Saturday, March 28, 2009

Rain, rain don't go away, Adele and her friends want to play...


Today ended very rainy.... but not dreary for us. We met our neighbors outside for some guitar playing (the boys), chatting (the ladies) and playing in the rain (the girls of course). Us adults sat under Jason's shop out of the rain while Adele, Molly and Rachel ran around in the rain and played. They had such a good time playing in the mud puddles, jumping on a very slick trampoline (I know, not really that safe), running from tornadoes (even less safe) and spraying each other with the water hose (why I am not sure considering it was raining). Needless to say they had a great time! I have very fond memories of my sister and I playing in the mud puddles in our driveway after a big rain... I hope that the girls will remember this day too.

What do you and your family like to do when it rains? Crafts, games, movies or etc. We have had a lot of rain lately so we might all need some rainy day ideas... after all you can't play outside in the rain every time.


At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, "Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven."
Matthew 18:1-4

Sunday, March 15, 2009

In the kitchen...

Today at Servant's Heart Fellowship  we had a fellowship meal after church.  I made a recipe that I got from my friend Tara called Broccoli Salad Supreme.  Well.... it got so many compliments that I decided to share it with you all.  It really is delicious!  

Ingredients

10 cups broccoli florets (about 3 1/2 heads)
6 cups seedless red grapes (cut in half)
2 cups miracle whip
2/3 cups sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup crumbled bacon
1 cup sliced almonds (toasted)

Combine broccoli and grapes in a large bowl.  In a small bowl combine miracle whip, sugar and vinegar and pour over the broccoli mixture.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.  Add bacon and almonds just before serving.  
Serves 20