Homemaking

I signed up for most amazing online workshop this month.  We are in week two and I have gotten back my kitchen enthusiasm!  I have a new fresh look on feeding my family.  It is no longer a chore, but the JOY it should be (for the most part).  Click the picture and check it out.

I made my BEST batch of almond milk yet thanks to a tip from the workshop.

Almond milk makes fantastic smoothies.

I made so super creamy yogurt, just a little over a gallon.

This is a favorite around here.

And yes, bread.  I don't know why I wait so long and get out of the habit.  Every time is comes out of the oven the smell brings feelings of instant happiness to me!  

The kids call it the GOOD BREAD.  I like that, a lot!

I am so blessed with a sweet family who loves eating all my healthy goodies.

I love when my kids have their friends over and they look at my child like what in world are you eating.  My kids think they eat normal till that happens! :)

{Gratitude~Cookies~Fake Haircuts}

So I have had a lot of time to myself lately.  Jeremy has been gone to Congo for work.  I have been enjoying lots of reading and relaxing in the evenings.  But I have also been a single parent, which is NOT easy.  We have done so well this time.  This is his 4th trip.  I am counting down the days, but trying to be positive and look to what I can gain from this time apart.

I went shopping yesterday and found this journal.  How is it that things are put before you just when you need it most?  My goal is to fill one page a day with all I am grateful for in my life at that moment.

We have been making way too many cookies since Jeremy has been gone.  But we have so enjoyed them!  I think the kids have the recipe memorized.

I had to tease Jeremy while he was gone.  I told him I cut my hair. He loves my hair long.  So I had to ruffle some feathers and told him I cut it. So of course he wanted a picture. So I sent him this.....

He believed it. Then he asked for another one and wanted to see a better view.  Well that is when my cover was blown.  So I sent him this so he could dry his tears.

He did say he loved me no matter who long my hair was.

I miss him.  Home is not the same without him.  There is something wonderful about a husband and having the priesthood in your home.  You can feel the difference when they are gone.  I am just grateful for such a hard worker and provider.  I can't imagine leaving my family and comforts of home like he does.  We sure do love him and miss him!

My Birthday

For my birthday this year I was able to spend a few hours alone and have my nails done, a pedicure, and my hair cut. I feel like a new mama! Jeremy was in Africa for work. The kids and I still had a good time. I baked yummy fudge brownies. Still can't believe I am 31!