How we Met I was at my parent’s house in the woods soon after my dad died when I first met our rescue squirrel,”Tico.” I was sitting on the porch stairs, and I noticed something in the driveway under one of the vehicles. He had almost no fur, and kind of resembled a baby mouse. He was a bit smaller
Our Rescue Squirrel, “Tico”
The Nest is Empty
Well, just like that, the nest is empty. The little birdies flew their nest, well sort of. A couple of weeks after the start of spring I had realized a bird was building a nest in my small bathroom window between the screen and the glass pane. There had been a small hole that I’d been meaning to patch up
Printable Spanish Number Worksheets
Below are some free printable Spanish number worksheets to help your kiddos learn Spanish. These worksheets are geared toward elementary age, but can be used by anyone. We started learning spanish last year and I have to admit I was surprised at the lack of free worksheets online. It is the second most common language in our country, so when
Broccoli and Cheese Soup
Here is a delicious and easy to make Broccoli and Cheese Soup. I have altered the ingredients for this soup through the years until coming up with this final recipe, which is a household favorite. It’s creamy but not heavy, the perfect level of cheesiness, and full of flavor. Served with a side of artisian homemade bread, I feel spoiled. I
All is Well
I’ve been having moments lately, moments where I can truly say, “All is Well.” Those are good moments. It’s a good season for us, a season of growth, new relationships and new adventures for our family. That sometimes overly optimistic and hopeful side of me is alive and well. It’s been awhile for a little family update, I haven’t forgotten,
Elevated Walking Tacos Recipe
This is what I’m calling an “Elevated Walking Tacos” recipe. I’ve made this delicious concoction for many years now and it’s always a big hit. I was inspired many years ago by the ever popular idea of putting a bean mixture into small personal sized bags of various chips and topping it with cheese, sour cream, etc.. That is what
Easy Beef and Cheese Enchiladas
This is an easy beef and cheese enchiladas recipe. To save time you can use a ready made sauce straight from the shelf. Homemade taste better and is better for you, but no judging here, sometimes you need some convience in your life. These have been a favorite in our home, especially among our boys and their friends. We rarely
Having Hope in the New Year
Having hope in the New Year? At the end of every year I seem to have an abundance of thoughts that race through my mind. It’s usually a mix of memories from the past year, like things that I’m thankful for, things I’ve learned from and resolutions for the next year. This year seems to be no exception, I have
Beef and Cheese Lasagna
Here is a delicious beef and cheese lasagna recipe straight from my kitchen. When I think of comfort food, a delicious lasagna definitely makes the list. I will admit, it’s not the quickest of meals to pull together. I find that preparing my sauce ahead of time really helps make this meal possible during a busy week. Lasagna is a
Moving Forward
Well, this year is moving forward and so are we. It’s been a busy couple of months around here as usual, and as always, the Lord’s grace has been sufficient to get us through. We have been blessed with wonderful weather here these past few weeks, with the exception of one week where the temperatures were near freezing. Sometimes you