a delicious wrap.

Tortillas, veggies, cheese and ham are just a few of the staples of my fridge. Today I paired them together for a quick, easy lunch!

 This wrap is a fun lunch alternative to a sandwich, or loaded up salad. You can put any of your favorites on it, take it to go, and make it for kids.  The versatility of wraps is just one of the reasons why I love them.
I used two of my favorite condiments, yellow mustard and ranch as my base. Then I topped it with cheese, ham, tomatoes and romaine lettuce. Usually I would use spinach, but I just bought this fresh romaine yesterday, and I just love the crunch it brings!
One thing I always do is take the time to prepare all my vegetables and unwashed lettuce. It is so much more cost effective to buy them uncut or prepared. It doesn't take up much time, and I know my food is washed, cut and ready for the week!

Saved People, Serve People

Here is a sample of our church...Darrin made the 80's video. The sermon starts at about 23 minutes. Check it out!

New Blog Design

I hope you enjoy the new look!  My amazing husband, Darrin, spent his Saturday afternoon giving the blog a face lift. He has now informed me that I have to keep up the blog and post everyday,  so, I'll do my best!  Thanks for reading.

Pedicures.

I am not one to have a lot of any spending money these days...there are bills to be paid, groceries to buy, and a nursery to build! Darrin works so hard and provides abundantly for us, and for him, I am so grateful! I could go on, (as I am sure you could about your best friend) but nevertheless, this post is about the luxury of getting a nice spa pedi! When my mom was here in July and on Elsie's 1/2 birthday (I still don't know how she manages to get 2 birthdays every year) we went to do Elli's favorite thing. It was my moms first time (and she is 50, mind you!) and it was wonderful. If you haven't had one done recently...or ever...you have to get one done!

Happy girls! Pedicures are so relaxing...they are good for the body and mind!

Elsie has model perfect feet.

Mom thinks she does too. No really, she loved her toes and was so proud of them!

As for my toes? They have grown...I didn't know that my size 11W feet could get any bigger...but now they look so long and skinny and go to the edge of my flippy floppies. And I just found out I have outgrown my Toms. Ahhhhh mom life :)

Bentley.

For the past 8 weeks I have got a picture text of this little guy just about everyday! I can't get over how cute he is!

I mean he is just so presh. He looks just like his Daddy. Loves his hands by his face. And never wants his Momma to put him down. It makes me wonder what his little cousin will be like :)

around the house...

Beds. Kind of a personal thing...sometimes I see peoples bed and think "you sleep on that? GROSS!" And maybe you will think that of mine, but my sheets are clean. Promise.

Anyways, We don't have a headboard, for many reasons. Someday maybe we will get a whole matching bedroom set. Up until now our bed has just been pushed up against the wall. That is until we moved here and our bed sat up against a window which has a ledge and therefore if you tried to sit up, you kind of just awkwardly fell back.
One morning I was just praying for a way to either buy a headboard or to find something to put in between the bed and the window. And then, I realized I had about 50 encyclopedias sitting in my baby's room with no home!

Thank you, Lord for always providing!!

M.I.A

Since some of you have asked for an update...and I understand what its like when a blog you follow doesn't update...and since I have a lot of free time on my hands these days...I thought I might try and get back into this little blog.

What I have been up to since my last post...uh...February.

1. Found out God had planted a little someone in me!
2. Went through 11 rough weeks of nausea.
3. Darrin worked his booty off and graduated... Magna Cum Laude no less.
4. Have had many special visitors come stay with us.
5. Traveled home to Derrick and Haley's wedding!
6. Welcomed my first and forever favorite nephew...Bentley Von Kliewer!
7. Visited a little town in South Carolina for a job interview that I never in a million years would be so perfect for us.
8. Moved to that little town!
9. Found the perfect Midwife and Delivery (please don't judge them by their lame website) place to have Baby Dick!
10. Once again am being blown away by the love and grace and peace of God.

Darrin is really loving his job at church, and it works out because we love the church and pastor! I have been staying home, which has worked out the last 2 weeks because I have been sick...but I seriously need to either find some part time work or start a hobby! I LOVE being at home, but I can only clean so much :)
This Saturday I am going with a friend to check out the Greenville farmers market, I am SO excited!
We also started registering for the baby (I LOVE registering/ looking at registries for some reason!) at Babies R Us and at Target.
Anyways, we may be getting a camera here at some point, so at some point this blog will involve pictures.
Until then...here are a few from Facebook!
I couldn't be more proud of these girls...getting baptized!
Rom. 6: 3-4³Or don't you know that all of us who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? ⁴We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life. 
I am so thankful that these girls accepted Jesus' gift of salvation at a young age, and have already decided to proclaim Him and dedicate their lives to Him!

 Me and Darrin have both periodically said about 27 times since they were here last month "You know who I really miss? Joe and Elli." In fact Darrin just said it yesterday, and I couldn't agree more!

 I am so lucky to get to ichat with these two almost everyday!

 Sisters and Brother. Minus Kami.

Thursday Thoughts.

1. Darrin's birthday is tomorrow! The big 22.
2. Baby Kliwi is getting so big. He/She is already so loved.
3. My Toms should be arriving today. Yay for new, comfy shoes.
4. It is almost spring! Not that I hate winter. I don't.
5. It was so good to see family. I miss them.
6. This weekend, I am making Meema's pecan rolls. YUM.
7. I love my job. I don't like this term...but it is such a blessing!
8. Me and Darrin have been married one year. Wow, how fun!
9. In 4 months I will have 7 sisters.
10. I love the book of John.
11. This weekend I am going to grocery shop and meal plan...yes! I love doing that.
12. I am getting used to the culture of Savannah.
13. I am on the search for wonderful crockpot recipes.
14. My nails are growing so fast...thanks to fresh fruits and vegetables.
15. I am addicted to hummus.

Things I Do or Do Not Recommend

Do: order grilled chicken.

Don't: see the movie Valentines Day...save the $20.

Do: take a mini vaca with your spouse.

Don't: get bothered by heavy traffic.

Do: journal to whoever might be interested in your life...in 40 years.

Don't: think expensive is better. I am loving my $10 sunglasses.

Do: go for a walk or jog.

Don't: take your parents for granted.

Do: write a letter to someone.

Don't: pass up those fresh strawberries.

Do: make your husbands favorite dinner.

simple things to find delight in.

a cup of tea

rosemary
 

the sunshine

 

a healthier option

 

getting lost in another world

 

the gift of life