July 31st

4 years ago today I married my best friend. We have had quiet the whirlwind of life in the last 4 years. We have grown together, laughed, cried, joked, danced, talked till wee hours of the night, prayed, read our bibles together and I can honestly say that there is no one who knows me better then mike. And I know him, we have truly become one. Often time we find ourselves acting like each other. I'm excited to see what the Lord is going to do in the next 4 years of being being married. He has brought us so far. I'm blessed to have mike in my life, and couldn't picture my life any different. Happy Anniversary Hubby! I love you!

Summer

Its been a fun but busy summer! You could say that the kids will remember this one for a long time, although sadly I'm afraid that they will compare the next coming summers to this one and they just might not compare. This summer just might set the standard for summers to come:)

We kicked off summer with the kids going to their dad's for a week where mike and I slipped off to Disneyland! My first trip ever! and it measured up to everything that I had imagined as a girl. I had been waiting for this moment since I was 9! I had a blast! Now that I have "Disney" out of my system we can now take the kids... that is planned for March next year.

We came home to my uncle Bruce and aunt Jana Meagan and Matthew here from Nebraska. So we spent time with them and the rest of the family till they left.

Then came my birthday, which I admit I suck the every last bit of birthday out of it. I had 2 dinners and got to float in Hagg lake with my best friend and it was great. Its more like the week of birthday. Mike likes to make fun of me because of it but oh well!

That weekend/week after my birthday we went camping first camping trip of summer! it was perfect weather so we floated around Detroit Lake at the hottest part of the day. We rode bikes and took walks it was great!

Last weekend was Old Fashion Festival in Newberg. Its tradition that we go every year. So of course I went to the parade ( mike had to work, first year with out him ) and when mike got off of work we went to get an elephant ear, apple pie fries and sit to watch the fireworks. Each year they get better, this year was spectacular!

This week the kids are off to kids camp for the week and will be back on Thursday only to be swept off to another camping trip that we were just invited to as of yesterday!

Still to come we have is 2 more camping trips, one is with the church, our 4th anniversary, a white water rafting trip and for me Portland to Coast.

And there you have it folks.... the summers of summers. Busy action packed and full of fun! that's an update on what we have been doing!

Whole wheat Banana~Strawberry muffins

I made some delicious, healthy muffins yesterday. Thought that I would share them with you! 

Whole Wheat Banana Strawberry muffins

2 eggs

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/4 cup vegetable oil

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 bananas, mashed

2 cups whole wheat flower

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 cup frozen sliced strawberries

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease 12 large muffin cups or line with paper liners.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, applesauce, oil, brown sugar, vanilla and bananas. Combine the flower, baking soda and cinnamon; Stir into the banana mixture until moistened. Stir in the strawberries until evenly distributed. Spoon batter into muffins cups until completely filled.

3. Bake for 20 min in the preheated oven, or until the tops of the muffins spring back when pressed lightly. Cool before removing from the muffin tins. 

Note~ instead of vegetable oil I use coconut oil, it is much more healthy for you and your body actually benefits from eating it instead of causing damage! and instead of 3/4 cup of brown sugar I use 1/2 cup. If you really want to go further then you can also omit the oil all together and use more applesauce also omit the sugar and let the apple sauce be the natural sweetener. Good for diabetics! 

June~ 13th

Today is our "date day" since this is the first REAL day that I get to spend with mike since he has been gone. We went to check out a new camp ground out by Sea Side. It was real pretty but not much to do so probably wont camp there. It would make a good day use hiking/ picnic place though. It did have lots of trails. Anyhow~ It was a fun little adventure. 

We then headed out to Seaside for the remainder of the day, we walked around, shopped and got ice cream. Then went home to watch a movie and eat nachos! It was a good day:)

June 6th~ Today is the day!

Mike is coming home from Georgia today! We are so very excited and very ready to have him home! Iv had so many Friends and Church Family that have been keeping me busy and checking up on me, I really appreciate it! With out you  my month would have been much slower. 

More kitty's!

My cat had baby kitten 5 weeks ago, its been fun watching them grow. The kids of course love them and have given them names but we cant have 9 cats in the house! Its getting time to find them homes so if any one is interested let me know:) 2 of them are already spoken for and 1 is a maybe but the rest rest are up for grabs! There are 3 that are available.

Zazzle

I just started this, check it out if you want to! I make custom postage and other fun stuff and then sell it! Im just getting started so there is not much to see yet but keep checking because Im adding things daily:) 

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