our trip to South Dakota and this week!

Ben and I both took a week off of work and hit the road for South Dakota to see (and me meet) his family.

Saturday (the 9th) was Ben's 30th birthday. His Mom planned a surprise birthday party for him and a lot of his family and friends attended. He was really surprised, it was a lot of fun.

While we were there, we visited the Corn Palace

We learned all about farming/ranching and seeds. We also learned all about the sand mines. It was interesting to learn all the facts that go with those jobs. It's a ton of work.

It was so great meeting Ben's family and them pulling me in like I was part of the family. I can't wait to see them all again!!

We ended up leaving on Thursday because there was a snow storm coming through that night. We missed it!!!!

This week is super busy! I somehow tweaked my back within the last 2 weeks and see a lot of Chiro appts with David in my future. haha.

Wednesday is my second ALS meeting for the Walk to Defeat 2011.

Thursday and Friday, I am working at my Church, Irving Bible (http://www.irvingbible.org/), for Easter events.

Saturday, our brand new deep freeze is being delivered

and then that evening I am hosting a birthday party for Ben.

Sunday, working at the Church again, then heading to the Texas Rangers game for Ben's birthday present.

What I'm loving Wednesday!

I got this idea from this blog and thought it would be something fun to do to break up the week. http://littledaisymay.blogspot.com/

I am loving that I have 2 more work days left and then I am on vacation for a week.

I am loving that I get to meet the rest of Ben's family.

I am loving that my sister in law trusts me to call and talk, and that we can talk without judgement being passed on either side.

I am loving that my nephew (Declin) is healthy and recovering from his surgery last week.

What are you loving on this day?

confrontation

Do you ever have those days where you just feel beat down by someone that is supposed to be your friend? How about those days where you just get tired of being talked down to by the same person over and over? How do you confront this person? Or do you NOT confront this person and slowly pull away from their friendship? What would you do? How do you approach the subject without full on confrontation if the person asks why you are “avoiding” them?

"You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life."
~Zig Ziglar

recipe websites and blogs

Thought I would share some of my favorite recipe websites and blogs:

http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/
http://www.skinnytaste.com/
http://ourhappilyeverafterrecipes.blogspot.com/
http://fortheloveofcooking-recipes.blogspot.com/
http://www.sugarandspicewonderfullife.blogspot.com/
http://bethsfavoriterecipes.blogspot.com/
http://pearls-handcuffs-happyhour.blogspot.com/
http://www.quiteatingout.com/
http://www.ourbestbites.com/
http://merrymousse.blogspot.com/
http://homesicktexan.blogspot.com/
http://whatsfordinneratmyhouse.blogspot.com/
http://kellyskornerrecipes.blogspot.com/
http://rachellovestocook.blogspot.com


What are your favorite blogs or websites for recipes?????