I don't even know where to begin… I am the most blessed and favored person on the planet. My birthday was on Wednesday this last week and my family made certain that I had a most memorable day.We started celebrating Wednesday with a walking tour at the botanical gardens. I had a wonderful time with my family and I throughly enjoyed the beauty of the plants and architecture.Then we headed to the art museum… Another one of my favorite places to go. I knew it was going to be good when these ... Read More about A Beautiful Birthday
The framework of my father…a tribute
This was the first Father's Day without my dad. I've been thinking about him often. I've missed him. I've missed my mother. I've missed them as a parental unit that is gone. I know I will see them both again; but there has been sadness that they are not among us.Dad lived with us for almost two years before he went to live with Jesus. Today, I'd like to share my tribute about him that I shared at his funeral last year:"For my tenth birthday, I was given the most memorable gift from my parents. ... Read More about The framework of my father…a tribute
Zero Carb Pizza
Our oldest daughter, Audra Elizabeth has been eating the Trim Healthy Mama way for the last year. Needless-to-say, we have tried some of her recipes (she and Matthew have lived with us for over a year and a half). I have featured many of her recipes lately. They are going to be moving to their own home on July 1st (insert tears and joy here). I am going to miss her and him so much. It has been a joy to have them here; but we also know that the "fullness of time has come" and it is ... Read More about Zero Carb Pizza
Twenty Three
It's been a week of celebrating our oldest, Audra Elizabeth! She turned 23 yesterday! It's been a good year and a great year and a great future are ahead. So thankful for the gift that she is and for the destiny and purpose and good that the LORD has placed within her!Her husband planned a surprise party for her on Sunday:And we hosted her friends and family party last night:And today we are going out to lunch to continue celebrating her. I am one blessed mama! Blessed ... Read More about Twenty Three
Country Brunch
One of my favorite recipes is for a delicious breakfast casserole: Country Brunch. If you are having company for breakfast, it is great to serve because it is a make-the-evening-before dish. We also enjoy having it for dinner. Last week I made it as part of a meal for a friend who had been in the hospital. I also made the same for dinner for our family! It is so good! The menu for the meal for my friend was:Country BrunchSpinach Salad with Mozzarella, Pine Nuts and ... Read More about Country Brunch
