Election Banquet

Tonight I prepared an Election Banquet Dinner for my family. I thought I'd put some corny twist on dinner while watching the election on TV. The feast included:

Presidential Pot Roast
McCain Mashed Potatoes
Oh Good Gravy
Steamed Barackoli
Ballot Buttered Corn
Candidate Cottage Cheese

Our pre-teen thought it was funny and got a few giggles out of him. Of course the giggles ceased when he had to do the Democratic Dishes. I wanted to invite friends over for the election banquet, but dear hubby wanted to focus on the election (the analytical that he is) with out added distractions. We have two toddlers, what was he thinking? It's a Republican Circus with the two of them, what's a few more. Oh well.. I understood and enjoyed the evening with our family.

Hope that you all voted and watched the election.
God Bless America!

Just the beginning of Canning Season

Here is the view of my kitchen during canning season. I had awoke in the early morning dawn to can tomatoes and to get a jump start before my sweet cheeks awoke from their slumber. Before starting my second batch, I took a moment and looked around my kitchen and saw my first batch of tomatoes cooling and the empty jars lined up waiting to be filled with more nourishing food. When... pure joy and happiness warmed my heart. I grabbed my camera and snapped a couple photos, so I can look back on the moment that gave me such joy for my hard work I had been enduring for the love of my family. I can't wait to taste those tomatoes this Winter and savor the flavor of love and joy.
My kitchen is the heart of my home.

In the beginning....

A homemaking blog was born. Welcome to Inspired Living where you will read about my journey in making and managing our home, so that my family can lead a more balanced life. I am inspired by being the best wife and mother I can be to my family. God has blessed me with an amazing husband to share my life with and three beautiful children to raise and nurture.

I have been praying about the changes and paths in my life that God has been leading me through. I am listening to the Lord and I need to help support my husband in more areas of our home. Our home needs to be better organized and run more efficiently. Homemaking is not just a job or a duty it is a job to embrace and it is my mission that the Lord has given to me. Being obedient and raising my family in honor of Christ is a worthy purpose.

Our Heavenly Father wants us to share and encourage one another. So, if you find a good idea here that inspires you please pass it along and share about what inspires you too.

And so... my homemaking journey begins...