Raising Readers

I think the most important part of raising readers is reading yourself.....a lot.....and in front of your kids. When they see how much you love to read, they think it's something they want to do too. I've always got my nose tucked into a book in between daily tasks and playing with the kids. I think that being a reader myself makes all the difference in the world for my kids!

Quinoa Salad

Recipe:
1c. quinoa (cooked w/1 1/2c. chicken stock)
15oz. chickpeas
1 large zucchini (chopped & sauteed)
1/2 red onion (chopped & sauteed)
cooked diced chicken
no-salt seasoning (I use the Kirkland Organic 21 Spice seasoning)
pepper
citrus vinaigrette dressing to taste

Our Hawk

We had a hawk perched up in the tree in our backyard today. It just sat up there and watched us go crazy over it- pretty funny! We've seen quite a few hawks in our neighborhood lately. I think they may be nesting in the wooded area across from our house.

Our Family

Well, it was about time for a new family picture. Now that the "big kids" are never in the same place at the same time, picture taking is a pretty difficult venture. Thankfully we were able to snap this one before Mikey and Abbey headed off for a camping adventure at Grandma Sue and Grandpa Kerry's house.

Happy Birthday Matty!!!

Our little 5lb 11oz angel turned 4 years old today! What a marvelous blessing the Lord has entrusted to us!

We love you Matty!!!

Ride 'em Cowgirl!

Anna had fun playing with the cowboy hat that Colton got from Vacation Bible School!