What's new??

Well, hi there blog world. I'm back... I think ;). I am sorry it has been almost a month since my last post... I'd love to give you some wonderful excuse as to why I've been gone, but honestly... I've just had a "food block" and haven't been "feeling like" taking pictures or posting about our meals.. simply because they haven't been anything special. The nights we've had meals that weren't already from a bag, well I spent those with my husband. Growing our marriage and lives together. :)

So what's new? 

The kids I nanny started school (:-D) so now I have time to think about meals in the afternoon and prep them and take pictures and all that goodness. (I am going to try and do a better job at this... and plus, I owe my brother a blog! Man-foods on the way, Johnny).

We bought a new armchair and 4 high back rush bottom chairs from Craigslist. Yippeeee!!!!! More seating :) ...shopping on a budget can be so fun when you find good deals!

We have family visiting, Jon & Julie, in a few weeks. We could not be more excited! These 2 are a huge part of our life, not just because we're family, but because we are such good friends with one another and really do life well together! :)

This handsome boy is George. He is our sponsor boy! This is one huge thing that has happened in my absence of blogging. Taylor and I have been praying and seeking God about who and where and when we can sponsor a little one. He made that happen!! My heart is full. We will be getting our first picture(s) and letter soon. (I can't wait!!!) So, more to come on this sweetie soon! :)

*Sigh* I could look at him all day. <3








Oh and one fabulous announcement, we are going to Passion2013! I have never been and it's been years since Taylor's last gone... I am too excited! Can you be too excited for passion? Ahhh!

Other than that, and not getting too personal and mushy on the web, we are doing great! God has been providing for us in more ways than I can begin to explain. He has been gentle and tender and kind and patient and loving and so much more! I seriously could not imagine doing life without my Maker, He gets me through each day!

What I'm reading?

Kisses from Katie

Seriously, read this book. This is an easy and yet incredible book about a girl, Katie, who listened to God and where He was calling her and in obedience, now lives in Uganda, a mother to 13 (+) children and spreads the love of Jesus to everyone around her. (My tiny description doesn't do this book justice.... so go read it :))

Faith On Trial

Taylor and I are reading this together. We're only in the first chapter and it's been so good. I am excited to see what God teaches us through the study of Psalm 73.














Lastly, Holiday's are on my mind. We will be doing Christmas with my family over Thanksgiving. I cannot wait to see my family again. It has been too long!!!

What I'm reading. . .

It rained all day today, which to me is the perfect reading day. Over the past few years I have really gotten into reading. It was my 2011 "New Year's resolution" to read more, and I did [probably the only New Year's resolution I've kept], so I've decided to continue for 2012! :) 

Here are the books I'm reading now: 

Taylor & I have been going through this book together. It is one of those books that can challenge, convict, and comfort you all in one chapter! I really love how God is using Gary Thomas' book to help us in making our marriage more holy! If you're married, I highly recommend reading this with your spouse. :)

"Marriage is about making us holy rather than happy."

I am reading this book with my mother-in-law, Gisele, & sister-in-law, Julie. :)


"Let's pray that God would empower us so radically that we would get no glory. That people would see our works and glorify God."

This is my most recent purchase. I'll be reading this with my friend Hilary!


"Reading between the lines of faith is to see Jesus. But reading between the lines takes work and invisible trust and the disregard of feeling."

This is a sweet little 1 to 2 page daily devotional on Contentment. This has been a part of my morning reading. I love this book!! [Thank you Julie]

These are the books I'm reading for now, I continue to look forward to learning through them, and I am excited for whats next! 

May God be glorified!