With the upcoming of our 45th anniversary on June 20th, we decided that we would try to do something each day of the month of June that would “celebrate us!” Dale’s taking the odd days, and I am taking the even to create a tiny remembrance. These have been very ordinary events, but we’re trying to use our celebrations to reminisce over the early days of our relationship and marriage. It’s been fun – both to create the ideas for each day, and then do them! How about a little peek into a few of our “celebrations” so far?
Continue reading “Sentimental Anniversary Celebration”Roasted Frozen Broccoli
When I’m making a “normal” dinner meal, I always feel stumped about what sides to add. I feel like I often get into the boring routine of green beans, peas and corn. So I love it when I find a new way to make a vegetable like broccoli the star side dish without turning it into a heavy casserole (which I also love!).
This method of cooking frozen broccoli is absolutely brilliant. It turns it into a delicious side dish that you’ll be craving. No kidding!
Continue reading “Roasted Frozen Broccoli”Pressing Matters
A couple weeks ago I was spending time with Whitney and she saw an ironed handkerchief of my husband’s and commented-
“You still iron Dad’s handkerchiefs?
Continue reading “Pressing Matters”Quick and Easy Foil Packet Dinners
On busy days when you don’t even have time to throw something in the crock pot in the morning, there is a way to a enjoy a delicious dinner within an hour and with minimal effort. Have you ever made a Foil Packet Dinner? The varieties are endless – ground beef, turkey or chicken, kielbasa or fish and the veggies of your liking.
Last week Dale and I went away for some study/prep time and I needed a supper meal that would come together without much fuss. That’s when I decided on a Foil Packet Dinner. It took me about 10 minutes to prep and 45 minutes to bake. There was lots of pay-off for such minimal effort! This was delicious!
Continue reading “Quick and Easy Foil Packet Dinners”Six Simple Lessons In Parenting
In April a Morning Dove decided that she wanted to lay her nest in the window box near our front door. Having a bird make her home within our view was amazing to watch. She was unphased by our entering and exiting, thank the Lord, so we could come and go without her flying off each time. Since she was going to be our guest, I looked up the nesting habits of Morning Doves and learned some incredible things that teach Incredible lessons about parenting!
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