hello all,
greetings from a lovely week of being at home with our bean and spending some time with family and friends. i am not going to lie, this post has seemed very intimidating to me and therefore i apologize if i stumble over my words....
when i had the idea to start this blog i felt like i had so many things i wanted to share, but after writing my initial post nothing seemed interesting enough. but then i remembered i wasn't committing to sharing "big", "exciting" news (although i may at some point), rather i was going to reflect on the simple things in life, the "little moments" that daily bring me joy.
this week was the first "normal" week of 2012 we had as a family, and it began with some very yummy, simple home cooked meals. there is something extremely satisfying about making something from scratch and actually enjoying the taste of it too! before the holidays i started to pare down on our pantry items and simplify the recipes and meals we ate on a regular basis. too often i was purchasing ingredients that only served their purpose one time, resulting in wasted money and wasted foods. while i really have not perfected this i am making an effort to keep things simple and healthy for our family in the new year (more about this later).
For a yummy broccoli soup check out this recipe : Broccoli, Red Pepper and Cheddar Chowder
on a different note, today, we celebrated our little bean turning 6 months. half a year. wowsers!
we are SO thankful for the blessing she has been to us, and are daily amazed by a God who is sovereign over all. since Christmas is a time of year we often remember, it was so crazy to reflect on the differences in our lives between this Christmas and last. having a child has challenged us to think beyond ourselves and our needs and wants as we are responsible for our beans most basic needs. priorities change, and our time together as a family and with family and friends becomes most precious.
i hope that everyone is feeling inspired and excited about the things that are ahead for 2012. while i am not really huge in to new years resolutions, i do believe that this time of year can again remind us of what Christ did on the cross.
everyday, when i fail, Christ has paid the sacrifice that i deserve. so while this time of the year everyone wants to start fresh and get on track, we have a God who has provided a way for us, even when we are off track.
i am thankful that the only goal i need to focus on is Christ and putting him first in my life. no completed chore checklist or lowering number on a scale will EVER satisfy me or bring me the joy that is promised in Christ Jesus. this is something i need to be reminded of ... daily!
joyfully yours,
tyler
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