Here is a surprise growing for me too!
"Ken Davis"
So, I'm on the lookout for a men's bike.....but I don't really know where to look!
What would it be like to be smaller than a lily?What would it be like to see everything upside down?
I think it's time to read this book series again...they're SO much fun and make me imagine so many things from a different point of view!
Here are other family-friendly favorites of mine:
Any books you would add to the list?
They just add that extra "crunch" and eye-cathcing sparkle that makes me smile!
Maybe that is also why I like...
...those things that God "sprinkles" intermittently in our lives to make us smile!
"Whatever is good and perfect comes down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow." James 1:17
Directions
Bring a large saucepan 3/4 full of water to a boil. Add the vegetables (broccoli and cauiliflower) and return to a boil. Cook until the vegetables are tender-crisp, about 1 minute. Drain the vegeatbles and then plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Drain again and set aside. In a small bowl, stir together the oyster sauce, water and chili paste. Set aside.
In a large, heavy non-stick frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Don't let the garlic brown. Add the carrot and saute for 1 minute. Add the reserved vegetables (broccoli and cauliflower) and stir until just tender, about 2 minutes. Add the oyster sauce mixture and toss until the sauce is evenly distributed and the mixture is heated through, about 1 minute. Transfer to a warmed serving dish and garnish with the green onion. Serve immediately.
Of Note:
Today was Mother's Day! While I'm not a mom yet, I'm so thankful for the mothers I know and what they have taught me.
I guess there were around 8,000 people in attendance! We were actually able to pick Jared out of the processional....but my camera went too slow for me to catch a picture of him then.
Afterwards, we scooted downstairs to meet up with him and his family. We were able to have a nice visit with him.
We have been blessed to get to know him these past 4 years as a courageous and steadfast, godly young man!
This weekend again, we have our own local graudation to attend!
Here are Eric's playing pieces....all ready for action. Ben's were the same way.
Here is what mine looked like.....do you think this says something about me?!
Mom and Dad have the most experience playing the game, but that night, Ben won. Which is nice, since it was his birthday. :)
What are some of your favorite family games to play?? I'd be curious to know.
We're starting a summer program at church on Wednesday nights called "Growing the Fruits of the Spirit." For kids aged 12 and under, it's a fun hour or so of skits, stories, crafts, games and snacks.
Abbi, Irindee, and I spent some time decorating the basement along a garden/farming theme to get ready for our first lesson last night.
Here is our Garden Window
And some realistic looking grapes!
Of course you need some sunflowers.
And here is "George"...ready to welcome us every Wednesday night.
Our apple tree.
And Henrietta, the Chicken sitting on her eggs in another window.
Last night was our lesson on Love. We sang the song "The Fruit of the Spirit" and prayed to start off our evening. Later on, we got a special visit from Fluffy the Lamb....who just "loves" strawberries. We learned that maybe "like" was a better word to use, because LOVE never changes, and sometimes we don't like strawberries.
Next we did our attendance chart, and then heard a Bible story about David and Johnathan's friendship/love. We had a discussion on how we too can love others, and not be jealous or mean or unkind.
We gathered all the kids together again for our planting/craft. We made neat little pots to take home.
We ended with a snack of strawberries and cheese, and handing out red balloons.
Next week, we will be learning about JOY and eating ORANGES. :)
If you know anyone who would like to come, email Abbi or I and we will contact them! Please be praying for the classes as well....that many kids would come and that we would be teaching lovingly and accurately!
After reading that we are recommended to eat two servings of fish a week, I thought it time to use up the tuna in our cupboard. While the recipie actually calls for Pita bread, I thought tortillas would work just as well, and they did. (If you don't like cold sandwiches, you won't like these much...but if you do.....)
Tuna Pita Pockets
In a large bowl, add the lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, broccoli and onions. Toss to mix evenly. In a small bowl, add the tuna and ranch dressing. Stir to mix well. Add the tuna mixture to the lettuce mixture and stir to combine. Scoop 3/4 cup of the tuna salad into each pita pocket and serve immediately. (otherwise it gets soggy)
The other recipe we tried was Couscous.....I didn't ever really know what they were until a friend served them for supper. After trying this recipe, I know that I would like to have them in my cupboard regularly now!
Curried Vegetable Couscous
In a blender (or by hand), finely chop all vegetables. In a large nonstick pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add vegetables and saute until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the curry powder and saute until fragrant, about 1 minute longer. Add the couscous and stock and stir well. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to very low and cover the pan. After 5 minutes, remove from the heat. Uncover and "fluff" the couscous with a fork. Add the salt and cilantro and toss to mix. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.
4 Bird Day
6 National Nurses Day
8 Iris Day
13 Frog Jumping Day
15 National Chocolate Chip Day
17 Armed Forces Day
18 International Museum Day
30 Water a Flower Day
31 National Macaroon Day
Update:
Look what I found on my door when I came home from work! Thanks :)
