2010 ramblings

It has been ages since I did any update to this blog. I started following the family on Facebook and have neglected this site. The novelty of FB has worn off. We have seen the fun and the problems that can come from that networking. It has been quite a year. Many health challenges and job challenges. We have been blessed though by attending the MIA conference (Messianic Israel Alliance) and we are striving to approach our walk with Yeshua from a Messianic perspective. We have been keeping Shabbot and this was the year that we stopped the Christmas celebration. We have been convinced that the feasts directed by our Abba are eternal as declared in the Word. If that is the case, why does the Christian church neglect them? Aren't they part of the new covenant? I believe we can use the feasts to look at our Savior and focus on His saving work for us. We are not sacrificing animals, but we can look at His sacrifice in each one of the feasts. I believe this will be pleasing to Abba.
Comments anyone?

Together Again

The brothers are reunited...it was a great time of talk, laughter, food and fun! The week went by too fast.

Cooper visit

What a charmer



We had such a good time visiting the big kids and the babies



We love the Coopers!!



Orli loves self portraits.

Tree hugger

The crepe myrtle put on quite a show this summer.




I love this palm tree. I planted it as a little plant about 5 years ago and now it is taller than me. I noticed it had an unusual addition of "fruit" this summer...





Yes, that is a corn cob. It seems it is a good hiding place for our resident squirrels.

I can eat watermelon!!

Now don't faint...I actually found a watermelon dish I could love. I will give you the recipe but you will have to be brave to try this one. I was actually working and waiting for my appointment to call on a doctor and his waiting room was FULL. During my 2 hour wait, I watched the Medical Television program that was playing. The demonstration was for 2 healthy fruit-veggie salads and I was intrigued. So here goes:

Cut up 3-4 cups of watermelon, seedless or seeded
Add 2 cups of feta cheese, broken or cut into pieces
Add several slices of thinly sliced red onion
Add chopped parsley, about a 1/4 cup
Add chopped mint, about 4-5 leaves
Add 1/4 lime juice, fresh if you have it.
Toss and serve to the brave.

This has such an unusual flavor, sweet, salty, minty and sour.

Here is the other recipe:

Cut up 1 or 2 mangoes
Add 1-2 cups of cherry tomatoes, halved
Add several slices of thinly sliced red onion
Add 1/2 - 1 cup greek olives or black olives
Add chopped basil, about 5-6 leaves
Add about 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
Toss and serve.

This one is really good too. I think there may be some adventurous ones that may try these.

Newest Addition

Well, it's not a new grandchild, though with 5 arriving since January 2008 you would be forgiven if that's what you thought. This new arrival is of the metallic kind...it is Scott's new ride, a 2006 Jeep Wrangler. He is very proud of his new baby and I think it looks like him. Take a look...

Go Sharks Go !!!

We were entertained by Isabel and Gracie because they attended cheerleading camp this week. If you remember back many years ago we had 2 other little girls cheering with Go Center Go. Now it's Go Sharks Go. Check out the Diva Sharks...