Nov. 24, 2009
Menu
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Well, I haven't written on my blog in a long time, but I've been working really hard at eating healthy and having my family eat healthy, so I decided to put our menu up...hopefully I will do it weekly, but can't promise anything! We eat Gluten free, and recently sugar free. So I will be making some crust less sugar free pumpkin pie (we use agave). Yum! Monday- Turkey Burgers, sweet potato fries, salad Tuesday- Chicken Chili with White beans, salad Wednesday- Leftover chili, salad Thursday- THANKSGIVING! Friday- Leftovers & chicken salad Saturday- GF Pizza, salad |
Apr. 3, 2009
Marriages Made Marvelous
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This month's TEACH magazine was all about "Marriages Made Marvelous". God has been teaching me a lot about making my marriage "marvelous" and about being the wife He wants me to be over the past year. He's done a lot in my life and my marriage. I don't think we've ever been closer or happier or more in love with each other. So this issue just reminded me of all that God has been teaching me. I had to work on myself and my relationship with God before my marriage could be "marvelous". It didn't have anything to do with whether or not my husband showed me enough affection, or changed enough diapers, or cleaned the house, or did romantic things for me....it all depended on my heart and my outlook on my marriage and all those situations we come across in a marriage. I had to learn how to truly be my husband's helper and learn my place in our marriage. I am his biggest support and his prayer warrior. I have learned not to be so quick to speak (or nag or complain), but to be quick to pray and let the Holy Spirit speak to him as the leader in our relationship. It has taken a lot of work, and I'm still a work in progress, but I am so blessed to have the husband I have and I am blessed to be where we are in our marriage. We just celebrated our 8 year dating anniversary and I am more in love with him than I was when we first fell in love! It's only through God's grace and strength that I can say that we have a "marvelous" marriage and I pray that it only gets better as the years go on. He still gives me those butterflies and I am so thankful God gave us to each other! |
Dec. 19, 2008
TEACH
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Oh how I wish I could read my TEACH magazine from cover to cover the second I get it! Now over a week later I'm finally finding a few minutes to read. I'm so excited that I was able to read more than one article! I was left teary eyed after reading "This too shall pass". I often find myself guilty of complaining about changing diapers, being up all night, dealing with tantrums, never having time for myself, but thinking this too shall pass goes both ways. My little cuddlers will no longer want to cuddle, Gideon's cooing will soon turn into words, Dayton's constant inquisition of "MAMA?" will turn into me wanting him to still come to me with questions. It will all pass...the good and the bad. I need to soak in these moments and remember the good and that it all too quickly passes. I need to enjoy all the good times and learn through the hard times. Ok, now I need to get back to reading while the kids are still happy. =) |
Dec. 19, 2008
Winter Wonderland
Every year since we've moved to Montana, we cut down our own tree. It's become a very nice thing for Oscar and I to do together. We brought the boys and had a nice time hunting for a tree. Oscar picked out a beautiful one and then me and the boys joined him on a little walk in the woods and watched him cut down and drag the tree to the car. It was so much fun!      And here it is!  It's been snowing lots...this is my partially buried car!   |
Dec. 19, 2008
Christmas Letter
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I stole this idea from my cousin. I wasn't able to send a Christmas letter to everyone, so I decided to put it on my blog to share with all of you! Dear Family & Friends, I hope you are all doing well. I can’t believe how the time has flown by since the last time I wrote a Christmas letter A lot has happened over the past two years. In June 2007, we bought our own little piece of Montana. Our house is a little old house on a little over an acre. It started out as 856 square feet and we have been blessed to start the huge project of adding on 2400 square feet (including the basement). We lost our only bathroom for a while, but now it’s on it’s way to getting drywall and heat. It’s been like upscale camping for the last few months Another big thing that happened this year was the birth of our baby boy Gideon Levi. He was born October 18th at my parent’s house (due to the construction). We had another water birth and it was such a blessing to have another home birth. Gideon is now 6 weeks old and we are all still adjusting to having a newborn and toddler Boy is that exhausting. Gideon has such a sweet spirit. He is our quiet observer (just like Oscar). He takes everything in and is slow to smile, but once he soaks everything in he gives the most heart melting smiles Dayton turned 2 in October and he is all boy (and definitely a 2-year-old). He loves trains, cars, bikes, balls, etc. He hates baths with a passion and loves to get dirty (bad combo). He is the loud, passionate child He is very quick to laugh and smile. He talks nonstop and vocalizes all his feelings . . . you rarely need to guess how he’s feeling He is very protective of his little brother, but enjoys yelling in his face and patting his head. When Gideon cries from another room, Dayton yells “Coming ” as he runs to his rescue. His favorite play mates are Dave (our adult friend from church) and his uncle Isaac. Dave has spent many hours working with Oscar on our house, so he has become like family to us. (We can never thank you enough, Dave) So understandably, Dayton has formed an attachment to Dave. Uncle Isaac is more like a brother, they love each other one minute and fight like cats and dogs the next. He loves the rest of his family too He is constantly asking for Grandma and Grandpa, and he tells me daily that Jessina is at home. He is just starting to get to know his uncle Philip, but he loves him too He is such a loving little boy and he is such a crack up. He keeps us on our toes and brings joy to our lives every day Oscar is still at National Flood Services. We are so thankful he has a good job especially during this time of economic stress. He doesn’t always enjoy it, but God has given him a peace about working there. He has also joined a semi-pro tackle football team. He has had a few practices already, but the season really starts up in January. He’s going to be doing some traveling around Montana (hopefully we all will be) for the games, so that should be fun and exciting I think Dayton will really love watching his daddy play football. I am continuing to home school my sisters Ruth & Grace, as well as being a stay at home mom. This year Oscar and I have discovered that we are both allergic to gluten (wheat) so that has been an interesting adventure in cooking and eating I have mostly enjoyed learning how to bake and cook gluten free things. It’s frustrating at times (pizza crust is horrible ), but we are reaping the health rewards. We have had many helpful hands with our addition to our house and also our addition to our family. The Lord never fails to provide help in times of need whether it’s financial or just a helpful friend that brings a meal or helps clean the house. He never ceases to show His ultimate control and plan for our lives. We are so thankful for all that He has given us and all that He has taught us throughout this year. We look forward to what He has for us next year God bless you all With lots of love, Oscar, April, Dayton & Gideon
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