by Raylene | Apr 21, 2011 | Uncategorized
Because I am BOTH American and Canadian, I can kinda pick folks from both sides of the border. But Canada is my chosen home, and I’ve been here my whole married life (minus a few months) so I’m kinda more Canadian than American in some ways....
by Raylene | Apr 20, 2011 | weird, WeirdWednesday
Crabapple tree in front of my house7am April 14, 2011Nanking Cherry Bush in front of my house7am April 14, 2011SAME Crabapple Tree in front of my house as 1st pic3:30pm April 14, 2011SAME Nanking Cherry Bush in front of my house as in 2nd pic3:30pm April 14, 2011We...
by Raylene | Apr 19, 2011 | Uncategorized
My kiddos and I have always enjoyed reading Winnie the Pooh stories together. Then we had several Disney videos that the kiddos just about wore out when they were preschoolers. Recently we found all of the stories on audiobook, and that was LOTS of fun!But...
by Raylene | Apr 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
Pretty basic menu this week. We have a couple of nights that will look different, and that’s OK! This is how we roll! ;)Menu for Dinners April 18-24Monday 4/18Crock Pot Chicken BreastsSteamed CauliflowerTuesday 4/19BBQ event at churchTaking Paska bread for...
by Raylene | Apr 18, 2011 | OUCH, Pastor's Wife
Today some very sweet friends treated Sweetie and I (and our family) to a beautiful send-off dessert at church. Flowers and colorful balloons, yummy cakes and juice, and informal time and space to say some hard goodbyes. We were so blessed to be able to...
by Raylene | Apr 16, 2011 | Celebrate, Recipe
When my kiddos were really little, this cookie recipe was always fun! The children participate in the making of the cookies. Each ingredient and each step tells a part of the Easter story – the story of Christ’s suffering and death, as well as His...
by Raylene | Apr 15, 2011 | Family Time Friday, Mom's Life
An article called “Why Do We Let Them Dress Like That?” from Crosswalk.com caught my attention this week. The opening paragraph really resonated with me:How do 12–13 year-old girls dress for a party? In “mini-dresses, perilously high heels, and...
by Raylene | Apr 14, 2011 | Uncategorized
CONTEST CLOSED! Winner Announced – see the Announcement post at Simply Stacie! Contest ends FRIDAY (tomorrow) NIGHT at Midnight! Don’t forget to Enter the Boost Your Buzz $1,000 Giveaway! One lucky person is going to win $1000 USD CASH paid via Paypal!...
by Raylene | Apr 13, 2011 | weird, WeirdWednesday
I thought robins meant SPRING!? This pic of a very puffed up robin in the snow was taken last week in my front yard. Things have improved a bit since then, but we’ve got flurries in the forecast for Thursday again…spring is definitely weird in Southern...
by Raylene | Apr 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
OK, yes, it’s not Menu Plan Monday since it’s actually TUESDAY. BUT, I’ve still got my menu planned for the week! :)Menu for Dinners April 12-18Tuesday 4/12SpaghettiGreen beansSaladWednesday 4/13Stew (Moose or...