Saturday, October 11, 2014

Heart & Keeper Bridal Breakfast for Chelsea



One of my favorite authors is Oswald Chambers,
in his biography he tells of his unique marriage:
"They encouraged each other by walking individually with God
and finding His grace sufficient to meet their needs.
Together, their lives intertwined into a cord of shared ministry
that was stronger than either could have woven alone."


A Marriage Blessing

May the Lord make your union more
than just a marriage of two hearts in love.
May it shine as a lighthouse for spiritual rest...
a loving retreat, and a welcome place for understanding.
May others searching for refuge find its beacon
strong and steady...with golden rays,
like Heaven's arms of comfort and security.
May you always stand committed - two servants
as one after God's own heart.
Rebecca Barlow Jordan

May your marriage be a refuge of love
for each other 
and a light that leads others to Jesus.

"Let your light so shine...
that they may see your good deeds
 and praise your Father in Heaven."  
Matthew 5:16


"Then make My joy complete
 by being like-minded, having the same love, 
being one in spirit and of one mind."
 Philippians 2:2


I thought we would hang our Heart & Keeper banner.  
When we made quilts for each one of the girls for their high school graduation
I saved material from each quilt and made this banner,
it usually hangs in my office and makes me very happy :)


A sweet heirloom pillow
with Luke & Chelsea's wedding date noted.


Sweet Fall Gatherings!


The Father of the Bride blessed us with a wonderful breakfast
and a very special prayer for his daughter!


Below is the recipe for the breakfast casserole, many of you asked for it.

Crockpot (Invite Me Over!) Breakfast Casserole


Ingredients:
1 dozen eggs
1 cup milk
1 pkg (32 oz.) frozen hash brown potatoes
1 lb of sausage, browned and drained or 1 lb of bacon, 
cooked and crumbled (or use both)
2 cups cheddar cheese - shredded
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup green onions - diced (optional)
1 green pepper - diced (optional)

Instructions:
1.  Spray your crockpot with no stick cooking spray or use a slow cooker liner and spray it.
2.  Layer frozen potatoes, sausage or bacon, onions (if using), green pepper (if using)
     and 1 cup shredded cheese in the crockpot in two or three layers.
3.  Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup shredded cheese over the top evenly.
4.  Beat the eggs, milk, dry mustard, salt and pepper together.
5.  Pour the egg mixture over the cheese evenly in the crockpot.
6.  Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours or until eggs are set and throughly cooked, start this at midnight and      wake up to a delicious breakfast! Just in time for the holidays!
7.  Serve and enjoy!!
Notes:
I used a crockpot liner with non-stick cooking spray for easy clean-up.  
The casserole may burn along the edges a little bit so watch the time the last hour.


Presenting our "12 Dates"








A special cuddly Longaberger blanket and a "Giving Thanks" journal.


Our lovely girls!

"...Cling to that which is good.  
Be devoted to one another in love.
Honor one another above yourselves.
Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor,
serving the Lord.  Be joyful, patient in afflictions, faithful in prayer."
Romans 12:9-12

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