We are still moving! I on the otherhand I have taken a different approach in this move. As in, I am not so moving. :) Usually I stress about separating things and throwing out what I dont want etc. I have since learned that regardless of what I do my stuff will still be moved from this house to our new house and usually in whatever way the packers decide to do it. I will separate out what we need for our trip and leave the rest for them to pack. I will choose to continue to build relationships instead of stress about this. I think it is more important for me to be with my family and my friends right now then lock myself in my house to reorganize for them to throw it back in a box. If it needs to be thrown out I'm sure there is a trash can somewhere in NY I can use. I have some very dear friends here and I know that if I dont maxmize the time I have with them now it will be taken away from me very soon. I don't want to regret not spending time with them. Most importantly I have a wonderful family that will be missing a very special daddy when we move. It is more important to maximize out time together as a family now while he is home. With Widmar training for Best Rangers and for the upcoming deployment our family time is already cut short. I will maximize the time we do have. This will most definitely minimize stress and maximize the joy! I already feel free of this burden and am rejoicing that i realized this early on. For now I am enjoying my days with my children, my wonderful husband, and my very dearest friends!
With that being said I have about 7 weeks to enjoy here in the South! I will definitely be doing that! God has brought us some beautiful weather and has given us some great opportunties! I am feeling truly blessed these days!!
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Mediterranean Roast Turkey
This is the second time I have made this and I can't even describe in words how awesome it smells. It's super easy and VERY yummy! :)
2 cups chopped onion (1 large)
2 cups chopped onion (1 large)
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
1/2 cup julienne-cut drained oil packed tomato halves
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic
1 tsp greek seasoning (i used mediterranean)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 (4 pound) boneless turkey breast, trimmed
1/2 cup fat free, less sodium chicken broth
2 Tablespoons Flour
Combine first 9 ingredients in slow cooker. Add 1/4 cup of chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours.
Combine remaining 1/4 cup of broth and flour in small bowl; stir with whisk until smooth. Add broth mixture to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 30minutes. Cut turkey into slices.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
cancer
For lack of better words I think cancer sucks! It is so incredibly ugly and attacks innocent people. Some cancers are preventable and there are things you can do to help yourself be less likely to get cancer. BUT healthy people get cancer and I dont understand it. I feel like it is the one thing that I am constantly questioning God about. Why cancer? Why such an ugly thing that eats at ones body and zaps them of energy, hope, and happiness sometimes? I dont understand why God allows some people to get cancer.
My mom had cancer. She is the strongest woman I know. We are blessed that she had the strength to fight it and that God kept her here on this earth with us, but I remember thinking why my mom? Noone deserves to have cancer.
Our dear family friend Danielle has cancer. She is BEAUTIFUL! I remember growing up and wanting to look just like her ( I still want to look just like her) She has been fighting it for years now and its taken over her entire body. She's a fighter! But why her?
Three of my grandparents died of cancer. Although part of this cancer could have been avoided. It is still ugly and heart breaking.
Growing up we had dear family friends and their 5 year old boy who was on my dad's t-ball team died of Leukemia. Why?
Monday our fitness instructor announced she has cancer. She's probably one of the healthiest people I know. She has other health issues going on, a bad back, etc. Why cancer with it?
It's heart breaking to me. It rips at my soul to hear of people I love having to suffer so much. I have seen good things come from cancer. I have rejoiced at the news that someone has beat cancer. My mom, the strongest lady I know. I don't think i would be the woman I am today if she wasn't in my life. I thank God daily for her and for giving her the strength to fight. She has been cancer free for over 15years now. I have seen good things come from people who die of cancer. I have seen people's lives change for the better and commit themselves to God because of it. I just dont understand why God allows some people to have to suffer so much with these horrible horrible illnesses.
There is so many scrtipture out there that gives hope and courage to cancer patients and their families. I often look to hese for comfort when one person I know is diagnosed with this ugly thing. I am sorry this is so sad and gloomy. It's been on my heart lately. God knows our every thought he knows every inch of our body from the hairs on our head to our tiny toes. We don't always know the reason behind His great and beautiful plan I just find myself praying for those that are sick lately. That they find hope and comfort in the Ultimate Provider. I pray that God gives them strength to face the challenges before them and courage to keep fighting. That's all I can do is pray and prayer is the most powerful thing of all.
My mom had cancer. She is the strongest woman I know. We are blessed that she had the strength to fight it and that God kept her here on this earth with us, but I remember thinking why my mom? Noone deserves to have cancer.
Our dear family friend Danielle has cancer. She is BEAUTIFUL! I remember growing up and wanting to look just like her ( I still want to look just like her) She has been fighting it for years now and its taken over her entire body. She's a fighter! But why her?
Three of my grandparents died of cancer. Although part of this cancer could have been avoided. It is still ugly and heart breaking.
Growing up we had dear family friends and their 5 year old boy who was on my dad's t-ball team died of Leukemia. Why?
Monday our fitness instructor announced she has cancer. She's probably one of the healthiest people I know. She has other health issues going on, a bad back, etc. Why cancer with it?
It's heart breaking to me. It rips at my soul to hear of people I love having to suffer so much. I have seen good things come from cancer. I have rejoiced at the news that someone has beat cancer. My mom, the strongest lady I know. I don't think i would be the woman I am today if she wasn't in my life. I thank God daily for her and for giving her the strength to fight. She has been cancer free for over 15years now. I have seen good things come from people who die of cancer. I have seen people's lives change for the better and commit themselves to God because of it. I just dont understand why God allows some people to have to suffer so much with these horrible horrible illnesses.
There is so many scrtipture out there that gives hope and courage to cancer patients and their families. I often look to hese for comfort when one person I know is diagnosed with this ugly thing. I am sorry this is so sad and gloomy. It's been on my heart lately. God knows our every thought he knows every inch of our body from the hairs on our head to our tiny toes. We don't always know the reason behind His great and beautiful plan I just find myself praying for those that are sick lately. That they find hope and comfort in the Ultimate Provider. I pray that God gives them strength to face the challenges before them and courage to keep fighting. That's all I can do is pray and prayer is the most powerful thing of all.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Valentines Day
Well another Valentines Day has come and passed. I will just start by saying that I typically think Valentines day is a little overrated. I made it clear that I didnt want to do anything for Valentines day because we already spent money on Brad Paisley tickets, etc etc.
In the midst of all of this I, with a good friend Tamika May, have been planning the Valentines Dinner for the PWOC and Crossroads Chapel, A BIG TASK, and I was stressed and nervous and everything else that comes with planning something big for special people. I REALLY wanted Widmar to go, but we didnt think it would be best for the boys since it went until 8:30 and the boys have a routine and on top of that he didnt want to watch me run around all night. I admit now I was upset, frustrated, etc that he didnt want to go with me to this thing that I had worked so hard on. But I knew his heart and that it probably was best for the boys not to be stuck in the tiny room they called child care.
So yesterday I decided to pick up something small for him to let him know that i was thinking about him a little card and Terminator 2 in Blu-ray. Surely it looks better in Blue-Ray right? I think my gift took him by surprise (seeing as though we weren't doing valentines day gifts this year like i said 500 times) because his reaction was not exactly what I expected. It came in the form of "you cheated we werent doing Valentines Day" and "I already have T2." So I sucked in my almost tears and got ready for my dinner.
I went to the dinner and it was great. The people had a great time and towards the end when kids were having to get picked up because they were getting cranky and it was getting late I was reminded why Widmar stayed home. I stopped at the shoppette on the way home BOUND AND DETERMINED to make this valentines day at least a little special and picked up a bottle of wine and ice cream. (the comedian said at dinner that you cant fight when you are eating ice cream together) I quickly go home because I just want to spend some time with Widmar and as I walk up to the door there is a dozen roses sitting on the doorstep. I immediately freeze in my steps and cry. (why i didnt keep walking up the steps, who knows) But I cried and i couldnt even open the door. Widmar opened the door and I was still crying (I will blame this crying on the very long exhausting past week/day) and he gave me the biggest hug ever and said very very sweet things. I then go to put the melting ice cream in the freezer and there is CHOCOLATES!!
Although it would have been nice to have Widmar at the dinner, I was reminded as I was sitting at the table that the love we have for each other and show each other goes far beyond this valentines Day and even if he misses next years valentines day we still have that love for each other. He shows me how much he loves me every single day of the year. He makes me laugh, he helps out around the house, he takes care of our boys, he fulfills his Godly role of man of the house. He is an amazing husband and I dont need chocolates or roses or Terminator 2 Blue Rays to show it or know it. God has given me my one and only true love on this earth and I am incredibly blessed to have him by my side every single day. Take away all the gifts and dinners and material things in this world and we are left with love. Love that Christ alone has given each of us that we in turn give to each other. It doesn't get any better than that.
In the midst of all of this I, with a good friend Tamika May, have been planning the Valentines Dinner for the PWOC and Crossroads Chapel, A BIG TASK, and I was stressed and nervous and everything else that comes with planning something big for special people. I REALLY wanted Widmar to go, but we didnt think it would be best for the boys since it went until 8:30 and the boys have a routine and on top of that he didnt want to watch me run around all night. I admit now I was upset, frustrated, etc that he didnt want to go with me to this thing that I had worked so hard on. But I knew his heart and that it probably was best for the boys not to be stuck in the tiny room they called child care.
So yesterday I decided to pick up something small for him to let him know that i was thinking about him a little card and Terminator 2 in Blu-ray. Surely it looks better in Blue-Ray right? I think my gift took him by surprise (seeing as though we weren't doing valentines day gifts this year like i said 500 times) because his reaction was not exactly what I expected. It came in the form of "you cheated we werent doing Valentines Day" and "I already have T2." So I sucked in my almost tears and got ready for my dinner.
I went to the dinner and it was great. The people had a great time and towards the end when kids were having to get picked up because they were getting cranky and it was getting late I was reminded why Widmar stayed home. I stopped at the shoppette on the way home BOUND AND DETERMINED to make this valentines day at least a little special and picked up a bottle of wine and ice cream. (the comedian said at dinner that you cant fight when you are eating ice cream together) I quickly go home because I just want to spend some time with Widmar and as I walk up to the door there is a dozen roses sitting on the doorstep. I immediately freeze in my steps and cry. (why i didnt keep walking up the steps, who knows) But I cried and i couldnt even open the door. Widmar opened the door and I was still crying (I will blame this crying on the very long exhausting past week/day) and he gave me the biggest hug ever and said very very sweet things. I then go to put the melting ice cream in the freezer and there is CHOCOLATES!!
Although it would have been nice to have Widmar at the dinner, I was reminded as I was sitting at the table that the love we have for each other and show each other goes far beyond this valentines Day and even if he misses next years valentines day we still have that love for each other. He shows me how much he loves me every single day of the year. He makes me laugh, he helps out around the house, he takes care of our boys, he fulfills his Godly role of man of the house. He is an amazing husband and I dont need chocolates or roses or Terminator 2 Blue Rays to show it or know it. God has given me my one and only true love on this earth and I am incredibly blessed to have him by my side every single day. Take away all the gifts and dinners and material things in this world and we are left with love. Love that Christ alone has given each of us that we in turn give to each other. It doesn't get any better than that.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Memories
Just a couple from Widmar and I...
Mom of the Year right here: I was tired, exhausted really, and I was suctioning Joshua's nose when he was a couple days old. I asked my dad why it wasnt working and that was when we realized I was blowing air in his nose instead of sunctioning out. OOPS :)
From Daddy: Jacob hugs Widmar neck and wont let go when he wants to be with Widmar longer. Melts his heart even if he is trying to procrastinate going down for bed. Who can lay him down when he does that.
When they wake up in the morning and say MAMA MAMA. Even if it is 5am and really really loud yelling it brings a huge smile to my face when they call for me in the morning.
From Daddy: When they give him kisses before he goes to work. If he forgets to kiss them they make the kissing noise to remind him.
When I come in the house from being gone for any ammount of time and they are so excited with HUGE smiles and come running for me. No love other than God's is greater than this.
From Daddy: Loves their giggles. They loving playing and having boy time with daddy and there are laughs had by all involved.
Jacob came over to the couch and put his hands together bowed his head and mumbled some form of sentence and then said amen. I dont know what he prayed, but I cried. (this just happened two days ago)
Laying on the floor sleeping in their bedroom for multiple nights when Widmar was gone because the boys wouldnt sleep. Wouldnt trade it for the world.
There's so many more... We are so incredibly blessed and have such great love in our hearts because of those two little boys.
Mom of the Year right here: I was tired, exhausted really, and I was suctioning Joshua's nose when he was a couple days old. I asked my dad why it wasnt working and that was when we realized I was blowing air in his nose instead of sunctioning out. OOPS :)
From Daddy: Jacob hugs Widmar neck and wont let go when he wants to be with Widmar longer. Melts his heart even if he is trying to procrastinate going down for bed. Who can lay him down when he does that.
When they wake up in the morning and say MAMA MAMA. Even if it is 5am and really really loud yelling it brings a huge smile to my face when they call for me in the morning.
From Daddy: When they give him kisses before he goes to work. If he forgets to kiss them they make the kissing noise to remind him.
When I come in the house from being gone for any ammount of time and they are so excited with HUGE smiles and come running for me. No love other than God's is greater than this.
From Daddy: Loves their giggles. They loving playing and having boy time with daddy and there are laughs had by all involved.
Jacob came over to the couch and put his hands together bowed his head and mumbled some form of sentence and then said amen. I dont know what he prayed, but I cried. (this just happened two days ago)
Laying on the floor sleeping in their bedroom for multiple nights when Widmar was gone because the boys wouldnt sleep. Wouldnt trade it for the world.
There's so many more... We are so incredibly blessed and have such great love in our hearts because of those two little boys.
Monday, February 7, 2011
Almost 2
In 3 days the boys will be 2 years old! 2 YEARS OLD!!! I can't believe it. I had to laugh yesterday when the Super bowl was on. I can remember 2 years ago when we decided it was a great idea to host a party at our house. I was VERY VERY pregnant, for anyone that remembers seeing me at this point knows I was GINORMOUS! I think the word THANKLES was used as in Thigh Ankles by the end of the night because I was so swollen. We looked at eachother yesterday and just can't believe its been 2 years. They are what brings me joy every day even on the tough days when I'm tired and exhausted and need a break, their smiles, hugs, giggles, kisses, bring me such incredible joy I can't even explain. I thank God every single day for giving me those two precious boys and for giving me the strength on the days when I dont think I have it in me.
More to come on the birthday boys. We dont even know what we are doing for them yet, I know its 2 days away. :) but we'll figure something out. We are enjoying our family time before our world gets a little rocked in a few months with a move and a daddy leaving for a year. Again I know God will give me the strength when I dont think I have anymore left.
2 years...I think I will try to write some favorite memories from the last two years in my next two posts. :) that means maybe 3 posts in a row...a record I think.
More to come on the birthday boys. We dont even know what we are doing for them yet, I know its 2 days away. :) but we'll figure something out. We are enjoying our family time before our world gets a little rocked in a few months with a move and a daddy leaving for a year. Again I know God will give me the strength when I dont think I have anymore left.
2 years...I think I will try to write some favorite memories from the last two years in my next two posts. :) that means maybe 3 posts in a row...a record I think.
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