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Saturday, 05 September 2009

  • Milestone

    My perspective has changed so much in the last (can it be??) four years. Yes, it was four years ago this weekend that God smashed the box I had Him in. How thankful I am now! It wasn't easy at the time to have my preconceived ideas smashed, but at the same time there was a wonder and awe that God might really be that big! I am sure that my perspective will continue to change. But my perspective isn't what matters anymore. My belief system isn't built on my perspective. It is built on a BIG God who can handle anything!! He can even handle my questioning and floundering and learning and failing and trying again and growing. He actually loves me! Amazing! I didn't really know that four years ago even though I knew it mentally. I thank God for His grace and mercy!

Sunday, 01 February 2009

  • This is what happens...

      ...when I've had a long, stressful week and decide to do something crazy and fun!    It helps that this is only about the third day this winter that we have both 1. had enough snow and 2. it was warm enough to make a snowman! 

    Since I couldn't decide how to decorate it, I decided to try several different looks.

    The regular snowman:

        

    At the beach (notice the "waterfall" in the background):



    The cowboy (yes, John, those are your boots - no, I did not leave them outside!):



    The techie (yes, I was desperate for appropriate props - that is an ancient Palm Pilot, not an iPod ):



    The animal lover:



    The gardener:



    This is the most snowpack we have had in quite a few years.  It is knee deep in the middle of the yard!  For those who have been here, our snow pile from shoveling the driveway is taller than me, and more than half the length of the garage. 



    Have a great day, everyone!  God bless!

Sunday, 30 November 2008

  • Just a few pictures...

    Don't have time to post all the great pictures yet, but thought there might be a few people who would like a preview.   

    It was a very simple, but very beautiful wedding.  The couple is very happy.    So am I.    I love Amy very much, and am very happy to have another sister! 

     





     

Tuesday, 16 September 2008

  • Loving life :-)

    I am feeling very tired, but it is a good tired.    I am really enjoying life these days.  I don’t know that my circumstances are much different than in the past, but I am learning to really enjoy the beauties that God has placed around me.  The sound of children laughing together, the sun shining through the trees, the light that goes on in a child’s eyes when they learn something new, the smell of sweet pea flowers, heart level connection with friends, the taste of ice cream, the winding path through the woods, a newly made piece of paper drying, being able to connect with people through cell phone and internet, white birch trees, and on and on.  God has been giving me eyes to see beauty.  I am so thankful! 

    I love tutoring.  I love helping Amy with wedding planning.  I love learning new skills (like making paper!).  I love talking with friends and family.  I love bargains.  I love listening to good music.  I love the busyness of three children asking me questions about their school work all at once.  I love the quiet of being all by myself.  I love making someone else’s load lighter.  I love the tiny bubbles Mrs. S blows into the air from the dish detergent bottle as she starts the dishes after supper.  I love M&Ms (dark chocolate are best).  I am learning to love who God made me to be. 

    And now, back to making paper! 

Wednesday, 03 September 2008

  • Zucchini anyone?

    A friend wanted these zucchini recipes, so I thought I would go ahead and post them here for everyone.  These are my two favorites for zucchini.  I also like zucchini bread, but there are oodles of recipes for that. 

    Zucchini Appetizer (kind of like quiche without the crust)

    3 cups grated zucchini

    1 cup Bisquick

    ½ cup finely chopped onion

    ½ cup parmesan cheese

    1 tablespoon oregano

    2 tablespoons parsley

    ½ teaspoon salt or Mrs. Dash

    Dash pepper

    1 clove garlic (pressed)

    ½ cup vegetable oil

    4 eggs

    Optional:  top with favorite cheese (velveeta or cheddar or whatever)

    Mix all together and place in ungreased 13x9x2 pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 min.


    Bisquick:

    1 cup bisquick = approximately:

    1 cup flour

    ¼ cup margarine

    2 tablespoons sugar

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    1 teaspoon salt

    Mix all dry ingredients well, then cut in margarine.

     

    Zucchini Pie or Crisp (tastes like apple pie!)

    7 ½ cups zucchini, peeled, seeds removed and sliced like apples

    ½ cup apple juice

    ¾ cup sugar

    1 teaspoon cinnamon

    ¼ cup lemon juice

    Bring preceding ingredients to a boil and cook 15 minutes.

    Pour mixture into an unbaked pie shell.  Sprinkle with topping. 

    Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.  Makes 1 large pie or 2 small pies.  Or pour in a greased 13x9 pan and bake at the same temperature for the same time if you want crisp rather than pie.


    Topping:

    6 tablespoons softened margarine or butter

    1 cup flour

    ¾ cup brown sugar

    ½ teaspoon salt

    1 teaspoon baking powder

    Mix dry ingredients, then cut in butter until crumbly. 

     

    Enjoy!!!

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