June 2011

Just say NO to ‘stache

June 30, 2011

Oh dear me. My husband came home yesterday and informed me a lovely new addition to our lives: a mustache. In fire recruit school, they have very strict rules about your appearance, including keeping your uniform immaculate (no strings allowed!) and keeping facial hair shaved and maintained. They are not allowed to have scruff or [...]

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Waiting…

June 30, 2011

About a month ago, I applied to seminary. After much prayer, thought and discussion, I decided to make the move to (eventually) have a career centered around God. I am really, really excited about this, but also kind of terrified! I am no Bible expert (hence, needing to go to school!), and I’m kind of [...]

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Party Animals

June 29, 2011

Sunday was Trevor’s 28th birthday, and we had a really nice day, just hanging out and celebrating. Trevor’s parents came over for a dinner of steak and cake (sounds good, right?). Knox had a grand time playing in the wrapping paper and climbing up the huge box that Trevor’s birthday hammock came in (can’t wait [...]

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I’m a budget failure.

June 28, 2011

I went to the grocery store on Saturday, armed with my e-mealz list, determined to spend NO MORE than $125. Guess what? I spent $200. Blast! I have no idea how that happened! You guys, I am the WORST at sticking to a list. Seriously, I cannot do it. I don’t know what’s wrong with [...]

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Santa Fe Chicken (a Crock Pot recipe)

June 23, 2011

I stumbled across an amazing Web site the other day, called SkinnyTaste.com. Seriously, guys, it is a wealth of deliciousness! I have been trying to incorporate more healthy, low-fat recipes into our line-up of traditional Southern (ie: FATTY) staples. Most recipes I come across that are low-fat or low-cal look incredibly unappetizing. If the food [...]