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Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Photo Shoot...

Little Man got a new outfit from Auntie Jen so of course I had to take pictures, and I took ALOT!! They all came out so cute and it was hard to pick ones to share.. Therefore I just decided to do them all (well not quite)... Anyway here they are, and if you want to get your little ones some clothes like his just go Here


The hat, shirt, and pants are all part of the Friday Harbor Collection

These steps are about 200 years old....









The brown jacket isn't EB and I should have worn his little EB denim one, but didn't think about it until later... Oh well! Thanks again, Auntie Jen, I miss you and love you!!!

Friday, April 15, 2011

Fingerprint Friday

There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:I can see the fingerprints of God
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of God
And I know its true
You're a masterpiece
That all creation quietly applauds
And you're covered with the fingerprints of God

So look around you and see where YOU can see God's fingerprints. Is it in nature? Kids? Animals? Where do you see them? Go
Here


"Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 19:14


One day I was scrolling through the pictures on my phone and came upon one like this that Kirsten had taken.. I really loved how it looked so I had to take one with my camera and share it with you..

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Little Man is 1

Wow, just think a year ago right now I was in my hospital room holding a newborn and calling the family to tell them the news!!! Time sure does fly!! Now he is a year and walking all over the place... He's a smart little thing too, when he wants to nurse his straddles my lap, bonks me in the chest w/ his head, then looks at me, grins, and nods his head!!! Now how can I deny him? LOL... tho he really doesn't nurse much during the day, but night? Well that's altogether different!! We had a party for him on Sunday, as my dad is only home on the weekends, and of course Grandpa had to be here! Soooo my baby is no longer a "baby", but we are enjoying each step of his growing up! Here are a few pictures from his party...
Birthday cake... we had a puppy theme!

Blow it out!!

cake and cupcakes!!

It was yummmmmmmy!!!!


Monday, April 11, 2011

Broccoli and Green Beans...

This is a scrumptious recipe that my whole meat-loving family likes! A little on the spicy side, but sooo good w/ a little sea salt ground on top! This was served with Tsasa's Mongolian Beef and some warm, crusty ciabatta bread...


Your ingredients... Silly me tho, didn't know I was gonna post this recipe so didn't take pics of the boiling and ice-water.. So you shall just have to imagine that part!

After the beans and broccoli have drained.. add your garlic to the hot oil in the skillet... Only for about 45 seconds tho, otherwise they will make a bitter taste in this dish.

toss the beans, broccoli and seasonings into the garlic infused oil

Voila' a yummy side dish!!!


Broccoli and Green Beans

8 cups broccoli florets
1/2 lb green beans
2 TBSP olive oil
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
3-4 shakes of red pepper flakes (more or less as desired)
sea salt and pepper to taste


In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of water to a boil. Have ready a large bowl of ice water. Place broccoli into pot and cook for 2 minutes.. You are just parboiling so keep that in mind! Remove the broccoli and shock it in the ice water. When completely cool, drain in a colander. Refresh the bowl of ice water and bring the water back to a boil. Repeat with the green beans except boil for 4 minutes.. Shock, cool and drain! In a large skillet, heat olive oil.. When almost smoking, add garlic and saute for about 45 seconds. When it begins to brown, remove immediately and discard. Add the green beans, broccoli, and pepper flakes and cook for 5 minutes. Season w/ salt and pepper. Serve immediately! 

Friday, April 8, 2011

Fingerprint Friday

Fingerprint Friday

There is a song by Steven Curtis Chapman that says:I can see the fingerprints of God
When I look at you
I can see the fingerprints of God
And I know its true
You're a masterpiece
That all creation quietly applauds
And you're covered with the fingerprints of God
Check this out Here 
So here's my pictures, can I do two? One is from winter.. So here goes!
My little miracle man who will be one next week... Tho today, the 8th, was my duedate!  And if you haven't read our story start Here
God loves us so much and gives us more than we can imagine as Little Man is my proof of that love!
The sun shining through the icecicle draped window..
The beauty of God's creation from the icecicles to the sun shining brightly on us!