"Something Strewn"

Yesterday, my family hosts the leadership meeting for our church on Wednesday every month.  And my job is to make a treat for the men to eat during the meeting.

So this week I made Cinnamon Streusel Coffee cake.  The name means "something strewn" in Old German.  Also, when I make the dessert, I make a little extra for my two friends who come over during the meeting.  

It didn't take me too long to make this and was easier than I thought! 

 And here is the recipe for this amazing cake! 

Joyfully in Him,

   Diana<3 

Yummy Dinners

Yesterday we had a family dinner night.  (With my oldest sister, her husband, and my two nephews)  Mom and I made a Pinterest inspired dinner. Or well, that's what it looked like.
We had a veggie salad, meatloaf, mashed potatoes, lemon rosemary asparagus, and for dessert, I made gooey white chocolate blondes.

The Salad

~green leaf lettuce
~yellow and red peppers

~1 roma tomato 

Asparagus

~dried (or fresh) rosemary
~lemon juice (& lemon slices)

~salt & pepper
~ extra virgin olive oil

Potatoes

~rice milk

~salt & pepper 

~ cheddar cheese (optional)

Meatloaf

Gooey White Chocolate Blondes

recipe here

Joyfully in Him,

   Diana<3 

hello spring

In this house, we do second chances, We do grace, We do mistakes, We do real, We do loud really well, We do hugs, We do love, We do family.  

 Family

like branches on a tree,

we all grow in different directions,

yet out roots remain as one. 

 I made some M&M oatmeal cookies last week.  I got a lot of compliments on them! 

Here is the recipe. 

 Yesterday I finally got out my pencils and paints and just sketched and painted. It's been a long time since I've done that! 

Joyfully in Him,
    Diana<3

"Just Feel that Summer Breeze..."

Spring is here.  The crocuses bloomed eight days earlier than last year.  All this 50 and 60 degree weather we are having is doing great for my flowers! Dad and I planted our garden this past Sunday. We planted spinach, carrots, radishes, and three rows of different kinds of lettuce: green leaf, red leaf, and spring mix.
(I didn't take a picture of our whole garden because I'm sure you don't want to see just dirt. So I added my feet and a packet of seeds.)

Dad bought me some lavender for my garden, so I have been waiting for the right day to plant it in there.

Joyfully in Him,
    Diana<3