Most of all one discovers that the soil does not stay the same, but like anything alive, is always changing and telling its own story. - C. Williams
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
RB Floats at Mad Mary's
Monday, September 28, 2009
Dutch Baby - A Healthy Breakfast Recipe
Dutch Baby Ingredient List:
2 chopped apples or pears (skins on or off)
2 to 4 T butter
cinnamon
sucanat or honey
1 cup milk or buttermilk
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 eggs
pinch salt
1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Chop apples or pears, saute in butter in 10 1/2 inch oven-proof skillet (could use a smaller or bigger pan or dutch oven, just depends on how thick you want it to be) on medium high heat until fairly tender. If you want them to get done faster, put a lid on to steam.
2. Sprinkle some sucanat or honey and cinnamon to taste over sauteed fruit.
3. Meanwhile in medium bowl, whisk together milk, flour, eggs and salt. Pour over fruit when it is done being sauteed.
4. Put in oven and bake 25 to 30 minutes. When it is done, it will look like the picture below. Golden brown and puffed up.
BTW, this recipe can easily be doubled, just use a larger or two pans and increase cooking time.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Sweet Sympathy
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
WWII Birthday Party, Part 4
WWII Birthday Party, Part 3
WWII Birthday Party, Part 2
WWII Birthday Party, Part 1
Friday, September 18, 2009
Happy 6th Birthday, Josiah!
9/18/09
Dear Josiah,
Happy 6th birthday, my dear son! You are a delight to my heart. I think the thing I love about you most is your enthusiasm for life. I love that, like me, you get excited about things. You have an adventuresome spirit that makes me want to show you the world.
You are so much fun to homeschool because you love to learn new things. I feel privileged that God has called me to be your teacher. You teach me so much every day. The questions you ask absolutely amaze me. You always go to the heart of any subject and keep me “asking Jeeves” questions often. I love that you are in the middle of first grade and already learning to read when technically you should be just starting kindergarten. I can’t wait to see how you will continue to excel in your studies and where your passions and interests will lead you.
You are a wonderful big brother to Hailey. You are learning to love and protect her. It warms my heart when I see you comfort her when she gets hurt. She loves you and looks to your example everyday. I know you take your role as the big brother seriously. Thank you for helping me to protect her.
I also saw a hero’s side of you this summer. When you and Grandma Kricket got into the dirt bike wreck and you stayed calm and lifted the bike off her leg and then took care of her until we were able to get to you guys, it was the proudest moment of my life. Through that incident, I knew you are destined to make a difference in this world. You’re six years old and it is already happening. I love your hero’s heart!
Your heart and understanding of the Lord are so strong. There aren’t many kids your age that understand spiritual warfare the way you do. You know you have the power through the Holy Spirit to do good and not evil. You know you can’t do it on your own and that God is the one who can help you not be afraid. Understanding these spiritual concepts will serve you well throughout your time on this earth. I praise God that you already “get” these things.
As I prepare another grand themed birthday party for you and your cousins (WWII this time), I do it with such love in my heart. You boys truly have a warriors’ heart. My most significant prayer for you is that your warrior’s heart will always fight for the souls of the lost people in this world. That you will fight for the kingdom of God.
I love you, son. You are a joy and delight to my life. Even though we get frustrated with each other sometimes, I love that we can always talk things through and come to a better understanding of each other. I praise God for giving me the privilege of raising a warrior for Christ.
Love You Forever,
Mom
Dear Josiah,
Happy 6th birthday, my dear son! You are a delight to my heart. I think the thing I love about you most is your enthusiasm for life. I love that, like me, you get excited about things. You have an adventuresome spirit that makes me want to show you the world.
You are so much fun to homeschool because you love to learn new things. I feel privileged that God has called me to be your teacher. You teach me so much every day. The questions you ask absolutely amaze me. You always go to the heart of any subject and keep me “asking Jeeves” questions often. I love that you are in the middle of first grade and already learning to read when technically you should be just starting kindergarten. I can’t wait to see how you will continue to excel in your studies and where your passions and interests will lead you.
You are a wonderful big brother to Hailey. You are learning to love and protect her. It warms my heart when I see you comfort her when she gets hurt. She loves you and looks to your example everyday. I know you take your role as the big brother seriously. Thank you for helping me to protect her.
I also saw a hero’s side of you this summer. When you and Grandma Kricket got into the dirt bike wreck and you stayed calm and lifted the bike off her leg and then took care of her until we were able to get to you guys, it was the proudest moment of my life. Through that incident, I knew you are destined to make a difference in this world. You’re six years old and it is already happening. I love your hero’s heart!
Your heart and understanding of the Lord are so strong. There aren’t many kids your age that understand spiritual warfare the way you do. You know you have the power through the Holy Spirit to do good and not evil. You know you can’t do it on your own and that God is the one who can help you not be afraid. Understanding these spiritual concepts will serve you well throughout your time on this earth. I praise God that you already “get” these things.
As I prepare another grand themed birthday party for you and your cousins (WWII this time), I do it with such love in my heart. You boys truly have a warriors’ heart. My most significant prayer for you is that your warrior’s heart will always fight for the souls of the lost people in this world. That you will fight for the kingdom of God.
I love you, son. You are a joy and delight to my life. Even though we get frustrated with each other sometimes, I love that we can always talk things through and come to a better understanding of each other. I praise God for giving me the privilege of raising a warrior for Christ.
Love You Forever,
Mom
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Baked Garlic, Brie with Bacon on Whole Wheat Toast Recipe
Ingredients List (for a family of 4):
2 small wheels of brie cheese or 1 larger wheel
1 1/2 heads of garlic
1/2 loaf of homemade 100% whole wheat bread
1/2 lb of bacon
1. I soak my garlic baker lid in some water while I preheat the oven to 350. During this time, I also cut the tops of the garlic heads off and put a little pat of butter on top of each (if you really want to get fancy you can sprinkle a little bit of Italian seasoning on top of the butter).
2. After oven is preheated, put lid on garlic baker and put in oven. Set timer for 15 minutes. In the meantime, put brie wheels or wedges in a pan that has sides (it can get greasy as you can see by the picture above).
3. After timer goes off, add brie to oven (place next to garlic baker) and set timer for 15 more minutes.
4. While brie and garlic are cooking, start cooking the bacon and getting the bread sliced and toasted.
5. When timer goes off again, take everything out of oven and start building your breakfast. You want to spread the brie while it is hot or it doesn't go on very well. On a slice of toast, spread with baked brie, top with baked garlic cloves and bacon. Do this for all slices of toast. Michael and I eat 2 a piece, while the kids eat one each.
This is a very hearty breakfast that will get you and your kids through church and to your next meal.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Last Minute Fun; Desert Vacation: Part 9
Old Homestead; Desert Vacation Part 8
Saturday, September 12, 2009
4-Wheelin' Fun; Desert Vacation, Part 7
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