March

March FLEW by on the wings of wind and rain and coldness. Idaho weather is so strange - I've lived here all my life and still am amazed that it could be 40 degrees and sunny at 7 am and then two hours later be 30 degrees and snowing. weird!! Anyways, as I had suspected in January my monthly goals are kind of taking a back seat to the normal everyday life that I have always been accustomed to. I fear that I have dug a rut of normacly so deep that crawling out is going to take some helping hands to pinch my butt (yes I just did say that) and lovingly coax me towards the light.


So - here is what I did accomplish:

Books read:

Wow - this book is intense!! While I was reading it I kept thinking how awesome it would be to put it into a movie but the rating would be R and possibly be under the category of horror film. It's about demons and angels and how the author suggests that they may opperate in the world of the unseen, for or against us. It makes me look at things a little differently. I've always been one to believe in angels - but didn't realize how real demons are as well and how much power they may have. It was a great story - well worth reading a second time!

This book is written by the President of World Vision. He definately makes his case for the poverty-stricken people of the world. They don't just need Jesus - they need a solution and hand-outs just make them dependent, not relying on their own gifts and strengths to better their lives. It's deep, it's disturbing and every time I read it I feel guilty for the way I live and how much I've been blessed with. Don't get me wrong - I don't mind feeling guilty - because then maybe I'll do something about it. I don't know what God has in store for me while I read this book. It may be to open my eyes, give me a clearer perspective on how to help the poor people of our world. My prayers is that when I'm finished with it (because I'm still reading it) that I won't just turn it back into the library and forget about it - that I will put some of it's advice to work in my own life to change this world for the better.

Ahh - the last book in the Mistmantle Chronicles. I'm saddened that my adventures on the island of Mistmantle have ended. I feel in LOVE with the creatures on this precious island and have come to have a deep appreciation for this author. I would recommend this series to ANY young reader who enjoys fantasy and talking animals. I look forward to owning them someday and reading them to my kids. And there are a lot of underlying "Christian" principles throughout this book that would create great discussion in any household.

Recipes tried:

Chicken Mushroom Merlot - didn't get around to making it!! Mostly because I would have to go out and buy wine - waste of money - even if it is only for cooking. whoops!

Chocolate Mint Cake - yumminess!!

Home Item Purchased:

This item wasn't purchased!! It was a gift given to us by my loving grandparents, and it sits in our office. It was much needed for storage of our many books. I LOVE it!! And every time I open the cupboard to get out another book I smell my grandparents home and my heart hurts with grief. I still miss them tremendously!

This item wasn't purchased either - it was a gift from Nampa Floors. Not really - but it was just going into the junk pile due to a bent frame. Jeremy easily fixed it and put it up in our bathroom. Hurray for new lighting!!

New Movie:

Set in the late 1920s! A depressing movie - dont' watch it! Child serial killer and a son that she never found. There - I ruined it for anyone who really wanted to see it! Believe me, if you are a mother - you don't want to watch it. The only good thing about it was that this mother stood up to the corrupt police force in Los Angeles and won.

craft project:

wrist warmers - they are really cute but I don't see people actually wearing them - oh well!!

Family Activity

We actually got around to a family activity this month - The Boise Zoo!!! And we had a lot of fun!

Pounds Lost:

zip, zero, zilch, nada, nothin!! I am kind of upset with myself that I let an entire month go by without any weight loss. I can blame it on the fact that it was my birthday month (lame), or the fact that we were busy (excuses), or that we spent a lot of evenings at homes other than ours (another lame excuse). My fault completely and in April my goal is to lose 6 pounds (that's right people!!!) Weight watchers and Jillian's 30 Day shred are going to be my best friends for the next few weeks. I may just have to excuse myself on Easter Sunday because, well we all know why! :) Wish me luck!

Other:

The end of Addison's Cheerleading career at Upwards. Basketball all the way from now on. She was SOOOO ready to be done and coordinated moves and her just don't get along very well. It was cute though and I'm glad she stuck with it.

 Spring Break which doesn't hold the sweetness that it once did when I was full time - however - it was a nice break and I loved hanging out with my kids. They are getting to the ages when they are just so much fun!! We spent one rather rainy afternoon walking around the fishing pond in Nampa and feeding the ducks. We were excited because we found a few secret places that we are saving to show daddy when he comes with us next time.

Jeremy constructed another fort - and it stayed up for 4 days. Our bedroom mattress was underneath as well as the TV. The kids enjoyed watching movies and playing in it and Jeremy and I enjoyed sleeping in it and watching movies as well. It was a very nice getaway from the norm.

Visits from aunt Tee-Tee are always a high light in our house! She was trying to get Rhett to come sit closer to her and Addie but he wasn't budging. The pictures prior to this one were actually quite comical.

Rhett enjoying Addie's felt board. It's time I made one for him to play with. The stories he was telling were too cute! And if you can't see it - the people are flying with the owl and the mushroom.

March was good to us. Rhett had another bout of stomach yuckies and that was NOT fun!! However, the rest of us stayed well for once and we are thankful for spring, daylight savings time and warmer weather. Excited to see what the month of April brings.