So my mom has opened a few more letters. She still seems pretty excited to see what is in the envelope each day, which I guess is a good thing... Here are a few more letters wrote for my mom...
January 2, 2012
"I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being." -Hafiz of Persia
There are so many times I do not notice my talents or what I'm good at. Or there are many times that I take them for granted. God gave us all an amazing talent to use. When I'm feeling all alone or like I am not worth it, there is usually someone who points out to me how valuable I am. In high school and college, thank you for supporting my talent and my loves in life. Love, Ab
January 3, 2012
"I'm glad that I paid so little attention to good advice; had I abided by it I might have been saved from some of my most valuable mistakes." -Edna St. Vincent Millay
You have always wanted us to learn from your mistakes. But without realizing it, you were telling us and letting us make our own mistakes and learn from them. I do not regret any of my mistakes because they have helped shape me into who I am today. Love, A
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Sunday, January 1, 2012
A Year of Letters
First off, Happy New Year!
A week ago for Christmas, I gave my mom a box full of letters; one for her to open each day of 2012 (366 to be exact--it's a leap year). I spent about a month writing notes and letters and contacting family and some of her friends to see if they'd write something too.
My sister wrote something and one of my brothers did six funny little notes. I was so glad that some of her closest friends were able to contribute as well.
Her first note:
Happy New Year! This year will be a big year for both of us. You'll be turning "50" and I'll be turning "30". It's crazy how time seems to fly. There are days I wish I could go back to being a little kid and not to have a worry in the world. I love you and I hope you enjoy my letters for the year.
"We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving and we all have some power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing." Louisa May Alcott
I really do hope she enjoys the rest of her letters and the things we'll get to do. Maybe we'll even learn something about the other that we didn't know before. I hope to do an update at least once or twice a week with what we're doing. Hopefully throw a few pictures in as well!
A week ago for Christmas, I gave my mom a box full of letters; one for her to open each day of 2012 (366 to be exact--it's a leap year). I spent about a month writing notes and letters and contacting family and some of her friends to see if they'd write something too.
My sister wrote something and one of my brothers did six funny little notes. I was so glad that some of her closest friends were able to contribute as well.
Her first note:
Happy New Year! This year will be a big year for both of us. You'll be turning "50" and I'll be turning "30". It's crazy how time seems to fly. There are days I wish I could go back to being a little kid and not to have a worry in the world. I love you and I hope you enjoy my letters for the year.
"We all have our own life to pursue, our own kind of dream to be weaving and we all have some power to make wishes come true, as long as we keep believing." Louisa May Alcott
I really do hope she enjoys the rest of her letters and the things we'll get to do. Maybe we'll even learn something about the other that we didn't know before. I hope to do an update at least once or twice a week with what we're doing. Hopefully throw a few pictures in as well!
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Rolls
If you are a big fan of cinnamon rolls, you have to check out the Pioneer Woman cookbook or website for the recipe. I don't much care for cinnamon rolls, but when I tried her recipe, I was hooked. They are amazing and practically melt in your mouth! I had others asking for the recipe. Go check out The Pioneer Woman blog/website and try her amazing cinnamon rolls. Your family and friends will love you!
This was obviously before they were baked, but the turnout was awesome!
This was obviously before they were baked, but the turnout was awesome!
Friday, December 16, 2011
Minority
This past weekend, I was in St Louis, MO with my family for my cousin Justin's wedding. Sunday morning, mom, Jeff, my brother Adam, and I got up and got ready for the day. We were going to go to church and do some sight seeing before we started to head for home. We checked out a little bit of Union Station before heading to a church that was half a mile away.
We got to the church and were on our way in when I saw the little statues in front of the church. They were little black angels. I have nothing against other races. I have good friends from college who are black, hispanic and some who are from different countries. I also come in contact with many different types of people through my job. I think I was just caught a little off guard. The four of us walk in. Out of the 100 people or so, we are about 4 of the only 6 white people. Several people come up to greet us and ask where we were from. As we were leaving, the sweet lady that was sitting in front of us turned around and gave each of us a hug and said "God Bless you" to each of us as well.
I never knew before what it was like to be a minority. Spending an hour and a half in this church was a very humbling experience for me. It made me realize in some very tiny aspect of what it must be like for other people to be a minority. I wish I could tell those who were at the church that day for opening my eyes and for the very humble experience.
We got to the church and were on our way in when I saw the little statues in front of the church. They were little black angels. I have nothing against other races. I have good friends from college who are black, hispanic and some who are from different countries. I also come in contact with many different types of people through my job. I think I was just caught a little off guard. The four of us walk in. Out of the 100 people or so, we are about 4 of the only 6 white people. Several people come up to greet us and ask where we were from. As we were leaving, the sweet lady that was sitting in front of us turned around and gave each of us a hug and said "God Bless you" to each of us as well.
I never knew before what it was like to be a minority. Spending an hour and a half in this church was a very humbling experience for me. It made me realize in some very tiny aspect of what it must be like for other people to be a minority. I wish I could tell those who were at the church that day for opening my eyes and for the very humble experience.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
What I'm Thankful For
Happy Thanksgiving! Here is a list of what I'm thankful for this year, no matter how short it is.
1. My wonderful and amazing family
2. My awesome friends who get me through the day
3. A roof over my head
4. A job I can go to when so many others have a hard time finding one
5. Food on the table when so many can't afford to feed their families
1. My wonderful and amazing family
2. My awesome friends who get me through the day
3. A roof over my head
4. A job I can go to when so many others have a hard time finding one
5. Food on the table when so many can't afford to feed their families
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup
2 quarts water
8 chicken bouillon cubes
6 1/2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
2 cans cream of chicken soup
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boill. Add noodles; cook uncovered until tender, about 10 minutes. Do not drain. Add soup and chicken, heat through. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream. Serve!
8 chicken bouillon cubes
6 1/2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
2 cans cream of chicken soup
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream
In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boill. Add noodles; cook uncovered until tender, about 10 minutes. Do not drain. Add soup and chicken, heat through. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream. Serve!
Best Ever Potato Soup
Fall and colder weather are here and winter is soon on it's way. What first comes to mind when you think of colder weather? I think soup. Any kind of soup for that matter.
Best Ever Potato Soup
6 bacon strips, diced
3 cups cubed, peeled potatoes
1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp each celery seed, salt, pepper
3 T all purpose flour
3 cups milk
8 oz procssed American cheese, cubed (Velveeta)
In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; drain. Add potatoes, broth, parsley, celery seed, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Combine flour and milk until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
8 servings
Best Ever Potato Soup
6 bacon strips, diced
3 cups cubed, peeled potatoes
1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp each celery seed, salt, pepper
3 T all purpose flour
3 cups milk
8 oz procssed American cheese, cubed (Velveeta)
In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; drain. Add potatoes, broth, parsley, celery seed, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Combine flour and milk until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.
8 servings
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)