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| Of course, grandanny taught Vera a FACE! |
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| Yes, she did hold half way still to get her shoes on! FUN FUN BDAY! |
Friday, January 27, 2012
In case you are wondering how I spent my bday. . .
Thursday, January 5, 2012
New Year's Eve at Our House
HAPPY NEW YEAR . . .wonderful time! So great to have dear friends with us to see the New Year in! Still trying to figure out our new camera!
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| Entertainment (kind of) |
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| Jess and Pete - packing and tired! So glad they came! |
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| YES! I made it till midnight! |
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| Ang was there! |
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| ...and Mary |
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| And Haley with her new friend . . . |
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| Kids had a blast! |
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| Talking to Uncle Nate - all the way in China! |
Friday, December 30, 2011
ATTACKING the closets!
"Cleanliness is next to godliness." Now, I know that does not come from the Bible! And nobody is happier about that than me . . .housecleaning has never been my forte. However, when closets become a danger to those you love . . .well, that can't be godly, can it? I mean, if Danny is in danger of a concussion when simply looking for his coat, and I am concerned the grands will go in and NEVER come out . . .well, you get the picture!
So, to make WAR on my closets, I am setting out some 'closet goals' for 2012! In my home there are 8 closets - so here is my battle-plan to attack this vice this year!
January: Three Linen closets (my bathroom, Danny's bathroom, and hall upstairs)
February: Living Room Coat Closet
March: Hokie Office Closet (organize and FINISH!)
April: Spare Room Closet
May: My Bedroom Closet (there may not be enough hours in May . ..)
June: Danny's Closet
For those of you who are really good at this sort of thing . . .I am sure this seems rather a lame 'war' to take six months to clean and organize closets, BUT I wanted to be realistic with my schedule. I really want to attack them and ACHEIVE the goal of getting them ALL done - and if I end up beating this schedule than great. Will you remind me if I fail to post updates? Nothing like some accountability! Any areas in your home you planning to make WAR on in 2012?
So, to make WAR on my closets, I am setting out some 'closet goals' for 2012! In my home there are 8 closets - so here is my battle-plan to attack this vice this year!
January: Three Linen closets (my bathroom, Danny's bathroom, and hall upstairs)
February: Living Room Coat Closet
March: Hokie Office Closet (organize and FINISH!)
April: Spare Room Closet
May: My Bedroom Closet (there may not be enough hours in May . ..)
June: Danny's Closet
For those of you who are really good at this sort of thing . . .I am sure this seems rather a lame 'war' to take six months to clean and organize closets, BUT I wanted to be realistic with my schedule. I really want to attack them and ACHEIVE the goal of getting them ALL done - and if I end up beating this schedule than great. Will you remind me if I fail to post updates? Nothing like some accountability! Any areas in your home you planning to make WAR on in 2012?
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
It's War!
"Make war on your vices, make peace with your neighbors, and may each year find you a better man."
Benjamin Franklin
READY to make WAR on my vices in 2012 . . .of which I have MANY...
Can't go into battle without armor, so . . .
"... you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. The night is far gone; the day is a hand. So then, let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the ARMOR of light." Romans 11:13
Gonna do some serious looking at the ARMOR this morning...starting in Ephesians 6.
Ephesians 6:14 "Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth ..."
One of my MAJOR VICES is Worry! God has taken me a long way in the war on worry this past couple years . . .but I know that BELT OF TRUTH is the armor necessary to defeat that nagging vice of worry. So here is my BELT OF TRUTH for today:
"Only goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6
The TRUTH is God is GOOD all the time! Yes He is! Buckle on your belt, Bobbi! Thanks for joining in my 'war' today!
Benjamin Franklin
READY to make WAR on my vices in 2012 . . .of which I have MANY...
Can't go into battle without armor, so . . .
"... you know the time, that the hour has come for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed. The night is far gone; the day is a hand. So then, let us cast off the works of darkness and put on the ARMOR of light." Romans 11:13
Gonna do some serious looking at the ARMOR this morning...starting in Ephesians 6.
Ephesians 6:14 "Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth ..."
One of my MAJOR VICES is Worry! God has taken me a long way in the war on worry this past couple years . . .but I know that BELT OF TRUTH is the armor necessary to defeat that nagging vice of worry. So here is my BELT OF TRUTH for today:
"Only goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23:6
The TRUTH is God is GOOD all the time! Yes He is! Buckle on your belt, Bobbi! Thanks for joining in my 'war' today!
Sprouts, Caesar Salad and Shrooms!
The week before Christmas I had my two oldest sons and their families over for Sunday dinner after church like always. I was planning our Christmas Eve Eve dinner, so I asked what they wanted to eat along with my husband's famous smoked salmon. The answers were as follows: Angela said, 'Roasted Brussel Sprouts', Jed said, 'Venison Stuffed Mushrooms', and Zachary said, 'Caesar Salad'. WHAT? No Peanutbutter balls? No homemade apple cake? Who are these people???? Well. . .sure enough that is what I cooked - - with the exception of the venison (don't have any - so just stuffed shrooms!). We all really enjoyed the meal, so I thought I would post the recipes!
ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS (if you don't like brussel sprouts, this style may change your mind!)
Cut fresh brussel sprouts in half and place in large bowl or zip lock bag. Add olive oil, FRESH minced garlic, freshly ground pepper, salt (if desired) and toss or shake. Spread on cookie sheet and roast at 400 till they start to turn brown. One thing I love about roasted vegies is that I can make them ahead and reheat without them turning mushy. I made these early Friday morning and reheated in a warm oven to serve at 6 p.m. Optional addition: add diced canadian bacon and toss when reheating.
CAESAR SALAD WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING AND CROUTONS
DRESSING (no raw eggs!)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 - 2 t. anchovie paste (I used 2!)
2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 t. dijon or spicy brown mustard
1 t. worcestershire sauce
1 cup mayonaise (something I NEVER have or use, but got for this special occasion!)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
salt to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste
Chill - overnight works great!
Set out of refridgerator about 1 hour before tossing salad
CROUTONS
Cut bread into cubes (any kind works!)
Toss with olive oil and spices. I used garlic powder and aleppo pepper. Bake on cookie sheet till crunchy about 15 to 20 minutes. Store in air tight container till serving.
Cut romaine into bite size pieces. Toss in dressing right before serving, add croutons, and more parm.
Big Hit! Again, I made this all ahead and tossed right at the last minute.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Wash large mushroom caps. Make a stuffing of homemade breadcrumb, pepper jack (grated), olive oil to moisten, oregano, fresh parley. Stuff ahead of time and then bake at 350 for about 25 minutes.
Just so you know . . .we had peanut butter balls as well . . .
ROASTED BRUSSEL SPROUTS (if you don't like brussel sprouts, this style may change your mind!)
Cut fresh brussel sprouts in half and place in large bowl or zip lock bag. Add olive oil, FRESH minced garlic, freshly ground pepper, salt (if desired) and toss or shake. Spread on cookie sheet and roast at 400 till they start to turn brown. One thing I love about roasted vegies is that I can make them ahead and reheat without them turning mushy. I made these early Friday morning and reheated in a warm oven to serve at 6 p.m. Optional addition: add diced canadian bacon and toss when reheating.
CAESAR SALAD WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING AND CROUTONS
DRESSING (no raw eggs!)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 - 2 t. anchovie paste (I used 2!)
2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 t. dijon or spicy brown mustard
1 t. worcestershire sauce
1 cup mayonaise (something I NEVER have or use, but got for this special occasion!)
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
salt to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste
Chill - overnight works great!
Set out of refridgerator about 1 hour before tossing salad
CROUTONS
Cut bread into cubes (any kind works!)
Toss with olive oil and spices. I used garlic powder and aleppo pepper. Bake on cookie sheet till crunchy about 15 to 20 minutes. Store in air tight container till serving.
Cut romaine into bite size pieces. Toss in dressing right before serving, add croutons, and more parm.
Big Hit! Again, I made this all ahead and tossed right at the last minute.
Stuffed Mushrooms
Wash large mushroom caps. Make a stuffing of homemade breadcrumb, pepper jack (grated), olive oil to moisten, oregano, fresh parley. Stuff ahead of time and then bake at 350 for about 25 minutes.
Just so you know . . .we had peanut butter balls as well . . .
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
DayLIGHT
Reading in Proverbs this a.m. How 'bout this for the morning?
"The path of the righteous is like the LIGHT of dawn, which shines brigher and brighter until full day." Proverbs 4:18
Of course, that sent me straight to Proverbs 119:105 "Your Word is a lamp to my feet and LIGHT to my path."
Which made me immediately turn to "The people dwelling in darkness have seen a great LIGHT, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a LIGHT has dawned." Matt. 4:16
And that in turn made me want to read this: "Again Jesus spoke to them saying, "I am the LIGHT of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the LIGHT of life."
Look at that! It ALWAYS comes right down to JESUS!
"The path of the righteous is like the LIGHT of dawn, which shines brigher and brighter until full day." Proverbs 4:18
Of course, that sent me straight to Proverbs 119:105 "Your Word is a lamp to my feet and LIGHT to my path."
Which made me immediately turn to "The people dwelling in darkness have seen a great LIGHT, and for those dwelling in the region and shadow of death, on them a LIGHT has dawned." Matt. 4:16
And that in turn made me want to read this: "Again Jesus spoke to them saying, "I am the LIGHT of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the LIGHT of life."
Look at that! It ALWAYS comes right down to JESUS!
Monday, December 26, 2011
Christmas 2011
...began the first Friday of December, when we gathered (almost) all our children and grands to our home for a Narnia Christmas Day! We were able to all speak to Nate in China . . .miss him so!
Then we had Christmas Eve Eve at our house with two sons and their families who live locally.
Even Mary and Pastor came by!
Even Mary and Pastor came by!Christmas Eve and Christmas morning - just Danny and me! We enjoyed the down time that we don't really get too often! We also were able to talk with Nate in China for a nice long time! It has been almost a year since we have seen him . . .but July is coming and WE ARE GOING TO CHINA! Who would ever have thought we would travel to CHINA!
Our church service was absolutely wonderful - with beautiful music and a great message about the Lamb of God: Jesus! Here's some pics from church:
Danny and I had a great dinner and then went for a walk. CAN YOU TELL WE GOT A NEW CAMERA FOR CHRISTMAS? Hoping to learn to use it before China in July!
Hope you all had a wonderful time too!
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