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!!
Love Dares, and more :)
Sorry I havent blogged in a couple days, I haven't been feeling 100%..I am all stuffy!
We have still been doing our nightly Love Dare sessions, and it is working so much! Besides being sick, this has been a very pleasant week.
Day 2's dare was to not say anything negative to your spouse and do something special for him/ her. So, I made Brad lunch, sent him an email, and color coated his clothes in the closet (which he has wanted to do for a long time!). I was anxious to see what he was going to do for me..We went to Spring Creek for dinner and he refilled my tea for me. That sounds like nothing to most of you, I'm sure, but it was h-u-g-e for Brad. HE is the one who usually gets catered to, so it was super sweet.
Day 3's dare was buy something for your spouse. It says in the book that we tend to care about things more when we invest in them, which is true. I bought Brad a ps3 game, and he bought me a membership to wieght watchers (which I have wanted).
Day 4 was to call your partner during the business day and see how they are, and if they needed anything. We both failed this mission. I called, and he said he needed something specific washed, and I forgot, oops. He called, and I didnt answer, I was surely chasing kids or something...Onto day 5! We each had to name 3 things that annoy or irritate us. Mine were: 1. When he doesnt follow thru with things 2. When he always has to have the tv, game system or something on while having family time 3. When he doesnt do stuff without having to be told
His were 1. When I keep calling his phone after calling and him not answering. 2. When I nag him. 3. When I yell at the kids.
So, today we have to work on these 3 things :)
Brendan's tooth is almost out! Its bittersweet, really. Its the first tooth he got in when he was 7 months old, and now its coming out..and Brady is almost ONE! oh my gosh!!!! How time flys!!
Anyways, I will blog more when I feel a little better. Have a blessed week :)
We have still been doing our nightly Love Dare sessions, and it is working so much! Besides being sick, this has been a very pleasant week.
Day 2's dare was to not say anything negative to your spouse and do something special for him/ her. So, I made Brad lunch, sent him an email, and color coated his clothes in the closet (which he has wanted to do for a long time!). I was anxious to see what he was going to do for me..We went to Spring Creek for dinner and he refilled my tea for me. That sounds like nothing to most of you, I'm sure, but it was h-u-g-e for Brad. HE is the one who usually gets catered to, so it was super sweet.
Day 3's dare was buy something for your spouse. It says in the book that we tend to care about things more when we invest in them, which is true. I bought Brad a ps3 game, and he bought me a membership to wieght watchers (which I have wanted).
Day 4 was to call your partner during the business day and see how they are, and if they needed anything. We both failed this mission. I called, and he said he needed something specific washed, and I forgot, oops. He called, and I didnt answer, I was surely chasing kids or something...Onto day 5! We each had to name 3 things that annoy or irritate us. Mine were: 1. When he doesnt follow thru with things 2. When he always has to have the tv, game system or something on while having family time 3. When he doesnt do stuff without having to be told
His were 1. When I keep calling his phone after calling and him not answering. 2. When I nag him. 3. When I yell at the kids.
So, today we have to work on these 3 things :)
Brendan's tooth is almost out! Its bittersweet, really. Its the first tooth he got in when he was 7 months old, and now its coming out..and Brady is almost ONE! oh my gosh!!!! How time flys!!
Anyways, I will blog more when I feel a little better. Have a blessed week :)
Monday, February 23, 2009
The Love Dare
Brad and I started the Love Dare on Saturday. It is a 40 challenge and you can buy the book from Walmart. I encourage couples to read it and take the dare. If you commit to 40 days, the result can change your life and marriage. If you don't want to spend the $11 on the book, check my blog daily and I will sum up the challange for the day.
Day one: Love is patient.
Love is life's most powerful motivator. We are born with a lifelong thirst for love, and no marriage is successful without it. Love is built on 2 pillars, patience and kindness. When you choose to be patient, you respond in a positive way to a negative situation. You are slow to anger, and choose to have a longer fuse. No one likes to be around an impatient person, it causes you to overreact in angry and foolish ways. Patience is a choice to control your emotions rather than letting your emotions control you. It makes us wise, and doesnt rush to judgement, but listens to what the other person is saying. And the most important lesson I recieved from the message was this: Patience helps you give your spouse permission to be human. It understands that everyone fails. It gives you the ability to hold on during the tough times in your relationship rather that bailing out under pressure.
The love dare journey is a process, and the 1st thing you must resolve to possess to patience.
Todays DARE: The first part of this dare is fairly simple..Although love is communicated in a number of ways, our words often reflect the condition of our heart. For the next 24 hours resolve to demonstrate patience and to say nothing negative to your spouse at all. If the temptation arises, choose not to say anything.
We finished our dare last night and I must say, it was harder than it looks. But after the success, Brad and I both agreed that yesterday was one of the best days of our marriage! So, take the challege with us!
"Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger" James 1:19
Day one: Love is patient.
Love is life's most powerful motivator. We are born with a lifelong thirst for love, and no marriage is successful without it. Love is built on 2 pillars, patience and kindness. When you choose to be patient, you respond in a positive way to a negative situation. You are slow to anger, and choose to have a longer fuse. No one likes to be around an impatient person, it causes you to overreact in angry and foolish ways. Patience is a choice to control your emotions rather than letting your emotions control you. It makes us wise, and doesnt rush to judgement, but listens to what the other person is saying. And the most important lesson I recieved from the message was this: Patience helps you give your spouse permission to be human. It understands that everyone fails. It gives you the ability to hold on during the tough times in your relationship rather that bailing out under pressure.
The love dare journey is a process, and the 1st thing you must resolve to possess to patience.
Todays DARE: The first part of this dare is fairly simple..Although love is communicated in a number of ways, our words often reflect the condition of our heart. For the next 24 hours resolve to demonstrate patience and to say nothing negative to your spouse at all. If the temptation arises, choose not to say anything.
We finished our dare last night and I must say, it was harder than it looks. But after the success, Brad and I both agreed that yesterday was one of the best days of our marriage! So, take the challege with us!
"Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger" James 1:19
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Gettin' skinny :)
My new workout plan is grand! My kids love it and I get a major workout! It attaches to my bike so I am biking *and* pulling 50+ pounds~awesome!! We have rode around the 'hood for 3 days now and we are up to 1 mile. Summer-here we come!
Bradley, my angel
Today we went to the academy and we had a hard time deciding whether or not to take Bradley. Brad and I both wanted to take the tour and meet some teachers, so we decided to take the plunge and take Bradley, my little handful. We were paired up with another lady and her 2 kids, Morgan, who was 4 1/2 and Bobby, who was 2 (and just as tall as my little Bradley). Can I just say my kid was the good one!! It was such a success for us! I was truely proud of him :)When we left i told him what a good boy he was and his response? "donuts?" Of coarse, we got him some, he was angelic! Praise Jesus!
Off to get my nails done...
Off to get my nails done...
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
The Academy=Busy Day!
Tomorrow is a big day for us. We take the first 2 steps to enroll Brendan in The Academy! I am so stoked to see it and meet everyone. For those who don't know~this is kinda a big deal to me. Brad is going with me to the tour and parent meeting, which might be an even bugger deal to me. . . Seeing as I haven't even ate dinner with him in forever (cause he has been so busy!). My mom is coming to watch the boys for us, so pray for her!
We haven't been to church in 3 long, busy weeks. Between the move and 3 sick kidlets, we just couldn't make it. I look forward to getting back into that routine. ChaCha's is calling my name! And we haven't been to Aunt Sue's (my favorite aunt ever!) in too long! Of everything in the world, one of my favorite moments is praying with my husband.
Happy Hump Day!
We haven't been to church in 3 long, busy weeks. Between the move and 3 sick kidlets, we just couldn't make it. I look forward to getting back into that routine. ChaCha's is calling my name! And we haven't been to Aunt Sue's (my favorite aunt ever!) in too long! Of everything in the world, one of my favorite moments is praying with my husband.
Happy Hump Day!
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