Humbled Homemaker: March 2010

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Happy St. Patty's Day!

The kiddos and I had fun celebrating St. Patrick's Day today. At our Toddler Bible Study that my friend, Jill, organizes we had a festive lunch...mini reubens, cabbage, and broccoli salad. All new to me, but very yummy!

The kids watched an old school Veggie Tales clip about St. Patrick's Day and colored shamrocks! We were all festive in our green...it was fun!
Here is the Veggie Tales clip if you are interested:
http://ministry-to-children.com/veggie-tales-saint-patrick-video/

A picture of Avonleigh in her original St. Patty's outfit

(though we did have to change before the day was done)

Later this evening we made St. Patrick's Day Smoothies! They were actually not bad.

The kids had a great time making them and even enjoyed drinking them!

...and Mommy liked it too!

(photo compliments of Isaac!)

If you would like to try on too, here's the recipe:

1 Cup Grapes (frozen)

1 Banana (sliced & frozen)

1 Kiwi

1 Cup Spinach

1/4 Cup Limeade

8 oz Lime Yogurt (I used 6 oz)

Enjoy!

Cowboy Isaac

When we were at Target yesterday, Isaac insisted on putting on an Easter Hat. He proceeded to tell me that it was his cowboy hat. He said he was "Cowboy Isaac"! He spent the rest of the shopping trip referring to us as, Cowboy Isaac, Cowboy Avonleigh, and Cowboy Mommy. He kept asking, "Where's your hat, Cowboy Mommy?" Oh yeah, and he swung his pink hat around saying, "Yee-Haw"! Cowboys can wear pink too!

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Fearfully and Wonderfully made...

Blogging is something that I've started in the past, but haven't continued with because it is something that is really outside my comfort zone. I'm not talking about the entries with pictures of my kids, filling you in on the events of the week. I'm talking about the entries that are raw, honest writings from my heart. If you know me well, you know that I'm a pretty private person and sharing my writing (something that is deeply personal to me) is a stretch. But I've felt convicted lately that I need to share some of what God lays on my heart. So, little by little, I'm sharing pieces with you. I just hope I'm able to translate the words from my heart to my keyboard!

Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.

Have you ever looked at an amazing landscape, a vibrant sunset, or a starry night sky and just let yourself get lost in awe of our creator? It's pretty easy to do, even photographs do it for me. I am simply amazed by his beautiful creations! When is the last time that you looked at your family, friends, strangers, or even the mirror with that same awe and reverence?

Of all God's numerous and incredible creations, we are the only one that was created in his image. And when he created us, I feel certain that he didn't mold us half-heartedly and then say, "Ehhh, that'll do." He made each one of us unique, each one of us with his thumb print.

I looked up an estimate of how many humans have ever existed...I'm not sure how accurate it is seeing as there is no way for us to actually know, but the estimate is somewhere between 100-115 billion. How incredible is that? He has made approximately 110 billion humans (give or take "a few") and no two have ever been exactly the same in any way. We are all an original masterpiece created by God himself. There is however, one thing that he made us all have in common. Him. He formed our spirit in His image. Doesn't it boost your self confidence just a little?

1 Corinthians 6:17
But he who unites himself with the Lord is one with him in Spirit.

2 Timothy 1:17
For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self-discipline.

Psalm 46:11
The King is enthralled by your beauty; honor him for he is your Lord.

Psalm 139:14
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

Monday, March 8, 2010

My Love...

So, the other day Nathan was reading my blog and he stopped and looked at me with sad puppy dog eyes and said, "there aren't many pictures of me on here." That is simply because since I have started blogging again, he hasn't been home much because of work. But that is no excuse. My husband is the love of my life. I am blessed by him, thankful for him, and I fall more in love with him every day. So here are some highlights of "us" so far...