http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/06/brisket_baby/
We had Easter at our house this year and I made this. EVERYone loved it! I am thinking that I will make it Friday for my birthday dinner. Enjoy this recipe & check at her site for more awesomeness!
Saturday, September 5, 2009
My newest obsession: Fresh flowers!
Who would have known how seeing this every morning could make my day go well. For the past 4 Sundays (and counting!) Brad has brought me fresh flowers. Isn't he the *best*?!
The homemakers creed
I just love this. I go back to it almost daily & read it to revive my spirit.
A Homemaker's Creed
-writen by Kristy Howard-
I do not pretend to have "arrived" or in any way to have reached perfection! I am cut from the same human clothe as you are- my kitchen gets messy, dirty laundry piles up, and I am often overcome by all the faults and weaknesses that plague womankind. But I am striving. My heart's desire is to be a woman who pleases the Lord in every aspect of life, most especially as a wife and mother. My home is my domain. My husband is my authority, and our children are my greatest blessings. This is my creed.
To keep a quiet, peaceful and joyful heart. A woman's mood sets the atmosphere of her home. It is my responsibility as a wife and mother to see to it that my home remains free of strife and contention.
In order to do this, my thoughts must remain pure before God. By God's grace, I will not allow negative thoughts to take hold in my mind against my husband, my children, or any other person or event in my life.
My thoughts control my words- my tongue must be sanctified by the Holy Spirit. I purpose to "rule my tongue with the law of kindness" toward my children, and use my words to honor and respect my husband, even if I am hurt or disappointed. I will not allow a spirit of grumbling to tear down my happy home.
God created me as an emotional being, and I firmly believe that He has a purpose in mind for my emotions. I resolve that my emotions will not negatively affect my family, even during monthly cycles, pregnancy, or other times of emotional or physical fatigue. As God grants me widsom, I will naturally care for my body in order to relieve pain or stress as much as possible, and will seek to demonstrate a joyful spirit even when I am tempted to feel sorry for myself.
As the nurturer of my home and family, I will seek to cultivate an orderly and lovely atmosphere for my husband and children to enjoy. I understand that it is my responsibility to maintain an organized and smooth-running household. I will not expet my husband to "pick up the slack" because I have failed to keep my home in order.
I will take the time to plan wholesome, nutricious, and delicious meals for my family on a daily basis. I will educate myself on proper nutrition so that meals will be both tasty and healthy. I will cook to suite my husband's tastes above my own.
I will take responsibility for managing my household in every aspect- cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc- and will not allow myself to depend upon someone else (my husband, my mother, a friend) to constantly motivate me. I will take pride in maintaining a lovely home, and learn to find joy in the mundate tasks when they are done "as unto the Lord".
As a mother, I accept the primary responsibility of caring for my children: feeding, bathing, dressing them, and providing for their needs. I will not delegate this privilege to anyone else- not a daycare, not a friend, not even a member of my family. I will gratefully accept help when it is offered, but my joy in being a mother is to care for my chilren- even when it is "inconvenient".
As a mother, I will daily remind myself that everything I do and say affects my children- either positively or negatively. By God's grace, I will not allow a critical tongue, a fussy attitude, or an unthankful or unloving spirit to train my children in ways that are displeasing to the Lord.
As a wife, I will seek to be pleasing to my husband by honoring him with my words, actions, and motives. I realize that I was created to help and serve him, not the other way around. I will be grateful when he offers to help me with the house or children, but I will not demand his help or complain if he doesn't lend a hand as often as I think she should.
As a wife, I will strive to meet my husband's needs first, not dwell on my own needs. I will not allow myself to watch films, read books, or otherwise be influenced by Hollywood's destructive views of romance.
As a wife, I will honor and obey my husband "as unto the Lord". He does not have to earn my respect or obedience. I will not compare him to other men, or criticize him for his shortcomings. As his wife, I will embrace both his strengths and weaknesses, and will not try to change him into what and who I think he should be.
As a Christian woman I will conduct myself in ways that honor and please the Lord, as well as my husband. I will dress modestly, with the goal in mind to reflect praise to my Creator and honor to my husband.
As a Christian woman, I will strive to please my Savior in every aspect of my life, bringing my thoughts, words, actions, motives, and desires under the lordship of Jesus Christ. I will daily take time to read His Word, and will remain in an attitude of prayer throughout each day. I will seek to live in such a way that Christ's life is clearly seen through mine.
A Homemaker's Creed
-writen by Kristy Howard-
I do not pretend to have "arrived" or in any way to have reached perfection! I am cut from the same human clothe as you are- my kitchen gets messy, dirty laundry piles up, and I am often overcome by all the faults and weaknesses that plague womankind. But I am striving. My heart's desire is to be a woman who pleases the Lord in every aspect of life, most especially as a wife and mother. My home is my domain. My husband is my authority, and our children are my greatest blessings. This is my creed.
To keep a quiet, peaceful and joyful heart. A woman's mood sets the atmosphere of her home. It is my responsibility as a wife and mother to see to it that my home remains free of strife and contention.
In order to do this, my thoughts must remain pure before God. By God's grace, I will not allow negative thoughts to take hold in my mind against my husband, my children, or any other person or event in my life.
My thoughts control my words- my tongue must be sanctified by the Holy Spirit. I purpose to "rule my tongue with the law of kindness" toward my children, and use my words to honor and respect my husband, even if I am hurt or disappointed. I will not allow a spirit of grumbling to tear down my happy home.
God created me as an emotional being, and I firmly believe that He has a purpose in mind for my emotions. I resolve that my emotions will not negatively affect my family, even during monthly cycles, pregnancy, or other times of emotional or physical fatigue. As God grants me widsom, I will naturally care for my body in order to relieve pain or stress as much as possible, and will seek to demonstrate a joyful spirit even when I am tempted to feel sorry for myself.
As the nurturer of my home and family, I will seek to cultivate an orderly and lovely atmosphere for my husband and children to enjoy. I understand that it is my responsibility to maintain an organized and smooth-running household. I will not expet my husband to "pick up the slack" because I have failed to keep my home in order.
I will take the time to plan wholesome, nutricious, and delicious meals for my family on a daily basis. I will educate myself on proper nutrition so that meals will be both tasty and healthy. I will cook to suite my husband's tastes above my own.
I will take responsibility for managing my household in every aspect- cleaning, cooking, laundry, etc- and will not allow myself to depend upon someone else (my husband, my mother, a friend) to constantly motivate me. I will take pride in maintaining a lovely home, and learn to find joy in the mundate tasks when they are done "as unto the Lord".
As a mother, I accept the primary responsibility of caring for my children: feeding, bathing, dressing them, and providing for their needs. I will not delegate this privilege to anyone else- not a daycare, not a friend, not even a member of my family. I will gratefully accept help when it is offered, but my joy in being a mother is to care for my chilren- even when it is "inconvenient".
As a mother, I will daily remind myself that everything I do and say affects my children- either positively or negatively. By God's grace, I will not allow a critical tongue, a fussy attitude, or an unthankful or unloving spirit to train my children in ways that are displeasing to the Lord.
As a wife, I will seek to be pleasing to my husband by honoring him with my words, actions, and motives. I realize that I was created to help and serve him, not the other way around. I will be grateful when he offers to help me with the house or children, but I will not demand his help or complain if he doesn't lend a hand as often as I think she should.
As a wife, I will strive to meet my husband's needs first, not dwell on my own needs. I will not allow myself to watch films, read books, or otherwise be influenced by Hollywood's destructive views of romance.
As a wife, I will honor and obey my husband "as unto the Lord". He does not have to earn my respect or obedience. I will not compare him to other men, or criticize him for his shortcomings. As his wife, I will embrace both his strengths and weaknesses, and will not try to change him into what and who I think he should be.
As a Christian woman I will conduct myself in ways that honor and please the Lord, as well as my husband. I will dress modestly, with the goal in mind to reflect praise to my Creator and honor to my husband.
As a Christian woman, I will strive to please my Savior in every aspect of my life, bringing my thoughts, words, actions, motives, and desires under the lordship of Jesus Christ. I will daily take time to read His Word, and will remain in an attitude of prayer throughout each day. I will seek to live in such a way that Christ's life is clearly seen through mine.
My fantasy
Well, this is the first year I will be in a fantasy football league. I am playing with some great friends, so they should be helpful (or just take total advantage), we'll see. The draft is at our house, today, at noon. I am hoping to get a few key people (Adrian Peterson, Payton Manning, Jason Witten). Before the draft I have to mop my kitchen, wash my bed sheets, and go to the bank. Wish me luck :))
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Weekly Menu 9.1-9.7
I have found that it eliminates chaos if I have a menu for the week. So, here I share!
Monday 9.1-Steak and potatoes
Tuesday 9.2-Chili
Wednesday 9.3-Baked Chicken, Green Beans, Corn
Thursday 9.4-Homemade Burgers & Fries
Friday 9.5-Breakfast for Dinner :)
Saturday 9.6-Homemade Pizza
Sunday 9.7-Family reunion, will eat there!
Monday 9.1-Steak and potatoes
Tuesday 9.2-Chili
Wednesday 9.3-Baked Chicken, Green Beans, Corn
Thursday 9.4-Homemade Burgers & Fries
Friday 9.5-Breakfast for Dinner :)
Saturday 9.6-Homemade Pizza
Sunday 9.7-Family reunion, will eat there!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Naptime? yeah riiiight.
So, as most of you know: I cherish naptime! I finally have both of the younger kiddos on the same schedule. We have nap from noon-245, period, end of story. Usually Brady sleeps in his pack and play upstairs in my room and Bradley sleeps on the couch downstairs...Dont ask me why, but he says its his "spot." Whatever, I ahve learned to pick my battles with that kid. One day last week, he wanted to sleep in my bed, so I said ok. They were quite for about 45 minutes, so I went to check on them and this is what I found:
Oh and the big boy who's about to lose a tooth!
He is getting so so so handsome! He used to be "cute" and now he is growing up into a handsome little boy!!
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- I am the proud mommy to the world's most handsome 3 little boys, and wife to a sexy Papa bear!