tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53102524841261808092024-03-12T16:20:33.725-07:00to form a more perfect unionabbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04729925244273966573noreply@blogger.comBlogger575125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310252484126180809.post-54538846241881381392015-12-08T11:58:00.001-08:002015-12-08T12:02:04.070-08:00let it shine<div style="text-align: center;">
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When the world shows it's ugly side. When my flesh reminds me of my daily need for Jesus. When darkness dares to overcome the light and it feels as though all news is heartbreaking, I am holding white-knuckled to the truth. In Him there is no darkness at all. </div>
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"This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine. </div>
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This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine, </div>
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let it shine, let it shine, let it shine."</div>
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abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04729925244273966573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310252484126180809.post-39294020201120921062015-06-12T09:08:00.004-07:002015-06-12T09:08:37.149-07:00The first week of freedom....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04729925244273966573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310252484126180809.post-39013580377600182152015-06-09T04:39:00.002-07:002015-06-09T04:39:26.902-07:00Happy Birthday and I miss you.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Today is my sister Emily's birthday. She moved to Australia with her family a year ago and I miss her something fierce, especially today. These pictures were taken at our final goodbye and they are making me laugh and smile today.</div>
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Love you Emily! </div>
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Happy Birthday you amazing and beautiful woman!</div>
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1. My <a href="http://www.kikki-k.com/">kikki-k planner</a>.</div>
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Did you know there is a world of people as in love with planners, paper goods, little stamps and drawings as me? I did not know this until recently and my world has exploded in the best way possible!</div>
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If you like adding a little touch of embellishment whenever possible (ie: weekly meal schedule, letters to friends, to do list) then I highly suggest you get yourself some washi tape. Or come use some of mine, I might just have enough to go around...and around...and around. </div>
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The more I discover about Japan and the people of Japan the more I realize they know how to make all things beautiful, creative and cute. I simply cannot get enough!</div>
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5. Writing, drawing, recording life.</div>
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A picture of each child once a week for one year. (alright, not every week, but whenever I can)</div>
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I cannot put into words how amazing<a href="http://www.mitsuwa.com/locations/chicago/"> this store</a> is. I cannot. I am not going to try. </div>
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I have been craving a good donut lately. Blame it on Instagram, I swear my feed always has at least one image of a delicious looking donut. It was not a Dunkin Donut type craving. It was a full blown, I even solicited help on a Facebook page called Wheaton Moms, type craving. (side note: That page is crazytown!) </div>
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I should have simply asked my friend Paula first. Paula knows what is up when it comes to good treats, I mean she works at Blackberry Market for goodness sake. As soon she told me to try County Donuts I began plotting how many hours until we made the trek. Added bonus, or negative, not sure yet...County Donuts takes very little time to get to for us. Oh dear.</div>
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After church on Sunday we loaded into the car (because yes, we walk to church, don't be impressed it is literally across the street) and started the drive. Pulling up I was full of anticipation. There was a line of people. Fun looking people. Or perhaps I thought they looked fun because I personally think if I moved and was in need of good friends I would start at the local donut shop. People in line at donut shops are happy people. </div>
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I joined the line, wanting to whisper, "This is my first time here" as if I had entered into a secret club of some sort simply by being there. My turn came and the options were overwhelming. In my planning I had thought we would get a huge sampling and discover what we loved best. But with shelves of donuts that all appeared fabulous the task was too difficult. I asked the young girl helping me the most popular selections. I think she listed about every single donut, except for my now favorite one. (Which I see as a win because they will hopefully always be available when I go.) I ordered and ordered and finished it off with two coffees.</div>
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Taking two bites and switching to a new donut was encouraged. Boy oh boy did we have fun. They have yeast donuts and cake donuts and they are delicious and fresh. I will say that the coconut covered chocolate donut is my favorite (Paula, thank you), Nate's was the buttermilk and the kids liked them all. </div>
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As we sat in there, smiling as we nibbled our treats and sipped our coffee an elderly couple came in and sat down a few stools over. The man ordered their donuts and then the two of them sat their, sipping the coffee from the diner mugs and enjoying their selection. I looked at Nate and we smiled. We both knew that someday, hopefully that will be us. Old, on a date, eating donuts. </div>
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The word might make you cringe, might make you smile, might not strike you in any particular way. But for me this is a word I want to embrace more and more this year. I am at my house every day for at least 18-20 hours. I have four children and a husband who spend much of their life at our home. It not only makes logical sense to work hard at making it a place I want to be, it also stirs my creative, up for a good challenge personality. Thus far in working towards these changes I will say that I have found myself relishing the precious days we have been given more. </div>
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My eyes have become more trained to take in the beauty all around, be it in my children, the endless piles of snow out my window, the way my house lets in light...all of it can fuel thankfulness. Christ calls us to be thankful. It is hard to be thankful when our eyes see deadlines, dirt, meal making and whining children as we bow over in an overwhelmed state. But lift up your eyes. Lift them up and see Him. He will accomplish his good plan and we simply need to heed His direction for us. No, it probably is not a home cooked meal, probably not a clutter-free entry way, but certainly is our heart's state as we go about these daily to-dos. While I strive to grow in homemaking I pray I do not miss the forest for the trees.</div>
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This granola is the best granola I have ever put in my mouth.</div>
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My friend Andrea sent me this recipe one afternoon as I was lamenting over my need for something yummy that could pack the extra punch I needed for the day's remainder. She could not have known how perfectly she exceeded my request. I will be making this granola for the rest of my life. </div>
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If you like granola <em>at all</em> you will enjoy this one. The flavor is tremendous but what really pushes it over the edge is the texture. My jaw about cracks as I eat most granolas' stale crunch, I end a bowl with my teeth feeling on edge from the exercise. The secret to this granola's perfect texture is the olive oil. It softens the oats from the inside out, leaving each bite with the ideal chew. </div>
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The Milani lipstick line offers a wide color selection, unless of course they are sold out of most of them and have not yet restocked. You can find all the color choices <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/milani-color-statement-lipstick-plumrose/qxp493494?catid=183590">here</a>. The price point is ideal for testing the waters of a new color without wanting to blow a load on something that may not work. I liked how they wore throughout the day and laughed when I realized they familiar smell of them was that of jolly ranchers, be it a perk or a deterrent I am not sure yet. </div>
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I purchased four lipsticks on my first go round since CVS was having a buy one get one 50% off sale. The colors are beautiful and wear just as nicely as my higher end lipsticks. I'm happy with all of the colors I selected and have been wearing Dulce Caramelo the last two days and enjoying it very much. I do wonder if and when I will have guts enough to wear the first one (uptown mauve) out in public, but hey it is a new year and a new year call for gutsy acts right? (reader shakes her head no)</div>
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A picture of each child once a week for one year.</div>
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Recipe adapted from Ina Garten's cookbook, <em>Make It Ahead</em> </div>
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The night before, combine the water, yeast, and sugar in a very large bowl. Allow it to stand for about 5 minutes, until the yeast dissolves and the mixture has started to foam, which tells you the yeast is active. Stir in the milk, butter, honey, vanilla and salt. Add the flour and whisk until the batter is smooth. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and allow it to sit overnight at a cool room temperature.</div>
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<br />abbyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04729925244273966573noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5310252484126180809.post-85359958776372177172015-01-13T12:13:00.001-08:002015-01-13T12:13:03.255-08:00Eating Pizza<div style="text-align: center;">
I finally am getting back to making meals again. I think they have my order memorized at Qdoba due to us ordered from there some many times in the last few weeks. Between eating there and being spoiled by my mom's amazing holiday meals I have been doing very little cooking. It was absolutely luxurious while it lasted but I have been chomping at the bit to get back in the kitchen. I already was feeling the itch after such a long break, but added to that my sister bought me three new cookbooks for Christmas that I have been devouring (pun intended) and ready to test out. Though the meal below is one on regular rotation believe me that the food rolling out of my kitchen has all been new recipes...which is both fun and interesting. Last night's spiced rubbed pork butt was close to a success, minus Judah who nearly threw-up after the first bite. Oh well. Someday he will eat food besides carbs...someday...right?</div>
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Now for the pizza. This time it was onions, garlic, sausage, parmesan, cherry tomatoes and pesto. So good.</div>
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Anyone else enjoying being back in the kitchen? Or are there some recipes I need to be trying...anyone?? Anyone??</div>
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A picture of each child once a week for one year.</div>
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Can I please have all of these beautiful things to dress my children in? (and a second job since that is what it would take to do such a thing...just kidding...about a second job, I enjoy my first one far too much:)) </div>
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I think it is good that I don't know how to figure out the actual cost due to the prices not being in US dollars. I have not even started showing the women's items, I'll save that for another time, enough heart palpitations happening already for me. </div>
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