleaned off my desk
I would like to sort all the toys today! Huge goal, but I am at least going to start! Girls have so many trinkets, thing-a-ma-do's, hairclips, and stuff, stuff, stuff!
So - Here I go!
Completed:
1 bathroom...one to go
ordered pictures of the boys
sent money into World Vision to help those in Sudan (Did you know right now they are able to multiply your gift by 15 times with government grants and other donors)
cleaned off my desk
I would like to sort all the toys today! Huge goal, but I am at least going to start! Girls have so many trinkets, thing-a-ma-do's, hairclips, and stuff, stuff, stuff!
So - Here I go!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Pictures from this weekend
Can you guess what she ate?
(A pack of sugar free Kool-Aid)
Try cleaning that off your kitchen floor...I changed my water 3 times and it was still red and fruity smelling.
Reading with Nana in bed.
We went to the lake on Friday night with some friends. It was raining so we were a little bummed, but after the rain came a full rainbow that was simply beautiful.
Lydia with Uncle Chris
Adie and Daddy
On Saturday, Grace really wanted to pick her own strawberries. We went to Tutti Frutti Farms and picked 5 ice cream buckets full.
Adie didn't like that she was dirty so she took off all her clothes (there was no one else present besides us) Then I don't want to admit it...she peed on the ground. I guess it is no different than if a raccoon came by and peed...it is all natural.
They were so proud of their full buckets...I could never fill my to the top...my strawberries would disappear.
(A pack of sugar free Kool-Aid)
Try cleaning that off your kitchen floor...I changed my water 3 times and it was still red and fruity smelling.
Reading with Nana in bed.
We went to the lake on Friday night with some friends. It was raining so we were a little bummed, but after the rain came a full rainbow that was simply beautiful.
Lydia with Uncle Chris
Adie and Daddy
On Saturday, Grace really wanted to pick her own strawberries. We went to Tutti Frutti Farms and picked 5 ice cream buckets full.
Adie didn't like that she was dirty so she took off all her clothes (there was no one else present besides us) Then I don't want to admit it...she peed on the ground. I guess it is no different than if a raccoon came by and peed...it is all natural.
They were so proud of their full buckets...I could never fill my to the top...my strawberries would disappear.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Spending time with Mom
For the past couple of days we have had the pleasure of having Nana back from the ranch. We've been doing things that I can't normally get done. (like run to the battery store to get batteries for two watches that died probably 1 1/2 years ago)
Today we are hanging out at her house because Carl is off taking flying lessons this weekend.
So we are going to bake homemade bread and make homemade laundry soap and whatever cleaning products look appealing. I will let you know how they turn out. I am going to make homemade bug spray too! I am really excited!
Today we are hanging out at her house because Carl is off taking flying lessons this weekend.
So we are going to bake homemade bread and make homemade laundry soap and whatever cleaning products look appealing. I will let you know how they turn out. I am going to make homemade bug spray too! I am really excited!
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