Monday, March 31, 2008

Weekend Recap

Just had a fun and relaxing weekend that included:
Cleaning up our casa
Spending time with my older sister, Judy who came up for the weekend from San Diego
Sleeping in....
Snacking on fudgesicles...yummy!
Watching all three of these movies.....

(A little disappointing... )
(Predictable but funny.....)
(Okay but I thought the book was better.....)

Took Tal to see "Horton Hears A Who"...(loved it!)
Had lunch with my Mom
Worshipped with our church

Did three loads of laundry (all folded and put away too!)

Friday, March 28, 2008

Flashback Friday~My sweetie

Sophmore Year~WSU 1997
Senior Year~WSU 1999
Victoria B.C.~Winter of 2002
Disneyland~Summer of 2003

Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Nesting

The countdown must be on because I am having this need to get organized and have everything fit into place. It has been causing me some frustration as I am tired and having a lot of Braxton-Hicks contractions which are slowing down this nesting process.

Monday, March 24, 2008

Reunion

Only a few more weeks until we reunite....I can't wait!
I've missed you!!!

Friday, March 21, 2008

Cooking Class

This morning Talia and I attended a "Big Chef/Little Chef" cooking class at the Young Chefs Academy in Mill Creek with my friend Carrie and her daughter Avi. The girls had a blast making Easter Egg Nests and learning about measurement.
Crushing up the chow mein noodles.
Getting ready to put their creations on the tray.
Decorating eggs while the nests set in the freezer.
Can't wait to get to the treats!
Yummo!
Easter Egg Nest Receipe:
1 c. butterscotch chips
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp. shortening
1 1/2 c. chow mein noodles, coarsely broken
Marshmellow chicks or jelly beans
1. Line cookie sheet with wax paper. Put chow mein noodles in a baggie and break up with your hands.
2. Place butterscotch chips, chocolate chips and shortening in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 1 minute; stir.
3. If necessary, microwave at HIGH for additional 15 seconds at a time, stirring after each heating, just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Immediately add chow mein noodles, stir to coat.
4. Drop mixture by heaping teaspoonfuls onto prepared tray. Make nest shape with the back of a spoon. Place 3 jelly beans or a marshmellow chick in nests and let stand until firm. Store in tightly covered container. Makes 2 dozen.

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Who Am I

I have wanted to share my heart about the journey God is taking me on for a while but haven't had the right words to describe how I am feeling. As I was driving home from Grace group tonight I heard this song and felt that it was speaking what my heart was/has been feeling. I have heard this song before but the lyrics spoke something new to me tonight. Maybe for the first time in a long time I heard that I am set apart....I am His. As I absorb the reality of who I am in Christ, I pray that I will be open to this new version of me, a version of me that views myself in Christ-tinted glasses. A person who is Blessed, Chosen, Adopted, Accepted, Redeemed, Forgiven & Loved (thanks Heather!).


Who Am I~By: Casting Crowns

Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
Vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours

Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love and watch me rise again
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
Vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

I am Yours
I am Yours
Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
'Cause I am Yours
I am Yours

Tagged~Five Things

Rachel tagged me and here's the result:

5 things you can't live without (well, I could live without them, but I do enjoy these) under $5:
1. My Savior~His sacrafice paid for my sins!
2. My family~they're priceless
3. Hot chocolate
4. Pizza (can make it for $5 or less)
5. Tie between word searches & my library card
**Bonus: My Bible—More than $5 but extremely necessary

5 Favorite Movies:
1. Anne of Green Gables
2. Pride & Prejudice (BBC & new version)
3. You’ve Got Mail
4. The Notebook
5. What about Bob

5 Baby Names you LOVE but won't use

Girls:
1. Ruby
2. Lucy
3. Madison
4. Addison
5. Adeleine

Boys:
1. Noah (LOVE IT!)
2. Elijah/Eli
3. Colson
4. Benjamin
5. Conner

5 songs you could here over and over again:
1. In the Light (DC Talk)
2. Almost anything by Jennifer Knapp
3. All in All
4. My Hope is in You (Third Day)
5. No More Chains (Nicole Nordeman)

5 People who influenced your life in a positive way:
1. Jesus
2. Kyle
3. My in-laws
4. My dear Grace group gals
5. Beth Moore

5 Things that stay in your purse at all times:
1. Wallet
2. Cell phone
3. Lipstick/lipgloss
4. Snacks for Talia
5. Hand sanitizer

5 Moments that you knew changed you forever:
1. The day I accepted Christ as my Savior
2. My wedding day
3. Day Talia was born
4. Last day of working as a teacher…to be a stay at home Mom
5. Day my Dad passed away

5 Obsessions you have right now:
1. Cleaning my house (nesting)
2. Blogging
3. Getting Talia potty trained
4. Labor/delivery, meeting my new daughter, making sure she is healthy
5. Losing all this baby weight

5 Places you would really like to go:
1. Hawaii-or someplace warm/tropical
2. Disneyland (not World right now)
3. Washington Coast
4. Italy
5. Montana—to eat McKenzie River Pizza~sad but true

5 People you would love to see their top 5:
1. Kyle (although I don’t think he would do it…?)
2. Heather
3. Amber B.
4. Amber M.
5. Abbey

6. Jessica

Happy Birthday Amber

Happy Birthday Amber!
Sister in Christ
Great Mother & Wife
Awesome bird impersonater
Fellow bargin shopper
Kindred Spirit
Dear Friend

Friday, March 14, 2008

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Confession

I like peeps!
I know that they are full of things that I can't pronouce and
aren't good for me but I like them anyway.
I saw some at the store today...bought them...and ate one.
Yummy!!
Go ahead.....you know you want to join their fanclub~

Wednesday, March 5, 2008