Friday, October 9, 2009
Just A Little Bump In The Road.........
Well as I had previously posted, we have been looking for a new house, and we had found one! We finally went through with all of the financial end of it and put an offer on it! Unfortunately someone out bid us and we lost it!!! :( I honestly have to say that I have been pretty depressed about it, but I know there has to be something out there for us. I also know God closes doors and opens them. So I am taking this as a closed door ( like I have a choice...hahahaha) and in search of an open one!! So my husband and I are going shopping ONCE AGAIN for a house on Sunday! Pray for us!! hahaha.....
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Big Changes
Well my husband and I have been looking for a house! We are tired of renting and needless to say our current home is not really that functional for 2 kids soon to be 3. So we have been looking and looking and praying and praying! And we found one that is so charming and inviting!! It feels like our home already! hahaha....I am very excited and can't wait to get packing!
I just want to give God all the glory for all of the blessings He has showered our family with! His Word is true and absolute! Its kinda funny how we think we know God's Word but then you really have a revelation of how simple it really is! haha I mean He tells us in Luke 11:9 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find." and we(well at least me haha) seem to think why would God do that for ME??
Prayer and a more intimate life with Christ seems to be the theme around our church right now, and I think God is just teaching each and everyone of us that we can't just assume God knows what we are feeling and want but we have to TELL HIM! (although we all know He already knows! haha) I am just enjoying the intimate season I am in with my Father! I hope you all have a personal REAL relationship with your Creator! He is worthy of it!
Hope all of your days are full of love and life! Blessings and Love!!
I just want to give God all the glory for all of the blessings He has showered our family with! His Word is true and absolute! Its kinda funny how we think we know God's Word but then you really have a revelation of how simple it really is! haha I mean He tells us in Luke 11:9 "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find." and we(well at least me haha) seem to think why would God do that for ME??
Prayer and a more intimate life with Christ seems to be the theme around our church right now, and I think God is just teaching each and everyone of us that we can't just assume God knows what we are feeling and want but we have to TELL HIM! (although we all know He already knows! haha) I am just enjoying the intimate season I am in with my Father! I hope you all have a personal REAL relationship with your Creator! He is worthy of it!
Hope all of your days are full of love and life! Blessings and Love!!
Monday, October 5, 2009
Menu Plan Monday October 5th-9th
Well it has been a couple weeks since my last menu post! Its been pretty crazy around here.....super super busy! But I am back on track now so I thought I'd start it back up! haha....it really helps keep you on track that's for sure. So in the spirit of FALL...which I LOVE!!.....I am making some yummy stuff this week. I love comfort food in the fall!
Monday- Old-Fashioned Beef Stew
Tuesday- Chicken Casserole with Green Beans
Wednesday- Mexican Night (Tacos and/or Enchiladas)
Thursday- Chicken Mug Pie
Friday- Out to Ethnic Expo with the family!!
Check out more Menu Plans at Organizing Junkie!
Hope you all have a blessed week in the Lord!!
Blessings and Love!
Monday- Old-Fashioned Beef Stew
Tuesday- Chicken Casserole with Green Beans
Wednesday- Mexican Night (Tacos and/or Enchiladas)
Thursday- Chicken Mug Pie
Friday- Out to Ethnic Expo with the family!!
Check out more Menu Plans at Organizing Junkie!
Hope you all have a blessed week in the Lord!!
Blessings and Love!
Monday, September 28, 2009
Where does the time go.......
Exactly one year ago today I delivered our second son Benjamin James. I can't believe he is one! Here's a little look at how he has changed.......
Just a few moments after he was born!
Trey with his new baby brother.....
Being dedicated back to the Lord...haha it looks like he is praising Him already!
His First Christmas!
What a Mess!!
Boating for the First Time!
His Classic Snort....
Silly Boy!
*Tear*Tear* How fun this past year has been! Now its party time! More fun party pics to come!! hahaha.....
Blessings and Love!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Menu Plan Monday Sept 14th-18th
Hey There! Well my first week of using Menu Plan Monday was some what of a success....:) My birthday was last Tuesday and it kinda threw off some of my meal plans but that was totally fine with me! My husband and I had a great time out without the kids *SIGH*. Well back to this week...hahahahaha.....I am trying some new things and I hope they turn out well! Well here it is!
Monday- Out with Friends!
Tuesday- Smoked Country Ham, Sour Cream and Chive Potatoes, and Green Beans
Wednesday- Beef Enchiladas
Thursday- Chicken and Rice Casserole
Friday- Chicken Caesar Wraps and Baked Seasoned Fries
Check out more Menu Plans at Organizing Junkie!!
Monday- Out with Friends!
Tuesday- Smoked Country Ham, Sour Cream and Chive Potatoes, and Green Beans
Wednesday- Beef Enchiladas
Thursday- Chicken and Rice Casserole
Friday- Chicken Caesar Wraps and Baked Seasoned Fries
Check out more Menu Plans at Organizing Junkie!!
Monday, September 7, 2009
Old-Fashioned Beef Stew
I love this recipe! Wednesdays are usually crazy days at the Jones house. We don't get home until late in the evening so crock pot recipes are a great go-to-meal! And since it is getting cooler outside beef stew sounds really good!!! :)
This recipe usually takes 20-30 minutes for prep time and serves about 5-6 people.
Salt and Pepper (generously)
3 lbs of beef for stew, like chuck, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
3 T olive oil
1 large onion, cut in half and sliced thin
3 cups of beef broth
3 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 bay leaf
1/2 t whole black peppercorns (I omit this part but you might like it with them:) )
1 cup canned tomato sauce
1 t dried thyme
2 cups of frozen peas
1 T minced fresh parsley
1. Lightly spray slow cooker with cooking spray
2. Salt and pepper the beef. Heat the olive oil on medium high and then brown the meat in it in batches. Remove the meat and then add the onion to the pan and cook until soft. Remove the onion from the pan. Pour 1 cup of the beef broth into the pan, bring to a simmer, and scrape off any brown particles. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. Layer the carrots, potatoes, and cooked onions in the slow cooker. Top with the browned beef, bay leaf, and black peppercorns. In a mixing bowl, combine the liquid from the skillet, the remaining 2 cups of broth, the tomato sauce, and thyme. Pour over the meat and vegetables.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until beef and vegetables are fork tender.
5. Stir in the peas 15 to 20 minutes before serving and cook on high. Add salt to taste. Stir in parsley before serving!
Then eat up before it is all gone!!
This recipe usually takes 20-30 minutes for prep time and serves about 5-6 people.
Salt and Pepper (generously)
3 lbs of beef for stew, like chuck, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
3 T olive oil
1 large onion, cut in half and sliced thin
3 cups of beef broth
3 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/4 inch rounds
3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 bay leaf
1/2 t whole black peppercorns (I omit this part but you might like it with them:) )
1 cup canned tomato sauce
1 t dried thyme
2 cups of frozen peas
1 T minced fresh parsley
1. Lightly spray slow cooker with cooking spray
2. Salt and pepper the beef. Heat the olive oil on medium high and then brown the meat in it in batches. Remove the meat and then add the onion to the pan and cook until soft. Remove the onion from the pan. Pour 1 cup of the beef broth into the pan, bring to a simmer, and scrape off any brown particles. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. Layer the carrots, potatoes, and cooked onions in the slow cooker. Top with the browned beef, bay leaf, and black peppercorns. In a mixing bowl, combine the liquid from the skillet, the remaining 2 cups of broth, the tomato sauce, and thyme. Pour over the meat and vegetables.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until beef and vegetables are fork tender.
5. Stir in the peas 15 to 20 minutes before serving and cook on high. Add salt to taste. Stir in parsley before serving!
Then eat up before it is all gone!!
Menu Plan Monday Sept 7th-11th
Well I recently came across an awesome idea to keep my life a little more organized! It is called Menu Planning Monday through a website called Organizing Junkie. Basically every Sunday evening I will put together my week's menu and post it on my blog to share. It then lets everyone in my family know what we are having for dinner and a great way to share some recipes with friends!
Monday- Labor Day Dinner with my parents.....Organic Burgers on the Grill and Corn on the Cob
Tuesday- Chicken Casserole and Green Beans
Wednesday- Old-Fashioned Beef Stew ( slow cooker recipe)
Thursday- Ham Steak, Sour Cream and Chive Potatoes, and Fried Okra
Friday- Dinner Out
Monday- Labor Day Dinner with my parents.....Organic Burgers on the Grill and Corn on the Cob
Tuesday- Chicken Casserole and Green Beans
Wednesday- Old-Fashioned Beef Stew ( slow cooker recipe)
Thursday- Ham Steak, Sour Cream and Chive Potatoes, and Fried Okra
Friday- Dinner Out
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