It's a Strange and Lovely Ride

Thursday, May 24, 2012

Project 52:20 {Independence}

thankful for...
independence

I am a very independent person.
I like to figure things out on my own, make my own way, rely on my own resources and be by myself at times. This has been both good and bad at different times in my life.

And I see my girl stretching her little wings, lately. I think she may be a lot like me in this respect (or maybe not.. maybe she's just a toddler. :) That's fine, too.).. She definitely likes to figure things out on her own, make her own way, rely on herself to do things and sit and play or read by herself at times.

I love seeing this, and I want to encourage her independence, but also gently teach and remind her that we're not in this alone. Too much independence equals too much reliance on yourself, rather than God. This has always been my struggle.
And I'm praying that it doesn't become hers.

I pray she carves out her own path in life, takes big risks and goes where others might be afraid to go. Be independent.

But in that independence from people, places and things, always remain dependent on Him. The one who will never leave her or forsake her. The one who gave her her independence.

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Monday, May 21, 2012

Here's the dish

Okay, kids. It's time for me to get serious about this meal plan business.

It's no secret that I go to Target up to 4 times per week. That's just shameful. And no, it isn't always for groceries, but it is a waste of time. So my plan is to really get with it and make time each Sunday to plan out our meals for the week and my grocery list at the same time.

So here's what we're eating this week. All can be found on my Pinterest Yummy board.

Sunday:

Sour Cream Chicken*

Bruschetta

via Making Life Delicious

* This chicken was delicious! So moist and flavorful.

I didn't use full fat sour cream- I always buy the 1/3 less fat and it was perfect. I just should have made more!

Monday:

Crescent Calzones*

Corn on the cob

via My Kitchen Addiction

* I'm switching this up to pepperoni and possibly sausage, rather than chicken pesto.

Hubby can only take so much chicken in a week.

Tuesday:

I have Bible Study, so Hubby's on his own :)

Wednesday:

Crockpot Ravioli Casserole

Edamame

via Becoming Betty

Thursday:

Skinny Baked Mac and Cheese

?? Haven't decide what to make with this.. hot dogs, maybe?

You know, to cancel all of the skinny out of the baked mac and cheese.

via Six Sisters' Stuff

Friday:

Open/leftovers.

Or to be more realistic- our favorite Mexican joint.

And I'm also hoping to make some of these Veggie Muffins for Evie this week.

Sister can eat her weight in fruit, but veggies are harder to get down.

via Dana Made It

So what are you cooking this week?

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Insta-Evie

Happy Sunday!

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Project 52:19 {baby blues}

thankful for...

baby blues

My blue-eyed girl.

Never in a million years did I imagine I would have a blue-eyed baby. I kept expecting them to change when she was tiny.. everyone thought they would. Especially me. But after a few months we realized they were staying blue. And gosh, I love them. So big and pretty and clear.

But in the last few weeks I've noticed them changing. I can see tiny flecks of gold and hazel in the middle where it was only blue seas before. Truthfully, it makes me a little sad to think they won't always be blue. But I'm thankful for her baby blues while she was a baby (she still is my baby!), and I can't wait to see how they change as she grows.