Who knew..maybe you did...but I never knew you could microwave apples and they won;t explode! This make my two apple loving boys VERY happy
MICROWAVE BAKED APPLES
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4 med. GA baking apples
4 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tbsp. butter
Cinnamon or nutmeg
Raisins or nuts
Cut a strip from the top of each cored apple. Press 1 tablespoon brown sugar into each hole and add 1/2 tablespoon butter to each. Sprinkle with cinnamon or nutmeg. Microwave apples on low for 5 to 6 minutes until tender. Turn the dish and pour any syrup into center of each one.
Optional: Add raisins/nuts to brown sugar for added flavor.
MICROWAVE BAKED APPLE
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1 med. baking apple
1 tbsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. butter
Cinnamon
Wash and core apple. Pare a thin section of skin from top of apple. Fill center of apple with brown sugar and top with butter. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Cook uncovered in microwave 2 to 2 1/2 minutes at high or until almost tender. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Cook 2 apples 3 to 3 1/2 minutes at high. Cook 3 apples 4 to 4 1/2 minutes at high. Cook 4 apples 5 to 5 1/2 minutes at high.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Friday, September 09, 2011
God's lessons in our daily life
Today I was slammed by God clearly showing me the importance of being in His word. I was on the phone with a dear person in my life and the mom of a 6th grade girl. UGH that can be a whole other post in itself how the LORD sparred me the D-R-A-M-A of all things girl. I have to admit not that its a secret to those from my former life ...I WAS A MEAN GIRL! I was the one who wanted to be liked and would do anything at any ones cost to be liked and if that included being MEAN or unaware of my surroundings then so be it. So to hear this sweet one ache like only a mommy can for her 1st born I had feeling of guilt in me too as my life flashed before me and I saw my selfish actions hurt others. BLAGHHHHHHHHHHHH
When I was sharing with her how important it is to build her daughter up I was reminded that I NEED to help my boys hide God's word in their hearts so that when they need comfort, shelter from the storms of life they will be comforted in knowing that the LORD has rescued them in that exact moment. WOW how I slack at this. One of the most important things that I shared in a previous post how important it is for me to encourage William throughout the day with love notes. I also put in those God's word I know as he reads it he is not only reminded where we find our strength but that God loves him way more than I ever could.
I do have to say because this 6th grade girl is VERYYYYY special to me I wanted to go blow up those girls homes or make their lives miserable I encouraged the mom to pray for them by name with her daughter so that she will not HATE them. AGHHHHHHH another lesson I need to do too! I have alot of good advice I just need to practice it more often.
So here is to all my mommy friends of girls and boys--build a strong foundation in your young ones...talk about the Lord everyday and how we run the race toward HIM and not anyone else. For as hard as that is when our children are hurting on the inside. We mama bears want to attack and we need to step back and see what our children will do ...let them show us they have been listening they might just surprise you!
When I was sharing with her how important it is to build her daughter up I was reminded that I NEED to help my boys hide God's word in their hearts so that when they need comfort, shelter from the storms of life they will be comforted in knowing that the LORD has rescued them in that exact moment. WOW how I slack at this. One of the most important things that I shared in a previous post how important it is for me to encourage William throughout the day with love notes. I also put in those God's word I know as he reads it he is not only reminded where we find our strength but that God loves him way more than I ever could.
I do have to say because this 6th grade girl is VERYYYYY special to me I wanted to go blow up those girls homes or make their lives miserable I encouraged the mom to pray for them by name with her daughter so that she will not HATE them. AGHHHHHHH another lesson I need to do too! I have alot of good advice I just need to practice it more often.
So here is to all my mommy friends of girls and boys--build a strong foundation in your young ones...talk about the Lord everyday and how we run the race toward HIM and not anyone else. For as hard as that is when our children are hurting on the inside. We mama bears want to attack and we need to step back and see what our children will do ...let them show us they have been listening they might just surprise you!
Thursday, September 01, 2011
Sonne
Sonne is the Light
One
Here comes the sun
Two
Here comes the sun
Three
It is the lightest star of all
Four
Here comes the sun
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
So many thoughts
I have so many thoughts going through my head this morning and thought I needed to put them down
This past Saturday we had the privilege to serve the homeless of greenville a meal. We ran out of food and that broke my heart even though I think maybe it had to do with the fact that I piled it on the first 10 or so people's plates.(Kristen and I should not be next to each other again) My family served and it was an awesome feeling to watch my 7yr old pass out forks/sporks and my 3yr old stand there the entire time the line was going and pass out plates. With my husband by my side and scores of believers sharing Jesus I did not process anything until later that evening. Over the past few days I have had images in my head of a man touching my child's head and saying thanks...of the smiles as they were greeted by a sweet 6yr old girl handing out home made book marks that said Jesus love you! I watched as my sweet William offered to throw away some of their trash. At the end a man from the feeding was in between me and Jay and I simply said " this is mommy's friend Adrian hold his hand we are going to pray" he did without hesitation. WHEWWW I have shed tears for what I have and they don't I have wept that they are all someones "little boys" how did this happen. Bad choices...life circumstances? I don't know and I don't care..who am I to judge? GOD loves them and its my job to train my children to serve. the only way they will learn that is to be with us as we show Christ's love to others. Walking by my oldest room on Saturday night I heard him crying when I walked in ..he asked me if he had too much stuff??? Really?? UM yes we all have too much stuff. When I closed the door I thanked God for pouring compassion on his heart its only the beginning but I'm so excited to watch him bloom.
A sweet high school neighborhood friend and his wife are going through my worst nightmare. The nightmare of not knowing if your child will live through the next few days. They struggled with infertility and IVF for a few years.In March they delivered twin girls Morgen and Sonne. Eric and Ali are not believers and I pray that as we pray for them that their hearts will be touched and opened to God's goodness. I know and understand that Sonne's surgery and recovery may not come on this side of our world and awareness and for that I am scared that they will turn even more cold to the Gospel. So this morning as I claimed zeph 3:17 over that sweet baby as I have claimed for all the fighters I prayed and asked God to heal her so that she will be a glorious light for Jesus changing the world around her. Please pray for them that our love with spill over and their hearts will be opened.
We are hosting a conference here at the church in October called Married Life Live. It is a conference to discuss SEX and MARRIAGE gasppppppppppp did we actually put the word SEX in print at Taylors FBC?? Uh DUH yes we did ! So far(and its only Tuesday) we have not had any comments or slack..can't speak for the pastor's office but so far so good. I read on a blog this morning a good defense if we are questioned on this matter. I also want to check out the book he mentions. We need to get REAL people and realise our marriages are at risk--our financial world is crumbling and the only thing we are commanded to do is wear the knees out on our pants from praying.WE are to GET REAL with each other and get praying.
And finally our CHURCH ROCKS! I mean R O C K S! I have seen so many changes and honestly GOD is about to BLOW the roof off this place with blessings. ARE you on board? I m talking about seriously praying for GOD to show us HIS way. We are becoming an outreach powerhouse--a praying, counseling getting REAL HOUSE OF WORSHIP! We WORSHIP we don't go to church- I am praying and praying that we grow spiritually and in NUMBERS- numbers are important when we are talking about the lost and hurting. I want the lost-homeless-broken-divorced-single moms- single dads- addicted to walk in our doors and feel WELCOME--I want the tattooed(um already in here me and my BOSS) --the pierced and shabby clothed to walk in here and WORSHIP next to the best 3 pieced suit family--I want to see them holding hands and praising GOD for what he continues to do in my life and those around me.
I AM BLESSED ! I AM BROKEN I'm still learning all this...I am tired and weary..I am well a working mom of young boys married to husband who is at work long hours--we are learning how to make it all work before their eyes--We are broken- WE are BLESSED--WE ARE LOVED by the KING
This past Saturday we had the privilege to serve the homeless of greenville a meal. We ran out of food and that broke my heart even though I think maybe it had to do with the fact that I piled it on the first 10 or so people's plates.(Kristen and I should not be next to each other again) My family served and it was an awesome feeling to watch my 7yr old pass out forks/sporks and my 3yr old stand there the entire time the line was going and pass out plates. With my husband by my side and scores of believers sharing Jesus I did not process anything until later that evening. Over the past few days I have had images in my head of a man touching my child's head and saying thanks...of the smiles as they were greeted by a sweet 6yr old girl handing out home made book marks that said Jesus love you! I watched as my sweet William offered to throw away some of their trash. At the end a man from the feeding was in between me and Jay and I simply said " this is mommy's friend Adrian hold his hand we are going to pray" he did without hesitation. WHEWWW I have shed tears for what I have and they don't I have wept that they are all someones "little boys" how did this happen. Bad choices...life circumstances? I don't know and I don't care..who am I to judge? GOD loves them and its my job to train my children to serve. the only way they will learn that is to be with us as we show Christ's love to others. Walking by my oldest room on Saturday night I heard him crying when I walked in ..he asked me if he had too much stuff??? Really?? UM yes we all have too much stuff. When I closed the door I thanked God for pouring compassion on his heart its only the beginning but I'm so excited to watch him bloom.
A sweet high school neighborhood friend and his wife are going through my worst nightmare. The nightmare of not knowing if your child will live through the next few days. They struggled with infertility and IVF for a few years.In March they delivered twin girls Morgen and Sonne. Eric and Ali are not believers and I pray that as we pray for them that their hearts will be touched and opened to God's goodness. I know and understand that Sonne's surgery and recovery may not come on this side of our world and awareness and for that I am scared that they will turn even more cold to the Gospel. So this morning as I claimed zeph 3:17 over that sweet baby as I have claimed for all the fighters I prayed and asked God to heal her so that she will be a glorious light for Jesus changing the world around her. Please pray for them that our love with spill over and their hearts will be opened.
We are hosting a conference here at the church in October called Married Life Live. It is a conference to discuss SEX and MARRIAGE gasppppppppppp did we actually put the word SEX in print at Taylors FBC?? Uh DUH yes we did ! So far(and its only Tuesday) we have not had any comments or slack..can't speak for the pastor's office but so far so good. I read on a blog this morning a good defense if we are questioned on this matter. I also want to check out the book he mentions. We need to get REAL people and realise our marriages are at risk--our financial world is crumbling and the only thing we are commanded to do is wear the knees out on our pants from praying.WE are to GET REAL with each other and get praying.
And finally our CHURCH ROCKS! I mean R O C K S! I have seen so many changes and honestly GOD is about to BLOW the roof off this place with blessings. ARE you on board? I m talking about seriously praying for GOD to show us HIS way. We are becoming an outreach powerhouse--a praying, counseling getting REAL HOUSE OF WORSHIP! We WORSHIP we don't go to church- I am praying and praying that we grow spiritually and in NUMBERS- numbers are important when we are talking about the lost and hurting. I want the lost-homeless-broken-divorced-single moms- single dads- addicted to walk in our doors and feel WELCOME--I want the tattooed(um already in here me and my BOSS) --the pierced and shabby clothed to walk in here and WORSHIP next to the best 3 pieced suit family--I want to see them holding hands and praising GOD for what he continues to do in my life and those around me.
I AM BLESSED ! I AM BROKEN I'm still learning all this...I am tired and weary..I am well a working mom of young boys married to husband who is at work long hours--we are learning how to make it all work before their eyes--We are broken- WE are BLESSED--WE ARE LOVED by the KING
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Lunchbox LOVE notes
Last year I was given a great book to read about the importance of encouraging your kids throughout the day. I mean who doesn't love a little boost to make your heart happy. I can remember my mom writing on my napkin I would unfold it very carefully(imagine Charlie looking for the GOLDEN TICKET) and find stick figures holding flowers or a simple I love you! Those napkins made my day. I was my mom's baby a VERY spoiled youngest of 4 I might add. I'm totally okay with that. Back to my point about the book- I loved it and I wanted to make sure that William felt that same love as long as he can. A few times last year I forgot and he let me know. In the book it talks about all kinds of ways we can encourage our children from writing on the driveway to the bathroom mirror. I also love the idea of encouraging them with God's word. Just today at breakfast we went over the bible verses our family is learning this week. I just pray that those words are hidden in his heart to fight the enemy. Also included are ideas for packing a unique lunchbox, and beyond that, a focus on building self-esteem and character to lay the groundwork for the miracle of salvation.
This year I have asked family and friends to show the love to William with their own lunchbox love notes. I have a box that I keep in the kitchen that I rotate through. Categories are: Holiday, jokes,friends,FAITH,family,sports trivia. Below are a few of my favs!!!!!
The awesome book--shared with another mommy of a new K5 student
FIRST DAY of 2nd grade love from mommy and daddy
2nd day of school love from his BFF
3rd Day of school love from every one's favorite Preschool Minister and Ice Cream date
2nd week of school love from a Rhode Island cousin-claiming to be the the favorite there are a few of those HA
FINALLY this one from babyM!!! Could this be any cuter??
So share the love with your sweet school age kids! Give them that extra boost of LOVE with a warm heart!
Happy LUNCHBOX love note writing!
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