Monday, January 15, 2007
Monday Menus and a Birthday Celebration!
It is my birthday today and guess how old I am? If you guessed 39,you are right! I really don't feel a day older than 25...But,the reality is I am no spring chicken anymore! I still do not think I am really middle aged yet...just approaching middle age,but still young...that sounds good,doesn't it? Okay-I am young...thanks for the confirmation!
We had a little birthday celebration last night. I was showered with gifts from my sweet husband and darling children. I love gifts,don't you? That must be my love language(If I were to believe in such a thing),I felt really loved! : )... I love giving gifts,but getting them is kinda fun,too! My birthday is a great time to buy gifts,too...cause everything is on sale. My husband gave me a beautiful black wool coat...about knee length with a band around the waist and a collar(more like a shirt collar,not a blazer looking collar-does that make sense?) It is preppy,elegant,and perfect for me! I LOVE it! Now,if it will ever turn into a real winter around here,I'll wear it!
My other gifts were:
1) A gift certificate for a pedicure and manicure from all the children--love this!
2) Two books that I am wanting to read. Piper's *When I Don't Desire God: How to Fight for Joy* and *Loved by Choice*. These books were from Gracie and Abigail...I opened them and asked,"How did you know I was wanting to read these???" They said,"We read your blog,Mom...." Oh yeah....: ) I knew there was a good reason for having a blog....
3) My little ones along with help from their daddy got me the cutest pajamas...the cropped pants are light aqua with pink bottles of fingernail polish all over them with a pink v neck tee....so adorable and fun!
4) And of course,little Evie made me a beautiful picture.
The card from my husband was the best part! It says:
Isn't that beautiful? He is such a wonderful and giving man! I am blessed and spoiled,yes,I know.
Now for the Monday Menus. Please go see Laura at Organizing Junkie for more menus:
Monday-- Crock pot chicken and rice,dinner theatre green beans,garlic toast.
Tuesday-- Honey Baked Turkey breast,creamy corn casserole,sweet potatoes with marshmallows on top...it's Thanksgiving in Jannuary!
Wednesday--Church night,eat out
Thursday--Chicken,broccoli,and pasta in an alfredo sauce,french bread
Friday-- Chicken and Dumplings,baked baby carrots,black eye peas
Saturday-- Cajun Vegetable soup. Recipe follows:
Cajun Vegetable soup:
2 lbs of sausage
2 cans veg-all
2 cans black eye peas
2 cans diced tomatoes(sometimes I use just one)
1 can Rotel(I use mild)
1 can corn
1 can tomato sauce (small one)
1 chopped onion
Brown and drain sausage,add next 7 ingredients and simmer for 45 minutes-1 hour. Makes a delicious,somewhat spicy soup. You can make it hotter if you want.
Have a wonderful Monday!
We had a little birthday celebration last night. I was showered with gifts from my sweet husband and darling children. I love gifts,don't you? That must be my love language(If I were to believe in such a thing),I felt really loved! : )... I love giving gifts,but getting them is kinda fun,too! My birthday is a great time to buy gifts,too...cause everything is on sale. My husband gave me a beautiful black wool coat...about knee length with a band around the waist and a collar(more like a shirt collar,not a blazer looking collar-does that make sense?) It is preppy,elegant,and perfect for me! I LOVE it! Now,if it will ever turn into a real winter around here,I'll wear it!
My other gifts were:
1) A gift certificate for a pedicure and manicure from all the children--love this!
2) Two books that I am wanting to read. Piper's *When I Don't Desire God: How to Fight for Joy* and *Loved by Choice*. These books were from Gracie and Abigail...I opened them and asked,"How did you know I was wanting to read these???" They said,"We read your blog,Mom...." Oh yeah....: ) I knew there was a good reason for having a blog....
3) My little ones along with help from their daddy got me the cutest pajamas...the cropped pants are light aqua with pink bottles of fingernail polish all over them with a pink v neck tee....so adorable and fun!
4) And of course,little Evie made me a beautiful picture.
The card from my husband was the best part! It says:
I will love you all of your days
I will believe in the dreams you hold
I will appreciate the gift that you are
With all my heart,today and always.
Because of you,I've discovered how connected two people can be.
How deep a love can grow...
and how faithful God is to His Word--
Our souls have truly become one.
Isn't that beautiful? He is such a wonderful and giving man! I am blessed and spoiled,yes,I know.
Now for the Monday Menus. Please go see Laura at Organizing Junkie for more menus:
Monday-- Crock pot chicken and rice,dinner theatre green beans,garlic toast.
Tuesday-- Honey Baked Turkey breast,creamy corn casserole,sweet potatoes with marshmallows on top...it's Thanksgiving in Jannuary!
Wednesday--Church night,eat out
Thursday--Chicken,broccoli,and pasta in an alfredo sauce,french bread
Friday-- Chicken and Dumplings,baked baby carrots,black eye peas
Saturday-- Cajun Vegetable soup. Recipe follows:
Cajun Vegetable soup:
2 lbs of sausage
2 cans veg-all
2 cans black eye peas
2 cans diced tomatoes(sometimes I use just one)
1 can Rotel(I use mild)
1 can corn
1 can tomato sauce (small one)
1 chopped onion
Brown and drain sausage,add next 7 ingredients and simmer for 45 minutes-1 hour. Makes a delicious,somewhat spicy soup. You can make it hotter if you want.
Have a wonderful Monday!
I am a stay at home mother to 4. I am very blessed to have a godly husband who loves the Lord and his family. I welcome the days of much needed grace,the times of sweet victories,and the tears of trials,knowing it is all for God's glory. I want my lifesong to sing to Him,the author and finisher of my faith. Soli Deo Gloria--To the Glory of God alone.
28 Comments:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! My birthday is coming up soon, too! You're husband and children are really great! I love to give gifts, too, but OH it is fun to receive! Your menu sounds great! I hope you have a great rest of the week!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Happy Birthday! Hope it is a day filled with relaxation, blessings, and memories!
Oh, Happy Birthday, hope you have a wonderful day! I have just finished Loved by Choice and will be reviewing it on Friday!
Happy Birthday! What a wonderful family you have.
The soup recipe looks delicious--thanks for sharing!
Happy Birthday to you!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KIM!
MAY THE LORD BLESS YOU AS YOU CELEBRATE ANOTHER YEAR OF LIFE!
Warm wishes on your special day! You have been a blessing in my life.
Happy Birthday :)
Your menu sounds delicious and thank you for sharing the soup recipe, can't wait to try it :)
Happy, happy birthday to you, Kim!
You've certainly been showered with lovely gifts from your family!
And that Cajun vegetable soup sounds yummy! Can you remind me what Rotel is. I don't think you can get it in my area of Canada, but may be you can suggest a substitution?
Is diced tomatoes with green chiles and spices....in a can!
Happy Birthday, Kim!!
I know what you mean about real winter weather. I cannot believe it's January and we didn't even need coats today. Weird.
Hope you have a wonderful day, today.
Yeah, I love birthdays! Happy Birthday to you! How nice you were spoiled...your gifts sound amazing! Your menu looks delicious as well especially the Honey Baked Turkey Breast...would love the recipe for that.
Have a beautiful day!
Laura
Happy Birthday to you! Cake with no guilt :) Enjoy making memories with your family.
Happy Birthday!! Molly and I are about to celebrate our birthdays at the end of the week.
The soup recipe sounds good. I can't wait to try it.
Jayme
Happy Birthday wishes!
A fellow January baby
Happy Birthday, Kim! I hope you had a wonderfully special day.
Happy Birthday to you, and here is to many many many more, because, well I just LOVE having you around =)
Happy birthday! It's my older son's birthday today also.
Thanksgiving is great ANY time of year. Enjoy it!
Happy Birthday. I am glad you had a wonderful celebration with your family.
My Birthday is Thursday and I'll be 30. huh....
Honey Baked Turkey? HOw is that done?
It is from the Honey Baked store. We bought it with our honey baked ham and we never ate it over the Christmas season...so we are going to enjoy it now.
Happy, happy birthday! I hope you have a blessed day filled with all your favorite things. I have prayed for you today, on your special day. May this be an Ephesians 3:20 year for you, to the glory of God.
VERY happy birthday to you!!!! Sounds like your day was extra blessed!!!
His,
Mrs. U
Happy Birthday!!! Your day sounds like it was heavenly!
Jennifer R.
Happy Birthday!! I definitely believe in love languages. . . . It's important to understand what makes you feel loved.
Happy Belated Birthday. I didn't get around much yesterday, so I am just wishing you a precious year filled with many wonderful milestones and memories. I loved 39 and am enjoying 40 so far, too.
Kim-
Happy belated birthday! Hope you had a great time with your precious family.
You are a shining late in blog world! Thanks for being an inspiration.
~Rebecca
Happy birthday! I too will turn 39 this year and feel it cannot possibly be so. I wonder, do you ever get over feeling like you're 25 and holding? Of course, by the same token, I would much rather be the me I am today than the me I was then. With age comes...well, certainly more than just wrinkles and gray hair!
Be blessed this year!
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