Recipes??

My fair readers,
I didn't mean to mislead. The wonderful chicken was from Harter House, out of their neat section of already prepared meat dishes. I should've made something up and let you think I created that dish on my own. The brussel sprouts were an experiment for me. I cut fresh brussel sprouts in half and sauteed them in a little olive oil. They got a little crispy on the edges. I added salt and pepper. I got a vote from Josh that we should do that again. Half-Baked brownies were also something else that I think you got the wrong idea on, it was a box of Gheridelli Brownies that I literally baked half the time. So they were ewey, gooey yumminess. I hope you all aren't to disappointed by my honesty. It was still yummy.
Me

Yum.

The Menu tonight:
Parmasan Artichoke Chicken
Sauted Brussell Sprouts
Mac and Cheese

Half-Baked Brownies.

It was great.

Whew.

We made it through our first whole week of school. The girls are still doing really great. The busy schedule finally caught up with Little Sis and on Thursday evening she had a meltdown. WOW!! She was beyond unreasonable. Josh and I just laughed becaused we knew it was the tiredness finally catching up with her. She finally settled down and went to sleep and woke up Friday with her usual cheery disposition. Today we have a birthday party and a grown-up get together. One of Josh's friends he deployed with is having people over. This is Josh's chance to get back at me for dragging him to MOPs and Pops night. Maybe I should practice my smile and small talk before we go. Uggh.

The first step

Last night Josh and I filled out an online application for an adoption agency. I have some paperwork to get together and send in as well. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks we will hear something. The country we are seeking out is quite different than the one that we originally talked about. I just feel God telling me that's where our baby is.

Fasting

Yesterday I went on a computer fast. It was awesome. I am usually drawn to get on the computer if I have a minute to spare. Most of the time that minute becames half an hour or maybe more. Yesterday I was praying and I just felt like God was calling me to fast from the computer. Each time throughout the day when I wanted to use the computer, my thought process was changed to focus on God and all the gifts He's given us. It was great. I recommend it for all of you others who find yourselves addicted to this thing. Maybe next time I will go for two days, or more.

Our first day

Countdown continues..with update

ONE DAY TO GO!

Girls meet their teachers today.

I made a teacher gift with an apple theme.

I'm hoping this will butter them up so they like my kids best.

Just being honest here.

HERE IS A PICTURE OF THE TEACHER GIFT: apple candle, apple stamp, apple hand sanitizer and an apple (it's all from the Dollar Tree, except the apple of course.)