My Baby Bear

My baby bear recently turned one. Big sigh. The smallest member of our family has almost overnight turned into this precious little toddler. It is heart warming and heart breaking all at the same time. I find myself just staring at him throughout the day... while I'm putting in the tenth load of laundry or washing the dishes for the third time that day. I just stop and pick him up and hold him as long as I possibly can. This is what heaven must smell like....... a sweet baby boy. He is absolutely delicious and is the most mild mannered, easy going, happy and cheerful member of our entire family! We are blessed and my cup runneth over because he was born. Truly. He is more than I ever dreamed I would have. What a gift and a treasure in this earthen vessel I have in my precious son. My heart is thankful this week as I prepare for his first birthday celebration. We are having a teddy bear picnic with lots of goodies and giggles and treats! I am looking forward to it and will post pictures after the weekend. I hope that you all have a blessed week and spend lots of time being present in the moment with each of your precious baby bears......

Pumpkins and Pearls

Tagged

Happy Monday!

Thank you to Henley On The Horn for tagging me today. Stop by and visit this amazing Mother of five very beautiful and precious children!

This is the first time that I've been tagged so I thought I would give it a try!

I will tag 6 people and those 6 will have to tag 6 more... you can use only one word answers.

1. Where is your cell phone? Nightstand

2. Your hair? Blonde

3. Your mother?

4. Your father?

5. Your favorite food? Comfort

6. Your dream last night? None

7. Your favorite drink? Fruit Tea

8. Your dream/goal? Living It

9. What room are you in? Office

10. Your hobby? Photography/Writing

11. Your fear? No Fears

12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Published

13. Where were you last night? Home

14. Something that you aren’t? Selfish

15. Muffins? Chocolate

16. Wish list item? Second Car

17. Where did you grow up? South

18. Last thing you did? Diaper

19. What are you wearing? Col.3:14

20. Your TV? Off

21. Your pets? None

22. Friends? Quality over Quantity

23. Your life? Romans 8:18

24. Your mood? Grateful

25. Missing someone? Hubby

26. Vehicle? Denali

27. Something you’re not wearing? Make Up

28. Your favorite store? J.Crew

29. Your favorite color? Pink

30. When was the last time you laughed? Today

31. Last time you cried? Airport

32. Your best friend? Hubby

33. One place that I go to over and over? Target

34. One person who emails me regularly? Granny Smith Green

35. Favorite place to eat? Houston's

The 6 people I tag are:

This Blessed Nest

Granny Smith Green

3 Peanuts

Perfect Sentiment

Twinkle Life

Humble Pie

Be Still And Know

Be still and know today that no matter what, He is for you and not against you.

Be still and know that in each and every circumstance and situation He is more than able.

Be still and know that your names are written on the palms of His hands.

Be still and know that every hair on your head is numbered.

Be still and know that He sees the end from the beginning in that very painful situation.

Be still and know that He can release His power for that marriage that needs to be resurrected.

Be still and know that He has something even better in store for you.

Be still and know that He draws near to you when you draw near to Him.

Be still and know when life seems unfair.

Be still and know that He will never leave you nor forsake you.

Be still and know that He will right every wrong and fight your battles for you-

you don't have to fight any more.

Be still and know that your latter shall be greater.

Be still and know that He hears your prayers.

Be still and know that He is working all things together for your good and His glory.

Even the really difficult things.

Be still and know that He is going to cause increase and prosperity to come upon your house.

Be still and know that He is orchestrating and ordering blessings on your behalf.

Be still and know that you are about to shine like the morning sun.

Be still sweet daughters and know that today He is pouring out .........

His peace. His joy. His love. His hope. His provision. His restoration. His recompense. His wisdom. His ideas. His strategies. His gifts. His creativity. His favor and His blessing upon you like never before.

Be still and know......

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! -Psalm 46:10

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

photo credit: Martha Stewart

I wanted to share one of my favorite fall recipes with you again this year. I cannot describe how incredible these muffins taste! My family begs for these every year! They are absolutely delicious! I want to thank my amazing friend Kellie for her wonderful recipe! Treat your family this weekend and make a batch or two!

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins

1 and 2/3 cup of all purpose flour

1 cup of sugar

1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon of baking soda

1 teaspoon of baking powder

mix all of the above into one bowl

2 large eggs

1 cup of Libby's plain pumpkin

1/2 cup of melted butter

1 cup of milk chocolate chips

mix this part in another bowl

Then combine both bowls together and spoon into a muffin pan

Bake on 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Makes one dozen of the most delicious muffins you have ever tasted!