My Mom

Today, I am so thankful for my mom! She is the most generous and loving person I know. Today she blessed my life by making me a chocolate cake, homemade refried beans, and rice to help me in preparing a birthday lunch, for one of my beloved friends, Rebecca. She is always willing to help, encourage, and straight out tell me what to do, when I need advice (or even when I don't :-)

Anyways, my mom is AMAZING! I couldn't do it without her!

"She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her..."

Proverbs 31: 26-28

Grandma and Grandpa Bennett Visit

For Kaitlyn's 8th Birthday, (I can't believe 8 years have gone by) she asked Grandpa Mark and Grandma Patti to travel all the way from their cattle ranch in Eastern Oregon, to our small home in order to celebrate her birthday. She actually asked for this to be her birthday present. Grandma and Grandpa eagerly agreed to grant "her Majesty" her birthday request and travelled 2 days to get here. Over the course of a weekend, we were able to celebrate a birthday, make over 60 sugar cookies for family and friends and feed a small army on Sunday. On the Monday holiday, we were able to go horseback riding and then travel down to Columbia to eat ice cream, tour the sights and climb rocks. It was a wonderful visit and fabulous memories for us all to treasure in the years ahead.

Stormy Days

As the last few days have been stormy and cold, I have found my attention span to wander and my desire to go home, put on comfy clothes and make soup and bread increasing by the minute. We have been so fortunate this week to be able to spend an abundance of time at home, as soccer and other weekly events have been cancelled. Our home has been the focus of our time and energy the past few weeks, as I am finally taking steps to decorate our home, as we phase out of the remodeling stage! Fingers crossed, we will be starting a kitchen remodel soon! Yay for new cabinets! I love fall and I am so excited for the rainy days, but it does up my coffee intake significantly in an attempt to stay warm in our old building!