My Girlies

These are some of my favorite pictures of the girls:

My Wish for You

I wish you Health.....
So you may enjoy each day in comfort.

I wish you the Love of friends and family.....
And Peace within your heart.

I wish you the Beauty of nature.....
That you enjoy the work of God.

I wish you Wisdom to choose priorities.....
For those things that really matter in life.

I wish you Generosity so you may share.....
All good things that come to you.

I wish you Happiness and Joy.....
And Blessings for the New Year.

I wish you the best of everything.....

It's the Dad Life

This is Greatness!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZa7hU6tP_s

Corn Chowder

Here is another one of my favorite easy recipies. Don't expect it to taste gourmet, because it's not. But it's decent enough on a cold day when you need to use up the Christmas ham; and most importantly it's something healthy that the kids love.

1 1/2 milk
1can cream style sweet corn
1cup cubed ham thinly sliced
1can whole new potatoes drained and coarsely chopped
1can whole kernel golden sweet corn, drained
1cup shredded cheese

Stir milk into cream corn in large saucepan.
Add ham, potatoes, and whole corn.
Heat through, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat.
Stir in cheese until melted.

Garnish with green onion slivers if desired.

Enjoy!

The Simple Life

So what do I want for the new year? I want just what I have. My perfect family living a perfect life. I feel so very blessed right now with everything God has given us. I couldn't ask for anything more.

Little Momma

Madelynn has turned into such the little momma. In the morning she lays out Annie and Joy's clothes (complete with socks) in little piles for them to wear.  She loves to help Annie get things she wants, and tells me when Annie is getting into trouble. She enjoys wiping Joy's mouth when she spits up, and today she started wiping Annie's nose with kleenex when it starts to run.  I really have been blessed to have such a great helper!

Annie is turning into a great helper too!  Annie helps me 'fold' laundry and puts it on the counter to be put up. She helps unload the dishwasher and actually puts the pans and wooden spoons up in the correct spot! She has alot of fun helping me dust furniture, and loves to tuck a blanket around Joy when she gets fussy.

I can't wait until they are old enough to cook. We are going to have some fantastic meals in the future! ;)

Our New Neighbors

I'm so excited about our new neighbors! They are really friendly, and just love the girls. Mr. B has already invited Madelynn to come over and meet their little dog Bonny and some new puppies after they move in. Madelynn of course will not let me forget! ;)  Mrs. B used to be a hospice chaplain before she retired. They have moved here from Dallas to be closer to their grandchildren who are 2 years old and 6 weeks old. I'm sure the kids will have a great time together! Now, if we can just get a great family in the other house next door......anyone looking for a house?