We wanted to go out for ice cream. But we were hesitant. Deep down inside we both knew it wasn’t the wisest choice we could make, seeing as how we’ve both gained a few pounds in recent weeks. Then Kevin recalled me talking about this simple banana ice cream. He referred to it as “that […]
The One with My Parents’ 27th
Happy 27th Anniversary (yesterday) to my Mom & Dad! Thank you guys, for staying faithful to each other all these years, for raising Ash and I through thick and thin, for teaching me to be self-sufficient, and most importantly for leading me to salvation in Christ. Love you both! photo by Smith Gallery Photography May […]
The One with the True Haggler
Tonight my mom called. We chit-chatted for a while and just before hanging up, I remembered a story from last weekend that I just had to tell her. By the end of my re-telling, we worth both cracking up with laughter, just about dying over the ridiculousness of the story I had just told. The story you […]
Rhubarb Muffins Recipe
With a last wave of rhubarb in the summer harvest, I was looking for a delicious use for this unique crop. These Rhubarb muffins are the PERFECT solution. Kevin and I devoured a muffin (or two) as soon as they were cool enough to eat. Even if you don’t think you like rhubarb, you should […]
The One with the Top [insert number here] Shows I’m Stoked About
And now, because I forgot it was Tuesday until it was already past my bedtime, because I haven’t slept well in days, because I am a lover of quality (I use that term a bit loosely) television entertainment (I know, I know, not the best use of my time, but I love tv, I can’t […]
Multi-Grain Bran Pancake Mix Recipe
Today we had breakfast for lunch. I heart breakfast for any meal. Do you? Kevin voted for a “grain-y” pancake, and I was all over that. I searched my favorite recipe collection–tastykitchen.com–and found just what I was looking for. These pancakes taste like a bran muffin–which both of us love. It uses a fiber cereal […]
The One with His Specific Provision
wow. I’m at a loss for words at God’s goodness. His provision. His forethought. And His passionate attention shown to the innermost aspects of my life. In the months before this big move, across states and into faith, there were many prayers offered. We sought wisdom–where to move, where to live, where to go to school. We asked for […]
The One with TMI (but not for you)
Sometimes, you just have to let your hair down. So to speak. In the metaphorical sense it’s just nice to take out those tight bobby pins that have been keeping my hair oh-so-perfectly-presentable and yet have been digging into my scalp, give my head a good shake, take a deep breath and chill-the-heck-out. Do you […]
Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup Recipe
After the weather turned suddenly autumnal, Kevin and I were in the mood for soup. It was a dark, dreary, rainy evening and nothing sounded more perfect. It had been too long since I made a pot of soup, and I’m so glad I rectified that. Something good came of that rainy day. :) This […]
The One with the Week in Review
This past week I’ve taught my first piano lesson in my new town, receiving quite an exciting review. And I quote, If the giggling after the lesson and practicing at 8pm without being asked are any indication of teaching style….. I recommend Melanie and Eccles Piano Studio. Besides working on to improve upon my studio policies […]