• July SQ Scripture - A - Week
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    July Scripture-A-Week

    June 15, 2018 - By 

    While thinking of July, I think of how grateful I am to live in America. Even with all the drama and politics, I am happy to be free. So I was feeling a freedom theme. As an American, I know I take my freedom for granted, so I was thinking finding a couple scripture related to freedom would help me to remember something I don’t often think of. Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. ~2 Corinthians 3:17 It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm,…

  • 24 hours in Philly
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    24 hours in Philly

    June 12, 2018 - By 

    Today’s post covers my trip from Montville, NJ to Philadelphia, PA; our 2nd day of exploring from Boston down to DC. If you missed my first post from this trip, you can read about our day in Boston here: Day in Boston. First thing was first. We got up and drove from our hotel in Mahwah, NJ to Montville, NJ which wasn’t too far. The significance of stopping in Montville was to go see where Rob’s grandparents lived back when he was a toddler. This is their house now: Then we thought it would be good to have breakfast at…

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    Currently – June 2018

    June 6, 2018 - By 

    I’ve missed one of my favorite posts the last couple months, so this month I’m so happy I remembered to do my Currently post for June. Be sure and check out Anne and Sarah for this month’s link-up. /traveling/ This month, I am staying home and enjoying (hopefully) getting stuff done around the house. Honestly, my Fibro is kicking my butt lately and I’m just not feeling like doing much of anything, but when I have the energy I have a new ‘toy’ that I hope to be sharing with you soon. This is a hint: /grilling/ I love to…

  • Mexican Pot Roast - Crockpot
    Beef - Dinner - Mexican - Recipes

    Mexican Pot Roast {Crockpot}

    June 5, 2018 - By 

    Happy June, y’all! Are your kids out of school yet? Both mine are and I am so glad. I love summer because we aren’t running here and there in the evenings after work. Most nights I can go home and relax. I just haven’t had much of the cooking vibes lately, so I decided to try a new crockpot recipe. This summer I’m pulling some cookbooks off the shelf to try. I’ll be tweaking them to make them as easy as possible, like this recipe which I got from The Texas Cowboy Cookbook, which I made into a crockpot recipe.…

  • Day In Boston
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    Day in Boston

    May 17, 2018 - By 

    Back in April, Rob had a conference in DC. Well we always like to extend it out so he can have a little vacation before he’s at work at the conference. Well, we got a crazy idea to start our trip in Boston. Being that Rob is a huge baseball fan, he couldn’t pass up an opportunity to see the Red Sox. It worked out for us to fly into Boston and spend a little less than 24 hours there before venturing towards the DC area. We flew into Boston Logan International Airport late Friday night, got to our hotel…

  • June Scripture - A - Week
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    June Scripture-A-Week

    May 15, 2018 - By 

    I feel like it’s been forever since I’ve posted a scripture a week. Not sure why that is. Maybe because end of April and May are just so busy. End of year concerts, ceremonies, recitals, etc. As I searched through scripture to memorize for June I found several that spoke to my heart. I think I say that every month, but it is so true. I really take quiet time and pray and ask God to place scripture on my heart for not only me but for you as my readers. I found this last month or so with my…

  • Mini Churros
    Dessert - Mexican - Recipes

    Mini Churros

    April 27, 2018 - By 

    Recently when I made some homemade dough in the bread machine, I had some dough left over. I didn’t want to waste it so Drew and I decided to try our hand at making some Mini Churros. They turned out great, so I’m afraid every time I make homemade dough we’re going to find a way to have some left over dough! If you don’t have any homemade dough, this would work great with refrigerated croissants or biscuits as well. These are definitely going on my menu for Cinco De Mayo! Servings:6-8 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes…

  • Enchilada Stack
    Beef - Mexican - Recipes

    Enchilada Stack

    April 20, 2018 - By 

    Cinco De Mayo is just around the corner, so I’m rolling out a few Mexican recipes for you to consider for your Cinco De Mayo menu. My family doesn’t like casseroles, so I came up with the fancy name of Enchilada Stack, because it’s kinda like a Mexican Lasagna. I love everything about this dish and I think you will too! How can you not love beef, tortillas, and cheese stacked up? Yum!! Servings: 6-8 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 12 small tortillas cooking spray 1 tbs. olive oil 1 small onion, chopped 1 lb. ground…

  • May Scripture-A-Week
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    May Scripture-A-Week

    April 15, 2018 - By 

    I know I say it every year, but this year is just flying by. I don’t know why I’m every surprised. How are you doing on your scriptures? Whether you’re memorizing them, just keeping them nearby for encouragement throughout the week, or using them for bible journaling, it is great to have some scriptures that are your GO TO scriptures in time of need. This month have several of my favorites! Like I said these scriptures for May are a few of my all time favs. However I don’t have them memorized completely. I have the jist of a few…

  • Spring Training Trip :: Twins ~ Red Sox ~ Braves
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    Spring Training 2018

    April 2, 2018 - By 

    Earlier this month we ventured back down to Florida for another Spring Training trip. This year we went to 3 parks; two of which we have not been to. Here’s a quick rundown of each place and tons of pics! We left Auburn after work on Friday and got to Rob’s Gramma’s house in Spring Hill, FL. We popped out of bed to visit and make an early exit to head to our first game in Fort Myers. Once we got to For Myers, we went by the hotel and could not check in yet. We went over to the…

  • Peach Cobbler Muffin Bites
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    Peach Cobbler Muffin Bites

    March 29, 2018 - By 

    Recently I needed to bring something for a potluck breakfast. I wanted something new and different. I came up with these Peach Cobbler Muffin Bites. While it’s not quite peach season around here, I’m happy to come up with a recipe that can use canned peaches that way we can enjoy peachy goodness all year long! When May rolls around, I want to try this recipe with real peaches and make that an option in the recipe. So keep an eye out for that update. These are great to make ahead or even freeze ahead. Peach Cobbler Muffin Bites are…

  • Spring Bucket List 2018
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    Spring Bucket List 2018

    March 23, 2018 - By 

    Who’s excited that Spring is here? I know many places around the country are still knee deep in snow. I am praying that in a couple weeks when Rob and I fly up to Boston that the snow stops because we have to end up in Washington, DC for Rob’s work conference. So here’s the list of things I’d like to do before Spring is over. Take pictures of Cherry Blossoms Shop at a farmer’s market Take Daisy for a walk Go to a museum Decorate for Spring Find a four leaf clover Go to a Spring Training game Do…

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    April Scripture-A-Week

    March 15, 2018 - By 

    How are you enjoying Spring? Has it started raining a lot where you are? We haven’t had a ton of rain, but I know North Alabama has had an abundance of rain. With April I expect to see lots more overcast, gloomy day and lots of rain puddles. I love this quote about from Dolly Parton about rain and rainbows. The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. ~Dolly Parton Here are the 5 scriptures I plan to memorize for April… I will send rain on your land in its season,…

  • Currently | March 2018
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    Currently | March 2018

    March 7, 2018 - By 

    It’s time for another currently post with Anne and Sarah. /planning/ We leave for our annual Spring Training trip this Friday. So I am planning on enjoying some Florida sun and hopefully be able to relax some. /seeing/ With the super warm weather that’s popped up in February, we’re /seeing/ lots of flowers blooming already. /making/ I’m /making/ an effort to drink more water. It’s a real struggle. /pretending/ /Pretending/ that my baby isn’t really turning 14 today! Man, they grow up way too fast! /wearing/ /Wearing/ a sweater today since it’s back to being in the 40’s. We enjoyed…

  • Scripture a Week for March
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    March Scripture-A-Week

    February 15, 2018 - By 

    How’s is going so far for February’s Scripture-A-Week? If you’re not familiar with how Scripture-A-Week works check out my post here. I’ll have to say I started off great! I had my scriptures written in several places the first few weeks. I put it in my car, on the fridge, on the bathroom mirror. I was rocking it! Then, life got busier and by Thursday one of the weeks, I realized I hadn’t started or even thought about my scripture. So this goal is like anything else, you have to make time for it in your daily schedule. I start…

  • Currently - February 2018
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    Currently | February 2018

    February 6, 2018 - By 

    /currently/ hanging with my nieces and nephews while my sis-in-law and brother-in-law go to an appointment. It’s funny when the 4 yo tells me something and then says, “but don’t ask Mommy!” /finishing/ editing pictures from the Youth Winter Retreat from this past weekend. /subscribing/ to lots of Youtubers. Here’s a few of my favs right now… Neemor’s World Cosmopolitan Cornbread Garden Answer Monica Church Big Family Homestead Peter McKinnon /wishlisting/ I’m trying to decide if I really need this little light for restaurant food photography. I’m anxious to start this new devotional by Tim Keller. I’m dying over these…

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    Happy 20th Birthday, Drew!

    January 23, 2018 - By 

    Dear Drew, As I reminisce back to your first days, I remember getting up with you at all hours of the night. I would often turn the radio on as I rocked and fed you. I’ll never forget the song Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden was popular back then and I would sing that song to you and you would stare up at me so intently. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pertinent Lyrics from Truly Madly Deeply by Savage Garden I’ll be your dream, I’ll be your wish, I’ll be your fantasy. I’ll be your hope, I’ll be your love, be everything that…

  • Chicken - Dinner - Pork - Recipes

    Chicken & Bacon Pasta

    January 22, 2018 - By 

    I was super excited to throw this recipe together. However, when I placed it on the table my kids weren’t thrilled about the peas and carrots in this recipe. I told them they had to have some veggies one way or another! I, personally, like the sweetness that the peas and carrots add. After trying it, my boys said it wasn’t too bad. They ended up loving it, saying they wanted to have this at least once a week. Servings: 4 Prep Time: 5 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast halves cut into…

  • Snow Days 2018
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    Snow Days 2018

    January 19, 2018 - By 

    We got word around 10am on Tuesday that there would be no school for Alex the next day. Rob, Drew, and I didn’t hear about our work and school until right after I left work that evening about 4:45pm. We figured it was coming, just a matter of getting the alert. Wednesday morning we woke up and bundled up and ventured outside for some fun in the snow. Well, all of us except Rob. Even the dog and cat came out with us. The snow was beautiful. We got about 3 inches and it was so light and fluffy, which…

  • Recipes

    Pizza Topped Pasta

    January 17, 2018 - By 

    You know I was thinking the other day when I was cooking some pasta about back when I was growing up. If you’ve been reading my blog for awhile you probably know, or you may not know, that my Dad’s parents raised me. Now my Granddad absolutely hung the moon for me. I was a Granddad’s girl for sure. I loved so many things about Granddad. One thing was that he enjoyed cooking and he was pretty darn good at it. However, Grandmother did not relish the act of cooking and probably for that very reason, wasn’t very good at…