Monday, April 13, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
answered prayer
Soccer season has started. It is our first foray into the world of organized sports. Yesterday, I sat watching across a busy practice field; watching my boy practice with his first team, first sport, first time. They were standing in a circle, each boy with a ball in front of him. The coach had them put their toe on the top of the ball and stand with the other foot on the ground. Then, jumping, they would switch feet, back and forth, quicker and quicker. I'm sure this exercise has a name, but I certainly don't know it. What I do know is that as I sat there, with tears filling up my eyes and blurring my vision, I was grateful for answered prayers; for the life and capabilities of a boy who wasn't supposed to be 'normal' or 'able' or even here. His little body, running and kicking and laughing, is my miracle. And, I'm grateful for the chance to witness the hand of the Lord every day.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Saturday, February 28, 2009
love love love this...
I was so inspired by this talk last fall, and am again motivated when I hear President Uctdorf's words in this video. Enjoy!
P.S. You can download this here.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Samoas
It's all because of the car seat...
With Bubbsy #3 we've ditched the expired Graco infant seat in favor of our fab new Chicco. Love it. Except, the one feature I didn't realize I was giving up is the little slat in the back that allows you to snap the seat onto the grocery cart. Now days, grocery shopping entails using 2 carts (one for Bubs, one for groceries) or the baby Bjorn. If Sis comes along, she pushes the food cart while I steer the 'steel stroller' and help her avoid crashing into the produce. If I strap Bubs in the pack, I am forced to only select items from the middle shelves as I can't reach as high or bend as low.
So, because of the seat, I try to shop when Daddy is home. In the afternoon. Which explains why I was coming out of the grocery at the exact moment the Girl Scouts, straight from school, finished setting up the goods on a card table in front of the store.
"Would you like to buy some Girl Scout cookies? They are only $3.25"
"If I have that much cash, I'll buy one."
I dug. $3.22. They had pity on my Samoa-lovin' soul.
mmmmmmmmmmm
I shared. A few.
With Bubbsy #3 we've ditched the expired Graco infant seat in favor of our fab new Chicco. Love it. Except, the one feature I didn't realize I was giving up is the little slat in the back that allows you to snap the seat onto the grocery cart. Now days, grocery shopping entails using 2 carts (one for Bubs, one for groceries) or the baby Bjorn. If Sis comes along, she pushes the food cart while I steer the 'steel stroller' and help her avoid crashing into the produce. If I strap Bubs in the pack, I am forced to only select items from the middle shelves as I can't reach as high or bend as low.
So, because of the seat, I try to shop when Daddy is home. In the afternoon. Which explains why I was coming out of the grocery at the exact moment the Girl Scouts, straight from school, finished setting up the goods on a card table in front of the store.
"Would you like to buy some Girl Scout cookies? They are only $3.25"
"If I have that much cash, I'll buy one."
I dug. $3.22. They had pity on my Samoa-lovin' soul.
mmmmmmmmmmm
I shared. A few.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Overheard at our house...
"Before Jesus was born, Heavenly Father had to do ALL the work."
---according to a 5-year-old
---according to a 5-year-old
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Hot From the Oven
There are a lot of things I'm not doing much of with a newborn, including blogging...
But, I've been asked for this recipe many times lately so I thought it would be nice to put SOMETHING up on my blog. This is a no-fail bread recipe from the bread queen herself: my sister-in-law, Cheryl. Enjoy!
But, I've been asked for this recipe many times lately so I thought it would be nice to put SOMETHING up on my blog. This is a no-fail bread recipe from the bread queen herself: my sister-in-law, Cheryl. Enjoy!
Cheryl’s Bread
2 cups water
1/2 stick butter
2 1/4 tsp salt
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. oatmeal
1/4 c. 9-grain cereal (or wheat germ, or oatmeal)
1/8 c. vital wheat gluten
1 1/2 c. white flour (plus extra for kneading)
3 c. whole wheat flour
1 TBSP yeast
1 or 2 eggs
Microwave water and butter on high for 4 minutes. Meanwhile, mix salt, sugar, oatmeal, cereal, flour and yeast. Add egg(s) and water/butter and mix (I use a Kitchenaid) for 1 minute, until combined. Put bread hook on mixer and mix (knead) for 10 minutes, adding flour (about 3/4 cup) until it doesn’t stick to the bowl any longer. After 10 minutes of kneading, cover and let rise 1 hour. Divide dough in 2 loaves, roll under, and put in prepared loaf pans. Raise, lightly covered, for 30-60 minutes, until double in size. Bake at 350˚ for 25 minutes. Cool on wire rack (but cut a slice for yourself while it's hot....you deserve it!)
2 cups water
1/2 stick butter
2 1/4 tsp salt
1/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. oatmeal
1/4 c. 9-grain cereal (or wheat germ, or oatmeal)
1/8 c. vital wheat gluten
1 1/2 c. white flour (plus extra for kneading)
3 c. whole wheat flour
1 TBSP yeast
1 or 2 eggs
Microwave water and butter on high for 4 minutes. Meanwhile, mix salt, sugar, oatmeal, cereal, flour and yeast. Add egg(s) and water/butter and mix (I use a Kitchenaid) for 1 minute, until combined. Put bread hook on mixer and mix (knead) for 10 minutes, adding flour (about 3/4 cup) until it doesn’t stick to the bowl any longer. After 10 minutes of kneading, cover and let rise 1 hour. Divide dough in 2 loaves, roll under, and put in prepared loaf pans. Raise, lightly covered, for 30-60 minutes, until double in size. Bake at 350˚ for 25 minutes. Cool on wire rack (but cut a slice for yourself while it's hot....you deserve it!)
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