It's obvious that I no longer have time to post a recipe every week so I decided just to post my favorites every so often. I love this recipe. It's one of my very favorite and so easy!
Strawberry Bread
3 c. flour
2 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
3 beaten eggs
1 c. oil
2 1/2 c. sliced strawberries
Mix the 5 dry ingredients. Mix eggs, oil & strawberries. Fold both together (will be very thick). Pour into 2 greased loaf pans. Bake at 350 for 50-60 min. Cool and enjoy!
Xoxo,
Tanna
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Prayer Request
Well, after much planning and waiting, Michaela (our little sister-when I say our, I mean Matt's) left today for her first mission trip to Nicaragua. I ask that you please pray for her and the group she's with. (Travel, safety, weather, and that they touch the lives of all the people around them.) She will be gone for 10 days total and I can't wait to hear about her trip. I am more than proud of her and hope they all have a great time. I am so excited and nervous for her at the same time because just the other day she was still a little girl. :) Thanks for the prayers!
Xoxo,
Tanna
Xoxo,
Tanna
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
A Breath of Fresh Air...
I started a new "friendship" group tonight with a small group of girlfriends from my church called Fresh Air. And let me tell you what...it was definitely a breath of fresh air for me! I think I have found that "connection" with friends or adults rather, that I have been missing.
Not to mention that it's at one of my most favorite coffee shops ever.
We were all able to talk about our struggles and our victories. It was great to have conversation with a few great women that can understand where I'm at in life, even if they aren't in the same situation as me at the time. I walked away in a great mood, inspired, ready to head home to my family, and prepared to have a great rest of the week.
I am so thankful for this "break" because just a few weeks ago I was certain that I was by myself in this life, with no friends, atleast none in the same situation as me. God reassured me tonight that there are women, just like me, to share life with. It doesn't matter what position we are in or what struggles we are dealing with or even what victories we are celebrating. What does matter is that we do have each other in this beautiful life.
I can't wait until our next night of Fresh Air!
Xoxo,
Tanna
Not to mention that it's at one of my most favorite coffee shops ever.
We were all able to talk about our struggles and our victories. It was great to have conversation with a few great women that can understand where I'm at in life, even if they aren't in the same situation as me at the time. I walked away in a great mood, inspired, ready to head home to my family, and prepared to have a great rest of the week.
I am so thankful for this "break" because just a few weeks ago I was certain that I was by myself in this life, with no friends, atleast none in the same situation as me. God reassured me tonight that there are women, just like me, to share life with. It doesn't matter what position we are in or what struggles we are dealing with or even what victories we are celebrating. What does matter is that we do have each other in this beautiful life.
I can't wait until our next night of Fresh Air!
Xoxo,
Tanna
Sunday, March 7, 2010
One of My Favorite Things...
Every other night or so, I get the privledge of sitting and reading to the girls. I love it and so do they. Jaelyn has always loved to read and Finlee loves to look at the pictures. Having a picture taken of the girls and I doesn't happen a lot, since I am the photographer of the family, so I thought I would share this one of the girls and I reading. Enjoy!
Xoxo,
Tanna
Finlee's 1st Birthday
Finlee sucessfully made it through her first birthday and festivities. As I mentioned before, we spent her actual birthday as a family. We also had a small get-together will family and a few close friends to celebrate. I just thought that I would share a few pictures from her 1st birthday!
Finlee eating her very first cupcake on her birthday!
Finlee in her precious birthday outfit. Shelbey made the shoes and tutu and I made the shirt.
Finlee opening her gifts and eating her cupcake at her birthday party!
Enjoy!
Xoxo,
Tanna
Thursday, March 4, 2010
...that's what FAITH can do
We had a very busy morning today. We had to go to Finlee's year-old doctor check-up and it was not good.
At all.
Matt was able to go with me for the first part of it but then had to head to school for the second part. We were running late this morning so we almost missed the appointment.
And if you know me, I hate being late. I would rather re-schedule something than be late.
So since we were late, it was already stressful.
Anyways, to add to my stress...
When a baby turns a year old, our doctor likes to test them for lead poisoning and also she had to get her year-old shots. So not only did she have to get blood drawn but she had to get shots too. Ugh, what a great way to start the morning.
I hate shots or anything to do with needles. Especially if it has to do with my precious angels.
Guess what part of the doctors visit fell into the "second part" of the appointment? Yep, you're right..the shots and bloodwork.
And I was by myself. And I had an energetic two-year-old in tow.
So here I was, dragging around my bags and my girls, frustrated and anxious, and just ready for this to be over. People were probably wondering if I was even capable of caring for these girls. We managed to make it through the tests with lots of tears and repeating "Jaelyn, get out of there" over and over. I was a mess. And I'm so thankful that's over. We probably looked like we belong in the wild.
My morning wasn't going so well. I was beyond tired from dragging my girls and bags around. I was frustrated that I had to put my baby girl through pain and that my hubby had to leave me to take care of it all by myself. And I was about to give up for the day.
Until...
A song came on the radio. I have heard the song many times but I guess this time I actually listened.
Listen to it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnCEyfRdvDY&feature=fvst
God's perfect timing? I think so.
From that moment sitting in my van, my day and my attitude, changed right away. I realized that I have so much to be thankful for and that I shouldn't let something as little as a doctor appointment stop me from
having a bad day.
Everybody falls sometimes...Gotta find the strength to rise...From the ashes and make a new beginning.
If that was the worst thing that was going to happen to me today then I'm going to be more than alright.
Don’t you give up now...The sun will soon be shining...You gotta face the clouds...To find the silver lining.
I am so thankful for God. I am thankful that my life has been filled with purpose and that because of Him, I am never alone. I am thankful that because of HIS grace, my day was able to become positive, all through a song.
At all.
Matt was able to go with me for the first part of it but then had to head to school for the second part. We were running late this morning so we almost missed the appointment.
And if you know me, I hate being late. I would rather re-schedule something than be late.
So since we were late, it was already stressful.
Anyways, to add to my stress...
When a baby turns a year old, our doctor likes to test them for lead poisoning and also she had to get her year-old shots. So not only did she have to get blood drawn but she had to get shots too. Ugh, what a great way to start the morning.
I hate shots or anything to do with needles. Especially if it has to do with my precious angels.
Guess what part of the doctors visit fell into the "second part" of the appointment? Yep, you're right..the shots and bloodwork.
And I was by myself. And I had an energetic two-year-old in tow.
So here I was, dragging around my bags and my girls, frustrated and anxious, and just ready for this to be over. People were probably wondering if I was even capable of caring for these girls. We managed to make it through the tests with lots of tears and repeating "Jaelyn, get out of there" over and over. I was a mess. And I'm so thankful that's over. We probably looked like we belong in the wild.
My morning wasn't going so well. I was beyond tired from dragging my girls and bags around. I was frustrated that I had to put my baby girl through pain and that my hubby had to leave me to take care of it all by myself. And I was about to give up for the day.
Until...
A song came on the radio. I have heard the song many times but I guess this time I actually listened.
Listen to it...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnCEyfRdvDY&feature=fvst
God's perfect timing? I think so.
From that moment sitting in my van, my day and my attitude, changed right away. I realized that I have so much to be thankful for and that I shouldn't let something as little as a doctor appointment stop me from
having a bad day.
Everybody falls sometimes...Gotta find the strength to rise...From the ashes and make a new beginning.
If that was the worst thing that was going to happen to me today then I'm going to be more than alright.
Don’t you give up now...The sun will soon be shining...You gotta face the clouds...To find the silver lining.
I am so thankful for God. I am thankful that my life has been filled with purpose and that because of Him, I am never alone. I am thankful that because of HIS grace, my day was able to become positive, all through a song.
The one who makes me laugh when I don't even want to smile.
I am thankful for my husband. I am thankful that he is always there for me, always providing for the girls and I, and for being my bestfriend. He's an amazing father and husband and I can never thank him enough for all that he does for his family. I love him!
I am thankful for my beautiful girls. They are such a joy and huge blessing to my every day life.
I am thankful for my other family and friends. I definitely wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for them. And life definitely wouldn't be the same without each and every one of them.
There is so much that one can be thankful for and because of a song on the radio today, I chose to put life into perspective and be positive about my day. My attitude definitely determined the outcome of my day and I am thankful that my day was as good as it was. :)
Xoxo,
Tanna
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Our Girls
Jaelyn and Finlee are sure to be the reason that our home has so much joy in it everyday.
Isn't she adorable? She has yet to start walking but I don't mind it at all. It seems the faster they walk, the faster they grow up and become toddlers. I love my sweet, sweet girl and cherish the moments when I get to snuggle and play peek-a-boo with her, everyday.
We also took Jaelyn's pictures. She will be three in April so I took a photo or two of her for her birthday invitations.
She is my pride and joy. I love spending every day with her because every day is a mystery. She is learning so much and even though I am bias, I know she's a beautiful, smart girl and I can't wait to see what she will grow up to be. She is so fun to be around and I love thinking about the future that God has planned for her.
After pictures, we took the girls to Steak 'n Shake for Finlee's birthday then to Toys 'R Us so Finlee could pick out her birthday present. We had a lot of fun just spending the day with them. Before going home, since the girls were falling asleep in their carseats, we took the girls to Daddy Cakes for a yummy cupcake treat in honor of Finlee's 1st birthday. They loved them!
Finlee also gets to sit forward in her car seat now since she's a year old. She loves it. She can watch out the windows and discover a whole new world outside of the van.
I know I have been behind on blogging; we have been busy here at the Pollock household. We are all healthy and doing well. We're more than happy that SPRING is almost here! Enjoy the pictures!
Xoxo,
Tanna
They are almost always smiling, laughing, and playing together. I feel so blessed that God has given me the privledge of raising His children.
This week, we celebrated Finlee's 1st birthday on Tuesday, March 2nd. It was so special because Matt had the day off to celebrate with us. We started by taking her first birthday photo's at a special park.
We also took Jaelyn's pictures. She will be three in April so I took a photo or two of her for her birthday invitations.
After pictures, we took the girls to Steak 'n Shake for Finlee's birthday then to Toys 'R Us so Finlee could pick out her birthday present. We had a lot of fun just spending the day with them. Before going home, since the girls were falling asleep in their carseats, we took the girls to Daddy Cakes for a yummy cupcake treat in honor of Finlee's 1st birthday. They loved them!
I know I have been behind on blogging; we have been busy here at the Pollock household. We are all healthy and doing well. We're more than happy that SPRING is almost here! Enjoy the pictures!
Xoxo,
Tanna
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