Friday, June 14 Klara had the day off from school so we went to our bucket list and the kiddos chose to have a 'pancakes and pajamas' day. I let them make their OWN pancakes which was the most fun for them. If I'm honest, so often I find myself trying to avoid a messy … Continue reading This Weekend / June 14-16
I'm feeling extremely blessed today. Yesterday's message at church was about hope. We read from the book of James and discussed struggles we have faced, how your struggles may not be the same as my struggles, and how we find hope. James 1:2-4 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, … Continue reading Grateful
Dear Kylan, You have made me so proud these past 10 years. I have always heard wonderful things from your teachers and coaches for as long as I can remember. Yesterday you really proved how special you are. When I received a phone call from the school board a few months ago, I know you … Continue reading Dear Kylan
Let's just start with this. Kylan owned the basketball court today! His whole team played extraordinary and I'm pretty sure everyone on the team made a basket! They played so well as a team, I have never seen anything like it. Their passing was perfection and their shots were just as impressive. Kylan's lay ups … Continue reading He Performs Miracles
I love Easter Sunday. An entire day dedicated to our faith, family, fellowship and food. Today I'm sharing some of my favorite (and simple) Easter tablescapes and dishes that I think makes for the best Easter brunch and dinner! Here are some of my favorite, not too fancy, tablescape ideas. If I were hosting our … Continue reading Easter Tablescapes, Brunch and Dinner Ideas
Easter is my favorite holiday! Baskets, chocolate bunnies, coloring eggs and spring weather-- but most importantly because He is risen! I love putting together Easter baskets. It's definitely on my list of top 10 favorite things. Here are our kids baskets from last year. Nothing too fancy, but I loved how they turned out! I've … Continue reading Easter Basket Ideas
Last week I ended up at urgent care with Kylan. He was fine Monday morning and came home from school congested. It came on so suddenly. He was up at 4 a.m. vomiting and complaining of body aches and chills. I was sure he had caught the flu, but luckily the test came back negative. … Continue reading Daddy Daughter Dance and Valentine’s Day
Ingredients 1 bag of nacho cheese Doritos 1 pound hamburger 16 oz can chili beans, do not drain 14 oz sour cream 3 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese Directions Cook hamburger and drain grease Add can of chili beans to hamburger mixture and simmer for about 10 minutes Pour mixture into a 8×8 baking dish … Continue reading Dorito Casserole
I have been so excited to share this post! Jordan built a desk for me over the holidays and finished it up over the weekend. He sanded it down, stained it, and white washed it. Unfortunately the original plans have been removed from the website that show each step, but I was able to locate … Continue reading Desk Plans
Ingredients 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 4 cups of diced potatoes 1 bag of frozen broccoli florets 1 cup of cooked crumbled bacon 1 medium sliced onion 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for top) 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 cup heavy cream Half a … Continue reading Chicken, Potato, Broccoli, and Bacon Bake
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