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My favorite time to go to the beach is when it's nice and cool...and even overcast. A few Sundays ago we left straight from church and drove to Galveston for a couple hours. I wasn't sure how Karsten would react to the sand because he really doesn't like to be dirty, but he LOVED every second or digging in the sand, feeding the seagulls, and feeling the cold water on his toes.
I (heart) this picture....
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These pictures make me want to go back....and I'm not even a beach person!
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Way back in early January, while my Dad was here, he took Karsten to the putting green in our neighborhood. No, we do not live on a golf course, but we do have a cute little putting green in the park in our section of the neighborhood. Karsten loves going there with his golf clubs. My Dad, is an avid golfer. He's actually the one who gave Karsten these clubs for his 2nd birthday.
I treasure these photos...these moments between a Paw Paw and his Grandson!!!
He was so proud to use Paw Paw's golf club
Apparently golf and shuffleboard are interchangable
If he ever becomes a famous golfer this is the photo that will be used when they ask, "when did you begin golfing?" You saw it first here, friends!
Sizing up the shot
It's really so much easier to get the ball in the hole when it's sitting on the edge
What a precious picture!!!
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Over a year and a half ago I shared this verse here, but felt the desire and need to commit it to heart. I can't quite put into words what God is stirring in me, but this verse seems to tug at my heart. I am continually trying to FOCUS on God's purpose for my life and my family. I want to commit everything I do to the Lord. One thing I feel Him continually calling me back to is writing devotionals and sharing them here on my blog. I'm just trying to figure out where to fit the writing in to my schedule.
I totally admire people who have a specific vision for their lives, stay focused on it, and see it come to fruition....complete admiration from this consistently inconsistent person!!!
Right click, save, and print on a 4x6 piece of cardstock This card is from the kraft edition of digital project life
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Happy Sunday Friends---
We got an unexpected 3 day weekend here in Houston....Friday we had sleet and freezing temps throughout the day so most schools were cancelled. No complaints from this teacher, though I may be singing a different tune when we have our weather make up day! Believe it or not, there's also a 70% chance of snow this Tuesday...that's crazy business for this city!
Meal planning has really helped me these past two weeks...I feel like I'm spending less $$ at the grocery store and eating balanced meals. If you're feeling inspired or using these meal plans leave me a comment.
Meal One-- Chicken Spaghetti with steamed broccoli and roasted cauliflower
I love this recipe...it's total comfort food and the perfect thing to eat while CB and I watch the Bachelor tomorrow night.
Meal Two-- Veggie Stir fry (broccoli, cabbage, mushrooms, carrots, edamame) and Potstickers (store bought)
If I come up with a good recipe for stir fry I'll share it....I usually just make it up as I go!
Meal Three-- Fish Tacos with homemade guacamole
I just season the fish (I bought frozen flounder fillets at Target) with a little southwest seasoning, lime, and olive oil then use my grill pan to cook it. I top fish tacos with salsa and shredded cabbage and serve it in warm corn tortillas
Meal Four--Roasted Vegetable Minestrone (I LOVE this soup!!!) served with crusty garlic bread
Meal Five--Meatloaf , Baked Potatoes, Roasted Veggies (that I didn't use in the soup...I'll roast two sheet pans at one time)
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Here's what we'll be eating this week. Instead of giving you the days I've planned meals for (because in all reality I move meals around all the time) I thought I'd just give you the 5 meals I'll (or my Mom) will be preparing this week with the photos and links. I hope these meal plans give you some ideas of what to cook. I know that though there may be thousands of recipes out there I still get in a rut, I'm sure you do too!
Meal One--Gruyere Mac and Cheese with Bacon + Steamed Brocolli and Cauliflower (because if you're going to eat decadent mac and cheese you'd better balance it out with some veggies!)
Meal Two-- Creamer Peas (picked up fresh ones at the farmer's market) + okra and tomatoes + cornbread
Meal Three--Mushroom and Manchego Panini + Kale Salad
Meal Four-- Spaghetti and Meatballs + Crusty Bread + Green Salad
Meal Five--Grilled Salmon on a Bed of Greens with Lemon Vinaigrette
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In my journal I have written a list of Scriptures I'd like to memorize this year. I continually add to the list as I read through God's Word and His Spirit brings certain verses to light. I wrote down this week's verse sometime in December and knew I would memorize it early in 2014.
I just finished week 1 of Jen Hatmaker's Interrupted Bible study....ummm, WOW!!! If you've ever read any of Jen's work such as 7-A Mutiny Against Excess you know that she (along with conviction from the Holy Spirit) will make you feel really uncomfortable. Though I do have a few small issues with Jen Hatmaker it doesn't make any of what she writes about less true.
I'll be honest--I didn't choose this book. Our church is having all of the Life Groups split up into a men's group and woman's group. The men are reading and working through Fight by Craig Groeschel and the women are reading and working through Interrupted.
So where am I going with all of this? This verse stuck out to me when I looked over my list of verses this morning. THIS is what I need to burn into my heart these next two weeks. I can get so stinkin focused on what is worthless and lose focus of what is worthwhile. Whether it's putting my phone down to have real conversations, getting off the computer to engage my family, or staying away from Marshalls even though I really want a new shirt to wear. I don't know about you, but the world pulls at my attention all the time and I only become more distracted. I just want to seek out life in His ways...abundant life!
Enjoy the printable...it's of course from digital Project Life, specifically the Coral Edition. Let me know if you're memorizing with me friends! Blessings, Angela
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Next week I'll be changing meal plan monday to supper plan sunday....in case you care :) That way I don't have a memory verse and meal plan going up the same day. Memory Verse will come later today.
Here's this week's meal plan: All images are from the website where I found the recipes...begin drooling now!
Monday---Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Carrots and Green Beans
Tuesday--Brown Sugar Basalmic Glazed Pork Loin, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Kale Salad with Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Wednesday-- Life Group Night---Ham and Swiss Paninis, carrots and dip, chips
Thursday-- Cheese Enchiladas with Spicy Pinto Beans
Friday-- Out or carry out
Saturday-- Buffalo Chicken Salad
Sunday-- Chicken Tikka Masala with Rice
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One of my personal/blogging goals this year is to return to consistently meal planning for at least a week at a time. I'm currently on a trial membership of the website, Plan To Eat. This site allows you to save recipes online via a button similar to the "pin it" button for Pinterest, place the recipes into a meal plan , and then spits out your grocery list based on the plan. I think that in the long run it will save me money because I'll become better at using bulk items and not having to run to the store every other day for those one or two things that didn't get put on the list originally! You know how those one or two things always turn into a $40+ shopping trip. I'll let you know how I like it once I really put it to use.
All of that to share this week's meal plan and recipe links with you.
Monday- My Awesome Chili....seriously, it's so yummy! I highly recommend a bag of fritos with it!
Tuesday- Chinese Orange Chicken
Wednesday- Roasted Chicken with wild rice and steamed broccoli
Thursday- Frittata with Spinach Salad
Friday- out (I never cook on Fridays)
Saturday- Homemade Chicken and Noodles
Sunday- Brown Sugar and Basalmic Glazed Pork Loin with Kale Salad and Roasted Potatoes
A few other recipes on this week's menu--
Saturday breakfast--Raspberry Coconut Granola Pancakes
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We headed out of town for a few days after Christmas. My sweet (and newly engaged) cousin Jessica allowed us to spend time at her house while she was away. It's so nice to have a home to stay in while away.
Though I was wanting to go shopping in Wimberly I knew my little guy would be much happier at the local park, so that's what we did.
Nothing makes this boy happier than being outdoors; climbing, jumping, running.
we ended our time at the park with a train ride....and then went back to Jessica's where K took a 3 hour nap!!! Oh, the power of fresh air!
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Last year I made an effort to create a new Scripture printable each week, this year I've decided that two per month is a better idea. Weeks seem to fly by and sometimes I just can't get a verse memorized in 7 days (sad, but true).
Here is the first one in the 2014 series. It is actually my verse for the year. If you plan on printing these out and memorizing along with me, would you please leave me a comment? I'd love to know I have friends out there walking in the truth with me.
As always I'm using Project Life Digital Templates for each printable....this just makes it so easy for me to type up a verse to share with you, but it's cuter than just plain paper! This template is from the Coral Edition, gorgeous!!
Right click to save and print. I'm going to only use 4x6 templates this year so if you want to get a little photo album to stick your cards in that will work well.
Here's to FOCUSING on HIM this year!
*Normally I will post a new verse every other Monday. You can expect the next verse on January 13.
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