April Update

Outside my window . . . The sun is shining & it's suppose to be a beautiful day.



I am thinking . . . that we'll have an amazing weekend! We're taking the kids to our church's egg hunt this morning followed by a couple quick errands. I'm sure we'll spend the rest of the day outside since the weather is so awesome. Tomorrow morning we'll enjoy breakfast with Brian's dad's side of the family, our Easter service at church, & then spend the afternoon with my family.



I am thankful for . . . 2 healthy kids. Over the past month, I've seen some very sick, disabled kids & my heart breaks for them. But it also makes me realize how incredibly lucky we are & that what we're facing isn't anything compared to what those children deal with on a daily basis.



I am wearing . . . my pj's:)


I am going . . . to pick up the house a bit before everyone in the house wakes up. It's exhausting keeping our house spick-n-span in case someone wants to look at it.


I am wondering . . . when we'll receive our first call to show our house???



I am reading . . . Nothing at the moment. I packed all of my books for the move so I'm limited to what I have on my Kindle right now.


I am hoping . . . to still find Levi a pair of sandals. I just realized last night that it's the only piece missing to his Easter outfit. (Bad Mom moment)


I am looking forward to . . . Logan starting karate this week. I hope he's as excited about it as I am!!



I am hearing . . . Levi 'talk' to me while we're eating breakfast together. Little moments like this make me smile :)


Around the house . . . It is pretty darn clean, if I must say so myself. Last weekend, Brian & I busted our rears to get our house in great condition to sell. Needless to say...our house was a LOT dirtier than I thought. Thankfully, my grandma stopped by to help & we got everything scrubbed in about 6 hours.



One of my favorite things . . . seeing how much Logan loves his Daddy. It melts my heart to see those 2 interact. When Daddy is home, that's all that matters to him.

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . Easter activities today & tomorrow. The beginning of the week will be pretty laid back & normal with the exception of a couple doctor appointments. Next weekend we're having a HUGE yard sale at my grandpa's house so we'll be busy at the end of the week setting up for that. It's so big, we're having it in one of the pole barns!!!

Thursday Thoughts

Thursday Thoughts

I saw this quote earlier today while I was looking around on Pinterest. (That website is a great outlet for me but geeze I can spend HOURS on there!!) So I thought I'd share it with you. This is playing a big role in my life right now & God put this message in front of me today for a purpose. I hope this helps find a little bit of peace for anyone who's battling a difficult situation.

March Update

Outside my window . . . the sun is trying to peak through the clouds but it's still quite cold.

I am thinking . . . about what new recipes to try over the next couple weeks. I'm in a food funk & want out!

I am thankful for . . . my mom. She takes care of our kids on the days I work & I'm so grateful she does. I don't worry about what kind of care they're receiving because I know it's nothing short of the best.

I am wearing . . . a t-shirt, jeans, & fuzzy socks :)

I am creating . . . a menu & grocery list.


I am going . . . to enjoy the nice weather we're suppose to have this weekend. I can't wait to get outside & let the boys run!


I am wondering . . . how soon we can get the boxes removed from our living room & bedroom. We have a decent start to the moving/decluttering project but now I'd like to the boxes of packed away stuff gone. :)

I am reading . . . Nothing at the moment. I hope to read a book when we go on vacation but until then I doubt it.


I am hoping . . . this whole selling our house situation goes quick& smoothly. Is that too much to ask for???


I am looking forward to . . . Levi opening his presents tonight. He turned 1 today!!



I am hearing . . . silence. Enough said.


Around the house . . . are massive amounts of toys that Levi received at his birthday party. I don't even know what to do with some of them but with an upcoming move, I'm not too concerned about the mess right now because the entire house looks like a bomb went off.



One of my favorite things . . . is watching the boys play together. Levi is finally able to somewhat chase Logan & I just love to watch them run around, laughing, & smiling all night.

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . Tonight we're celebrating Levi's birthday at home with a yummy dinner, leftover birthday cake from his party, & lots of fun gifts to open. Friday night we're going to the Log Inn to celebrate my youngest sister's birthday (I LOVE that place!!). Luckily, this weekend is open for us so I'd like to roll with the punches & just see what we can get ourselves into.

February Update

Outside my window . . . it's overcast & raining. Our weather has been very up & down this winter. Needless to say, I'm over this nasty weather!

I am thinking . . . of all of the upcoming changes for our family. So many exciting things will take place this year.

I am thankful for . . . a great pediatrician. The receptionist returned my call within 15 minutes & the doctor was able to see both kids an hour after I spoke to them. It's a relief knowing when my kids don't feel well that they'll be seen quickly & everyone in the office is so caring.

I am wearing . . . a t-shirt, jeans, & fuzzy socks :)

I am creating . . . a guest list for Levi's birthday party.

I am going . . . to enjoy snuggling with Logan while Levi naps. He doesn't like to do this very often (only when he's sick) so I'm going to take advantage of it.


I am wondering . . . what room we should start our spring cleaning/packing?

I am reading . . . Nothing at the moment. I read a few books back-to-back so I'm taking a bread for now.


I am hoping . . . we can get a different vehicle in the very near future.

I am looking forward to . . . Levi's birthday party next month. It'll be a lot of fun!



I am hearing . . . The rain hit the roof; it's such a calming sound.


Around the house . . . are 2 sleeping boys. This is a miracle! Logan's days of napping are hit & miss any more so the fact that he's sleeping is good. For him to sleep while Levi does is a blessing for this momma!!



One of my favorite things . . . is watching Levi waddle around the house. He started independently walking a few weeks ago but he's still a little shaky. I think it's adorable to see him figure out this new adventure.

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . I plan to stay in with the kids for the next couple days since they don't feel well. Friday night we have an appointment to get our taxes done (woo hoo!). Besides that, we're pretty low key this week. I hope to start organizing/cleaning/packing things this weekend.

January Update

Outside my window . . . it is pitch black & very cold. I guess that's what happens when you're up super early with a baby. I hope the sun comes up soon!

I am thinking . . . about how soon Levi will walk. He's become quite the risk taker & will sometimes try but ends up falling. I believe this next huge milestone is just around the corner.

I am thankful for . . . cozy, lazy days, like today, at home. It's been busy ever since Christmas & I take advantage of days like this.

I am wearing . . . pj's :)

I am creating . . . nothing but the usual: Sam's list, grocery list, to-do list, etc.

I am going . . . to have to come up with some fun things to do with the kids today since our TV doesn't work at the moment. I'm a little bummed because I was so excited to watch movies with them today. :(


I am wondering . . . where we should have Levi's 1st birthday party???

I am reading . . . 'Harvesting Your Heart' by Jodi Picoult. I've actually read 2 books in the past 2 weeks. I'm so glad I've been able to get back into reading.

I am hoping . . . we can find a babysitter so Brian & I can have a date night soon.

I am looking forward to . . . planning our family vacation for this summer.



I am hearing . . . Levi play in silence since his big brother hasn't awaken yet.


Around the house . . . are a ton of trains. Logan is obsessed with them right now & he received a lot for his birthday & Christmas. I'm highly considering buying a table just for his trains so I don't step on them any more. :)



One of my favorite things . . . is cooking a big breakfast on the weekends. During the week, breakfast consists of cereal, oatmeal, or something fast. So to enjoy a breakfast full of so many yummy things (bacon, eggs, pancakes, etc.) is a delight for us.

A few plans for the rest of the week . . . We have a short work week with tomorrow being a holiday so I hope to get a little shopping in tomorrow, we plan to visit my uncle (who flew in from ND) before he leaves, & I have a dentist appointment. Yeah for me!

Chicken Enchiladas

I wanted to mix it up a little this week & try a new recipe. Instead of making tacos (which seems to be a norm in our house), I gave this recipe a whirl. One of my co-workers brought it in for a carry-in several months ago & it was delicious. And considering how much Brian loves Mexican food, I figured it would be a success. So here it is:

1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 c. sour cream
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. chili powder
2 c. diced, cooked chicken
4 oz. chopped green chilies
8 flour tortillas
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a small bowl, stir together soup & sour cream until smooth. Set aside.

 In a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Then cook onion & chili powder until onion is tender, stirring often. Stir in chicken, chilies, & 2 Tbsp of the soup mixture. Remove from heat. In the center of each tortilla, spread about 1/4 cup of the mixture. Fold sides over filling & place it seam side down in a greased 9x13 pan. Spread remaining soup mixture over the enchiladas.

Cover with foil & bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese & bake another 5 minutes, uncovered, until cheese melts.

**I mirrored the recipe this time but will make some changes the next time I make it:

 - Make double the amount of chicken mixture (we like a lot of filling

in our enchiladas, plus I was only able to make 6 instead of the 8 tortillas it calls for)

- Add another tablespoon or so of the soup mixture to the chicken mixture

to make it creamier

- Add some extra 'kick' to it. Maybe a little salsa or more seasoning.

(We like spicy food!)



This was a quick & delicious meal that I can't wait to make again