Choose to trust.

I have moved 14 times in the last 12 years. I know. I know.

I am over it.

Unfortunately, the adorable house that my roommate and I are renting is going on the market this week and we have to move out next month. I am really disappointed, but am choosing to trust that the Lord has something in story that wil be for my good, as usual.

In the last week, I have turned my search for a rental property to also looking to buy a home. It is a long process, but it is worth looking into at this point. I went to see my first house this morning and am continually picking up fliers around town.

Here are a few things I have encountered that have been, well, interesting:

Check out this site below....when I see the realtor in the bottom right corner, all I can think of is "Shooter McGavin" from the movie "Happy Gilmore":

http://4252ashwoodcove.CanBYours.com/

And, on the bottom of one of the fliers I noticed the verrrry interesting website that belongs to Jason Boner. (That spelling is not in error, nor is it pronounced like "Bonet"....it rhymes with toner. His website? Pretty clever....and perverse.

www.forsalebyboner.com

Eek. More "fun" to come, I am sure.

Snores-ville.

Prince William is just the TALK of the town these days. Why? I ask....why? He seems really boooring to me.

Check out Harry, on the other hand. He looks like he is always up to something- my kinda guy.

You say "fritayta" and I'll say "frittata"

I always thought that "frittatas" were really fancy....not so. I made my first frittata this Easter and it was delicious! Basically (if you are as clueless as I was) a frittata is a crust-less quiche. The recipe below is the one I used. You can just take your leftovers: meats, cheeses, veggies, etc. and toss them in. It's a great way to use your leftovers and have a brand new meal!

"What's in the Fridge Frittata"

Recipe courtesy of "College Cooking" cookbook

8 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

4 cups leftovers (or...what you have)

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Coat an 8" baking pan with butter or cooking spray.

Beat the eggs, milk, salt and pepper in a bowl until well combined. Distribute the leftovers evenly in the pan and cover with egg mixture. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.

**Also great as left-overs....kind of "like left-over left-overs"**

Busyness or Business?

I continue to LOVE making cakes and cupcakes! Ever since my cake decorating classes, it has been a really fun stress reliever for me :) I got the privilege to make cupcakes for a 1st birthday party this weekend. My friend, Lauren, from Samford has a precious little one, pictured below:

(Not his best picture.....wish his eyes were open!)

He turned one last week and I got to make his cupcakes! I chose to make a chocolate cupcake with peanut butter buttercream dipped in chocolate ganache and a white cupcake with almond frosting.

See below....

So...now...the question....do I have time to make this a "business" on the side....or is it just a fun way to use my "busy-ness"?

Sunday is coming...

This weekend is marked with sadness- overwhelmed with joy. Yes, Christ HAD to die for my sins in order for me to be in communion with God. But, Christ CHOSE to die for me because He loves me. What an incredible picture of love, grace and faithfulness to an undeserving child.

An even more incredible picture is that Christ didn't just die....and stay dead. He rose in order to prove that He truly is the Son of God. No other religion can boast in this truth. No other God is living and active. Praise the Lord for His freedom given through Christ!

Today is a difficult day as a believer. To know that my sin is responsible for His torture....Good Friday is humbling and sorrowful. But, Sunday is a miracle!

It may be Friday...but Sunday's coming!

Third wheel....

Just wanted to share a handy little tidbit of advice for all of you brides-to-be out there. Please, I repeat, PLEASE do not invite a single girl (whom you know is not seeing anyone) to a Couples' Shower....with all other couples!! It gets a bit awkward.

Thanks so much!

Fun Easter treat!

(Image courtesy of islandfamilymagazine.com)

I was recently inspired by a fellow blogger to try making "Easter Bark". While I used to love white chocolate, it really doesn't do it for me like it used to. So, this is a safe thing to make because I don't want to eat it! But, it is a pretty treat and is a fun thing to give away!

Here is the recipe. It doesn't get much simpler!

I used my Silpat sheet on a cookie sheet instead of wax paper. Wax paper bunches and gets stuck to the candy. The Silpat is nonstick and you are able to really spread the chocolate well and evenly.

Also, I put the cookie sheet in the freezer for about 5 minutes and it was set. (I am addicted to short cuts!)

I broke mine apart, put pieces into Mason jars, tied a bit of tulle ribbon and will give these as little Easter "happies" this week!