Cajun Talapia

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. I have found the easiest meal EVER. Just bake a couple Cajun seasoned fillets of Talapia in the oven at 350′F for about 15-20 min (of until flaky) and you have the best fish ever. I found[…]

Christmas Ornaments

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. Yes, I am fully aware Thanksgiving is next week and I’m posting about Christmas. But I am making ornaments for Emma’s  tree. (she has her own- the one Trav bought while he was single)  I[…]

Oregon Coast

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. We’re going to the Oregon coat this weekend for our college age retreat. Trav and I are looking forward to connecting more with our friends and fellow leaders there since we won’t have anything to[…]

Kerby Vacuum Salesmen

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. I feel like this when I vacuum. I hate it. It’s one of those detestable chores that you have to do or else it looks and feels horrible inside your home. That is, if you have[…]

Eyeshadow is my t-shirts

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. To wear or not to wear, that is the question. I am liking make-up and especially eye-shadow more and more. I find myself buying some here and there wherever. Dollar store is my favorite- they[…]

Happy National Bundt Cake Day!

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. Yes, today is the day you have been waiting for. I am sure you, like I, have been waiting expectantly for this wonderful day to arrive. I have been following an amazing blog and she[…]

Pumpkin Bread

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. I have had this recipe for forever and have successfully procrastinated this recipe for I think 4 months. It seemed every time I opened my pantry there the ingredients were staring back at me telling me how[…]

Chili

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. I am not a meat person. Like most females, I could eat veggie for a long time before eating a chunk of steak or something. Nor do I crave chicken or fish. However, since I[…]

Seattle Vacation Pictures

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. It felt weird typing the word ‘vacation’. I guess it is, but family doesn’t constatute a vacation for me. It’s like another home, so yeah. Today was a mello day so the pictures will show.[…]

Last of Seattle

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. Finally posting the last pictures of Seattle. (Mom, I hope you like the picts of you and Emma- I think they turned out great) I went to the beach on our way out of town[…]

Foursquare Church

Trav and I were driving home from a football game today and as we were enjoying the silence I was propelled back in time through this past year. I thought of all the different ways we had great conversations with people in LA, were encouraged by other missionaries, discipled by those who know all about[…]

Toilet Paper Submerging

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. Emma had her first ‘incident’ as a toddler. She likes to go into our bathroom and play around in there. (no idea why-it’s the most boring room in the whole house) Well we have a[…]

Sweet Fruit

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. OK, so I found this AMAZING  blog with tons of awesome ideas. For moms, wifes, party planners, people who just needs to organize things better (me) and photographers. Dig in. While roaming, I found this[…]

Rainy Day= Creative Day

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. We woke up to rainy windy weather this morning, so my idea of going to the park flew away with the wind. Can you see the river?! Splikity Splat Splat Luckily I bought a paint[…]

Tis the Season

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. Tis the season for pumpkin carving, hay rides, buying candy in bulk, Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Knee high boots and hot chocolate/cider. I accomplished most on the list this past week and even though I don’t[…]

It is done!

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. The party came and went last night and I can say that from my perspective it went well. I only wish I had a backyard for the kiddos to run around and go crazy in.[…]

Manicures

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. After talking with my mom on the phone, I felt like I had kinda slipped from doing the cool things Emma and I used to do together. So, I decided that we would start doing[…]

My Shield

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. God has been showing me something new. And He’s so nice too, because I can be a little…stubborn at times and focused on other things. But there He is always smiling and waiting to tell[…]

Encouragement

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. To love means loving the unlovable. To forgive means pardoning the unpardonable. Faith means believing the unbelievable. Hope means hoping when everything seems hopeless. ~Gilbert K. Chesterton This really encouraged me today and I hope[…]

Savory Sweet Sandwich

Alexis wrote the following on her blog, Technically Grown up . To comment and read her original post Click here. I grew up in a pretty traditional home. My mom is German and so I grew up thinking sauerkraut and schmarm was a staple in  every home across America. Sure I think cold macaroni salads are puke[…]