Wednesday, September 30, 2015

7th Anniversary October 4th!

Here are some oldies but goodies of Will and I these past 7 years.

I love this man dearly, and cherish the days I've had, and will hopefully have, with him.

I am so thankful and blessed that God brought us together, and for the crazy-fun family we have ♡

First Date Valentine's Day 2008
Married October 4, 2008
Ian born March 7, 2011 
Lea joined our family ♡
Her bday February 15, 1990 ♡
Isaac born November 25, 2013
Just lazing about in 2015

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Sneaky Broccoli Alfredo


 
So my little guys don't enjoy veggies (big surprise I know).
So I decided to try out the tried and sometimes true method of sneaking them in. In this case it worked. Yay!
 
 

Here is the quick and easy way I managed this oh so hard meal (note the sarcasm).
 
What you need:
 
And a blender of some kind.
 
 
While water is heating up to cook pasta, I like to put my broccoli in the microwave in my veggie steamer (but steaming on stove works too).
 
I gather a mixing bowl, whisk, alfredo sauce, sour cream, and any other spices I feel like using.
 
Then I break up the mini dispute the boys have invariably started.
 
Take steamed broccoli and puree smooth.
 
Combine: broccoli, alfredo sauce, sour cream, and spices. Whisk smooth. If needed add some milk to thin out.
 
Add to pasta. And test out on the critics.
 
 
 
And it's a hit! They don't suspect a thing.
Whoohoo!!!
 
Hopefully there will be more sneaky food items to come  =)
 
 
*Side note: We do try to have boys eat veggies on their own, without tricking them. This is to make up for the times when they won't eat them.




Friday, September 11, 2015

Remembering

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Psalm 34:18

Praying comfort, strength, and healing today.

Thursday, September 3, 2015

My heart is heavy.

My heart is heavy.
Like lead in my chest.
Everywhere I look is pain.
I can't find any rest.

I'm scared for my children.
I don't know what to do.
This world is so evil.
Please Lord, we desperately need you!

Too long I've hid in my room.
Pretending all was well.
The world is fine...
I wouldn't acknowledge how far it had fell.

Lord open my eyes.
I need to see.
See the truth of this place.
And why I need to look to your face.

I hurt because you hurt.
These people you have created,
We cause you so much pain.
But...you love us inspite of our shame.

God...daddy...please hold us close.
A portion of your grace
To get us through this night.
And give us the strength if you need us to fight.

Yes, I'm scared...but you defend me.
Yes, I'm selfish.. but you love through me.
Yes, I'm weak...but you strengthen me.
Through you I want to see!

Let me be unashamed.
A light used by you.
A candle pointing to your son.
For this beautiful race I will run.

For someday soon,
I'm going to see the King.
On a day unknown.
I will see Him on His throne.

This will be a beautiful day.
A day of rejoicing.
No tears to be shed.
For no longer shall my torment of sin be fed.

Strengthen me oh Lord til then.
Sing to my soul sweet words of calm.
Holy Spirit guide me.
All in Jesus name I plead.

Amen.

♡The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him.

Psalm 28:7 (niv)