There are times I feel a lot like this plant. In the baby stages but also past the seedling stage. Bright green and growing. There are so many parts to my life that has had healing recently and this growth is both exciting and nerve racking. lol
Growing in Christ was never promised to be easy. But one thing I’ve learned is that He will always be there to comfort, love, snuggle, speak truth and get guidance from.
I had a hankering to make sugar cookies to our Easter celebration and didn’t have much time OR butter around. So after looking online a bit I just used Pioneer Woman’s recipe. No butter needed.
I think they turned out OK. I’m not a real ‘sweet treats’ person but I liked what flavor the lemon zest gave it. I would love to tell you I wanted to do this to have a fun activity for Emma or to bring smiles to others. But that would be a lie. I honestly just felt like decorating something.
I did tell you a bit ago that I was planning on making the Polish Easter cake. Still planning on it. Again- don’t have the butter but will later in the week.
Here is Emma’s outfit. She chose it out. It reminded her of Rapunzel and her purple dress.
Well, I hope you have a nice Monday.
Emma made some eggs today with her girlfriends. What fun!
They ended up pastel-y and very girly. Very delicate and over all lovely.
We colored on some eggs with crayons first and this was the result. 🙂 Not too detailed, but it was 3 yr olds…it could have gone way worse.
We are celebrating Easter all weekend and making a special Polish cake/bread that will hopefully be tasty. Have a wonderful weekend!!!
I was talking to a friend this last week and we got on the subject of marshmellos. (It seems like it’s a subject where people feel very strongly about. Either you love them or you hate them. Was weird to me)
Anyways, she was given bags of those sugary babies by her mom and was trying to think of different things to do with them. Well…it reminded me of a recipe I did forever ago, nothing overly creative- but oh. so. comforting! Like… it’s the kind of recipe that makes me want to eat one RIGHT NOW! Good thing I don’t have graham crackers in my house right now.
Here you go Kristen. 🙂
Peanut butter. Chocolate. Marshmellos. Graham Crackers.
Enough said.
the end.
Linking up to Emily. Hope you have a great Thursday!
By the way, the ballet last night was fantastic! It was a conglomeration of different choreographers/dances. It was so special and I could just live in the artistic world forever. Swallowing me up. Which wouldn’t be that bad…
Well, Travis is getting two wisdom teeth taken out today, hope it goes well. Dang it, forgot to buy ice cream.
I had a friend over today for lunch. It was so rich and awesome, talking about not just friendship and family, but we also talked about what we were reading in the Bible, what we struggled/didn’t understand with what we read and where we are being challenged by God.
I love these meetings. Feels so real and fulfilling.
I made lunch, being at my house and all it was the least I could do. I made a girly lunch. Oranges and freshly cubed pineapple, with the random tortilla chips (gotta have those!). I took only 2 pictures and so that is what you’re going to get today.
OK, the first is a nice change from the regular grilled cheese. It’s super gooey and garlicky. We had it on bread that reminded me of European bread- which is the best bread in the world. This is made of, obviously yummy wanna-be European bread (which is the most important part), Mozzarella cheese and Artichoke/Chive Cream Cheese. (the kind in the tubs-pre-mixed) That’s it! Yummo.
Did I mention that it’s super gooey?
The other starch on our menu was my Chocolate Banana bread. Family secret. Sorry, can’t give the recipe away, but I wouldn’t mind giving a free loaf to someone! With the chocolate chips inside you don”t want to defile it with butter.
I served it warm. I’m a good friend.
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in other news:
TRAVIS IS TAKING ME TO THE BALLET TONIGHT! Um, yeah, surprised and super excited. 🙂 I had 3 hours to prep (translation: find babysitter) But, thanks to a great friend all the details are ironed out- hooray! I am so thankful to all the friendships God has placed around me.
I pray you have a FANTASTIC day today as you see/look for all the awesome things God gave you today.
Isn’t this a fabulous idea!!! Travis, this will be in our house somewhere. Perfect for Spring/Summer
this next can be made as colorful as you want to make it. Anyone want to let me borrow their butterfly punch?
OK and here is my spring to do list:
God gave us a gift today. ‘Us’ being people living in Portland. THE SUNSHINE!!!
(I follow lots of bloggers who live in California and I daily work at not being jealous. Is it a fruitless battle?)
Anyhoo, we see the beautiful sun today. No qualms there, us girls went on an ice cream date to celebrate the power of Vitamin D.
(picture taken on phone)
Emma was all about her ‘rainbow’ ice cream (sherbet), myself- bubble gum with the pink florescent square pieces mixed in. Makes Travis gross out but there is something nostalgic about that horribly fake flavor.
I had a dream last night Travis asked me where I wanted to vacation next and I said California. Warm. Beach. Near by-ish. New cities. Sun. Sonic. Beach towels.
I’m praying it was a dream given to me by God. Amen.
I have had enough experience with water logged plants. And with the recent amounts of rain, I decided to bring in my delicate flowers/herbs inside. I have a great window that gets morning and afternoon light so, now they have a new temporary home.
Emma is learning how plants grow from seeds and is getting a chance to see them grow first hand. I love seeing her slowly understand and show daddy what she’s learned each day.
The first time I visited Poland, I saw how most Poles have plants in their window sills. Totally fell in love with that. One thing Trav and I look forward to is having or making a green/sun room. In a perfect world it would be where we eat breakfast. But if all we get is a window sill, we will happily place lots of plants/herbs on the sill to enjoy.
This is my strawberry plant, which I am slowly killing. If you can see the edges of the leaves they are dry and krinkled. I am limiting the sun now but I’m mostly praying it sticks through. Any tips? More water? Less/more sun?
This last picture is of Travis helping Emma learn her shapes.
Reasons I love this picture:
1. Emma’s polka dot shirt rocks. Impossible to see her and not melt.
2. Love seeing them work on a project together.
3. Discovery toys are the best. Hands down.
4. Um, SHADOWS! That means there is a sun behind me! Blessed sun! Thank you God for bringing the brightness.
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