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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Bridgetism… again…

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Do you ever have moments in your life that just make you laugh? If you don’t you should! And if you’re not sure what a “Bridgetism” is… click here…

Yesterday, after handing over packages to the postal carrier, I had this feeling that I had put the wrong label on one. I ran back inside, and sure enough, I had. I tried to catch him, but he was already down the street (thank goodness it was during the daytime, in which I believe most of my neighbors were at work).. I turned to go back inside, and had locked myself out of the house.. doh! Had to use the keypad and go through the garage. Thankfully, the mail truck is lacking an exhaust of some sort, because it is loud. Very loud. I was able to somewhat follow its location through the subdivision, and conveniently catch it on the way back through. Yes, the mailman did give me an incredibly strange look when I requested the original large package back so that I could change the labels.. Ah well.. lol

It’s very humbling to know that a Bridgetism is only a postage label away from happening =)

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Ten on Tuesday 1/24…

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1. This is a website you can subscribe to, and receive notifications of books for Kindle & Nook that are either $0 or very low (like 99 cents)…

2. Saw this in an email… Apparently the inventor has seen what my right hand nails look like when I’ve painted them w/ my non-dominant left hand Or maybe I can just have Ashlyn do them for me… <see here>

3. I feel beyond blessed. Every. Single. Day.

4. Okay, so seriously, how did I not know that velvet coordinating hoodie & pants were THE most comfortable things in the world?!? I should have known this years ago! lol… Thank you to my friend Stacey for the urge to try em’ out.. (I’m sure, unbeknownst to you! hehe)

5. I’m certain you shouldn’t download this app… Well, that is, unless you need to burn some brain cells on an addicting iPhone/iPad game.. (the kids love it too!) “Where’s My Water?”

6. I am now on week four of being back at a gym.. It couldn’t feel better, and I’m loving morning workouts that leave me pumped for the remainder of the day. This is the first time I’ve ever done Zumba as well as another dance related cardio class, and I’m in love! Yes, I may look like I a toddler learning to control & coordinate his/her limbs, but I’m having fun none the less! :)

7. Love sweet moments between my girls;

8. And w/ their baby brother too; 9. Key Ring is an awesome app, and I’m not sure why I hadn’t already known about it… You know the little plastic membership cards places give you so you can check in, accumulate points, save, etc.? Unless you like having 20 extra things hanging to your key ring, this app is for you. Download the free app, and scan each of the bar codes, and it will store & save your membership info. Ahh…. minimization at it’s finest!

10. It’s amazing how a fresh cut & highlights can make you feel… So thankful my bff has mad hair skills… She’s the bomb-diggity… Especially because I know she reads my blog

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Sunday, January 22, 2012

Pesto Cavatappi

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We don’t often go to Noodles & Co. but when I have, I absolutely love their pesto cavatappi. I’ve made homemade pesto at home and it’s fairly simple to make, so I thought we would have a homemade version of this yummy dish. Here is the recipe I based mine off of, and I tweaked mine a bit to use what I had on hand.

Pesto Cavatappi
Ingredients:
Cavatappi Pasta- 1-2 cups uncooked (I use organic whole wheat pasta)
Heavy whipping Cream – 1 1/2 tbsp
Olive Oil – 1 tbsp
Parmesan Cheese – 1-2 tbsp Shredded
Pesto (used premade packet, just added water & oil)
Garlic – 2-3 cloves, minced
Sliced mushrooms
white wine (I only had Sherry cooking wine, and that worked too)

Cook pasta, while that’s going make pesto sauce. Saute mushrooms in wine in a small skillet. Once all three are separately done, mix all together w/ the pasta. Add the whipping cream, and reduce heat to low for 1-2 minutes. Top w/ grated parmesan cheese. Enjoy!

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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

God’s Will…

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I kept looking for a bottle of something in our bathroom vanity this morning, and couldn’t find it anywhere. I kept questioning myself as to if I had thrown it away or not. ”Surely I hadn’t”, is what my mind kept repeating. I looked and double checked, even checked a third time, w/ no luck. I finally went back in a bit later to look a fourth time, and there it was. Right in the very front of the shelf, couldn’t miss it.

My conclusion? I was looking for a white bottle (as it had been in the past), but it was actually an orange bottle. What I was looking for really was right in front of me, however, because I was searching specifically something else, I kept overseeing it. Is this how we are sometimes w/ God’s plan? When we are searching for something, an answer, a why, a reason, a sign, are we overlooking what is right in front of us? Do we focus so much on the specifics that we miss what God is clearly telling us in plain sight?

From my study notes in the “Life Application Study Bible“: The desire for spectacular signs may cause us to ignore the more subtle miracles God is working every day.

My learned lesson of the day… Be open to God’s will. His answers, His whys, His reasons, His signs. It might not be what I had expected to be, but it’s there

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Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Ten on Tuesday 12/27

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1. Ah… the close of another Christmas season.. Hope yours was full of joy & laughter!

2. I’m on the hunt for a new Christmas tree.. Erik thinks I’m nuts. lol We’ve only had our current one for two or three years, but some of the pre-lit lights keep going out, and I actually have my heart set on a different style. Now, the only problem is finding the new one! This is the style of branches/tree I’m looking for;

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3. I love walking down our hallway and seeing this;

4. One of my gifts that I loved was a jewelry organizer that hangs, from my mil. I’m always giddy over anything that organizes!

5. I’ve got some holiday moo-lah to spend.. Thinking I will get a new crockpot. Mine only has high, low, and warm settings, so I’d love one that is programmable, and w/ a locking lid. Guess I’m a grown-up now, since I’m spending my “fun money” on kitchen appliances

6. Do you do after Christmas shopping? I stocked up on wrapping paper, some treat containers, two tree skirts, and some other decor.

7. I posted last year about finding some great prices on gifts.

8. I can’t help but think that we’re almost through December and haven’t really had any now… Just a couple of brief dustings that quickly melted away.

9. New Year’s is right around the corner… Any resolutions?

10. This was a mini-session I did w/ Rowen for the picture for his first birthday invite.. More of these to come soon;