My Obsession

Looking around my bedroom, I realize why it is so hard for me to keep it uncluttered.

There are piles of paper everywhere.

Some people collect tchotchkes, and other things of that nature. I am a paper collector.

A paperphile.

What if I need what is on that piece of paper at a later date? What if I can't remember that really inspiring quote? What if, what if, what if....and the piles grow more.

I am not a hoarder. Just a lover of the written word.

I try to rid myself of this addiction and so I throw piles away. But they multiply overnight.

I am obsessed. Someone help me please! If I don't do something soon I will be entombed in papers!

He's amazing, blessed, creative, daring, enthusiastic, fearless, God-loving, helpful, intelligent, joyful, kind, lavish, mellow, never-quitting, oh-so handsome, practically perfect, quiet, real, steadfast, trustworthy, unique, visionary, Word-lover, eXciting, youthful and zealous...and he's MINE ;

Happy birthday to my handsome and wonderful husband! I love you!

Pantry Challenge :: September

Today I organized my pantry and took inventory. WOW! I could not believe all the food I found hiding in the back! So I decided that I needed to use it up and what better way to do that AND save money than a pantry challenge.

I wrote down items that I had in my pantry that I hadn't even used, and then I went to www.food.com (formerly known as Recipeezaar.com) and searched for recipes. Food.com makes it so easy to find by ingredient, menu type, etc.

So, for example, I had seasoned rice vinegar that had been given to me A LONG TIME AGO. I have never used rice vinegar before, so I searched under ingredient and found Sesame Salmon Over Noodles. Oh my goodness, what a delicious pantry challenge meal! Even the kids loved it!

I won't keep you in suspense...here's the link to Sesame Salmon Over Noodles :)

Anyway, I will continue to post with recipes that came only from my pantry items. My goal is to not have to go grocery shopping at all until the next paycheck on the 15th. We'll see if I make it!

Caterpillars and Butterflies

Caterpillar painting in watercolors by Mr. Pliable

Caterpillar painting in watercolors by Mr. Resilient

Enthralled with color...painted in watercolors by Miss Moldbreaker

What an amazing example of shedding our old sin nature and putting on Christ! We are unrecognizable as the "caterpillar" we once were as we emerge from Jesus a completely new creation!

2 Corinthians 5:17

Did you know that the caterpillar's name means "hairy cat"?

Did you know that caterpillars have fourteen legs but butterflies only have six?

Caterpillars have legs with no knees, and they are short and stubby legs...butterflies have long lanky legs with knees that bend!

Caterpillars only eat leaves and butterflies only drink nectar.

Can you guess what we are studying here at Potter's Hand Elementary? ;)

I realize that autumn is not the best time of the year to delve into insects, but we found one in our backyard last week and the kids were totally engrossed in watching it for hours! I figured it was something that interested them, so let's go for it! :)

We are having a blast! God is good all the time :)

Proud Grandma, proud Auntie (that's me!) and precious little guy

The proud parents, my sister and brother-in-law

Proud Grandpa

Precious little bundle of joy

Welcome Little One!

My cutie pie nephew born over New Years weekend! Can't wait to meet him in person!

We were in the park at our local library and this kind gentleman offered to take a family photo. It was hard to get everyone to smile at once and we look like we fell out of the tree! :)