Yummy Resurrection Crescent Rolls

This is a family tradition that we prepare every Easter for breakfast.  They are very easy and have great symbolism for the kids.   Here is the recipe:

a can of crescent rolls

melted butter

large marshmallows

cinammon and sugar mixed together 

1.  Preheat oven to 350.  

2.  Give each child a triangle of the crescent roll.  This represents the cloth that Jesus was wrapped in.

3.  Give each child a marshmallow.  This represents Jesus.

4.  Dip the marshmallow in melted butter and then in the spices.  This represents the embalming of Jesus' body.

5.  Then wrap up the marshmallow tightly.  Seal the marshmallow inside.  Wrapping of Jesus' body after death.

6.  Place in oven for 10-12 minutes. The oven represents the tomb.

7.  Let the rolls cool slightly.  When the children open their rolls, Jesus is no longer there.  The marshmallow disappears!!  HE IS RISEN.

We do this and the Resurrection Eggs every Easter.  Share your Easter traditions.  I would love to hear your ideas!! 

The Igloo

My boys had a great time with the recent snow.  They worked for hours, I mean like probably 7-8 hours on this igloo.  They had so much fun.  Dad helped them a lot.  I ran out to help for maybe 15-20 minutes and got quite a work out.  That was hard work shoveling snow!!   This was a great memory... I know they will never forget it.  This may be the first of many igloos!!!

SB 2009 Memories

Things I will remember from our recent trip to Hot Springs and Devil's Den....

I will remember:

the excitement of the boys as they explored the cabin.

their bravery as they climbed across logs and went in caves.

Max's new sentence which is "no way"

looking at the stars one night...they were awesome

hiking to the top of a mountain/hill...I thought we would never make it

drinking lots of Dr. Pepper with the boys (just on vacation!!)

talking and talking with my hubby...he is such an awesome guy

walking Mr. Max and talking to the Lord b/c  Max could not sleep well

Thank you Lord for time away.  Thank you for the beautiful things you have created.  It amazes me.  Thank you for time to connect with my hubby.  Thank you for protecting my brave boys.

Finding Their Way

I dont' know why but lately I have been anxious about helping the older two boys finding their niche.  My older one was into soccer and decided to take a break.   He is not too interested in doing an art class but he is really good at it.  Don't get me wrong I love not having to run out the door 2-3 times a week for practices, etc.  That has been a nice break.  I will just continue to pray for God to direct our path and guide us and show us how to provide opportunities for our little men.  They are still young.  I just really want them to find one or two things that they really love.  So for now I shall pray, pray, pray!!  Here are some pics of our younger two having some fun.  I would love it if a few of our boys choose music b/c their daddy is super good at the guitar.

Catching Up

I have not been on here in a while.  Here is just a note about each of us.

"M" the 22 month old has a new word and it is "YES".  He says it so sweet.  I love that it when he says it and I insist that he say it often.  He has a new favorite shirt and it has a guitar on it. He begs to wear it and he is not even 2 yet.

"S" the 3 year old cracked me up the other day.  We walked to school to pick up the boys from school.  There was a car passing by with loud rap music, you know the sound "boom", "boom". He looked up at me and said "Mom, that sounded like "chicken butt, chicken butt".  I just laughed. We don't use that word at home.  It did crack me up though!!

"W" the five year old is making such great progress at Kindergarten.  I was so worried about sending him because he is a boy and has an April birthday and it seemed like such a long day, etc, etc.  He is doing great.  He is reading and he is thrilled about that.  He is very helpful and kind.  He asks lots of questions all of the time!!  He loves his music class at school.  I hope he loves the guitar like his daddy one day!!  He is also a great climber.  I think he might be my hiker boy one day!

"J" the eight year old is just getting too old for me to handle.  He is only in the 2nd grade but I feel like time is just flying by and he is going to be 18 before I know it.  He is such a kind boy, a great little reader, and is very creative.  He loves being with his friends, playing Monopoly, playing Mario Cart, and going to Lowes to do crafts.  He also loves his ripstick.

My hubby and I celebrate our 12 year anniversary this weekend.  We are going to OKC for a night.  I am so excited.  I am praying that it all works out.  My mother in law will watch 2 for us and my dad is planning to watch 2 for us!

Well, I have written a book.  Just wanted to catch up a bit.

Skate Park

We started the weekend by going to the skate board park.  We had the whole skate park to ourselves for the first 30 minutes which was really nice because of the three year old and the twenty month old.  They think they can do whatever the big boys can do!  They had fun on their scooters, etc.  It got a little crazy when all of the teenagers came so we left pretty quick!!  I am not sure if I have one that will really love skateboarding, but I do pray that we help them find their niche.  

Love Tidbits

I think many of you have seen the movie "Fireproof".  I think it is a great movie for any marriage!  One of my precious friends let me borrow the book "Love Dare".  Here are a few things that have been resonating with me from the book...

1)Show love whether the person deserves it or not.  You cannot manufacture unconditional love on your own.

2)Unrealistic expectations breed disappointment.  Remember your spouse is human and thoughtless at times.  Allow your spouse to be human and encourage him and not discourage.

3)Daily let go of unrealistic expectations.

4)Have you ever wondered why God gives you insight into your spouse's faults?  Is it for nagging. No, it's for kneeling.

These are just a few points from this really great book.  Hope you and your spouse have a Happy Valentine's Day.  Much love to you.  This is a pic of my great hubby.