Forever Friends

I just had to capture this picture of M with her "Belle".

She plays with, talks to, and takes care of Belle as if she is real. It is the cutest thing!

That Face

Ever had one of these days?

This is part of the 9 month pictures I took of my cousin's little boy. I just happened to capture this look at just the right moment :)

He is adorable, isn't he?

Here are a few of the other shots I got that day:

E's Sewing Project

E made this pillow at Co-op this semester.

She did all the stitching by hand. I think she did a fantastic job! We are going to be adding some new fabric in her room and this is part of it. It is going to be so cute....more to come on that later!

He missed me

Scot had to be away this last week. When he came home, he brought me these gorgeous roses! I think he missed me :)

Spinach Tomato Soup

I am not sure where I originally saw this recipe, but after trying it, I knew it was a keeper. The problem is I do not have the exact recipe! I have searched the internet and have found different versions (some with pasta added), but I loved the original so much I knew I had to try to duplicate it. This is how I make it to my liking, you can adjust the herbs and seasonings to your taste as well.

It is so quick and delicious...not to mention healthy!

1 can great northern beans
1 can diced tomatoes
16 oz chicken broth
3 or 4 oz of frozen spinach
chicken breast, cooked and shredded (optional: I have eaten it both ways and loved them both!)
small onion, diced
1/2 tsp basil
1/4 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper to taste

Combine in sauce pan, simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.

Quick and delicious!

Out of the Mouth of Babes

I just have to write this little memory down here on the blog so I won't forget the cute little things that my 5 year old says!


While reading from my devotional book, M  informed me that I needed to stop reading from my "emotional" book and start reading the Bible because it was much better. 


Then, I was reading a passage of Scripture to her and one of the verses said something about drinking wine and she said, "they should not be drinking wine because water is the only thing that is healthy for you!"

Awana Races

This year for the Awana races, the kids got a little creative with their cars.

S wanted to do a hot pink race car.

B made this dog bone car.

M made this penguin car.

B won 3rd place in the Truth and Training division.

M won 2nd place for Speed in Cubbies.