Grandma

Hi Everyone
I just wanted to say thank you to you all for praying for my Grandma. She is doing fairly well, but still has a ways to go yet. Here are a few pictures of her and I from her visit with us last summer. The baby is my nephew Silas. (Isn't he a cutie!)

Good Friday

Well tomorrow is Good Friday. Are you doing anything? Such as a church service? We're going to a service at our church tomorrow morning at 10:30. I'll be singing on the worship team. I'll also be singing on the team on Sunday. I'm excited about it. I'll be singing with two of my girlfriends. We've been singing together for probably more than ten years! After that many years it's like putting on a comfortable sweater. We love worshiping together!!
I was noticing the other night that once we get singing and stop trying so hard to make it work-we all just slide into our places without even realizing it. It's like getting the wagon wheels into the rut and then the wagon drives itself. We're singing a new song for Easter Sunday. It's called Redeemer and is written by Nicole Coleman Mullen. It's really beautiful. I've added it to my sidebar, but after listening to it now, it's a really bad rendition of it!! But it will sort of give you the idea of what it sounds like.....sort of... (C: My kids begged me to shut it off because they thought it sounded so horrible... Anyway... I'm behind on my blogging...so don't really know what you've all been up to. Will probably have to wait til Saturday to catch up. Take care!!! :oD Heather

Busy-busy-busy!!

I'm just doing a real quick post. I've been really busy and haven't had a chance for the last few days. The turkey dinner went great. I think the aunties all had a good time and enjoyed dinner. We sure enjoyed having them. Of course there was lots leftover so we had turkey and lettuce wraps for lunch yesterday. YUMM!!
I worked yesterday..... yes I know I'm supposed to be a SAHM..?! I have a one day a week job that I finish before the kids get home from school, but I also took a temporary job, merchandising. It is just a day or two a week until the end of April. It's the opportunity to get a little extra chunk of money for a few things we need and also the girls want to go to youth convention and some other youth things. So since I haven't let the older girls go to work yet, I'm going to make that extra bit we'll be needing. I told them that it's just about time now for them to start a little part time job.
Anyway must run... Have to get the girls up and at 'em for the day! You all have a great day!

Spinach Salad SUPREME!!! OOPS! check below for recipe correction!

My niece brought her mom's new recipe for spinach salad when she came up recently with Nana. We have had it a few times it is absolutely fabulous! So here's the recipe:


1 bag spinach
1 orange peeled and chopped small
1 cup mayonnaise (should be 1/4 c)
1 cup vanilla yogurt(should be 1/4 c) the only difference is you'd have lotsa dressing left!
1/4 tsp poppy seeds


Put cleaned spinach into bowl and toss with the orange. Mix next 3 ingredients together and toss with the spinach. Serve immediately. I recommend that you mix the dressing up and let it sit in the fridge for an hour or two. Serves 4-6
When we make it we keep the dressing separate in case we don't eat it all. That way it won't go limp and soggy. Hope you give it a try - It's amazing!

More About Me

Okay I found a different meme that's a bit more in depth. I stole... I mean borrowed it from Amy . Let me know if you decide to do this one-I'd like to come over and read yours too! Well hope you're having a nice weekend! Take care.
Heather

1. What is your occupation? SAHM
2. What color are your socks right now? White with black heels and toes
3. What are you listening to right now? My 8 year old talking to her friend on the phone.
4. What was the last thing that you ate? Spaghetti
5. Can you drive a stick shift? Yes
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Warm moss green
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? My Mom
8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yes
9. How old are you today? 38
10. Favorite drink? Water… I know… boring….
11. What is your favorite sport to watch? Hockey…..or maybe football
12. Have you ever dyed your hair? Yes, I like a change now and then
13. Pets? Dog, Goldie and several fish… kids named them but too many to remember!
14. Favorite food? Mmm don’t really have a fave… probably some type of salad if I had to pick
15. What was the last movie you watched? The Guardian…really good.
16. What was the last book you read? Bible
17. What do you do to vent anger? Talk about the problem
18. What was your favorite toy as a child? Didn’t really play with toys… we played outside with siblings and friends…kick the can was our favourite
19. What is your favorite, fall or spring? Spring.. the newness of life is awesome after a dull winter!
20. Hugs or kisses? Hugs and Kisses!!
21. Cherries or blueberries? Cherries. Fresh from a local orchard or a friends tree...nothing like it!
22. Do you want your friends to leave you comments? Yes
23. Who is the most likely to comment? Hmmm probably Candy… Terri…. Hard to say.. (c:
24. Who is least likely to comment? Paula (new baby!)
25. Living arrangements? 1960s west coast style….vaulted ceilings….
26. When was the last time you cried? Probably last time I watched Extreme Home Makeover
27. What's on the floor of your closet? My hubby’s junk…. No room for mine!
28. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? Not sending this
29. What did you do last night? Went to Small Group at my girlfriends home
30. Favorite smells: Fresh clean laundry especially if hung out
31. What inspires you? Hmmm friends who are struggling with similar things and are making progress
32. What are you afraid of? Hmmmm I’d have to think about this one for awhile..
33. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? Spicy mmmmm
34. Favourite dog breed? Well .. probably miniature schnauzer or poodle (but we have a GoldenX)
35. Number of keys on your key ring? 5
36. How many years at your current job? Will be 15 years on May 14
37. Favorite day of the week? Friday usually
38. How many states have you lived in? None… but I’ve lived in 1 Province… British Columbia (Canada)
39. Favorite holidays? Summer break
40. Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? Motorcycle and an excavator.

About Me

1. First Name: Heather
2. Middle Name: Gayle
3. Name you go by: Heather
4. Name(s) your parents call(ed) you: Heather
5. Other nicknames (past and present): Hez, Feather, Heath
6. What did you call yourself when you were little? me
7. Were your parents considering any other names (that you know of) before they settled on yours? I don't think so
8. What does your name mean? My parents gave me a gold bracelet when I was sixteen with my name engraved on the front and the meaning on the back. It said: A flower that blooms in rocky places.... considering I grew up with 5 brothers... that's a pretty rocky place..lol
9. Do any famous people share your name? Heather Locklear
10. Can you pronounce your name backwards? rehtaeh
11. Favorite girls' names: ooooooh that's a hard one! I have 4 girls and it took us Forever to name them!!
12. Favorite boys' names: hmmm well we had picked out Daniel Trenton if we'd ever had a boy.... does that count?
13. Favorite name you've ever read in a book: mmmmm haven't read in awhile....
14. Favorite name from a TV show: Oh boy... I'm just striking out on this thing!--I don't watch t.v. shows...
15. Favorite name for a dog/cat: Goldie is our golden retriever/lab cross.... she's a wonderful dog.


I should maybe have picked a different meme..... this one doesn't reveal much about me other than my name. I stole it from Leigh Ann(Momma Roar). (C;
Have a great day!!
Heather

Have You Ever Made Bread Bowls??

I just want to know if anyone has ever made bread bowls? I want to make some but thought a tried and true recipe would be nice to have. I guess I could use a general bread recipe, but am not sure if the bread would be too fluffy and soft for a bowl.....If you have one that you like please let me know. Thanks so much!
Heather