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Sunday, January 23, 2011

Link up for Monday Humor!!!!!!

Link up for Monday Humor!

Monday's.. not everyone's favorite day of the week, am i right?

Ladies lets share some light hearted fun on our blogs!

"A cheerful heart does good like medicine...."
{Proverbs 17:22}

Share a poem, song, video, a story, quotes, cartoon, ect!

The goal is to encourage one another as we begin our week as busy moms and wives. =) We all could us a laugh or a heart warming read!

~I hope that you can join and please read others who have linked up~

Have a blessed Monday!

Friday, January 21, 2011

A list of my fav's: Nevada!

I linked up with Ann at http://samandann.blogspot.com/2011/01/few-of-my-faves-places-to-be.html

{This is my first list of favorites!}

I decided to share my favorites on...NEVADA!

Probably strange topic but its a little list I have made. I have lived here in Nevada for 2 years now, very far from where I was born and raised. Nevada is completely different then where I am from, Michigan. My home state has a soft spot on my heart.. I love the woods, all the greenery, lakes and rivers..most importantly my family is there!

Its not easy for me to live in such a different environment so I made a sweet small list of reasons why I do cherish Nevada.

God has a plan for our life, right now He wants us here..I hate to complain and I try to look at the brighter side of everything even my new home. This is a way to encourage myself whenever I feel homesick. I hope that you enjoy...!

First on the list is a beautiful spot just 45mins north from where I live...

Lake Tahoe!

Its a slice of heaven..such a blue, clear lake surronded by mountains. Our first trip to Tahoe was a few weeks after living in NV. The drive to tahoe is beautiful, you head up a mountain, the road curves and twist and finally you see a deep blue color. I really do feel blessed to see such a beautiful lake. Our family cherishes each time we take a drive in the summer for a swim and in the winter to see all the snow! :~)

Second on my list is homeschooling... When my son went to preschool there was a few things I didnt like about public schools but I never even thought about homeschooling. I am not sure why, maybe because it was a small town I figured the school was basically okay. Something big happened when my son went to school here in Nevada.. God really spoke to my heart and showed me many things to dislike. I am so thankful for homeschooling and for God convicting me! I feel so complete in my job as a wife, mother and teacher that it trully overflows my heart with happiness!

Third on my list goes with the second fav~ my homeschool group here. Wow the moment I found a christian homeschooling group was beyond what I could ever imagine. Meeting new friends with views alot like mine was a breath of fresh air, even in Michigan I did not have this! I love our group, the field trips and activites are so much fun for the kids and I. Trully a big fav of mine!!

My 4 year old at his PE class for Home Educators of Faith!

Fourth~ The MOUNTAINS!

As I am sure you know, Michigan is flat. So being in my new home surronded by huge mountains was something very different... 2 years later I still am awe..I take pictures constantly and cant stand to look away. breathtaking!

#5 on the list is no bottle returns.. I know a pretty funny reason but its great not to save them ;~)

#6 is warm summer nights! The evenings here do not cool down alot. I love to take a night walk with my husband and children..its alot of fun to to take a walk and maybe even a swim in the evenings!

Hope you enjoyed some of my favorite things about Nevada!

Menu Planning, week 2

I love planning my menu! Last week was a great guide for me, some dinners and lunches got pushed to this week due to me being sick and my hubby keeping to simpler dishes! ;~)

Friday:

Lunch: Chicken salad sandwiches, corn chips

Dinner: Chicken Taco soup with cheese, crushed corn chips, sour cream on top

Saturday

Lunch:my hubbys breakfast sandwiches, bacon, egg & cheese on a bagel

Dinner: Cheeseburger soup

Red velvet cake for dessert

Sunday

Lunch: Out for lunch after church service

Dinner: leftover cheeseburger soup

Monday:

Lunch: crackers, lunchmeat, cheese {build your own sandwich} with fruit.

Dinner: Bowtie pasta with sausage and red peppers, fresh bread.

Will post the pasta recipe next week!

Tuesday:

Lunch: turkey tortilla roll ups, carrots & celery with ranch.

Dinner: Baked chicken with red potatoes, salad

Wednesday

Lunch: breakfast roll ups, apple slices

Dinner: Toasted BLT's with chips

Thursday

Lunch: Tuna dip{here is the recipe} with fruit

Dinner: Nathan hot dogs with homemade coleslaw

What is on your menu next week?

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Be my Valentine Challenge, week 1

I joined Be my Valentine Challenge... for 25 days!

Here is some info on the challenge, from Women Living Well..

Each week the challenge will be the same - to praise, encourage, inspire, admire, build up, thank and appreciate your husband. But each week I will give you different ways to express your praise. Feel free to tweak it for what you think is best for your husband.

Week 1 starts TODAY! Look for ways to praise your husband verbally. Praise him in front of the kids, friends, family, co-workers, on facebook, tweet it - get praise out anyway you can! Try to mention something noteworthy he has done - in his role as provider, father, husband, lover, or friend. If the thought of trying to come up with one terrifies you, then pray right now that God will give you new eyes to see your husband as God does. Then open your mouth and say something kind and uplifting to your husband today and tomorrow and the next day until Valentine's Day arrives!

My first attempt to praise him I went straight to my facebook..posted this as a status,

Love flows through a marriage that lives up to mutual responsibility “Love is not self seeking, it’s not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrong.” ~My hubby has been so good to me while I have been sick, he may not be an expert @ cleaning or cooking but his effort and desire to help me is better then a maid or chef! Thank you Lord for my husband, help me to be patient and to never take him for granted.