through the storm

Our family has lived with a storm that has raged throughout the years. I can tell you that though the storm comes we have learned to take shelter in the Almighty during the downpour, dance in the gentle showers that come in between, find peace in the quiet that follows the storm and bask in the aroma that fills the air afterwards letting us know that our creator is real.  And yes friends there is always a rainbow, a sign that we are not alone and He will never forsake us.

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Most of you already know that my daughter, Tasia, was flown to Denver on Tuesday.  She had surgery on Wednesday and long story short we are happily home now with her feeling much, much better.  During her flight Tasia saw a rainbow.  I know this was God's promise to her and we stood on His promises through the storm that raged and are now enoying the peace that has followed.

whats for dinner you ask?

GRILLED TERIYAKI CHICKEN

ASSORTED GRILLED VEGGIES

THAI TAPIOCA CORN PUDDING 

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THAI TAPIOCA CORN PUDDING:

 4 C. Water

1/2 C. Dry Tapioca

1 C. Light Coconut Milk (canned)

1/2 C. Brown Sugar

1 C. Creamed Corn

Optional -  Fresh Mango

1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a sauce pan. Add 1/2 cup of dry tapioca. Boil stirring often for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, strain water from tapioca and set tapioca aside.

2. Add 1 cup Light Coconut Milk to pot and bring to a boil. Add 1/2 cup brown sugar, stir till dissolved. Add 1 cup cream corn, stir and bring back to a boil.

3. Once mixture has reached boiling again, add tapioca to the mixture and stir.  Continue stirring to keep from sticking until tapioca beads are completely translucent.

4. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

5. Pour into serving dishes and refrigerate till chilled.

6. Optional - Top with sliced mango.

7. Served to a happy family.

Making Memories

I love spending time with my children. Simple time together make memories to last a lifetime.

Under the sea in our front yard.

HAPPINESS!

Roasted Chili Day 2011

Our Saturday in pictures.




















Storing roasted chilis is a family tradition in our home. I look forward to it every year. The aroma is tantalizing and it's the best way to welcome Autumn! Hope you all have a beautiful holiday weekend. LOVES!!!