Things I'm loving right now. . .

1) Steve Green's Hide 'em In Your Heart Songs CD---we bought this CD for Luke and Charlie a couple of weeks ago and love it!! Every song is a Bible verse and there's often a quick explanation for the verses. Luke is singing the songs at home--meaning he's learning scripture! There's one song "Children Obey Your Parents." Well several times at home already, I've asked Luke to do such and such, and his comment is, "Okay, I will obey you like it says in that song!" Super!

2) Chick-Fil-A's new Peppermint milkshake---100% perfection! Peppermint and chocolate=pure happiness!!
3) Praying the Scriptures for Your Children---I also bought this book recently and think it's wonderful. The thing I want most for our boys is for the Lord to capture their hearts and for them to grow up having a relationship with Him. This book is helpful in gathering Scriptures that pertain to certain subjects we often pray about---health, safety, relationships, salvation, etc.

4) Southwestern Chili---I get so excited for cold weather for many reasons, but this chili is one of them. Here's the recipe. . .

1 lb. ground meat

2 cans corn

2 cans kidney beans (1 light, 1 dark)

1 can rotel

1 can stewed tomatoes

1 pack taco seasoning

1/2 pack ranch dressing seasoning

Brown the meat. Pour into slow-cooker. Pour rest of the ingredients on top. Stir and cook!! Can be made and cooked overnight. I usually start it in the morning and cook for 8 hours! Best with jalapenos on top and scooped with Fritos Scoops!

and finally. . .

5) The show 24! It's baaack!! Well almost. For those of you who are also addicted, there's a 2 hour premiere on Fox, this Sunday night! The official season kicks off in January. CANNOT wait!