The Theme This Week is Food!

January 17th

We went to Texas Roadhouse to celebrate my dad's birthday. I got the Dallas Fillet with loaded mashed potatoes. It was sooo good! 

January 18th

This week we have been blessed with gorgeous sunsets. I have loved each and every one. They made me happy.

January 19th

We decided to have hot cereal for dinner tonight since we still aren't feeling well. Paul asked for some real whipped cream. I couldn't believe the reaction. They were practically fighting over it. I guess it's a lot better than the canned stuff. 

January 20th

Paul came home from work with this little beauty in his hands. I had no idea he was bring them home. My first thought was oh no, that's really bad for my butt. I quickly got over that and suddenly I was very excited! 

January 21st

We made pancakes tonight for dinner. I have always wanted a big stack of pancakes so I made one. And then I took a picture. And then I realized they were really dry. 

January 22nd

Hello chicken satay. Your peanut sauce is so heavenly. Hello sticky rice and hello garlic chicken. I think I love you! 

Sunday the 16th

 I've been itching to quilt again. I hardly made anything last year. It is so hard when there isn't a space to dedicate to just sewing. If I start something on the table I have to take it down before anyone can eat. It screws with the mojo but I'm doing it anyway.

Friday and Saturday

 

 Jan 14th

Is my cat weird? Surely other cats sleep with their tongues out. Right? No? I guess he's weird then. (Trust me, we knew that.)

Jan 15th

This morning we got up early for Emma's first game of church basketball ball. It was awesome and hilarious. We are totally looking forward to more games.

Two Weeks In & I'm Doing Great!

January 1st

What a wonderful surprise it was to come home to a message from Nate. Paul got to reunite with two of his favorite mission buddies. We met Nate and Bobby at Rumbi where we talked and laughed for hours. I love watching these three together. They have an amazing bond. What a great way to start the new year! 

January 2nd

Poor little buddy. Andrew didn't feel well and stayed home from church. He slept most the day. He's just so sweet when he's sick. I just want to cuddle him. 

Jan 3rd

There is A LOT of fabric out there that I really like but once in a while there is a line that just speaks to me. Most recently it's Moda's Bliss. I have bought enough material to make three quilts with this line but I am so afraid of messing it up I don't have to courage to cut into it. 

Jan 4th

Emma practiced sewing on her new machine today. It wasn't all butterflies and flowers along the way. There were some harsh words exchanged, and many stitches picked out, but in the end she made this adorable pillowcase. 

Jan 5th

I'm still looking at this yummy, happy fabric that has been sitting on my end table for days. I'm also still too afraid to cut it...

Jan 6th

Today was my first snowshoe adventure. We covered a three mile loop that I thought would never end. It was gorgeous but I never want to exercise for that long again in my life!

Jan 7th

Today I had to drive Paul to the dentist. He wasn't able to drive himself since he was high on valium.  While I was waiting for him to finish up I got myself a burger and sweet potato fries. Hello! It was so good. 

Jan 8th

Today we went to Peaks arena to ice skate. We actually had a good time! Andrew went in with a positive attitude and skated really well. I'm proud of him for trying so hard.

Jan 9th

I'm sure glad we bought a piano. If we hadn't there would be no place for toy soldier wars.

Jan 10th

Today was our second new recipe of the month. It's italian beef and we ate it on sandwich rolls. Yum! 

Jan 11th

Every once in a while the kids get along well. For a brief moment today there was no screaming. There weren't any insults. I just happened to catch a cute moment of sharing between brother and sister. 

Jan 12th

It won't be long before we have a "brace face". Emma went in for her consultation today and should her braces within the next month or so. She can't wait. She doesn't have a clue...

Jan 13th

Today I put my ipod in the dock, shuffled my awesome songs mix and went to work folding loads and loads and loads of laundry. It feels so good to have it done!