C. Schulz

Halloween in never complete until you have made time for the Charles Schulz classic... It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!

sunday mornin

This Sunday mornin' is off to a great start.

Jan

Today was so much fun. I was able to go to Normal to visit a very sweet woman, Jan Lyden. She is the mother of a dear friend. Exploring all over the area, we found some very neat treasures tucked away within the antique stores we visited. Here are just a few of the things I found.

My Dream Come True

A Very She & Him Christmas.



what a great early christmas present!

The Sing Off...

It just keeps getting better.

i love it.

if you know me, you know how much i love me a good cover song.

this here is off the new crooked still ep ...

they did my favorite beatles tune a whole lotta justice.

Ruff and Tumble...

I think this may have been one of the hardest weeks of my life. No one died, no one even got hurt, but so much happened, so much needs to be processed, and so little sleep has occurred. Through it all, I am so grateful for the peace of Christ that has dwelt within me richly. I have never needed this peace more. I am amazed at the love that God has for His children. I am amazed by the extent of the fall of creation. Sometimes when life is going as we want it to, all seems to be falling into place, a reminder that this Earth is fallen slaps me in the face. And then that love and peace I was talking about mixes with the ultimate grace Jesus extended in his death and resurrection, and amidst the chaos, I am still, for I know that He is God.

If I did not have this truth ingrained so deep within, I would have been as a leaf, fallen from the tree; sitting upon the earth, awaiting the cold, the barrenness, and the death.

Yet there is reassuring hope in my Savior who has made me whole and guides me through unsearchable circumstances.

they killed it.

This is exciting!

Get involved...

President Obama Targets LRA from INVISIBLE CHILDREN on Vimeo.

Cat Power.

It has been a Cat Power month... I don't know why I never jumped on board until recently (great lyrics, haunting melodies, beautiful voice).

pumped to make these...

Pumped to make these in the morning... no pun intended ;)

Harvest Pumpkin Muffins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup honey
• 1 egg
• 1 cup pumpkin, packed solidly
• 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Preparation

In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; set aside.

Using an electric mixer, beat butter until light; beat in honey, egg and pumpkin. Gradually add flour mixture, mixing until just blended; stir in walnuts.

Spoon into 12 greased or paper-lined 2-1/2 inch muffin cups. Bake at 350°F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove muffins from pan to wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes 12 servings

Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins

Nutrition Facts
Number of Servings: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 226

Total Fat: 10 g
Cholesterol: 10 mg
Sodium: 251 mg
Total Carbohydrate: 32 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g

Recipe Source: National Honey Board

shorty.

Missing Monroe County

Watching Breaking Away and missing Autumn in Bloomington, Indiana...
anyone up for a roadtrip to the best place in the in US of A?

Jon and Kate... makes six.

Two good friends from high school tie the knot today. I am so excited to be a part of it all. Katie and I became friends by working together at camp. I will never forget that summer and our senior year together. I know that we each grew so much because of our friendship that year, and I am grateful it has continued for the past 9 years. Whether it was learning how to swing dance, dinners at Panera, coffee dates, memorizing Scripture, winning tickets to Wicked, picking out our homecoming dresses, dorm room sleepovers, relaxing by the pool, drive-in movies, or talking for hours, Katie and I have become life-long friends because of it all. I will never forget the day when Katie described Mr. C to me. Jon is a winner. I love these two so much. I love to laugh with them, to talk with them, and to play games with them. Nothing but refreshment is gained after spending time with you two! I can't wait to see where you are headed together and what God will continue to do through you guys. I love the Casserillas!

american boy...

blow me away.

you should have heard tonight!?! i have never loved "american boy" more.

We Did It!

what a fun way to start a saturday.