I'm sure in a couple weeks when our child arrives some of the lime light will be off the dog. At least you'd hope, right? ;)
For now, enjoy.
Unfortunately however, I feel like my time with the Lord is really suffering. I pick up my bible, I doze off. I think all day about "quiet time" yet before I know it the day has passed. Don't you hate that? Why don't we just get to it, rather than think about thinking about the Lord or whatever we do. It is quite silly. Seasons like this are hard but I know it will pass. Until then, pray for diligence for me my friends. For discipline with my time.
Soon enough our Holland should be here and I'm hoping to shake these blues. I can't wait to see our boy in that cradle. And get back to some more exciting blog posts. Like our Double-duty decorating and perhaps a Wordless Wednesday. More on that later. ;)
On a side note, we have purchased our first real camera. Still working out the kinks of how to use it and all it's lovely features, but it is in our hands. We spent Friday in San Francisco with some friends and got a few pretty great shots. We are excited to share improved photos with you soon!
A year ago yesterday, my husband and I learned of some of the best news to date. I had the honor of telling my husband father's day morning about 6am he was going to be a dad. It was a beautiful, beautiful day. He was ecstatic. I will never forget him leaping from the bed, eyes wide-opened, going from a previously very groggy state and his repeat of the words of "no way!"
A couple hours later we headed off to church and spilled the beans to nearly everyone. We could not contain our excitement nor our joy. And well, here we are a year and a day later, still awaiting the arrival of our precious babe. Just 3 weeks to go.
That father's day we learned we would indeed be parents, but we never got to meet our first child. Twelve weeks into our journey of becoming parents our child went to be with the Lord. The greatest Father of all. The few months we had with that little babe growing inside of me indeed were precious, but our God had other plans for our child. Though hard to accept, there was great comfort knowing our child was with God. Forever.
I guess my point in all of this is to trust the Lord, with all your heart. It is said that he determines when we are to enter and leave this world. He knows us from beginning to end, inside and out. He knits us together in our mother's womb. His plans for us are perfect. For any of you in a season of frustration, hurt, whatever you may be going through, I want to encourage you do not give up. I assure you, our Lord has great plans for you. Though they may not be clear to us now, and in the moment we couldn't possibly imagine something good coming from such trial, it will come.
And if you haven't already, take a moment to reflect on God as your Father. Just what that really means, in all of his goodness. We do have the greatest Father of ALL.
"For you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness." James 1:3
"I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry" Psalms 40:1
-The Lord as our Help and Deliverer
Happy father's day friends, a little late.
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Photo by: Eat, Live, Run |
These no-bake cookies are fabulous. Not only are they gluten-free but they take less than 10 minutes start to finish and you never even turn your oven on. I don't know about you, but we don't dare in the summer time. It is suppose to be in the high 90s today. Our oven will bake us right on out if the heat doesn't first. ;) The joys of old homes.
Another plus, these cookies are pretty darn sturdy for no-bakes. Sometimes I like to add raisins or chopped walnuts. Go for it if you dare or leave them as is. Both ways they are fabulous and sure to cure your chocolate craving.
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Happy summer day friends.
Until next time.
We're full-term baby! 36 weeks and counting! I sort of can't believe it, but then again I can. I'm still a happy momma, but really looking forward to seeing this guy on the outside! Nights are a bit more restless, I've been battling PUPPS (lovely, I know), and I officially *had* to wear flip flops this week not because I wanted to, but because nothing else would fit my puffy feet. But enough of that stuff, life is great and this babe is a total blessing. We really do live a beautiful life.
My lovely friend, Jessica Brianne Carpenter, stopped by this week to take some maternity shots (like the one above). We were so blessed by her for capturing memories of this precious time. And are anxious to see more of her shots!
A few more weeks and we will be parents!
This my friends, is my kind of lunch. Simple, easy, healthful, tasty. Who says lunch has to be boring?
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Photo By: La Tartine Gourmande |
Last night we had a very simple dinner. A bacon chicken sandwich for the boy and a hummus and veggie sandwich for myself. The star was these homemade salt & vinegar chips. I'm a total sucker for salt & vinegar chips, though I almost never buy them. Seriously, I will eat them until my tongue goes raw. Gross I know, but it's the truth. So, when I came across these, I had to give them a try. And they are good my friends, very good. I think part of me is still partial to good old Lays salt & vinegar chips, but I do feel better about eating these. No preservative weirdness, no frying oils, just a few simple ingredients. Plus, because you have to do more work than open a bag, you will probably eat less of them. Or at least this was true for me. Especially if you don't have a mandolin like myself. ;)
Ingredients:
Yeild: for us, about 3 servings
Adapted from Martha Stewart and Simply Recipes
3 large russet potatoes, sliced 1/32 inch thick using a mandolin
2 1/2 cups white vinegar
non-stick cooking spray
sea salt
cracked black pepper
Method:
- Place potato slices into a pot and over with white vinegar. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes. Cover and remove from heat and allow to sit for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat oven to 450ºF. Grease 2 baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
- Drain potato slices and pat dry with paper towels. Arrange half of the potato slices on the baking sheets. Spray again with non-stick cooking spray and sprinkle each slices with a sea salt. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until chips are golden and crisp. Note: key word, crisp. Trust me, soggy salt & vinegar chips are gross.
- Allow chips to cool on a paper towel. Repeat with second half of potato slices.
- Enjoy!!
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Crafting. I've finished stitching up the d.i.y. onesies lovely friends decorated at Holland's shower. |