Where I work

I have been working for New Way Ministries as night staff for 2 1/2 years now. It has been quite the experience and has opened my eyes quite a bit. This program is amazing! I've seen many women come and go. Some get saved and others are not ready for it yet, but we keep praying for them.

Below I have included the mission statement and the website if you would like to know more about it.

Our Mission
To provide hope and temporary housing

for women with children

who find themselves in desperate need.

To provide compassionate care and counsel

in a loving Christian atmosphere
To give them hope and encouragement

to follow a new path of life changing action.

www.new-way-ministries.org

Organizing

My house is very old and does not have storage. I am always looking for organizing solutions b/c I am not very good at it especially since I don't have the closets or cupboards to put things in. If anyone has some good tips, please feel free to comment and fill me in on how to get organized!

Lumpy Pan Pizza

If you like pepperoni pizza, you'll love this recipe! It's very easy and a fun twist on pizza!
Hope you try it and enjoy!

End a bumpy day with easy lumpy pizza. Customize this one-dish meal by using cooked Italian sausage or ground beef instead of the pepperoni.

Prep Time:10 min
Start to Finish:40 min
Makes:6 servings

1 can (16.3 ounces) refrigerated flaky biscuits
1 can (8 ounces) pizza sauce
2 cups finely shredded mozzarella cheese (8 ounces)
16 slices (1 1/2 inches in diameter) pepperoni

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Separate biscuit dough into 8 biscuits. Cut each biscuit into 8 pieces; place in medium bowl. Add pizza sauce and 1 cup of the cheese; toss to coat.
2. Spread mixture in ungreased 9­inch square (2­quart) glass baking dish. Top with pepperoni and remaining 1 cup cheese.
3. Bake 22 to 28 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition Information
1 Serving: Calories 460 (Calories from Fat 230 ); Total Fat 26 g (Saturated Fat 9 g); Cholesterol 30 mg; Sodium 1500 mg; Total Carbohydrate 37 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 19 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8 %; Vitamin C 6 %; Calcium 30 %; Iron 14 % Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Special Touch
If you like additional toppings, try sprinkling with sliced mushrooms or sliced green onions with or in place of the pepperoni. Garnish the finished “lumpy” pizza with chopped fresh basil.

Gone Home

Today 9 years ago my dad was called Home!
They say it gets easier as time goes by, but I must disagree! For me every year seems harder. I miss him and wish he could be here to enjoy his grand kids! But I know he's watching from above!
This is a picture of his headstone:

My dad made this little man and it stands on his grave:

I always put my flowers in its arms.
These flowers are a little wilted b/c I put them there on his birthday. His favorite flower was the carnation, so that's what I buy every year.

Cutting Hair

Usually you worry about a child cutting their own hair. Not in my house! Carson cut Gracelyn's hair. When I asked him why, he said b/c she was chewing on it.

My Dad

Today is my dad's birthday!

He would have turned 55 today!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!!!

My Garden

I finally planted flowers in my front garden. I need more, but it's a work in progress.

Shooting II

This evening we went shooting! I did a lot better this time!
This is Roy's gun that I shot mostly:

Here I am:

This is my target:

Check it out, I got the bulls eye from 25 yards:

Teddy and Krista shooting:

Roy and Adam:

William:

Mom VC:

Mom VC's target:

Krista:

Krista loading Mom VC's gun:

Teddy making a silly face :)

Krista:

Krista and Mom:

The Red Shirt Gang:

Hi Hoe Nursery

I met up with Mom VC at Hi Hoe Nursery this afternoon.
Here are a few of the flowers we saw:

Here are trees that the owner works with to grow in different ways:

This one has a baseball in it:

Krista pulled the young ones on the wagon:

Throughout the Hydranga Walk the owner placed the dwarfs:

Some more flowers and plants:

Teddy's Birthday

Roy's brother Teddy's birthday is tomorrow. We celebrated today by going to Berthusen Park.
Teddy found a toad:


The boys playing on the playground:



Gracie on the slide:

Gracie climbing the bars:

Susanna pushing Gracie and Lydia on the swings:

Krista swinging:

Gracie blowing bubbles:


My bruised thumb after playing volleyball: