Tuesday, August 31, 2010
praise
My dear sister, Angela, got a great report from the doctor today! She has responded quite favorably to the surgery! She is off bed rest but must take it easy. The Lord has worked mightily to strengthen her! I took off with her keys so I'm glad I got those in the mail to her now that she is mobile again. FYI, the contractions were Braxton Hicks so no worries. The baby girl is growing and doing great!!
Monday, August 30, 2010
prayer needed
My sister Angela is on bed rest. She had surgery this past Wed. to keep her cervix from dilating. She continues to have contractions. Please pray that she will recover and not have to go to the hospital for the duration of her pregnancy.
Squanto
We did not let him leave it like this although he insisted. He is Mister Personality, to say the least.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
firewood
I know it is hard to believe I'd be talking about firewood on such a heat advisory August in TX day, but the Heaney's came over for a visit and to help us clean up a pile of oak wood. We had cut the tree down last week after a limb had fell on our friend's car. The top was dead so we didn't want further damage to occur. We had a nice fellowship with the Heaney's and the Huffman's.
Simple meals
I got some great ideas from my fave website www.passionatehomemaking.com
Here's some ideas from her:
Breakfast -we stick to the same breakfast routine at our house, rotating between oatmeal, smoothies, and eggs. Lately we have been eating a lot more green smoothies, because they are easy to prepare, the kids love them (and we don’t have to deal with picky eaters!), and you can throw practically anything in them for increased nutrition. They make an easy simple lunch or dinner as well. We add coconut oil or coconut cream for good fats and flax seeds as well. Stephanie recommended the addition of Green Foods Magna Plus Powder to increase the greens and veggie content. Great suggestion that I will be starting!
I also make a large batch of homemade granola for a simple breakfast or over top of fruit salad and yogurt, but also buy organic cereal for the enjoyment of my husband! This is one thing he really likes for me to buy on occasion. It sure is nice to have on hand for those busy Sunday mornings before church.
Hamburgers – yes, hamburgers are wonderfully delicious made from grass-fed meat. We serve with raw cheese, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and such on a sprouted bun. Utilizing the husband and the BBQ is wonderful. He loves learning a new skill while mommy gets a break. I appreciate this immensely! Another favorite is chicken thighs with some natural Montreal steak seasoning.
Pasta Presto - a simple meal that takes 20 minutes to prepare! Add chopped zucchini, onions and carrots for increased veggie content if you don’t have the energy for a side salad. During busy seasons I often prefer to stick with one main dish to maintain my energy.
Hummus & Pita – a wonderful simple lunch with quality protein! Make a hummus platter for a light dinner.
Salmon Melts - I keep my pantry stocked with cans of wild salmon to make these easy sandwiches that are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Makes a nutritious lunch or dinner.
Burritos - a seven layer burrito style is simple and nutritious with the addition of brown rice, black beans, grass fed beef or pastured chicken and your favorite toppings. Use canned beans if you need to!
Fish Tacos – I purchased some packs of Frontiers Organic Fish Taco Seasoning mix and what a delicious simple meal they make! I combine wild cod with the seasoning mix and fry it up. I use this mayo/lime juice mixture over cabbage, sliced avocados and tomatoes and serve over corn tortillas. Yum!
Baked Potato Bar - grad some chili (a can of chili if necessary) and serve over baked potatoes with an array of toppings – cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, bacon bites, etc. Along these lines we have also done nachos for a quick easy meal.
Cobb Salad- this yummy salad has been a regular lately! Make your own ranch dressing with my recipe. Taco Salad or Chicken Caesar Salad are also simple main dish salads, perfect for warm summer days.
Grilled Veggie Sandwiches – these are simple and delicious!
Roast in the Crock pot - another easy meal is to throw a pork or chuck roast into the crock pot with natural BBQ sauce and allow to cook on low all day. Nice way to get dinner out of the way in the morning
I recently did the baked potato bar idea by getting the huge bag of potatoes from Costco. We had bacon baked potatoes three times, brisket stuffed potatoes once, and regular baked potatoes. The bag went a long way!!
Today I did the seven layer bean dip and that went well. If you have any ideas, please share.
Here's some ideas from her:
Breakfast -we stick to the same breakfast routine at our house, rotating between oatmeal, smoothies, and eggs. Lately we have been eating a lot more green smoothies, because they are easy to prepare, the kids love them (and we don’t have to deal with picky eaters!), and you can throw practically anything in them for increased nutrition. They make an easy simple lunch or dinner as well. We add coconut oil or coconut cream for good fats and flax seeds as well. Stephanie recommended the addition of Green Foods Magna Plus Powder to increase the greens and veggie content. Great suggestion that I will be starting!
I also make a large batch of homemade granola for a simple breakfast or over top of fruit salad and yogurt, but also buy organic cereal for the enjoyment of my husband! This is one thing he really likes for me to buy on occasion. It sure is nice to have on hand for those busy Sunday mornings before church.
Hamburgers – yes, hamburgers are wonderfully delicious made from grass-fed meat. We serve with raw cheese, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and such on a sprouted bun. Utilizing the husband and the BBQ is wonderful. He loves learning a new skill while mommy gets a break. I appreciate this immensely! Another favorite is chicken thighs with some natural Montreal steak seasoning.
Pasta Presto - a simple meal that takes 20 minutes to prepare! Add chopped zucchini, onions and carrots for increased veggie content if you don’t have the energy for a side salad. During busy seasons I often prefer to stick with one main dish to maintain my energy.
Hummus & Pita – a wonderful simple lunch with quality protein! Make a hummus platter for a light dinner.
Salmon Melts - I keep my pantry stocked with cans of wild salmon to make these easy sandwiches that are high in omega-3 fatty acids. Makes a nutritious lunch or dinner.
Burritos - a seven layer burrito style is simple and nutritious with the addition of brown rice, black beans, grass fed beef or pastured chicken and your favorite toppings. Use canned beans if you need to!
Fish Tacos – I purchased some packs of Frontiers Organic Fish Taco Seasoning mix and what a delicious simple meal they make! I combine wild cod with the seasoning mix and fry it up. I use this mayo/lime juice mixture over cabbage, sliced avocados and tomatoes and serve over corn tortillas. Yum!
Baked Potato Bar - grad some chili (a can of chili if necessary) and serve over baked potatoes with an array of toppings – cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, olives, bacon bites, etc. Along these lines we have also done nachos for a quick easy meal.
Cobb Salad- this yummy salad has been a regular lately! Make your own ranch dressing with my recipe. Taco Salad or Chicken Caesar Salad are also simple main dish salads, perfect for warm summer days.
Grilled Veggie Sandwiches – these are simple and delicious!
Roast in the Crock pot - another easy meal is to throw a pork or chuck roast into the crock pot with natural BBQ sauce and allow to cook on low all day. Nice way to get dinner out of the way in the morning
I recently did the baked potato bar idea by getting the huge bag of potatoes from Costco. We had bacon baked potatoes three times, brisket stuffed potatoes once, and regular baked potatoes. The bag went a long way!!
Today I did the seven layer bean dip and that went well. If you have any ideas, please share.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Rain
Yeah! Thank you Lord. It has been so dry and hot. I took advantage of the cloud cover and weeded my back flowerbed. I hope to finish it tomorrow.
Decluttering
I was sick most of last week so my latest project has been a slow go. I got to work on the bookcase in the office Sat. and so this morning I got to continue working on it. I have cleared quite a few books out and hope to make room for this years home school books. I want to finish the office by Wed. and then move upstairs...I'll need courage for that!
Saturday, August 7, 2010
great child training book
At the home school store I came across a little treasure, Child Training Tips by Reb Bradley. http://www.familyministries.com/
This short, concise, 160 pg. book offers great wisdom for child discipline. I was soooo convicted as soon as I started to read it. It is a book of practical wisdom and definitely one to put into practice in your home. You will see immediate results in your own heart and in the hearts of your children.
This short, concise, 160 pg. book offers great wisdom for child discipline. I was soooo convicted as soon as I started to read it. It is a book of practical wisdom and definitely one to put into practice in your home. You will see immediate results in your own heart and in the hearts of your children.
answered prayer
We have got all the materials for home schooling that we need for the next two semesters! God is gracious and good. Thank you for praying for us.
Albert went to the sessions at the convention in The Woodlands and was greatly encouraged and inspired to develop a vision and goals for our family. That was an answer to many prayers as well. I made a run out to the Home School Store on Judiway and found all the items used for 4th grade! I called Albert and he ordered the rest of the workbooks from A Beka since shipping was free at the convention. I haven't done the math but I know we saved over 60%.
I have planned out the next 8 weeks to complete this past semester's goals and we should be starting our new grades in the first full week of Oct.
Albert went to the sessions at the convention in The Woodlands and was greatly encouraged and inspired to develop a vision and goals for our family. That was an answer to many prayers as well. I made a run out to the Home School Store on Judiway and found all the items used for 4th grade! I called Albert and he ordered the rest of the workbooks from A Beka since shipping was free at the convention. I haven't done the math but I know we saved over 60%.
I have planned out the next 8 weeks to complete this past semester's goals and we should be starting our new grades in the first full week of Oct.
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