Granola Anyone!

Since the kids are home for the summer it has been little hectic in our home. I am forever trying to get the kids to eat something nutritious as a snack. One simple recipe that has been a hit, to these super picky eaters is homemade granola. I usually have one child who doesn't like what I make, but not this time.

After surfing the net I stumbled upon this recipe. With a hint of Kosher salt that makes a great sweet and salty combination. Here is a link to the recipe. granola

Let me know what you think.

Enjoy!

Let's Paint!

 

A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of teaching a little class at the Lona Gallery.

 

 

 

 

I first instructed them how to sketch out their owl.

 

 

 

 

Next we started to paint the background.

 

The girls were such fantastic students!

Butterfly Clock

 

I have been thinking about making a butterfly clock for sometime now, so I finally decided to paint this beautiful creature. The monarch butterfly is such a delight to behold. The brilliant colors remind me of the candy corn and the fall season. There wings are so intricate like a pieces of a puzzle. It reminds me how the Lord puts all of these unique pieces together to work in harmony like the church body. We all have different rolls, but if we all work together we can truly soar.

Pasta With Ground Turkey

I was surfing the internet when I found this easy summer meal. With the summer months being so hot you just try to avoid turning on the oven a lot. I try to make as many skillet dishes as possible.

I didn't have the fancy pasta shells, but any noodle will do. I also added a little bacon and crushed it in pieces to add a little extra flavor.

Here is the recipe.

Enjoy!

Suwanee Sculptour

 

Aplomb by Luke Achterberg

 

 

All around Suwanee Towne Center Park there is an art exhibit in the downtown. When you walk around the entire park, everyone can enjoy these very creative sculptures. 

 

Iron Canopy by Phil Proctor

 

Our little downtown is on the second installment of sculptures we have on loan for several months.

 

 

 

 

Dancer 10 by Howard-Potter

 

 

The city public art is funded by private donations. If you want to view more details about each artist click Here

Suwanee Arts in the Park

 

 

This weekend was our community held the 3rd annual Arts in the Park Festival. The organizers are the North Gwinnett Arts Association and the city of Suwanee.

 

 

 

 

This booth is the beautiful work of Vicky Johnson. She is also the founder and president of the North Gwinnett Arts Association. She and her husband Chris have worked tirelessly to bring art and culture to our little city. 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the booths were so well decorated. I felt I was stepping into a real store. 

 

 

 

 

There was music all throughout the day.

 

 

 

 

Our city hall has a part of the Berlin wall on display. The wall will be auctioned off soon to the highest bidder.

Even though it seemed like it was going to rain, thankfully it held off most of the day. I so look forward to attend next years festival!

Happy Birthday Jordan!

I can't believe that nine years ago today that my sweet little Jordan was born. I was so nervous at the thought of taking care of three children. How was I going to manage. Thankfully the Lord helped me through all the busyness of taking care of three kids six and under.

As soon as I saw you I cried tears of joy just to see you were a healthy and precious little baby.

Even from birth Jordan always seems to be thinking very deep philosophical thoughts.

Happy Birthday my little precious!