December Books

December was a long month of sitting in bed healing. So I had some time to read. I enjoyed all the books I read!
I don't really recommend One last dance, it was full of tid bits from newspapers and interviews. I plan on reading the biography that I believe his wife wrote.
I started The Girl that played with Fire and A case for Christmas. But I won't get them done for a little while.

Not sure if I included these last time or not.  But I read these recently too.

Did you read anything that you recommend?

xoxo
-N

Happy New Year!

May you have had a great 2011 and a wonderful 2012!

Happy New Year!

xoxo
-N

Living Close to God...Review

Living close to God (when you're not good at it) by Gene Edwards

Have you tried harder to have a consistent time with the Lord-but failed? Does your mind wander during prayer, and do you run out of things to say? Do you question why it is so hard to fellowship with the Lord?
Gene Edwards faced these questions and struggles. And he found a better way to walk with the Lord than merely trying harder to pray and read the Bible.

 Living Close to God sounded like a really good book for me. I have been having a hard time trying to remember to pray right when I wake up in the mornings. Especially when I'm woken up by my kids or an alarm very early. When I do remember to pray I tend to wander off in my thinking and lose my train of thought. I really thought this book would help me "retrain" ways.

After reading the book I have taken away a few things.
1. Pray as soon as I wake, even if I only have 15 seconds
2. Pray a thankful prayer, don't ask for anything.
3. Have a reminder placed somewhere

What I didn't like about the book is that it was so repetitive! This book could of been condensed much smaller. It might have been the shortest book published. I was a bit disappointed in the book.




-Nicole

"I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review"

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone! I also want to wish Jesus a Happy Birthday!
May all my readers, friends and family have a blessed day!

We have had a very active fun {melt down city} filled day and I cannot wait to show all my pictures.

xoxo
-N

My Wish List 2011

 

                                                           Coach Watch White w/ aqua

                                                                    Grey Knee high boots

                                                                       Grey Leggings

                                                                     Boot Socks

                                                               H & M stripped sweatshirt

                                                              H & M Fur Vest...LOVE!!
If you haven't noticed I'm O.B.S.E.S.S.E.D  with anything Grey!!
The new H & M store opened about a month ago in downtown Denver and I haven't been yet but I drool over there clothes online. I've asked Rog to get me clothes from there for the last month as Christmas presents, so we will see if he actually listened (highly doubt it).
I'm almost positive I'm getting the watch. He pointed it out back in September for my birthday and I talked him out of it.
I already bought my self a new running outfit so when I am able to run again, I'll be super excited to wear it.
They boys should have a great Christmas this year. I'm so excited to start new traditions and spend quality time with my family. Just being with them is enough blessings for me this year. We have really missed the hubs around here. I see a lot of games going on and a lot of competitions cause I'm always up for winning a challenge!

I hope that every one has  Merry Christmas!

xoxo
-N

{Easy} Glazed Donuts

I have to say this is the fastest easiest way I have found so far to make doughnuts. What is funny is my family loved these more then they loved the doughnuts that took me 2 hours to make! I guess sometimes easy is better!

Glazed Donuts

Ingredients:
1 can large biscuits
Powdered Sugar
water

Open biscuits and cut hole in the middle. Drop biscuit into deep fryer or pan of hot oil. Fry until golden brown. Mix Powdered Sugar and water until thick consistency. Put hot donut directly into donut glaze! Put on cooling rack for a couple minutes. I used the middle for donut holes and coated the entire thing with glaze. Eat and Enjoy!

Do you have a go to donut recipe?

xoxo
-N

Caramel Pumpkin Monkey Bread

My family loves Monkey bread and I always just make the original one. This time I wanted to of course add my favorite..Pumpkin into it. And when can you ever go wrong with the creamy delish caramel? Oh yeah, NEVER!

Pumpkin Caramel Monkey Bread

Ingredients:
1/2 C. Sugar
2 tsp Pumpkin pie spice
3-4 cans biscuits
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter
1/4 cup pumpkin

Preheat oven to 350. In Large seal able bag mix sugar and pumpkin pie spice. Cut biscuits into 4th's and place pieces in bag. Seal and toss to coat. Place pieces into bundt pan.
In small saucepan melt butter, brown sugar and pumpkin over medium heat. When it boils stir for 1 minute. Pour over biscuits. Bake 35 minutes. Cool, place upside down on plate.
Serve warm.

Well, I used a bit more pumpkin puree than the 1/4 cup and it was too much. I personally did not like this monkey bread. I won't be making it again.
Have you made this before? What did you think of it?
Do you have a good monkey bread recipe you go to every time? Share with us!

xoxo
-N