See you in the Fall!

No, we're staying right here at home, but I'm heading off the computer until after school starts - at least. Too much to do, most importantly is reconnecting to the Vine (Jesus), and loving up my husband and kids. The computer is what I do when I'm bored or just otherwise want to avoid something. I have a Lord, an amazing husband and three amazing children who I want to give ALL of me. I don't mind. I'm not one of those who needs my own time really. I get it here and there and am so blessed for that! This first day may be the toughest (mainly because we were away this weekend and of course that means a lot to do on Monday morning - things I'd like to avoid ;) ) - but it will only be tough if I focus on it too much. Thankfully my life is full and blessed and when I focus on the Lord and all He's done for me, I won't have time to mull on it :) I'm so looking forward to this - and who knows, as I organize and weed out the unnecessary junk in our home and my life, I may just find the computer is one of those things I won't want to add back in :)

God bless and may you have a God and family-focused summer!

Jen :)

Cheesy Brown Rice Casserole

This was so yummy! I panicked coming to post this, because I could not find the link to the recipe that I originally found. But the more I think of it, I did not even come close to using that recipe anyway! So I will post the recipe just as I made it!

Cheesy Brown Rice Casserole

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

1+ tablespoon of butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
2 cups brown rice, COOKED
4 oz. whipped cream cheese (or regular cream cheese at room temperature, I used whipped right from the fridge)
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
4 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded

Heat butter and cook onion and garlic until the onion is translucent.

In a large bowl, combine the rice, cream cheese and basil. Add the onion mixture. Spoon this into a 1-quart casserole dish. Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese. Let sit for 10 minutes, allowing the cheddar to melt.

This was so good! It tasted like risotto - but WAY easier to make than risotto - have you ever made that? VERY time consuming (even though it is the best comfort food ever!)

Enjoy!

My husband is so sweet!

Look at the coffee stain his spoon left on the counter this morning. My husband thinks of the neatest ways to tell me he loves me :)