Thursday, May 31, 2012

sunny day brownies.



My hubby got home tonight from being out of town for a few days so I thought I'd make him a little treat....


Sunny Day Brownies
Gooseberry Patch Classics: Quick & Easy Family Dinners






2 c. All Purpose Flour

1/4 tsp. Baking Soda

1 tsp. Baking Powder

3/4 tsp. Salt

2/3 c. Butter, melted

2 c. Brown Sugar, packed

2 Eggs, beaten

2 tsp. Vanilla Extract

1 c. Mini Chocolate Chips

3/4 c. Walnuts, chopped (optional)


Combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl; set aside. In a separate bowl, blend butter and brown sugar together; mix in eggs and vanilla. Add flour misture, stirring to blend. Spread batter into a lightly greased 9x13 baking pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and walnuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes; cool in pan and cut into bars. Makes 12-15 bars.

Enjoy!






Wednesday, May 30, 2012

what i'm loving wednesday!


Linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday!





I'm loving the hope I have in my Savior and his plan for my life!



I'm loving my new earring holder I got at the outlets on Monday.


 

My old creation came apart not too long ago, so my earrings had been in a jumbled mess. Needless to say, I'm glad they are not taking residence on my closet floor anymore.



I'm loving this blog I came across on Pinterest the other day...


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I'm loving the cute "ocean" themed activities we've been working on over the past week. (Thanks to Deanna Jump's Ocean Unit!)







Happy Wednesday!




Tuesday, May 29, 2012

4 day weekend.


Friday was an inclement weather day for our district, and since we had yesterday off for Memorial Day, I got to enjoy a four day weekend! It made me SO ready for summer. Less than three more weeks to go- the end is in sight!

Friday, I worked on a project I had started before, but never finished... a household binder. I love iheartorganizing's version so I used that as my guide- as well as some free printables she has on her website! I'm hoping that the binder will be useful for us... or at least me :)

Here is the front cover and inside pages.




My sections include: important info, budget, savings, household projects, important dates, and some "peek at our week" pages.



Here it is all put together in its new home.



Saturday, we woke up and went to some yard sales, with no luck, then Kevin worked outside while I worked inside. I finished up a book I've been reading, Miles To Go. I didn't realize it was the second book in a series when I started it, but I really enjoyed it and am now going back to read the first one. It's about a man's journey as he decided to walk across the country.





Sunday afternoon, I worked on another project I have which includes some old shutters and some "birds on a wire." Interesting, huh? My goal is to create a wall piece that I can hang pictures, cards, etc. from. :) Here's what I have so far...








Monday, Kevin and I decided to do a little shopping at the outlets, so we headed to Commerce, GA. I love taking road trips with my husband... he knows how to make me laugh and always keeps things interesting. :) On the way home, we had planned on stopping and seeing The Lucky One, but little did I know, it's not in theaters anymore, so we'll be waiting until it comes to the redbox. We did stop at QT though so I could experience my first slushie.... I'm a fan!



Happy Tuesday!


Monday, May 28, 2012

memorial day.

Today, I'm remembering the men and women who have served and who are serving for our country's freedoms. Both my grandfathers served, and I'm so thankful for their sacrifice.





Happy Monday!



Wednesday, May 23, 2012

what i'm loving wednesday!



Linking up with Jamie for What I'm Loving Wednesday!





I'm loving how the Lord proves Himself faithful again and again. I'm so undeserving, but grateful that His mercies are new every morning. :)




I'm loving that after today- we have 14 days of school left.
Yes, the countdown continues!



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I'm loving that today I'm getting a much needed haircut. I just can't decide if I want a trim or an actual style! i'm loving long bobs these days...




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I'm loving this easy peach dessert I saw on Pinterest! yum!



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Happy Wednesday!



Sunday, May 20, 2012

miscellany monday.


I'm sorry I've neglected this little blog lately, but I'm going to try to get better... linking up with Carissa for Miscellany Monday!



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Friday, the ice cream truck came to school as a reward for the kids doing their best at the end of the year. So fun :) They had the best time!!









Friday night, we headed to Kati and Wes's, for a cookout. It was a sweet time of fellowship and catching up with them and the Kern's. :)

Saturday, we spent the better part of the morning/afternoon planting, mulching, cleaning out the garage, etc.











Sunday, after church and lunch, Kevin and I were lazy and both enjoyed a must needed nap in preparation for the upcoming week :)

I realized that this really isn't a miscellaneous post.. it's just a weekend catch-up. ha!
Anyway- here's to a 4 day week!


Thursday, May 17, 2012

high five friday!



I'm so thankful that it's Friday!
Linking up with Lauren for High Five Friday!

one.
we're down to 17 days left in the school year. i'm so ready for summer.


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two. 
we finished up our insect/crawly creatures unit this week and my room mom sent in these cute and yummy snacks!



three. 
...this is what gets me through each day and i'm so thankful for it.




four. 
my lesson plans, newsletter, and homework for next week are all complete! i wonder what i'll do with my time on sunday afternoon?? :)


 


five. 
coffee is an essential each morning in our household, and i'm loving caramel drizzle by folgers right now.




happy friday! 


Monday, May 14, 2012

weekend.



we had a pretty laid back weekend.
friday, we met my family for dinner- then relaxed at home. saturday morning we did yard work, ran some errands, and i cleaned and did laundry while kevin went to the baseball game. sunday, kevin woke up sick, so i celebrated mother's day with my mom and dad, visited my grandparents (i feel so blessed to have my family so close!), and relaxed some more :) not a very eventful weekend, but it was nice... seeing as last weekend we were traveling.

sunday was a rainy day...



so between school work and taking a nap, I engaged in much of this...


....and this :)


happy monday!
 
 

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Happy Mother's Day!



"Her children rise up and call her blessed..." Pro. 31:28


Happy Mother's Day, Mom! I am so thankful for you!
Love you! :)


Tuesday, May 8, 2012

marriage


Thankful for this example of true love... and the pursuit of marriage the way God designed it to be.





Monday, May 7, 2012

weekend recap.

we hit the road this weekend for a cousin's wedding on kevin's side. after work on friday, we drove to charleston to spend the night and made it in time to stop at the outlets before they closed. i got some clark privos which i'm pretty excited about! 




saturday morning, we went on to daytona beach. it was a quick trip, but good seeing family that we don't get to see too often. the wedding was outside on a golf course, and the weather was perfect! the reception was at the clubhouse and a fun time was had by all. 




I had just started the hunger games before leaving last week and spent pretty much the entire car ride friday night and yesterday reading the first and second book! i was skeptical, but cannot seem to put them down! i'm looking forward to getting the third read now :) 




Happy Monday! 


Wednesday, May 2, 2012

what i'm loving this week!

What I'm Loving Wednesday! 

one. 
29 more days until Summer Break! yay!



two. 
love the pretty peonies my mom brought to me :) 




three. 
my hubby comes back tonight from being out of town for a couple of days!




four. 
we're heading to Florida this weekend!



five.
my brother and sister-in-law just bought a house about 10 minutes from us! looking forward to having them close :) 




Happy Wednesday!