O Love That Will Not Let Me Go

Both Noah and I enjoy to cook, so I can't believe that I have never learned to make a lasagna.  Although it takes a bit of time, it is worth it!  I made mine in 2 separate dishes so that I could pop one in the freezer!  I had to share this delicious recipe!  I wish that I had taken a picture of it to show, but I hope that you enjoy it as much as we did! Lasagna Recipe 2 Jars of Ragu Spaghetti Sauce (Garden Combination is yummy) 1 onion finely chopped 2 lbs. of ground chuck Brown meat and onion. Drain. Add Ragu and simer for about 20-30 minutes Mix Together: 1 ½ C small curd cottage cheese (I use low-fat) 2 eggs beaten ¾ C Parmesan Cheese 1t salt (I don’t use this much, if any) ½ t Black Pepper 3C Mozzarella Cheese (Do not add to above mixture) Boil Lasagna Noodles – about 10 (I use wheat or multi grain) Spray 13X9 Casserole Dish with Pam. Put first layer of noodles side by side on the bottom of the dish. Top with 1/3 of cheese mixture, mea...

My little man is learning that he can go against us.  It used to be fun for him to obey, but now, he is testing out his power.  Instructing Walt is one of the most difficult things that I have ever had to do.  I am praying that God continues to mold me into being a better parent each day so that through his good days and ones full of sin, Walt can see me glorify God through my response to his behavior.  Noah is steady as a stream, but sometimes my angry can flare up faster than a forest fire.  Over the past five years God has done lots of work in my heart so that I communicate my frustrations more effectively instead of just getting mad.  Now, I am praying that God will allow me to communicate better to Walt his sin calmly so that he can make a rational choice, and if he makes the wrong one, he understands what his punishment will be.  Yet, at the same time, I have learned something VERY wise from my neighbor, which I have been pondering over the last ...

I am not joking when I say that salad is my favorite food.  Don't envision rabbit food that only has lettuce and carrots.  My salads vary depending on what is in the fridge, but they always have protein (grilled chicken, taco meat, or black beans), cheese (cheddar or mozzarella), vegetable (corn, black olives, bell pepper, tomatoes, onions, carrots, broccoli, AND whatever else I may have in the fridge to mix in.  I don't pick just one!  I use all of them!), dressing (ranch mixed with a dab of water so that it evenly spreads throughout my salad, something crunchy (usually baked tostitos crumbled up), and salsa to top it off!  And lately I have really enjoyed eating my salads out of a small mixing bowl we have!  It just mixes together better without making a mess.  Yumm!  I love a good salad!  

Walt enjoyed watching his cousins perform at their VBS concert to show parents what they had learned! Published with Blogger-droid v1.6.8

Happy Father's Day to an amazing husband and father!  He celebrated by carrying Walt around on his back! You can't tell in the picture, but Walt is patting Noah's head while saying "sweet Daddy".  He had to learn that after pulling hair so often!

Some days pass and I forget to thank God for my sweet Walt, but these pictures are a sweet reminder of God's mercy in my life.  A week (not exaggerating) after I said goodbye to Magdalena, I realized I would be saying hello to her little sibling soon.  I don't know why God chose this path for me, because with my human mind I would not recommend being pregnant so quickly after a loss, but that was God's plan for me.  There was worry, grief, love, and excitement all boiling over with pregnancy hormones.  Now, as I look in his eyes, give him hugs, play airplane, dry his tears, and so much more, I can see God's promises before me.  Walt was an unexpected gift that offered not just Noah and me, but our entire family hope.  God has not left us nor forsaken us.  God doesn't comfort all of us in the same way, but this is the way he has chosen to work in our lives. Walt giving Mommy kisses

Noah and I are finally working through a Betty Crocker cookbook that we received as a wedding gift.  I made Cheesy Barbecue Casserole thinking that Walt would enjoy it, but I made the mistake of using whatever noodles I had in the cabinet.  Walt didn't enjoy this recipe made with egg noodles!  (I had accidentally bought wheat egg noodles instead of thin Asian noodles for the orange teriaki recipe when I went grocery shopping.  I needed a way to use them.)  However, he did pick out all of the meat and eat it, so I am going to have to try to make it again the correct way!  Noah and I enjoyed eating!  All of the prep work for the casserole can be done in advance, kept in the fridge, and cooked when it is time to eat!