Someday My Prince Will Come....Wait, or is He Already Here?

Happy Valentines Day!

Now, I know what your thinking, here comes yet another single girls valentines blog post insisting she's perfectly fine about being single and that God is her prince charming and if He happens to bless her with a husband then that will be fine too!

This is NOT on of those posts! 

(Well it kind of is.....but you'll see why I say this in a moment!)

I have always felt a little ooked out at being told by married, single, older then me, younger then me and pretty much every single article, book, blog post etc etc etc I've read on being content while single that God should fill the space in my heart that I have been selfishly holding back for my earthly prince.

I know that I should put God first in my life, I mean that's kind of a given. I know should strive to be content and spend time with Him everyday. I know that I should view Him as my all in all and my ultimate comforter and friend. I really do try to do that, but I still have an ache in my heart some days, a discontentment that won't quite go away!  I have felt called to be a wife and mother someday and I still believe God will bring a man into my life one day! (hopefully soon! *fingers crossed*)

Now, If I follow the advice I've read I need to put God in that spot and view God as my prince until my earthly one comes along...

Erm, am I the only one who doesn't feel quite comfortable viewing God as a husband replacement? I don't want to feel the same way about God as I do about my husband.....just sayin'! 

Seems to me if I truly used God as kind of a husband replacement until the real deal came along I would be forming unrealistic expectations of how my husband should love me, because being a human man he will disappoint me and not love me like God does! My relationships with God and my husband will two very different things. Yes, they will most definitely overlap, but I don't believe one will ever replace the other!

So, being told that I shouldn't be discontent because I already have my prince charming always annoyed rather then encouraged. I despaired of ever finding someone else who felt like I did. But, today I finally ran across an article that I LOVE and fully agree with. She echos my thoughts and feelings exactly!

CLICK HERE to read it for yourself!

Collar Poppin'.....

I am inordinately fond of this outfit and am not entirely sure why! =)

Denim Shirt: Jc Penny, Cami: Jc Penny, Skirt: Made by me from an old ball dress

My super cool collar popping pose.....or maybe not so cool.....

.....but it did make for a good detail shot!

Necklace: Fred Meyer
Bracelet: Made by Me
Watch: Jc Penny

And because I care about you guys and your health, here is another picture.....

..... because you know what they say, laughter is the best medicine! =)

Awkward and Awesome

~Awkward~

~Watching all of the Super Bowl and still not really understanding football.....and even though I don't like Madonna, it was kind of sad seeing her move so slow.....oh, and last years commercials were WAY better then the sorry crop they had this year!

~Being shown this.....by a guy.....

.....while experiencing a visit from Aunt Flo.... because he had come over and knew I wasn't feeling good, and having sisters king of guessed the source of my not feeling good.....sorry Tim, it was rather awkward!

~Awesome~

~Two words for you. Lip. Stain! Best invention ever! I can't manage to keep lipstick on for more then 10 minutes, but the lip stain stays on all day without me having to be careful! =)

~It's been super foggy the past couple nights and I'm lovin' it! It makes it much easier to imagine I'm living in Ireland.....what, just sayin'!

~I just discovered Posh Patina the creator of some of the most beautiful jewelry I have ever seen! And she keeps everything under $10!!!

See what I mean? Gorgeous, right? =)

The Cookies of a Bazillion Ingredients and other Happenings

Want an easy and quick Valentines Day decoration? Just form pipe cleaners around heart shaped cookie cutters and attach them together to make a fun and festive garland!! They were super easy and I love how they look!

Mmmmm, cinnamon roll rice krispie treats, yes you heard me right, I said cinnamon-roll-rice-krispie-treats! They are soooo good and very easy!

  


Can you tell I want it to be spring?


Shirts: Jc Penny
Skirt: MadeByMe
Shoes: Payless                 

Chocolate Comfort Cookies

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2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter

1 cup granulated sugar

3 o/z softened cream cheese

1 egg

2 TBS milk

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted

2 tsp vanilla

2 cups plus 2 TBS flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 cup cocoa powder

1 cup marshmallow cream

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Preheat oven to 325.

Butter two cookie sheets, set aside.

In a large bowl beat together, butter, sugar, cream cheese and egg until very creamy and smooth. Beat in milk, melted chocolate and vanilla. Sift together flour, salt, baking powder and  cocoa, then add to butter mixture, mix until combined. Blend in the marshmallow cream and chocolate bits until well blended.

Dollop scant 1/4 cups of dough onto prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 2" between each cookie. Bake 13-17 minutes, until golden brown and set up around edges. They will not seem all the way cooked in the middle, but they are, I promise! Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes the carefully remove to wire rack to finish cooling.

You can add nuts or dried fruit to these, just use your imagination. I like them best with some toasted macadamia nuts, but my Mom and i are the only ones and we do not need a whole batch of these to ourselves! These are seriously the BEST chocolate cookies EVER!

Book Club

Yes, I know I have failed miserably on the photo challenge.....but I guess this could fit in with today's theme as it is buttons and look, there is a button! Click on it to join in a a fabulous sounding book club!! =)

~Day Two~

                                                                    Photo a Day Challenge

Words

My calendar picture for the month. It's one of my favorite quotes, from one of my favorite authors and it's been illustrated by my very favorte illustrator!

Photo Challenge~Day One

Photo a Day Challenge

My View Today

6am

(Getting ready)

8am

(See where I am? 'Nough said!)

10am

(This guy stares at me ALL through swim lessons.....)

1pm

(Fire had gone out at work, time to get it going again!)

2pm

(Finish up book three in one of my favorite series while the kiddos nap.....oh, and have a little snack.... Chocolate covered sunflower seeds. You gotta try 'em, trust me!) 

4pm

(Yes, I am now the ECSTATIC owner of my very own kelly green trench, Ireland here I come!!!)

6pm

(I spared you a picture of me doing ZUMBA, but this one manages to catch the gist of the situation!)

7pm

(Time for blogging and tea! Night night!)