enJOYing my journey

Favorite Kid's Books!

2012-01-30T08:21:00.000-05:00

We LOVE books around here, as you may have heard... I have been asked for book recommendations, so here are some of our favorite books. I'll try to update this list as we find more gems. I'll sort of break it down by age, but little kids can listen to bigger books too! And it works the other way as well, my 7-year-old will gladly listen to any of the stories below. Make sure you read to

Nature Walk Treasures

2012-01-27T18:17:00.000-05:00

Even when it's cold, we try to get outside and enJOY what God has created for us. Here's hoping you find some treasures this weekend. "Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made." (John 1:3) "You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and hills will burst into song before you, and all the trees of the

Running Playlist

2012-01-26T09:37:00.000-05:00

So... you guys know I've been doing "couch to 5K" and I really enJOY it. I use the app on my iphone, and it has the ability to play music while you walk/run. Well, I finally added music to my walk/run. My iphone plugs into the treadmill which has speakers. I prefer doing my walk/run outside, but it's winter, and I love our new treadmill. It was a bit of a challenge to find any premade running

Mirette On The High Wire (a FIAR Title)

2012-01-24T13:26:00.000-05:00

With a new year, came a new schedule for us. It's working perfectly, and we are happy to have more time to devote to our "Five in a Row" studies. The boys enJOYed "Mirette on the High Wire" and the following activities: Social Studies: Paris, France --- We used our globe, atlas, maps, and encylopedia. We also did some worksheets with french colors, and words. My husband was a big help with

What I'm Reading - January 2012

2012-01-23T07:39:00.003-05:00

I enJOY hearing what others are reading, so I periodically share what I'm reading. Here's what I start my day with: A daily calendar based on my favorite book One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are Here's an excerpt from today: "non-eucharisteo, ingratitude, was the fall - humanity's discontent will all that God freely gives..."

Good For You Granola Bars

2012-01-20T14:58:00.003-05:00

These are dangerously good... but not too dangerous, because they are actually good for you. Save some money by skipping boxed snacks and making these yummy treats. Try cutting these into bars or squares and pre-packaging in individual bags or waxed paper. My kids love to grab one from our snack basket. Ummm, I do too! The best part... you'll know exactly what's in them, no fake stuff!

38 Books

2012-01-18T13:42:00.001-05:00

I guess it was worth the long drive across town (after a closer library was found closed)... ... and I guess it was worth trying to carry 38 books with kids in tow, not to mention the slight embarrassment, "hi- like we've never seen books before"... ... and I guess it's also worth the major fees I'll incur, 'cuz we

Easy Chocolate Protein Treats

2012-01-16T08:36:00.000-05:00

1 scoop chocolate protein powder 1 cup of nuts (I used a combination of almonds, walnuts, and mixed nuts) 1/4 cup of raisins (I used craisins) 2 T cocoa powder 1/4 cup of honey 2 T water Put all ingredients in a food processor and blend together. Roll into balls & chill. enJOY

2012-01-13T06:00:00.000-05:00

Well it's been quiet here on the blog, but noisy (and happy and busy) in our home. Here's a little update through some pictures that make me smile big. Our little princess is growing up, saying "thanks" and "watch me" along with hundreds of other words. She's ready to potty train, she's just waiting on me. Ha, ha I better get ready. I love how she plays with her baby dolls.

Simply Delicious Homemade Granola

2012-01-12T11:52:00.003-05:00

This granola is easy, healthy, yummy, cheap... just go ahead and make it! We love it with almond milk or yogurt. The kids like it with peanut butter and apples or celery. I double this recipe: Here's what you need: 3 cups rolled oats 1/2 c. sunflower seeds (hulled, not seasoned) 1/2 c. nuts (almonds, walnuts, or mixed) 1/2 c. coconut (unsweetened works) 1/4 c.

2011-12-26T13:11:00.000-05:00

We had a wonderful Christmas. We are so very blessed. We enJOYed awesome times with family.

'Twas the Week Before Christmas...

2011-12-23T07:06:00.000-05:00

Here's what we've been up to this week, as well as a look at some of our Christmas decorations. JW "reading" me Christmas stories JW being a Christmas tree. Christmas tree waffles! over half the ornaments are missing, and I'm sure there's a least one paper airplane stuck in there! Jesse Tree ~ a great tradition very serious decorating going on here!

All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth

2011-12-22T08:01:00.002-05:00

Here are two short video clips of the boys singing. You may want to scroll down and push pause on the music player at the bottom of this page. J-Man just lost his other front tooth! he looks so much older to me now

Last Minute Homemade Gift Ideas

2011-12-21T09:18:00.001-05:00

If you have visited Pinterest.com than you have no need for this post. Hahaa... there are so many creative ideas on that site. Here's what we made for some gifts this year....most of them found via pinterest. And, despite what I said, you may want to read through to the end, because there's a YUMMY recipe. This homemade chocolate sauce is DELISH! It's good for topping ice cream, dipping

O Little Town of Bethlehem

2011-12-19T21:09:00.000-05:00

Our Sunday School classes did a walk-through Bethlehem and it was so cool, and totally adorable. Each class was a different shop or part of town. The adult classes (including the kids' parents) got to walk through the town. There was place to sign the census, and pay taxes and even Roman soldiers sauntering about. A guide took small groups through to each section, so they could learn about

JW

2011-12-18T14:03:00.000-05:00

This little boy, my little boy, is: so cool and cute and Hilarious! and sweet and funny, funny, funny and sensitive and a great big brother and a patient little brother and independent and smart and agile and handsome and he has THE BEST laugh and I'm just crazy about him.

A Few Things I Like (Green Smoothies, 5K, Books)

2011-12-15T07:13:00.001-05:00

I'm totally hooked on green smoothies...yum! I didn't invent them, but here's how I make mine: In a blender mix up: 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk or water, or a mixture of the two (almond milk makes it creamier in my opinion) 3 ice cubes 1 banana (I like mine frozen, it makes it more milkshake-ish) 1 heaping scoop of vanilla flavored whey protein powder (I buy a brand with low sugar

Christmas Joy Continued... (Baking Edition)

2011-12-14T15:53:00.002-05:00

I wish you could taste & smell these cookies... heavenly.Here's our favorite sugar cookie recipe. these 2 sweet cookies were made for me by my 2 sweet boys (who's cup overflows)

Christmas Joy Continued

2011-12-14T15:49:00.000-05:00

Photo blogging continued : tiny little braids :) that's Mary, Joseph & baby Jesus 3 kings (who's cup overflows)

Christmas Joy

2011-12-14T15:13:00.000-05:00

Well, we've been busy making and eating sweets and doing lots of other fun, family, Christmas-y things. Here are some of my favorite photos... More to come :) my sweet little niece they all look so grown up to me...sniff, sniff

December School Update -- (Owl Moon a FIAR title)

2011-12-09T07:40:00.000-05:00

It's been a while since I shared what we are experiencing for school, so here's an update, and some resources and ideas for the book Owl Moon by Jane Yolen. Since October, we've been packing, moving, unpacking, exploring our backyard and neighborhood, celebrating the holidays, spending time with family & friends, and getting over a few illnesses. We managed to get in a few weeks of solid (

Advent Ideas

2011-11-29T20:04:00.000-05:00

I LOVE the Christmas season. It's my favorite time of year. At our house, I hope to keep the focus more on baby Jesus, the greatest gift ever, than Santa, elves, and reindeer, but it is still a really special, magical time of year for kids. We love the Jesse Tree Advent from Ann Voskamp at A Holy Experience to help us focus on Jesus every day leading up to Christmas. In Decembers past, my

Grateful

2011-11-24T11:20:00.000-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving!This is one of my favorite days of the year. I'm thankful for so much. My cup overflows. My list of blessings is very long. Moment by moment HE gives precious gifts to me. At the top of my list are: the Giver of these gifts, my heavenly Father, my amazing husband, our super kids, our wonderful, close family our cozy new home which is a beautiful backdrop for family

A Photo Update

2011-11-23T17:50:00.000-05:00

Where have I been? What have we been up to? Oh yeah I'm sure you're all dying to know... yeah right ;) Well.... We've been just hanging around, exploring, growing up, having fun... oh and moving... to our dream house... which led to lots of work... unpacking, wallpaper removing, painting... all that good stuff :) it also led to lots of exploring our new surroundings.

"weekdays into Sundays"

2011-11-22T14:22:00.000-05:00