Pallet Christmas Wall Hanging

Last holiday season I fell in love with this wall hanging I found on Etsy. And I used it as inspiration for my own version. In the shop at the farm, I found a junk pallet that was lying around. I sweet talked my husband into taking the board apart[Read more]

¡Viva Argentina! – The Update

You may be wondering: What ever happened to Courtney? Did she even return from Argentina? Well, I definitely did, and I apologize for not updating you all sooner! To be honest, I tried writing this update shortly after returning, but I couldn’t find quite the right words to express what[Read more]

An Attitude of Gratitude

The now-extended Nelsen clan joined together yesterday not just for the delicious home-cooked food, but for family fellowship. Dad gathered us together in the morning, between table-setting and food-prepping, for a family devotion centered on the attitude of gratitude. After a brief history lesson behind misconceptions of the holiday itself,[Read more]

Menu Monday: Chicken Enchiladas with Spanish Rice

Mexican Menu: Chicken Enchiladas Spanish Rice Tossed Lettuce Salad   Mexican food is an ethnic favorite at our house.  I must say that I prefer dining out and if the restaurant is authentic Mexican all the better. But if you’re looking for latin restaurants Roanoke visit El Paraiso. However over[Read more]

Shopping at Lincoln’s Haymarket Farmers’ Market

July is the prime time to attend Farmers’ Markets in Nebraska.  My favorite is the historic Haymarket Farmers’ Market in Lincoln, Nebraska. When Rick and I lived in Lincoln we could go downtown to the Haymarket any Saturday, May through October and enjoy a treat for breakfast and purchase produce[Read more]

Easiest-Ever Choucroute

What in the world is Choucroute?  According to Merriam-Webster.com it is a French, modification of German Sauerkraut – it is sauerkraut cooked and served with meat. Our family likes both – Score!  I came across this recipe trying to find something to make out of the pork chops I had bought in bulk (package of 10).[Read more]

Can of Dates: Pudding Pictionary

Before I actually tell you about one of Nathan and my most recent date nights, I need to wish Courtney Rose a Happy Birthday!!  She always seems to spend them away from home. This summer as most of you know, she is in Argentina. (You can check out what she[Read more]