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Birth Story of Daughter #2
11 days ago I shared with you Birth Story of Daughter #1, and I would recommend that you read that post first, if you haven’t already, so that you can have a greater appreciation for this one. Today is my second child’s 2nd birthday! It’s so hard to believe that my girls are growing up so fast. People always tell…
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Broccoli Cheese Soup
One of my favorite things about eating during the winter is soup. You can never have enough soup recipes and it really is simple to be creative making soup to be whatever you want! Starting with a few basic ingredients {water, vegetables, meat}, and throwing in your own ideas, a simple meal is made that is warm and delicious. I…
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Homemade Flour Tortillas
This past week I’ve been trying to empty the freezer of meat and only cook things for which I already have the ingredients. There were just enough items at home to have chicken fajitas one night, minus the tortillas. So, I decided to make some. They really were delicious, and I love that they aren’t as thick as ones that…
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Sage and Sour Cream Pork Chops
The other night I told Bradley we were having pork chops for dinner, and wanted some input on how to make them. After a few moments, he said, “Oh, my mom used to make these sage, cream pork chops. Could you make those?” So, I gave my mother-in-law a call and made this yummy recipe. It’s perfect served over rice…
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Slowly Getting Organized, Project #1
We’ve lived in our home now for almost a year, and I’m sad to say that there are many areas that have been neglected in the area of organization. Right after we moved in last January, life sort of snowballed with various circumstances, and left me feeling behind for the remainder of the year. Now, with a baby coming in…
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Chicken and Barley Soup
I thought I would begin my 2012 posts with a healthy recipe for you to enjoy this winter. We love barley at our house, but until the other day I only had one way of cooking it {Beef and Barley Stew}. Now, I’ve added another barley soup to my recipe index, and it was a hit! This recipe comes from…
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Birth Story of Daughter #1
Yesterday marked a special day in our family: our oldest turned 3 years old! She has been such a blessing in our family and I thought I would take a few minutes to share with you the story of her entry into the world. Most women {which I think most of you readers are} love a good birth story, and…
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Top Ten Posts of 2011
As we approach the close of 2011, I thought it would be fun to look back on my posts from this year and see which ones made the ‘top ten’ list. These posts are ones that have received the most views from readers, so you all have generated this list! Some of my personal favorites didn’t make the cut, but…
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Asparagus Bites: Quick 3 Ingredient Appetizer
“What are ya doin’ New Year’s, New Year’s Eve?” Do you know this song? That’s the only part I know, and I remember my dad singing it almost every year, about this time, as we discussed our plans for New Year’s Eve. At this point, I don’t have any plans, and that’s OK with me. If something comes up, great,…
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Merry Christmas!
Wishing you all a blessed Christmas! May you be reminded of the greatest gift ever given in the birth of Jesus, this Christmas season. Our hearts are full as we celebrate the life we’ve been given through Christ. Love, Lauren