Ever since I saw Maria’s recipe for homemade soft pretzel bites, I have wanted to try my hand at them. But just like with all sweets and snacks, I needed to have a purpose for making them–otherwise Kevin and I would (and could!) eat them all ourselves. NOT good. :) Teenagers are always the best […]
The One with Toddler Thoughts
Easter is my all-time favorite holiday. Not because it’s the best family traditions (although I loved my Easter baskets and my Easter dresses), but because it is the crowning jewel–the pinnacle–of my faith in Christ Jesus. Without the death and resurrection of Jesus, my beliefs are worth nothing. For that reason, I have recently become […]
Creamy, Tangy Avocado Dip Recipe
Kevin and I were a bit skeptical about the combination of yogurt and avocado, but with 5 fresh avocados in the house, we thought, “Why not?!” Boy are we glad we put on our grown-up-pants and tried Maria’s recipe! This dip is outstanding!! We love traditional guacamole, but this puts a whole new spin on […]
The One with the Sound of Music
After 3 months of practicing, 30 hours of dress rehearsals, and 13 live-show hours The Sound of Music production weekend is over. And honestly, I’m kinda sad to see it go. The show was phenomenal! You would not believe the quality of student actors and musicians–tremendous! Being in the pit meant a front row seat to […]
Pepperoni Pizza Rolls Recipe
Forget those store-bought, freezer-aisle pizza bites (or at least forget them this once :D)–this homemade alternative is almost out of this world. I shared my first batch with a couple teenage girls and we gobbled them right up. We all decided they were amazing and should definitely served as an appetizer at any party. They […]
The One with the View from the Pit
For the past 10 weeks, I have been hard at work learning the keyboard/synthesizer strings part of the full score to The Sound of Music. (Hence my absence this week–it’s show week, people. LOTS of rehearsals.) I was asked to be an adult member of the high school production’s pit orchestra, and it has been […]
Cabbage and Sausage Skillet Dinner Recipe
We’ve been on a cabbage kick lately–something I never thought I’d say. :) The stuff is great fresh and crisp on top of a sandwich or cooked and added to a myriad of dishes. It’s mild flavor is the perfect accompaniment to flavorful meals. With the addition of cooked sausage & onions and finely the […]
The One with a Question for the Married Folks
Remember reading about Union28 last week? Did you all go shopping yet?! Marriage isn’t just about lovey-dovey holidays and candlelit dinners and moonlight walks on the beach. If you’ve been married longer than a month, you’ve probably figured this out. Marriage is about Paying bills together–making those ends meet. Ministering in the church together. Spending […]
Crunchy Veggie Deluxe Sandwich Recipe
For a fast, easy, delicious lunch, this vegetable-loaded sandwich hits the spot–and for very few calories! The homemade sandwich thins make the perfect bookends for these crunchy ingredients, but any sandwich bread and bun would work. Crunchy Veggie Sandwich Recipe recipe by adorkablerecipes.blogspot.com Serves 2 Ingredients 2 homemade sandwich thins 2 slices Swiss cheese (or […]
The One with the Blood Drive Trauma
Tuesday afternoon I took a walk around the block to the local Red Cross Blood Drive. I have been a fairly regular donor for the past 9 years–ever since that fateful day in 11th grade when the Blood Drive came to my high school. That first experience was memorable–but for all the wrong reasons. […]