Extraordinary Faith for Everyday Life
Just a few thoughts:
So…I went to Old Navy today trying to score a few really good deals on those sweaters I blogged about yesterday. I was so disappointed when they didn’t work out. But here’s what I did get:
I started browsing Old Navy’s site the other day and just couldn’t quit mentally adding items to my wish list. The past few seasons with Old Navy have been sketchy for me. I thought I’d officially grown out of their style but I’m pretty excited about these. Pretty basic but I love the rich colors.
So basically this is what I look like nearly every fall. Jeans and a sweater. Cool shoes and some jewelry if I’m lucky. I’m so looking forward to jeans! I would wear them year-round if it weren’t so hot!
Sweaters and Jeans, Oh my by bennettaj featuring old navy jeans
I knew there was one more thing for my list today. This deserves it’s own post anyway!
I have been saying for years that my friend Dani needs to start a blog but we could never quite settle down and get to it. I finally wrangled her to my office and thus, MotherofFashion.com was born. We’ve been working several late, Starbucks-laden nights (why yes, I do work for coffee) working on the design and I’m super happy at how everything has turned out. Dani is a fashionista at heart and always looks her best but just under those cute clothes is one of the biggest hearts I know. Through the site, she wants to share her fashion secrets to help us all look and most importantly feel our best. The best thing I can liken this to is a Mommy version of What Not to Wear.
She’s just getting started but has caught the blogging bug and has lots of plans oozing out of her creative mind! I simply can not wait to see where this goes! So hop over there and first tell her welcome and second, give her a big Happy Birthday message for today!
Love ya, Dani!
I have so much to tell you that I made a list while I was walking on the treadmill this morning at the Y.
1 – Let’s start there! Three days this week I’ve gone to run/walk at the Y after dropping the girls off at school. I can’t tell you how good it feels to start the day like that. Then, midway through the day it’s like, wow, I don’t have to think about exercising because I did it HOURS ago. Win!
2 – We got a new roof! The roof, the roof, the roof is on fyah…ok, it’s not and it wasn’t. That’s just the song I start singing every time I say roof. Actually we had hail damage a few months back along with many people in our neighborhood. I think we’re the 5th house or so. The shingles are a little darker and we got the 3-ply shingles.
3 – The girls had Independence Day at school on Tuesday. Lexi grabbed Emma’s hand and they walked in like that. Emma took her to her class and then walked to hers. It still blows my mind that she would be the one leading someone into school. A teacher stopped her though and told her she couldn’t do that again so Emma walks her to the commons area and then they each go down their own hall. They are SO cute together and I love that they love each other so well.
4 – We bought Monopoly Tuesday night. Can’t tell you how disappointed I was to find the size of the property cards and color of Baltic and Mediterranean Avenue have changed. I don’t know why. Sometimes I don’t do well with change.
5 – MrsFussyPants is hosting a discussion on CS Lewis’ Screwtape Letters. Since reading Mere Christianity I’m psyched to jump in on that one.
6 – Marla Taviano is hosting a Radical Readalong. I’m so excited to see what comes out of that.
7 – I tried out Facetime yesterday and it was amazing! Excellent quality video and sound. It’s like having a high quality, mobile web cam. So much easier to show stuff to the other person. Not that I do that, you know, but just the fact that you can is pretty cool.
That’s it, I hope your Thursday is going well!
Saturday at Trader Joe’s we attacked the cheeses with a recommendation of supreme brie and little other knowledge of what we were doing. Back when we went to Grove Park Inn for our anniversary, we got the cheese and fruit plate and since have been randomly getting “expensive cheese” and trying it. Normally we stick it with a cracker or piece of fruit. Very unblogworthy but today…today I have something you need to hear about. I don’t know where I’ve been all my life without this brown sugar and walnut brie thing but I’m so glad it’s here now.
I did kind of my own thing, mixing the recipes here and here but tweaked it for a single serving.
Just stack the full block of cheese, sugar and then walnuts on a cookie sheet and then bake it for 2.5 minutes on 450.
Because we were out of any sort of crackers besides goldfish, I made very thin slices of a small sourdough bread loaf we were given and then toasted those in the toaster oven. When both were done, I put a scoop of the mixture on the bread. The brie is pretty soft and melted by this point so it’s more like a dip.
Somewhere around the last bite, I remembered I should have taken a picture so there you have it.
Please do not try to count calories. Trust me, it’s worth it.
I have enjoyed watching exactly ZERO TV this summer. Yes, Friday Night Lights was on NBC but honestly that Friday night schedule didn’t work out for me too well. I would really like to continue the no TV into the fall but I really do love these shows. Many I will DVR and watch later but this is my list for now.
1. Monday – Lone Star
This is a new one with “Tyra” from Friday Night Lights. I can’t NOT check it out and all the entertainment blogs are raving about it.
2. Monday – Hawaii Five-0
Former LOST star turned police officer? I’m in. But I’ll ditch it fast if it’s not amazing.
3. Tuesday – Parenthood
Parenthood is funny and dramatic and real.
4. Tuesday – One Tree Hill
Well, duh.
5. Tuesday – Glee
This one honestly could come or go. Even last season I was mainly watching from DVR and it’s another I’ll ditch if it’s not amazing.
6. Wednesday – Hellcats
I have to check this one out at least. I loved Bring It On and I love Ashley Tisdale. Plus it has One Tree Hill alum Robbie Jones.
7. Wednesday – Modern Family
Not to be missed! Hilarious TV! Also one of of few shows Scott and I will watch together.
8. Thursday – Vampire Diaries
Going into this season, it’s one of my favorites. Drama!!
9. Thursday – My Generation
This one is going to be interesting. Two Friday Night Lights alums are in this and I definitely want to see what it’s about.
10. Thursday – Grey’s Anatomy
Um, hello? I’m an original Grey’s fan. Watch it. Own it. Love it. Seriously.
And optionally Dexter. I don’t have Showtime so I won’t be able to watch but if people start chattering about how good it is, I might have to break down and get it for a few months.
Obviously, I’m a drama fan! With endless time, there are many more fabulous shows I would like to add (Lie to Me, Big Bang Theory, Chuck, The Middle, House, How I Met Your Mother) but 2-3hrs/night is already too much!
What’s on your must-see list for the fall? What am I missing? I found FNL from a comment on my list last year!
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I wrote this back in June. Nearly two months I’ve held on to this and I think it’s finally the right time to publish it. I’ve been running into the topic of fear so much lately. In blog posts, books, sermons and just life. I want to share this in hopes that we all continue to conquer our fears…
Today was a victory. I did something today that I have feared for nearly one year. One year of fear-drenched, nervous thoughts that kept me at bay from God’s request.
This is a long one…click through for more.