I'm Unplugging

Well a little late but thought I would still join in!

Obviously I am not a consistent blogger here but I really like the idea behind this so I wanted to share with all of you to sometime go check out Kimba's post on turning off all distractions for a whole day and spending that time focused on things that matter?

In life in general I need to prioritize my days to spend more consistent time with the Lord and more quality time with our family& home.[then its fine to have some own time,computer time etc. just not the other way around]. God has been working on me with this.[share more later]

For now I'm turning the computer off and turning on time with God & family

A Basement Pantry Refresh

Take a look at this Revived area I just wrote about here!

I called for RECIPES...

{Measuring cup perfect for an espresso shot cup}

Recipes... I can sit all day and browse through cookbook after cookbook. It seems though that the recipes I use the most are from my little box sitting on my kitchen counter. They are so special to me being as each one has been shared by a friend or family member gathered

by my sister for my bridal shower.

When I was walking through a department store over Christmas shopping I came across
this adorable red tin recipe box. I thought it would go perfectly in our niece's kitchen that she has been planning for [getting married in May]. I went ahead and purchased it to find recipes cards later.... well I wasn't able to find any really cute ones that were not to expensive. So I decided to make some out of plain index cards. I had so much fun personalizing them for her and then receiving all of her friends & families prized recipes{i think I need to ask her for some copies, they all looked so mmm good } to organize in the box. Last night was her big shower so I finally got the gift all together for her to enjoy. Being as I had made the cards and saved on some expense, I was able to give her a couple of other items including my Favorite coffee mugs from Anthro. So sturdy, just the right size and not to girly for our men to use.

I'm off to enjoy a White Mocha in my "B" Mug and browse the recipes for supper right now.....

The LORD is our rock...

The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2

After two weeks of really bad sickness and one week to start moving [slowly] again, I finally feel like joining the blogland again. Praise God for giving us endurance and making us stop and rest at times.

[Two simple ideas]

Chocolate Brownies with Peanut Butter Swirl

A couple of weeks ago I was asked to bring a dessert just a few short hours before needing to be there! As I scrambled through my cookbooks I remembered a brownie mix in the pantry. I quickly mixed them up. I then came across the peanut butter.... yum Chocolate & peanut butter .... I went for it and melted some peanut butter, drop some dollops on the batter and then swirled the peanut butter in with a knife!

OH YUMMY This is now my new way to do brownies with some extra zing to them!


Save your old ripped books with pages you like & add to your gifts.
I attached the page with a polka dot brad I had
A Quick & simple gift wrap!

{Oh Happy Heart Day!}

My sweet Thane took us to breakfast this morning

OH YUMMY

[My camera battery died right after this, so no pictures of my sweetheart TJB]

{Creamy Caramel Latte , Spinach & Artichoke Soufflé and Cinnamon Crunch bagel}

{My heart beats for you!}

am I that shallow!! yikes!

Now on to MUCH steadier heart beaters of mine

[It makes sense in my mind...]

• First my Lord and Savior- I want to love you with all my heart, all my soul and all my mind. I want to show my love by obeying you Lord. May my actions in my small life glorify YOU!

• My dearest Thane- May I love you, reverence you, submit to you through our Savior more each day to come in our lives as we strive to Serve HIM
• Our babies- Arabella & Orrin-May I love you by showing you God's love by example and teaching you about HIM every day.

We love because God first loved us

John 4:19

Slowly ,ever so slowly

Orrin is walking.... slowly!

One little step at a time

Sister takes her job seriously as she helps Orrin along!

Saturday, helping @ U Terry's new house