Good Things

I just had to share these good things I have really been appreciating or enjoying lately. I thought about making a Thankful post, but then didn't want to spend the time to come up with a comprehensive list (how awful!) so, here are some of the things I have enjoyed lately:

1) Fruits and Vegetables! A friend of mine organized a produce group and we have been relishing the bounty! We have had so many different kinds of produce and have been loving it! I love all the colors and flavors! We still have loads to eat! Yum! I have always loved this scripture:

Yea, all things which come of the earth, in the season thereof, are made for the benefit and the use of man, both to please the eye and to gladden the heart. Doctrine and Convenants 59:18

2) Going along with the above post: Roasted Cauliflower! I never really knew what to do with cauliflower. Sure, a little steamed cauliflower was okay, but I rarely bought it because I didn't want a whole head to have to eat. With this produce run I got quite a bit of cauliflower because I wanted to puree some and a friend told me about roasting it. It is fabulous! Even Emma asks for seconds and wants to share it with friends and relations! So, cut into florets, toss in a little olive oil and sprinkle on some seasoning salt and put it on a rimmed baking pan in a 400 degree oven for about 15 minutes. You will need to keep an eye on it and move it around once or twice. It is so delicious!

3) Jersey Knit Sheets: We were given a set of Jersey knit sheets for our wedding (Thanks again P&L!). I don't know what it was about them, but I had no interest in using them and didn't for 4 years or so. Then one day I put them on. I LOVE them for the Winter time. Not so much in the warm times of the year, but for cool nights, it is so nice to get into bed (or get back into bed) and not have freezing cold sheets; Especially those nights when the kids are getting me up 3 and 4 times a night between the three of them!

4) Parenting Class- I have been attending the Church Sponsored parenting class this fall and it has been a great experience for me. I have really learned a lot and hope I can be a better parent for my wonderful children. I only thing that would make the class better for me is if Kenneth were bale to attend with me. Maybe someday!

5) A couple of great movies- In the last month, Kenneth and I have watched a couple of really fantastic movies that I wholeheartedly recommend:

One Good Man, made for an LDS audience, and Fireproof, made by a Christian group. The later is particularly inspiring.

Well, Those are the great things I wanted to tell you all about.