Adventures in Married Life

Faith  is HOPE Divine Nature is CHARITY Individual Worth is REMEMBER Knowledge is SEEK Choice & Accountability is CHOOSE Good Works is SHINE Integrity is COURAGE Virtue is WORTHY Our most important responsibility as leaders and parents is to help our Young Women grow SPIRITUALLY &...

As the Christmas Season comes upon us we have the opportunity to remember the reason we celebrate this holiday. It's not all about a man in a red suit who comes down a chimney and leaves gifts under a tree. It's about a man who was born in humble circumstances, and raised by mortal parents, who suffered and bled in...

How many times do we find ourselves saying those very words? NO one understand what I am going thru. I know I have said it a gazillion times. Probably a dozen times yesterday. But then I go to Winco and I observe a world full of people shopping for whatever it is they need. I don't know if the women with four small...

I could start every sentence with I AM GRATEFUL. I am so grateful everyday for so many things I have been blessed with.  I could make a big long list and bore everyone. I can't even begin to chose the one thing I am most grateful for, because there are so many things. I am grateful for a loving Father in Heaven...

So it's 3am and I'm stuck in bed. If I could I'd go work on my computer. But then my poor hard working husband would get no sleep. The dogs will not settle down and go to sleep until I'm in bed. So currently I'm working on my yoga in bed. One dog between my legs one snuggled up into my neck breathing hot heavy breath into...

Sometimes I wonder if all the hard work I do is worth it. Then I see a beautiful bride jumping with joy at seeing her pictures. Or I see success from my nieces and nephews. Or I see my young women making amazing Christ like choices. And I thank my father in heaven for giving me my talents. And allowing me to work. He...

I believe that we truly can enjoy each day of our lives if we live with a spirit of thanksgiving. When we recognize all that we have been given we are truly blessed. I am thankful every day for my husband who loves me and I love more than words can express. He makes me thankful for so many things. Like that he does dishes...

16oz cream cheese, room temperature 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup heavy cream, cold. Higher the fat content, the better Beat the cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth and fluffy. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream to nearly stiff peaks, then add the whipped cream into the cheese mixture...

Ingredients 8-10-pound smoked ham,  One 16-ounce box light brown sugar 1 cup (8-ounce jar) clover honeyDirectionsAdjust the oven racks to accommodate a large covered roasting pan. Fit the pan with a shallow rack. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Unwrap the ham and rinse it in cold water. Place it...

Ingredients: 3 Over-ripe/frozen bananas 1/3 Cup Melted Butter 3/4 Cup Sugar 1 Egg, Slightly Beaten 1 Teaspoon Vanilla 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda 1 1/2 Cups Flour Dash Of Salt For the Swirl/Topping: 1/3 Cup Sugar 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a 9×5 loaf pan. Combine bananas,...

2 lbs beef roast 2 peppers – chopped 2 onions- chopped 3 garlic cloves – pressed 1/2 cup tomato puree 2 carrots 1 stalk celery 1 Tablespoon salt 1 teaspoon cumin Pepper to taste Boil the beef for 2 hours.  Add salt, peeled carrots and celery, and continue boiling for at least another 2 hours. Let cool, and...

Ingredients: 8 fresh peaches - peeled, pitted and sliced into thin wedges 1/4 cup white sugar 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup...

4 large chicken breasts 2 sleeves Ritz crackers 1/4 t salt 1/8 t pepper 1/2 C milk 3 C cheddar cheese, grated 1 t dried parsley Sauce: 1 14 ounce can cream of chicken soup 2 T sour cream 2 T butter Directions 1. Cut each chicken breast into 3 large chunks. 2. In a small food processor grind up the ritz crackers....

Ingredients: 1 (12-ounce bag) or 3 cups fresh cranberries, rinsed and drained 1/4 cup minced green onions 2 small (approximately 2 tablespoons) jalapeno chile peppers, cored, seeded, and minced 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, minced 2 tablespoons finely-grated fresh ginger 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed...

1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar, divided 2 eggs, separated 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt confectioners’ sugar 1/3 cup ground almonds 1/2 cup raspberry preserves In a large mixing bowl, cream butter. Gradually add 2/3 cup white sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks,...

  Ingredients  1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature  1¼ cup sugar  1 egg  1½ teaspoons vanilla extract  ½ teaspoon almond extract  3 cups of flour  1½ teaspoons baking powder  ¼ teaspoon salt  colored sugars for decorating  Instructions  In...

INGREDIENTS 1 package (12 oz.) tri-color rotini pasta 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup sour cream 1 package (1 oz.) dry ranch dressing mix 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup milk 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped) 1 large tomato, chopped 1 can (4.25 oz.) sliced black olives, drained 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese INSTRUCTIONS Bring...

INGREDIENTS 1 pound lean ground beef 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 Tablespoons ketchup 1 teaspoon dried minced onion,  pepper and salt, to taste 5 large flour tortillas shredded Cheddar cheese mustard tomato slices lettuce INSTRUCTIONS Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat....

BEEF ENCHILADA LASAGNA ROLLS All the delicious flavors of beef enchiladas rolled up in lasagna noodles! INGREDIENTS 8 lasagna noodles 1 pound lean ground beef 1 (1 oz.) packet taco seasoning mix 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 (10 oz.) can mild red enchilada sauce 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese TOPPINGS sour...

POPCORN BALLS Ingredients: 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup margarine 2 teaspoons cold water 2 5/8 cups confectioners' sugar 1 cup marshmallows 5 quarts plain popped popcorn Directions: 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the corn syrup, margarine,...