Adorable Gift Ideas!

One of my sisters started an Etsy shop as her home business: Sunshine Country, she has a bunch of very nice crochet items listed for sale.   From owl hats to teddy bear scarves, I think everything is super cute!  If you are looking for gifts for any little ones you may know, here are some ideas! :)

I think these owl hats are very cute! 

These Mary Jane style crochet baby shoes are my favourite thing in the shop! 

This set it pretty sweet too! 

A teddy bear scarve. 

This would look adorable on a little one. :) 

Two other hats. 

If you'd like to see what else she has listed please visit her store! Link above and also on my sidebar! :) 

Hope everyone has a great day! :) 

Fresh New Snow

Last night it snowed around five to six inches, it was so pretty outside this morning that I took a few pictures.  

Snow on the lamppost. 

The picnic table.

Cold and white.

Captain and Sadie.

Waiting for springtime. 

"O Lord, how manifold are thy works! in wisdom hast thou made them all: the earth is full of thy riches." 

Random Favorite Photo #2

I thought this was sweet!  Lydia had hurt herself and Matthew, without any prompting, went over and hugged her. :)  

Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone has a wonderful day today! :)

Give Thanks 

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son

And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us"

" O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.  O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.  O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.   To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.  To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.  To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.  To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:  The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever: The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever."  Psalm 136 

Follow That Which is Good

See that no man render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Thessalonians 5:15

How quickly we want to get back at someone and return evil for evil! Slights, insults, open rejection- hurtful words and actions that sometimes come our way. Our immediate response is to retaliate, to show we will not stand for it and to silence the source. But that strategy, appealing to the flesh and encouraged by the world deepens the problem. If that is your situation today, commit the matter to the Lord Who experienced the same (1 Peter 2:23) and watch how He will work with you and for you.  -M. Kolchin

Jesus, meek and gentle, Son of God most High, Gracious, loving Saviour, hear Thy children's cry. -G. Prynne

Surprise Supper

I already know that I have an awesome husband who treats me like a queen every day, but it's times like this...

 ...when he surprises me and brings home Happy Meals for the kids and delicious sushi for me and him so I didn't have to fix supper, that I realize again just how blessed I am to have him!  I'm one spoiled girl. ;) :) 

A Little Fellow Follows Me

I came across this poem not long ago, though written about fathers and sons, it can easily be applied to me as a mom of daughters/sons too.  I'm thankful for my husband who is a wonderful loving example to our children! 

Graham holding our youngest son Luke, at the top of the Calgary Tower.  

  A LITTLE FELLOW FOLLOWS ME

A careful man I want to be;

A little fellow follows me.

I do not dare to go astray

For fear he’ll go the self-same way.

I cannot once escape his eyes,

Whate’er he sees me do, he tries.

Like me he says he’s going to be;

The little chap who follows me.

He thinks that I’m so very fine,

Believes in every word of mine.

The base in me he must not see;

The little chap who follows me.

I must remember as I go

Through summer’s sun and winter’s snow,

I’m building for the years to be;

The little chap who follows me.

Sweet Girls, Three Years Later

I came across this precious picture of Abby and Lydia from 2012. 

I took this one of them today; three years later. :) 

hahaha! :)

This made me laugh, I thought it was pretty funny. :) 

Creamy Hash Brown Casserole

I used to made this casserole a lot for the seeding and harvest crew on our farm.  It's cheesy, creamy and yummy, and nice because it's quick to mix together.  Even my 10 month old little boy loves it. :)

All the ingredients.

Mixing everything together.

Putting on the topping.

Hot out of the oven. :) 

Creamy Hash Brown Casserole 

1 10 oz. can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted 

3/4 c. milk

3/4 c. sour cream

1/3 c. melted butter

1/2 t. black pepper

2 t. garlic powder

1 2 lb. bag frozen hash browns

2 c. grated cheddar cheese

3/4 c. Parmesan cheese

In a large bowl stir together the undiluted soup, milk, sour cream, melted butter, black pepper, garlic powder and parmesan cheese; whisk until well combined. Mix in the cheddar cheese, onions and hash browns. Spread into a 9x13 baking dish. If desired top with some crushed cornflakes, more cheese, or in my case I used rice crispy cereal, which I don't plan on doing again. :)  Bake at 350 for about 40 min until hot and bubbly. 

Hope you enjoy!