proof

i should take my camera with me

...everywhere.

the two younger munchkins and i 

had the most beautiful day on friday.

we headed down to seattle and visited the twirl cafe 

(using a mamapedia voucher purchased months ago).

it did not disappoint!

it was a cute and comfortable space, 

and while moo-moo had a potty accident as soon as we got their 

and had to wear her sweatshirt as a skirt, 

there was also a photographer from the newspaper there...

so we might get our picture in the paper!

afterwards we had a picnic lunch at the park 

(using my adorable new basket) 

and the kids played and played.

since we were in the neighborhood 

we swung by my alma mater 

and enjoyed the beautiful campus.

the boy-boy told me he'd like to go there someday *sigh*.

it was a quite a nostalgic experience for me.

such a lovely place.

we walked to the canal

 and watched the boats go by 

and the bridge go up

 and headed home

satisfied and exhausted.

and not a single photo to show.

lesson learned.

a blessed sunday to all!

quiet time

i have been getting back in the habit of being

"early to bed" and "early to rise".

most of the time when i am up early, 

i am the only one.

but about 15 minutes into my quiet time this morning

 i was joined by my 5-year-old son.

i quietly explained that i was spending time with God,

so if he was going to be downstairs

he would have to be quiet.

then he told me "i have to get my notebook 

so that i can write to God".

so this is how we spent those early morning moments.

yesterday morning just before breakfast,

my kids hauled out their devotionals

(we used to read them every morning)

and told me "we have to do our devotions."

to see the Lord moving their hearts

 fills my heart with indescribable joy.

how beautiful.

lovely days

beautiful weekend.

 babies.

friends. 

cupcakes.

still recovering...

sweetness

my favorite moments

are the spontaneous ones.

on waste

opportunity.
don't waste it.

from here

be the person you want to be.

every day.

this and that

highlights from a busy day.

we were invaded by two dogs and a carebear.

 we whipped out some delicious breakfast cookies.

and we climbed an immense mountain of laundry.

this was only half of it...

gettin' there...

I am thankful for a lawn that needs mowing, 

windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing

 because it means I have a home.... 

I am thankful for the piles of laundry and ironing 

because it means my loved ones are nearby. 

 ~Nancie J. Carmody

Healthy Breakfast Cookies

1 banana

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup brown sugar

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, quick cooking

1/2 cup all purpose flour

3/4 cup whole wheat flour

1 t baking powder

1/2 t baking soda

1/2 t cinnamon

1/2 t salt

1/2 cup macadamia nuts

1/4 cup craisins

1 baking apple, peeled, cored and chopped

Mash bananas and mix with butter and brown sugar.  In separate bowl mix dry ingredients and then mix with banana mixture.  Add the nuts, craisins and apples last.

Spoon onto greased cookie sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.  Remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

Yum!

happy list

41. dishes

credit

42. laundry

43. windows

credit

44. toilets

credit

45. home

all these things i take for granted
(and even grumble about)
 mean that i have a safe and healthy home.
now that is something to be very thankful for.