Monday, February 22, 2010

miscellany monday.



1. easter candy is the best of candy. the fact that it hit the stores already is entirely too dangerous.

2. i'm starting a new Bible study with my mentor. it is beth moore's daniel. i have heard loads of good things about it. i'll let you know what i learn and just how much i love it. p.s. - every young gal should have a mentor.

3. my nose used to be pierced and oh did i adore it. there was just one problem. after six whole months it still hadn't healed. i was deeply saddened but enjoyed every day i spent with it. i've thought about trying the other nostril.

4. if you ever have the chance you must go to these places... my two most absolute fave spots in the entire wide world that are so full of beauty (well, i may be biased since i was lucky lucky lucky to have grown up in these places. i would die to move back... maybe one day... in my dreams.):

bodega bay, ca:


-and-

lake tahoe, ca:

6. today i have another ultrasound. this is the 4th one i've had with this pregnancy because this little gal is a bit stubborn - she has hidden her heartbeat from us on several occasions. this time they need to check her heart and brain.

7. if you want to win a super cute lil' first-aid kit, called an "ouch pouch," go visit my friend, beth's blog.

8. i am in a cooking slump. give me your ideas.... what's the best way you marinade or season your chicken?

9. the winter olympics are flat out awesome. i could watch them all day long. oh, wait, i do. : )
carissa

11 {comments}:

Kaz and Amy said...

Kaz and I must go to those 2 places:)
You know how much we love CA!

Rachel said...

I'm hoping and praying your ultrasound goes well. Flavored olive oil is really good poured over chicken. I enjoy the Olympics too.

Annie said...

Oh how I adore Easter candy. My faves are Cadbury Cream Eggs & Reeses Eggs (I only like the holiday reeses, not the regular cups... weird, I know...)
And we use McCormick's Grill Mates marinade on our chicken. (In the Mesquite flavor)... Its in a packet (like Chili & taco mix comes in, and you find it near all of those in the grocery store)... You add oil and water and oh my, its the best marniade ever. we love it on chicken and we even marninade chicken wings in it, too, and grill them... YUM...

Beth Priest said...

Those places are so beautiful. Sad about your nose ring!

brookesbabble said...

your nose ring is SO cute!! I lived in California for 5 years (Malibu and LA) and I just loved it. I think anywhere you go in California is beautiful!

Your Grandma said...

Last Thurs night I attended a new study group doing Beth Moore's, Believing God. I'm excited about it as I've wanted to do one of her studies since attending a conference in Stockton ,CA where she was the speaker. She is a Great Christian Lady!
I also love Bodega Bay and Lake Tahoe. We leave for a week at Tahoe March 12th. Come and join us. We can sleep six people.
About the chicken marinade, I use some of the same things already mentioned. Try putting Apricot jam on the chicken it's delicious also. It will give it more of a sweet flavor.
Let us know how the ultrasound goes. Trust and pray everything is good. Love to your whole family.

Guess who? said...

Sorry I wrote to much.

Jessica said...

Love the nose ring.. I actually just got my re-pierced a month ago! is bodega bay anywhere close to Santa cruz? I'm headed there this weekend to visit Ryan and would love to see it.

Lesli said...

Yes, Easter candy is the best.. I love me some peeps! I would love to visit CA one day, those pics are awesome.. I wish I had a good recipe.. I avoid cooking if I can..lol. If you find any please let us know! Hope you have a great week! p.s. I am having a giveaway right now that you may like!!!

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Reese Ray said...

I LOVE Easter candy!!! Its like every time I try to do better about eating junk (like candy) another holiday comes around that needs candy! Oh well!! I love your nose ring too. I have several girlfriends with them but Im too chicken to do it to myself! ha!! Oh and I LOVE the Daniel study too! You will love it. Lots of homework to do but it is soooo good!