Praying......

I have had a heavy heart today. My sweet friend Lesley is leaving her boy today in Haiti. All week I have been in super pray mode. I started by praying that their time together would be blessed and bring them closer together. I had been dreading this day all week knowing that she would have to leave him one more time. I'm praying that it is just one more time. It is such a blessing to me to have this wonderful friendship and my heart hurts when her heart hurts. I will continue to pray for this family daily as long as I live and beyond.

Getting Back To "Normal"

AHHH!!! is really all I can say. I feel as if we are getting back to a normal routine for us. I like Christmas, I love it for the true meaning. It's the hustle and bustle that I HATE. I love seeing family and getting together and sharing a meal, I do not like the rushing around and spending tons and tons of money. I do not like feeling stretched too thin and rushed.

This year we did go on a fabulous vacation to New Mexico. I will post about that later this week. It was nice but the start of it I was exhausted. When we got back my poor husband was so sick that he was off work another week. So this week I feel we are taking a turn for the better. I feel like we are accomplishing something. And that feels so great!!!!

I'm making my lists and getting ready to tackle projects.

Wow!!!! What A Year!!!

Wow is all that I can say!!!! We started the year with a sick baby girl and now she is so much better. All thanks to God and so many prayers. I do feel as if my life is just now getting back to normal.
I really do not like New Years Resolutions. I always fail, and fail miserably. Although I do like to take stock of my life and change a few things. So this year there are a few things I would like to try.
1) God First, Family Second, Everything else Third.
I have a really hard time saying no, but last year I tested it and it came with good results, So this year I will try it more.

2) Sew more!!!!
This is a passion and I am craving it.

3) Blog More!!!

4) I always cook alot but this year we are going to base our meals off of the produce we can get at the farmers market. So every Saturday morning we will be treking to the market to see what we can get.

5) Planting more!! I love my little garden and I want more from it.

6) Play more!!!

Let's see if I can accomplish this.

Sara

Berry Picking

Last week Greta and Daniel decided to trek out to find berries. They found lots of them. They are so good. That night Daniel whipped up a cobbler and it was delish. He froze a bunch for smoothies or anything that we decide we need berries for.

Garden update

The garden is in full bloom. We have already harvested green beans and sugar peas. We have many tomatoes coming in and the herbs are so wonderful and add great flavor to all of our dishes. This weekend we will fertilize and the tomatoes should start to ripen. Juliet has found the basil and will stand there and eat straight from the plant. The girls love to be out in the yard and it makes our home so much more. I love this time of year everything is so pretty out. The leaves on the banana trees are so green. We have limes and figs coming in. Greta is eager for the figs. I feel that if I teach my children where and how we get their food they will appreciate it so much more. I hope that this is true.

Homemade Laundry Soap

I know crazy!! But it is wonderful stuff and CHEAP!! Juliet has had a rash since she was born and it is now going away. Great for the baby and the environment also, And did I say it is CHEAP. Total cost about 4 dollars for 5 gallons of soap.
Here's how it goes:
1 Bar Zote Soap, shredded
1 cup borax
1 cup baking soda
2 cups super washing soda
4 gallons water

Put the shredded soap in a large stockpot with 1 gallon water. Heat on low until dissolved, if not dissolving add more water. After the soap is dissolved turn off heat and add other ingredients and stir. It will become thick. Let cool overnight and put into a storage container. Add one cup to each load of laundry. So easy.

Weekly Menu 5/16-5/22

It's been forever posting. Lots going on with the end of school and Juliet. Ready for summer and a break from the norm. So here goes, this week is a little different because Daniel and I celebrate our 10th anniversary this week and we are celebrating. I LOVE my husband so much and thank God everyday for our wonderful little family.

Sunday 5/16
Yard work all day so we had quick sandwiches
Turkey, bacon, avocado on onion rolls.

Monday 5/17
Chicken, Pablano, and queso sausage
Rice and Veggies

Tuesday 5/18
Spicy Sesame Noodles with Roasted Chicken
from the "For The Love of Cooking Blog"

Wednesday 5/19
Spiced chicken with couscous salad
From Real Simple June 2010

Thursday 5/20
Our Anniversary
Lemony Grilled Lamb Kebabs with peppers and onions
Orzo salad with Zucchini and Feta
Mint ans Scallion Relish
From Real Simple June 2010

Friday and Saturday we will be in town eating at wonderful restaurants.
Sunday we will be going to brunch at Hugo's, I'm so excited about this!!!