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This past weekend was so awesome. First we attended Camp Dwight. It is a family camp that our friends put on in Tumalo Oregon. If you can attend next year you should not miss it. The speakers were incredible and the fellowship with like minded families was such a blessing. I really cannot express how much of a blessing this time was to our families. There were over 400 people...probably half or more being children. Most camped out in tents or RVs but some stayed in hotels or just drove back and forth from home if they lived close enough. There was a talent night Saturday night with talent that glorified Jesus. It inspired me to give my children the tools they need to use the gifts they've been given for the glory of God. During the day there was lots of fun stuff to do...water slides, swimin in the creek, trampolines and the zip line.
We were exhausted but it was worth it. Then we came home for a few sweet hours of sleep and got up early to go blueberry picking with some very dear friends. It was hot and hard work...but we all came out of it with a booty of berries that should last the year. The owner of the farm gave us a discounted price for all our effort (5 adults came picking with 10 children under the age of 6!)
So now we are home..well for a short time. Tomorrow my Dad is going to take my older three for a few days to his home. This is the first time they will be away from us for more than a few hours. They will have a blast...Joe and I on the other hand, may not make it. We will leave on Sunday to go get them and spend a little time with my Dad and his wife. Then...we want to do something fun in the Portland area to celebrate our 7th anniversary! Life is busy and we are luvin it. |
That's my little guy way up there! (with a harness, of course)
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I love sweet stuff and cannot seem to get enough. But....my body has had enough. Thus began my quest to find a sweetener that was; a: Yummy b: Zero calories c: Not fake Those chemical sugar replacers are bad...they are not real food and can cause you all sorts of problems. Splenda is a bag of chlorine, and so altered from its natural state it cannot be considered real either. And hopefully we all know the problems with sugar,which is a man made disaster. Natural sweeteners, that God created, are great such as, Maple syrup and Raw honey...But these are spendy and still spike the blood sugar. I use these in moderation. But for my morning cup o tea, in comes my new favorite thing...Stevia.....I love it..
No calories Will not spike blood sugar. It only takes like a third teaspoon for a cup of tea. It is an herb, all natural. It comes from the Stevia plant that has sweet leaves. I use the spoonable stevia from Stevita. However, when I use this all up I want to try the liquid drops....that come in flavors Yumm! So for a sweet tooth like me this a great option. For a free sample go here. |
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Hi.... Just wanted to turn your attention to some new links I have on my sidebar. Mom I'm bored is such a fun site...I have really enjoyed reading their ideas. Now I just need to find the time to implement them. Tammy's Recipes is a great and encouraging blog, chock full of from scratch recipes. Passionate Homemaking is fast becoming one of my favorite blogs to visit. She is truly passionate and so smart! She has great ideas for making nutritious food and for simplifying. Check these places out. I am sure you will enjoy! |
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Hi y'all! We are gearing up for a weekend -o- fun. We are gonna camp-out in our yard till Monday...play games go to BBQ and in general just enjoy each other. Myfriend is coming tonight and I am super excited. Hope you all have a fab independence day! |
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2limes peeled 1lemon peeled 1/4 c. maple syrup 2c. ice water Place first four ingredients into Vitamix (or blender, but you may have to chop fruit more). Fill with water to the top.Turn it on high for about 30 seconds and enjoy. Check out more recipes with 5 or less ingredients Here. |
Here is a quick and easy recipe that is so refreshing....