March 15, 2011
Siren Magazine/Promise Tangeman
I just read an interview with Promise Tangeman over on Siren Magazine's website. Awesome interview. I adore Promise Tangeman. She is SOOOO inspiring to me. Everything she does is super. I love the points she makes about creativity and the church. I think she hit the nail on the head!! I'm also at this moment obsessing over simplygrove.com, which she recommends in the interview. You should hop on over to Siren's website and read the interview! It's pretty neato! If you want to go straight to the interview, click here.
March 14, 2011
Stolen thunder...
Lanna took my video. Mike Mains and the Branches were absolutely ridiculous live. You need to see them.
Music Monday: Mike Mains and the Branches
OMG. This band is so good. Hubby's band, The Waking Point, got to open for them on Saturday in Louisville. I didn't get to go but I've watched the video about a hundred times. I am LOVING this song. The lyrics are incredible. I'm looking forward to hearing more from Mike Mains and the Branches because they are FANTASTIC. Wouldn't you agree??
March 13, 2011
sickers.
Uggggghhhhh.
That describes how I feel about life right now.
Being a nanny often times means you catch bugs. No matter how hard you try to wash your hands, it's gonna happen. I had a feeling my time was coming, and it came. One of the boys had a bad stomach virus on Thursday, and I started feeling it around 8 Friday night. And let me tell ya, yesterday was NOT a good day.
The only thing good about me getting sick is that I eat 15 fla-vor-ice in a day and no one cares.
If you don't know what a fla-vor-ice is, I feel very sorry for you.
Anyway, today around noon I think to myself, "maybe I should try to eat something more substantial than a fla-vor-ice." So logically the best thing for me to eat is a hot dog.
Really, self? A hot dog?
Not my best choice in life. So I'm about half way through said hot dog, and I realize it was a bad choice. So I put it down and when I'm pretty sure I'm not gonna vom all over I go get another fla-vor-ice. And when I return? The hot dog is gone. GONE. Harlem Jones strikes! She waited til I walked out, grabbed the hot dog, and then curled back up on the couch and pretended to innocently be taking a nap. Then about 10 minutes later I leave the room again, and come back in to find her licking the plate! Returning to the scene of the crime?! Poor form, Jones, poor form.
Now, I'm off to go lay in bed and whimper til the mister comes home.
March 8, 2011
Spring Goals
I decided today that it would be fun/challenging to make a short list of goals for the spring, and then continue to build on them or make new goals at the beginning of each season. I've had a lot of stuff going on in my mind lately as far as things I want to do/get better at, and I think writing them down and making them semi-public to the 3 people that actually read my blog would help me stay accountable! So I wrote my little list down in my journal and now I'm going to post it, too. If you want, you should make some goals and tell me so I can see them on your blog! We could have a little spring goals blog party! Yeah!
OOOOOOK.
Anyway, here's the list of my goals... they're in no particular order.
1. exercise at least 3 times a week. Either jogging, yoga, pilates, or something like it. Going on walks doesn't count because I could go on walks all day long. I want to take care of my body...it's the only one God gave me! I used to work out as sort of an act of worship...it was my way of acknowledging that God created my body and wants me to take care of it as a holy vessel. I used to be a little cheesier than I am now : ) but I still feel that way about our bodies and I want to take care of the one I've been given!
2. Be more diligent in planning and DOING my quiet time. I used to make sure I had a quiet time every day to read my bible, pray, journal, or just be in God's presence. I also used to be a youth leader so it was easier for me since I knew I was teaching/modeling it for the youth. I need to get better about doing that again. I've slacked big time since I stopped leading and I definitely feel it!
3. Get better at writing down plans when I make them and keeping a schedule. I bought a super cute planner at Target for half price on Sunday. I'm really pumped : ) My BFF can tell you that I often times forget plans and double book myself. I don't like that about myself, so the easiest way to change it is to WRITE IT DOWN and keep my planner with me. I'm hoping it'll also help me stay accountable to my quiet times.
4. Promote and do senior pictures. This would have to involve getting a better camera. And by better I mean getting A camera. The one I've been using is my friends, and she needs it back since her super awesome one is at the doctor; and I really don't like taking it from her anyway. So I'm hoping I'm provided with a really awesome canon : )
5. Make at least 3 crafty things. Duh.
6. Pray about and pursue specific ministries to be a part of. I want to choose 1-3 specific ministries that I can be a part of in a way more than just money. I typically want to be a part of everything I see/hear about and end up doing nothing, so I need to narrow it down and actually do it!
7. Be as encouraging and helpful as possible to Matt. I want to be the best I can be for him. He's working really hard to provide for us and I want to be a soft place for him to land at the end of the day!
So those are my spring goals. What are yours?!!
xoxo.
OOOOOOK.
Anyway, here's the list of my goals... they're in no particular order.
1. exercise at least 3 times a week. Either jogging, yoga, pilates, or something like it. Going on walks doesn't count because I could go on walks all day long. I want to take care of my body...it's the only one God gave me! I used to work out as sort of an act of worship...it was my way of acknowledging that God created my body and wants me to take care of it as a holy vessel. I used to be a little cheesier than I am now : ) but I still feel that way about our bodies and I want to take care of the one I've been given!
2. Be more diligent in planning and DOING my quiet time. I used to make sure I had a quiet time every day to read my bible, pray, journal, or just be in God's presence. I also used to be a youth leader so it was easier for me since I knew I was teaching/modeling it for the youth. I need to get better about doing that again. I've slacked big time since I stopped leading and I definitely feel it!
3. Get better at writing down plans when I make them and keeping a schedule. I bought a super cute planner at Target for half price on Sunday. I'm really pumped : ) My BFF can tell you that I often times forget plans and double book myself. I don't like that about myself, so the easiest way to change it is to WRITE IT DOWN and keep my planner with me. I'm hoping it'll also help me stay accountable to my quiet times.
4. Promote and do senior pictures. This would have to involve getting a better camera. And by better I mean getting A camera. The one I've been using is my friends, and she needs it back since her super awesome one is at the doctor; and I really don't like taking it from her anyway. So I'm hoping I'm provided with a really awesome canon : )
5. Make at least 3 crafty things. Duh.
6. Pray about and pursue specific ministries to be a part of. I want to choose 1-3 specific ministries that I can be a part of in a way more than just money. I typically want to be a part of everything I see/hear about and end up doing nothing, so I need to narrow it down and actually do it!
7. Be as encouraging and helpful as possible to Matt. I want to be the best I can be for him. He's working really hard to provide for us and I want to be a soft place for him to land at the end of the day!
So those are my spring goals. What are yours?!!
xoxo.
March 7, 2011
I love emery
I got to see these guys for the third time this weekend. They never ever disappoint. I have so much respect for musicians/bands who show up and out-do their recorded songs live. Emery is by far one of the best bands i've ever seen or heard.
Music Monday: Local Natives
I may or may not have already feature Local Natives. I don't know. I also don't feel like looking. So there's that.
I'm a new big fan of Local Natives. I can't wait to see them live one day. I bet there is lots of dancing involved in their shows. Just like this video!! It definitely makes me want to dance and jump around with my franz!
I'm a new big fan of Local Natives. I can't wait to see them live one day. I bet there is lots of dancing involved in their shows. Just like this video!! It definitely makes me want to dance and jump around with my franz!
March 2, 2011
preview!
Here are 2 shots from a special little family session I did today. I can't wait to finish editing and share more!
nomnomnom.
I want to try to start posting recipes on here periodically. I LOVE to cook. I love to feed people and bless them in that way. I love knowing that I can make a nourishing meal for my hubby and myself and one day our family. But I've gotten stuck in a cooking rut. I've noticed I have a regular dinner rotation and that's what I always make and, while I'm good at those meals, I really want to try new things.
So tonight I tried a recipe from Kristen's blog that she found on Real Simple. I heart Real Simple! It was super easy to make and so yummy! I wasn't sure how it would turn out because I've never tasted Coconut milk, but it was a really subtle, yummy flavor. I would even maybe add more next time! I left out the beans because I don't have any, and I added broccoli, and orange and yellow bell peppers along with the red. I don't really measure things so I don't know if I followed the recipe exactly but it was pretty close. Next time I'll add more cumin, and maybe just a tad more salt. I would definitely recommend trying this! Even if you're not really a cook, it is so easy! I wish I had more pics to share of it, but I didn't get the idea to take pics and blog the recipe til half way through making it, and the only decent shot I got was of the coconut milk, so that's all you get : ) I got the coconut milk in the mexican section at Kroger for like 2 bucks or maybe less.
So here's the rest of the recipe!
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 14-ounce can coconut milk
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces
kosher salt and pepper
1 large red bell pepper, sliced 1/4 inch thick ( I also used orange and yellow)
1 large clove garlic, thinly sliced
as much broccoli as you like!
to make the beans:
1 19-ounce can black beans, drained
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Directions
Cook the rice according to the package directions, replacing 1 cup of water with the coconut milk.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Turn the chicken and move it to the sides of the skillet.
Add the bell peppers and broccoli and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until the bell pepper is slightly soft and the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plates.
Add the beans, cumin, ¼ teaspoon salt, and the remaining oil to skillet. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve with chicken and rice.
Since i didn't use beans, I added the cumin in with the garlic. It turned out great!
Hope you like it!
So tonight I tried a recipe from Kristen's blog that she found on Real Simple. I heart Real Simple! It was super easy to make and so yummy! I wasn't sure how it would turn out because I've never tasted Coconut milk, but it was a really subtle, yummy flavor. I would even maybe add more next time! I left out the beans because I don't have any, and I added broccoli, and orange and yellow bell peppers along with the red. I don't really measure things so I don't know if I followed the recipe exactly but it was pretty close. Next time I'll add more cumin, and maybe just a tad more salt. I would definitely recommend trying this! Even if you're not really a cook, it is so easy! I wish I had more pics to share of it, but I didn't get the idea to take pics and blog the recipe til half way through making it, and the only decent shot I got was of the coconut milk, so that's all you get : ) I got the coconut milk in the mexican section at Kroger for like 2 bucks or maybe less.
So here's the rest of the recipe!
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 14-ounce can coconut milk
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2 1/2-inch pieces
kosher salt and pepper
1 large red bell pepper, sliced 1/4 inch thick ( I also used orange and yellow)
1 large clove garlic, thinly sliced
as much broccoli as you like!
to make the beans:
1 19-ounce can black beans, drained
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Directions
Cook the rice according to the package directions, replacing 1 cup of water with the coconut milk.
Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
Season the chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Turn the chicken and move it to the sides of the skillet.
Add the bell peppers and broccoli and cook, stirring often, for 3 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until the bell pepper is slightly soft and the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plates.
Add the beans, cumin, ¼ teaspoon salt, and the remaining oil to skillet. Cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve with chicken and rice.
Since i didn't use beans, I added the cumin in with the garlic. It turned out great!
Hope you like it!
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