Giving In

Today I read this post on a blog that I like to read. She's someone that I can imagine myself being fast friends with if the Lord ever crossed our paths. I believe she is spot on and I felt freed from little bondages that I create for myself every day just reading it. Our freedom rests in Christ alone, not in completing our daily check lists, keeping the perfect house, or having the most well behaved kids. I hope you will feel free as well. Enjoy!

OK, it won't pull up my link...

http://livinglearningandlovingsimply.blogspot.com/2010/01/giving-in.html

Simple Pleasures

Ingredients for Sam's Healthwise Food Cakes
Originally uploaded by Massy (aka MontanaRaven)

I never knew that one day I would become so interested in food. If I had to go back and choose another field to study in college it would be nutrition. I think it would be fun to study all about different foods and the ways that they make our body healthy or unhealthy. I never imagined having a son with such extreme dietary needs so I guess in some ways I've become an expert in certain areas of food. I've had two new discoveries this week that I am very excited about. The first are Rice Tortillas. Finally Simon has an easy go to for sandwich making! The second thing is a recipe for a cake using coconut flour. I can't wait to try it! With his birthday quickly approaching I would love surprise him with something he could actually eat!!! I'll keep you posted.

Out With the Old

Out: Mr. Coffee I'd had for 10 years
In: Cuisnart coffee maker my husband blessed me with on Christmas

Out: dull, lifeless kitchen knives
In: amazingly sharp knives that again Matt gave me for Christmas

Out: blender for food processing
In: fabulous mega food processor that I've had so much fun using!

Matt did so great this year as far as gifts as concerned. He really gave me items that I truly love! Who says that your wife won't be happy with an appliance for Christmas?

Necklace Giveaway

http://walkslowlylivewildly.com/2010/01/04/lisa-leonard-designs-giveaway/comment-page-7/#comment-10894

Go to this site to see a great giveaway! Enter for a chance to win one of these fun necklaces by Lisa Lenord.

A Giveaway

http://flitterbugsblog.blogspot.com/2010/01/flitterbug-giveaway.html

My friend Julie is giving away another freebie! Go to her site to enter and learn about her cause, bringing a baby home from Ethiopia.

Trim Up the Tree

Festive Play

I made the kids some little gingerbread men for them to use in their kitchen during the holidays. This was the scene at our "Christmas tea" first thing this morning. I love what can be done with a few fabric scraps, a needle and thread, and a glue gun!