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20 ways you will make me smile (forever)
1. Your beautiful blue eyes.
2. How everyone says you have your mama's curls. (I don't trust them to last, so I'm enjoying them now!)
3. The way your eyes get HUGE when we are really close and talking about something "So Cool"
4. How you potty trained yourself because you wanted to be a big girl. I really hope you grow out of wanting to be a big girl…You'll grow up way to fast like mama did.
5. It makes my laugh and smile to see you traipsing around the house in nothing but your pink panties and high heeled princess shoes.
6. It makes me smile to remember how well you can speak at this age, but how you never say the "s" at the beginning of a word. Spaceship becomes "Paceship" and spaghetti is "Paghetti"
7. The way you light up whenever daddy comes home.
8. How eager you are to help me in the kitchen dumping measuring spoons and watching my ever-constant mixer go 'round and 'round.
9. Your chubby little buns…Oh, I could just squeeze all day!
10. It makes me smile that you both have similar white lovey blankets; The name of your white blanket is "Neenee". Brother's white favorite blanket was "Boo" (And I have no idea where either name came from.)
11. It makes me smile to listen to how sweet you are to your brother even when he isn't nice to you.
12. You know how to use your manners. It does a mama's heart good to hear that.
13. Whenever you are sad, you want to sit on my lap and snuggle for as long as I can sit. (Which isn't long these days)
14. That you love to go shopping with me, even when it's to Walmart and I haven't promised you a toy. (Because I don't need to, and most times I don't even need a snack for you either)
15. It makes me smile to hear you call yourself a princess. Even though it brings frantic thoughts of drama and pinkness beyond my comprehension.
16. That when you fall asleep in my arms you still do your little baby whimper-smile with your sweet little lips.
17. It makes me smile that you are always willing to sit and read. You love books.
18. I think it's pretty cool that you love to count, sing songs pretty well and are well on your way to knowing the whole alphabet.
19. It makes me smile when you do something that your brother asks you to do without questioning him, because you trust him completely. (May be dangerous some day…)
20. It makes me smile knowing that God gave you to me for this sweet time and I get the privilege of watching you grow and teaching you all the wonders of Christ so that you too may one day know and love Him as much as I do.
I love my babies!
Monday: Slow Cooker Roast Beef with potatoes, carrots, onions and buttermilk (freshly cultured too!) biscuits.
Tuesday: Turkey Burgers on home baked Sourdough rolls with a tossed salad and maybe some steamed brocolli since I need to use it.
Wednesday: Quesadilla Casserole with home made refried beans.
Thursday: freezer Meal, probably a lasagna bolognese that I made last month with a spinach and romaine caesar salad.
Friday: Halloween party at the In-Laws house. I expect only the finest "Unhealthy Foods" Since that what she creatively put on the inviations. It was pretty cool!
Saturday: Barbeque Chicken with garlic mashed red potatoes and green beans.
Sunday: Turkey and/or PB&J Sandwiches with matchstick carrots
It's always sweet when big brother will let his little sister give him a sweet peck on the cheek. Happy Wednesday!
So this weeks post is dedicated to all the glorious food you can put in a jar: desserts in a jar, bread in a jar, appetizers in a jar, meals in a jar, drinks in a jar… I think you can pretty much put anything in jar and it instantly becomes a million times cuter!

{Source: I Am Baker}
Cheesecake in a Jar

{Source: My Baking Addiction}
Mixed Berry Cheesecake in Jars

{Source: The Family Kitchen}
Strawberry Cheesecake in a Jar

{Source: The Family Kitchen}
No Bake Oreo Cheesecake in a Jar

{Source: The Family Kitchen}
Neapolitan Cake in a Jar

{Source: Sprinkled With Flour}
Banana Split Cake in Jars

{Source: The Family Kitchen}
Rainbow Cake in a Jar

{Source: How Sweet It Is}
S'Mores Cake in a Jar

{Source: Eclectic Recipes}
Whiskey in a Jar Chocolate Cake {flour-less recipe}

{Source: The Family Kitchen}
Peanut Butter Cups {Cake} in a Jar

{Source: Martha Stewart}
Buttermilk Cupcakes in a Jar

{Source: Cakies}
Red Velvet Cupcakes in a Jar

{Source: Glorious Treats}
Orange Dreamsicle Cupcakes in a Jar

{Source: Man With a Fork}
Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake in Jars

{Source: The Boastful Baker}
Mini Canning Jar Apple Pies

{Source: Our Best Bites}
Single Serving Pie in a Jar

{Source: The Nerd's Wife}
Pumpkin Pie in a Jar

{Source: The Family Kitchen}
Peach Cobbler in a Jar

{Source: Gooseberry Patch via My Recipes}
Baked Brownies in a Jar

{Source: Pen n' Paper Flowers}
Ice Cream Jars

{Source: Paula Deen}
White Chocolate Lemon Trifle Jars

{Source: Ezra Pound Cake}
Mason Jar Breakfast Parfaits

{Source: American Spoon}
Jam, Granola & Yogurt Parfait Jars

{Source: Today's Nest}
Chocolate Banana Pudding Jars

{Source: Savor This Moment}
Bread Pudding in a Jar

{Source: Healthful Pursuit}
Layered Maple Oat n’ Apple Dessert Jars

{Source: My Baking Addiction}
Cherry Crisp in a Jar

{Source: The Family Kitchen}
Monkey Bread in a Jar

{Source: Good Food Bread & Muffins}
Chocolate Muffin Bread in a Jar

{Source: Simple Bites}
Whole Wheat Buttermilk Rolls in a Jar

{Source: The Chubby Vegetarian}
Caprese Salad in a Jar

{Source: Salad in a Jar}
Romaine Salad in a Jar

{Source: Savvy Mom}
Simple Layer Dip in a Jar

{Source: Southern Living}
Mason Jar Layered Cornbread and Turkey Salad

{Source: Savoring The Thyme}
Wheat Berry Apple Salad in a Jar

{Source: Country Living}
Corn and Chickpea Salad in a Jar

{Source: Fat and Happy}
Mason Jar Turkey Chickpea Salad

{Source: The Decorated Cookie}
Pesto Pasta in a Jar

{Source: Stone Gable}
Homemade Pasta Salad Jars

{Source: My Own Ideas}
Goat Cheese & Sun Dried Tomatoes with Garlic Herb Pesto in a Jar

{Source: Eat*Drink*Pretty}
Zucchini and Goat Cheese Tarts in a Jar

{Source: Good Housekeeping}
Shrimp Rillettes in a Jar

{Source: Fuchsia}
Hearty Lentil Stew with Roasted Squash & Pumpkin Jar

{Source: Jones in Hungry}
BBQ Sundae in a Jar

{Source: Giver's Log}
Chili and Cornbread in a Jar

{Source: Saveur}
Strawberry Moonshine Julep

{Source: Nutrition to Invigorate Mind Body and Spirit}
Mason Jar Mojito Cocktail

{Source: Southern Weddings}
Mason Jar Mojitos

{Source: Martha Stewart}
Lemony Spiked Sweet Tea

{Source: Kahakai Kitchen}
Cranberry Apple Cider Shandy
Now I want to save even more jars!
Thanks for sticking around and listening to me come up with excuses as to why I haven't posted anything lately. There is no crew of people (or sponsors to pay me or them) hanging out here waiting for me to give directions and delegate online chores/writing…It's just me.
I am still recovering from a long weekend away, and coming home without the engineer at my side to help with the kids or household stuff. I actually found myself being dramatic with him on Skype last night about how I had to take out the trash cans, how I had to empty the dishwasher, etc…I found myself laughing about it afterwards. Because, no I wasn't really complaining…I was making a point that I missed him and really appreciated the things he does around the house to help me. (Gee, I hope he understood that was my point- I'll have to clarify later!)
My kids have been especially "spirited" this week. My daughter is in the throws of the "terrible twos" and my son is challenging every rule (still) as he struggles with being a big kindergartner and yet still a very little (read: irresponsible) boy. They want structure and rules, yet are constantly challenging my authority.
But I am thankful…
Thankful that I have been blessed with two children. Some either struggle with the desire for a family while others struggle with even wanting the family they have.
Thankful that my husband loves me and is committed to working through some issues we have and growing together in our relationship.
Thankful that even though we have NO money right now, all my wants needs are being provided for.
Thankful for my God who loved me so much that He died for me, took away all my sins, and continues to grow me and stretch me in ways that are sometimes painful but result in great fruit. Thank you Jesus!
And last, but already mentioned; YOU! My readers who are patient with me and continue to read my posts.
Happy Thursday!