Archive for February, 2010

Good-bye Photo Friday?

Published February 27, 2010 Family , Photo Friday , POTD 1 Comment

I think some changes are in order here. For you newbies, I started Becky Higgins’ Project Life back in December and posted pictures every Friday.

I’m trying to get into the habit of writing everyday and blogging more consistently, so I’m going to *try* to post a picture everyday. Becky calls it POTD (Picture Of The Day), so I’m going to use her wording.

So here is the POTD:

I think our family gets stuck in time warps. We are still in Valentine mode. And, Christmas is still not gone. I’m tempted to take a picture of all the Christmas decorations that are on my bedroom floor, but I’m sure you don’t care to see my mess. Although, I do get a lot of comments and messages about my messes! One of these days I will put Christmas away.

Photo Friday #13

Published February 26, 2010 Family , Photo Friday , Recipes 6 Comments

Just sitting in my blue recliner with my laptop…

February 21, 2010–Back at home with Disney still on the brain.

February 22, 2010–Can you tell we miss Mickey?

February 23, 2010–I have to give props to Asics GT2150. They made my feet very happy in Disney World. Even after four full days of walking, my legs and feet were not sore. Worth every penny–all 10,000 of them. P.S. Kevin wore Nikes, and he said his feet and legs were sore.

February 24, 2010–”Mommy, will you play with me? Let’s play with the dollhouse!”

February 25, 2010–One of our favorite meals, especially on cold winter days. It’s super easy and quick–15 minutes.

Tomato-Cheese Ravioli Soup

2 (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes (I use the kind with basil, oregano, and garlic.)
32 ounces of chicken broth
1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
about 1 lb. frozen cheese ravioli or tortellini
2 small zucchini, sliced
1/4 tsp ground pepper

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. Add ravioli, zucchini, and pepper; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until pasta and zucchini are tender.

adapted from Cooking Light 5 Ingredient 15 Minute Cookbook

February 26, 2010–Caleb and Chelsea say I look like a teacher when I wear my reading glasses.

I’m thinking about changing up this Project Life photo thing. So you might see me back here tomorrow. Maybe.

Have a great weekend, peeps!

Photo Friday #12

Published February 23, 2010 Disney , Family , Photo Friday Leave a Comment

So the secret’s out. We went to Disney World last week! For the first time, the kids’ school gave them an entire week off for winter break, so we decided to head to Florida. God blessed us with a safe drive, beautiful weather (no rain!), and a wonderful time of fun. We didn’t want to come home! Below are just a few of the week’s pics. I’ll be putting more on Facebook.

Before our trip…

 

February 13, 2010–We got snow! I didn’t hear the official amount, but it looked like 4 or 5 inches to me. That’s a lot for us Southern folk. We don’t have snow pants and snow boots in “these here parts,” so Caleb wore plastic bags over his sneakers, and Chelsea wore her pink Hello Kitty rain boots. Pajama pants and sweat pants doubled as snow pants.

February 14, 2010–Packing and getting ready for Disney. They sent us luggage tags: Thanks, Mickey! I bought a Disney music CD to listen to in the car and a new DVD to watch on the trip.

February 15, 2010–Drove all day to get here: Bay Lake Tower–brand new condos right next to Disney’s Contemporary Resort (where we stayed last time in 2004). The room was very nice with a view of Cinderella’s Castle and Space Mountain that you just can’t beat.

February 16, 2010–First day: Magic Kingdom
High 58 degrees and sunny
Dumbo ride
Cinderella’s Carousel
It’s a Small World (Chelsea’s favorite ride)
Winnie the Pooh ride
Lunch at Pinocchio’s Village Haus
Walked through Mickey’s house
Met Minnie and Mickey at Mickey’s Toontown Fair
Magic Kingdom Express Train
Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade
Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor
Tomorrowland Transit Authority (takes you around Tomorrowland and inside Space Mountain)
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin ride
Met Buzz Lightyear
Dinner at Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station
Shopped on Main Street
Walked back to our hotel
Watched the fireworks shoot over the Castle and Space Mountain from our balcony

February 17, 2010–Second day: Animal Kingdom and Epcot
High 58 degrees and sunny
Met Pocahontas
Festival of the Lion King (live show)
Met Pooh, Tigger, and Eeyore
Finding Nemo: The Musical (live show)
The Boneyard (playground)
Wildlife Express Train
Rafiki’s Planet Watch
Lunch at Flame Tree Barbecue
Back to the hotel to get changed for dinner at Epcot
Dinner at Akershus Castle (in Norway). Met Belle, Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White, and Ariel.
Back to the hotel to watch the fireworks before bed

February 18, 2010–Third day: Chef Mickey’s and Hollywood Studios
High 61 degrees and sunny (faces got sunburned in the afternoon)
Breakfast at Chef Mickey’s (at the Contemporary Resort). Met Minnie, Mickey, Pluto, Donald, and Goofy.
Went to Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream (a mini museum showcasing Walt’s life)
Playhouse Disney Live
Indiana Jones (live show)
Beauty and the Beast (live show)
Lunch at Backlot Express
Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground
Met Lightning McQueen and Mater
Star Tours (Star Wars flight simulator ride)
Block Party Bash Parade
Dinner at Pizza Planet (from Toy Story)
Met Sully and Mike from Monsters, Inc.
Toy Story Mania ride (Caleb’s favorite ride)
Back to the hotel to watch the fireworks

February 19, 2010–Fourth day: Magic Kingdom
High 65 degrees and partly cloudy
Met Alice in Wonderland and the White Rabbit
Teacups ride
Storytime with Belle
Breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table inside the Castle. Met Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Snow White, and Jasmine.
Mickey’s Philharmagic
Pooh’s Playful Spot playground
Walked through Minnie’s house
Space Mountain (Kevin only)
Hall of Presidents
Country Bear Jamboree
Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade (again!)
Peter Pan’s Flight ride
Dinner at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant (from Lady and the Tramp)
Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party (parade)
Back to the hotel to watch the fireworks

As I tucked Chelsea in bed for our last night at Disney she said, “I don’t want to leave this World.”

February 20, 2010–The view of Cinderella’s Castle from our room’s balcony. This is the day we drove home. Good-bye Disney!

Photo Friday #11

Published February 12, 2010 Chiropractic , Family , God Lessons , Photo Friday Leave a Comment

This week has not been easy. Actually, the last four weeks have not been easy. I’m reluctant to say “it’s been tough” because my problems are insignificant compared to devastating situations that have occurred lately, like in Haiti and in our church family last week. Those are heartbreaking tragedies, and those people need much prayer and help.

But I also want to be transparent and real. I’ve hit a rough patch with my spinal therapy. When you are changing the structure of your body, you are bound to experience some discomfort, right? Right. Up until about a month ago I had not experienced much pain, but I’ve had some very painful days recently, which just throws everything off. The good thing is God is teaching me some much-needed lessons through this small trial. He is bringing some junk to the surface that needs to be removed. And He’s removing it.

I’m sure some of you have had a really tough week. I have not read any blogs this week, and I haven’t been on Facebook, so I have no idea what is going on with many of my friends. Please email me or leave a comment and let me know what has been great or not-so-great about your week. I would love to pray for you, whether I know you personally or not.

Okay, on to this week’s pics.

February 6, 2010–Party time! We had a small birthday party for Caleb with some of his friends from school. They played Wii, ate pizza and cupcakes, built Legos, played a bean bag toss game for prizes, aggravated Chelsea, and generally had fun!

February 7, 2010–I love crafts. And I love the fact that crafting can keep my kids occupied for long periods of time.

February 8, 2010–On Sunday, I went to the trash and found one of Chelsea’s sticker books. Unused. I told her to be more careful about putting things in the trash can that aren’t really trash. On Monday, I went to throw something away and found Chelsea’s shoes in the trash! I thought it was funny, but she thought she was in trouble. I’m pretty sure it was an accident because she didn’t even remember putting them in the trash can.

February 9, 2010–Making Valentines for friends at school.

February 10, 2010–Cowboy Day at school. No hat or boots, but a plaid shirt and bandana did the trick. Caleb was good to go!

February 11, 2010–I couldn’t let a week go by without including a Christmas picture. This is our artwork “clothesline” in the playroom. You would think it would have Valentine crafts hanging on it by now, but it doesn’t. Still Christmas.

February 12, 2010–A new butterfly bow for my butterfly girl.

Have a blessed weekend everybody!

Photo Friday #10

Published February 5, 2010 Family , Photo Friday Leave a Comment

It was a big birthday week here!

January 30, 2010–We had an ice storm on Kevin’s birthday! This didn’t bother Kevin one bit, but I was disappointed because we weren’t able to go out to dinner as we had planned.

January 31, 2010–Twice a year I sell clothes, books, toys, and kids’ stuff at a large consignment sale. I sell about 125 items at each sale, and I typically earn about $300 at each sale. This Sunday I spent a couple hours organizing and pricing the items.

February 1, 2010–About five years ago our church did 40 Days of Purpose, based on Rick Warren’s book The Purpose Driven Life. Now we’re getting ready to start 40 Days of Community. I thoroughly enjoyed 40 Days of Purpose, so I’m excited about what we will learn and experience from 40 Days of Community.

February 2, 2010–I’m thinking of changing the name of my blog to Never-ending Christmas. Not really. I’m starting to realize that celebrating Christmas year-round is actually a blessing. We should be celebrating Jesus every day anyway. Chelsea found this What God Wants for Christmas activity mixed in with our board games. We forgot to take it out this past Christmas, so I was happy to get it out. Each nativity figure is wrapped in a gift box, and there is a short story to read about each person. When you get to the last box, you find out what God wants for Christmas. It’s a great advent activity!

February 3, 2010–Chelsea’s Special Day. At first she requested cereal for dinner, and then she changed her request to a breakfast cereal bar. To say she is a picky eater is a serious understatement. The girl could live on Goldfish and water and be perfectly content. Caleb made a bookmark for Chelsea, and he wrote in her card, “Thanks for being my sister.”

February 4, 2010–Caleb’s 7th birthday! He had a blast playing his new Wii games.

February 5, 2010–The picture I actually took today was a picture of Caleb doing a head stand at his school gymnastic program. But the picture was all blurry, so I decided to show this one instead. This is a journal I received several years ago from a cousin. I love the quote from Helen Keller: “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” I’m learning when I keep my heart and mind focussed on God, life is truly a grand adventure in which I get to be part of God’s miraculous work in peoples’ lives.

Have a super weekend everybody!

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