I know the rain helps things grow, just like trials, but I sure like the sunshine more. I am grateful that the Sun/Son is always there to chase away clouds and bring me the light that I need.
P.S. Our growing spring garden:
Sunday, March 29, 2009
There is sunshine in my soul today
Ahhh, after a week of gloom and doom and rain, we have sunshine again! Sunshine, smiles, spirit, and starting over again with a new week...
I know the rain helps things grow, just like trials, but I sure like the sunshine more. I am grateful that the Sun/Son is always there to chase away clouds and bring me the light that I need.
P.S. Our growing spring garden:
I know the rain helps things grow, just like trials, but I sure like the sunshine more. I am grateful that the Sun/Son is always there to chase away clouds and bring me the light that I need.
P.S. Our growing spring garden:
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
7 years ago...
I had my 4th and 5th children! (That makes me feel old!) We have been celebrating all weekend with Grandpa, Grandma, Mamma, and of course all the kids. We had a pre-party with balloons and a treasure map cake. Then today, their "true" birthday, they had a treasure hunt and a pirate cake. They (okay, WE) had a blast!
Party time!
And I love to look back... They are so cute!
And still best buddies!!!
Party time!
And I love to look back... They are so cute!
And still best buddies!!!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Broken thumb!
While closing the sliding door on our van, Bob accidentally left his thumb in the way! (He has more imaginative stories...!) He survived church with a dangling thumb, and got it cast on Monday, Tuesday, and twice on Thursday. (It was too tight, it wasn't set right, and then the bone had to be re-broken and re-set.) Good grief! We are really hoping he won't need surgery!
Update: He has now had surgery (two pins), and two additional casts. He'll get another one in a couple of weeks. I think this is a Guiness World Record for casts on a thumb!
Update: He has now had surgery (two pins), and two additional casts. He'll get another one in a couple of weeks. I think this is a Guiness World Record for casts on a thumb!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
1,2,3,4,5,6,7...
AND #8!!! Coming to our family mid-August! WOOHOO!!!
Here's a look back as we also look ahead...
Here's a look back as we also look ahead...
Monday, March 2, 2009
Cauliflower soup (from Zupa's in Utah)
I'm such a soup person. My kids aren't, but that just means more leftovers for me to lunch on during the week. I am OKAY with that! This is good stuff...
I just did a search for this soup, and more than one website showed it. Here goes!
Wisconsin Cauliflower-Cheddar Soup
Yields: 9 cups or 8 first-course servings
2 tablespoons margarine or butter (1/4 stick)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 can (13 3/4 to 14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 head (2 1/2 pounds) cauliflower, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 package (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 cups)
In 4-quart saucepan, melt margarine or butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until golden, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour and salt; cook 2minutes, stirring frequently. Gradually stir in milk, chicken broth, and 1 1/2 cups water; add cauliflower and heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes. (I roasted the cauliflower in the overn first and then added it in.) In blender (with center part of blender cover removed to allow steam to escape), blend cauliflower mixture at low speed in small batches until very smooth. Return cauliflower mixture to saucepan; heat over medium heat until hot, stirring occasionally. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in mustard and 1 1/2 cups cheese until melted and smooth. Garnish soup with remaining cheese to serve.
I just did a search for this soup, and more than one website showed it. Here goes!
Wisconsin Cauliflower-Cheddar Soup
Yields: 9 cups or 8 first-course servings
2 tablespoons margarine or butter (1/4 stick)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 can (13 3/4 to 14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 head (2 1/2 pounds) cauliflower, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 package (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (2 cups)
In 4-quart saucepan, melt margarine or butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until golden, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour and salt; cook 2minutes, stirring frequently. Gradually stir in milk, chicken broth, and 1 1/2 cups water; add cauliflower and heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes. (I roasted the cauliflower in the overn first and then added it in.) In blender (with center part of blender cover removed to allow steam to escape), blend cauliflower mixture at low speed in small batches until very smooth. Return cauliflower mixture to saucepan; heat over medium heat until hot, stirring occasionally. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in mustard and 1 1/2 cups cheese until melted and smooth. Garnish soup with remaining cheese to serve.
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