This message hit home as I watched it. It's so easy to get caught up in daily tasks and to-do lists. They are only young once. Stop and listen....
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Hearts of the Youth
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Randomness....
We are now in full school mode. Ben is LOVING first grade and has made several new friends. He was happy to see some familiar faces in his class this year. He is staying busy with school, church, friends and karate.
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Saturday, June 26, 2010
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Procrastinate much?
Wow! Have I neglected the old blog or what?! I remember many, many months ago making a promise to myself that I would post regularly and post the requisite amount of photos/videos. How's that working out for me? I was inspired by my friend Tracy to get back into posting again. It's definitely time for an update so here goes:
Sean is working harder than ever and usually works from home when Ben is in bed. He has been called to teach in the Elders' Quorum and will do a fantastic job. He has subbed several times and really enjoyed it. I've been stopped at church many times to be told that "Sean's lesson was really great". He is still enjoying playing guitar and jams with Ben (on drums) quite often. He recently bought some camping gear for a ward campout and has decided that he may be a camper at heart.
Ben is about to finish Kindergarten and has loved every minute of it. He had his "cap and gown" graduation pictures today and was very handsome of course. Cap and gown for kinders? What the heck? He is very bright and has learned so much in school! He has some really cool friends and plays with them often. He loves primary and recently got to go on a Father and Son campout with the ward. He will start 1st grade in August and will make his mom cry again because she still remembers his first day of K5. He takes very good care of Bodhi who is almost one now! We still laugh about the night Sean brought him home and he was just a little ball of tan and brown fur. Cute!
As for me, I am still doing medical transcription from home. It is wonderful to be able to contribute financially but I will probably be cutting back on the amount of hours so that I can be more available for Ben this summer. I am still addicted to crafts and have started a regular craft night for my fellow crafters here in the QC. I love teaching CTR 7 in primary, especially singing the primary songs. I can't believe I can remember so many of them! I will be heading to the Oregon Coast in a few weeks with my sister and niece. We are going to try to plan a "girls' trip" every year and would have more sisters and my mom going with us this year but Janelle and I sort of sprung it on everyone on short notice.
I'm sure there is quite a bit I am missing but I'll hopefully be posting more soon. Oh, don't hold your breath though! :)
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The end all, be all pasta dish.
1 tablespoon olive oil
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic. Cook for another minute.
Stir in tomatoes, oregano and basil; simmer for 8-10 minutes. Add cream; cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cook pasta in the boiling water until al dente, according to package instructions. (If using fresh spinach, add it to the pot of boiling pasta right at the end and cook until wilted.) Drain, and return contents to pot.
Add tomato sauce, sausage, spinach and cubed mozzarella to the pot; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Scoop pasta into lightly greased 9X13-inch pan (or divide evenly between two 8X8-inch pans). Top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake until browned and edges are crisp, 20 to 30 minutes.
*Freezable Meal: Prepare recipe right up until the baking step and then cover with a double layer of aluminum foil. Freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. To bake, increase baking time to 1 to 1 1/4 hours. If baking from frozen, bake covered for 1 hour and 15 minutes, uncover and bake 30 minutes longer.
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Halloween 2009
I am still in shock at the cost of the candy this year! What the heck? Sean took Ben out to trick or treat while I stayed home and handed out candy. Our first trick or treater showed up at 6:53 and the candy was gone by 8:00. Cleaned out in just over an hour. Holy cavities Batman!
Ben went with his traditional Superhero custume in the form of the "Black Goo Spiderman". You know, the suit Peter Parker wears after the goo gets on his foot and.... well... maybe you can watch the movie ok?
He had a Halloween party at school the day before and brought home these gems. These bother me a bit but I tolerate them because I love him.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Camping and Puppies and Stuff.
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