Some time ago, we shared a birthday gift we made for the daughter (well, one of them!), of our sweet friends, the Johnson family. Another daughter celebrated a birthday this past week so we decided to make one for her: I’m fascinated by names and their meanings. It was a huge blessing to work on this project and see the…
Category: hospitality
Dearest Friends
We have the *very* best friends. A casserole the week I hurt my foot. Soup earlier this week, a phone call and visit that led to these tasty treats: Notes of encouragement…phone calls just to check on us. We are blessed. We are blessed. We are blessed.
Spiced Pecans
This is one of my holiday favorites! Spiced Pecans 1/4c butter 4c pecans 1 1/2c sugar 1T cinnamon 1T ground cloves 1T nutmeg Melt butter and add pecans. Cook and stir 20 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Mix remaining ingredients in plastic container. Add warm pecans and shake to coat. Spread on a baking sheet to cool completely. Store in…
Chicken Noodle Soup
Feeling under the weather? Perhaps you just need some good, old-fashioned rest and a comforting bowl of warm soup! My Great-Grandmother always had the best remedies for illness. My Mom often mentions the warm drink she would make when she realized you might be catching a cold. I can’t remember what exactly was in it, but it was warm and…
DIY- Bookmarks from Greeting Cards
Each Monday morning, we send correspondence to friends and family. It’s a time I look forward to each week…time to connect with special people in my life. Because we send out so many letters, I usually invest in greeting cards and stationery. It’s become a habit each January…re-stocking the writing supplies. By this point in the year, we always have…
Citrus Mint Tea
We haven’t always been big tea drinkers. Five or so years back, I took my girls to a tea house and I have been hooked ever since! I thought I might share a quick recipe, especially good for someone feeling a bit sickly right now (those germs love fall, don’t they?!). Citrus Mint Tea (From Celebrate the Seasons) 3 regular-size…
The Recipe Box
I don’t generally like recipes that call for a cake mix…something about making a homemade recipe with a box mix just seems wrong, LOL. These were really good, and *very* easy! They would be great as a “holiday” cookie. Gooey Butter Cookies (From Keeping Good Company) 1/2c butter 1/4t vanilla 1 egg 1 (8oz) pkg. cream cheese 1 (1 lb.…
August 23, 2010
The weekend was full! I’ve shared our chicken experience…you’ll have to read down a little further for those details. Friday, we hosted a very sweet family for dinner. This mother has six children under six! They are all super cute and so well behaved. We had dinner, laughed, and shared stories until a couple of the children were fast asleep.…
Lost and Found
Our family has been so blessed recently by visitors, we’ve started our own “lost and found”. It’s goofy, I know, but I love all of these folks. It’s nice to have them here! These little reminders just make the day extra special. : )
Our First Party
This past Sunday we hosted our first party in this new house! The rooms were all full of laughter and children ran from place to place. I hope everyone enjoyed their time here as much as we enjoyed them visiting. This gathering was for a sweet friend as she celebrated the pending arrival of her seventh baby. I’m so thankful…