God Loves Me More Than That - Book Review

God Loves Me More Than That, a sweet, beautifully written book by Dandi Daley poses the question “how much love does God have for me?” This question is asked by an adventurous little boy and answered throughout the book. The illustrations by David Holm are captivating and detailed, capturing the heart of the story. The book will hold the attention of both boys and girls; however, I like there are many “boy” things – bumble bees, space shuttles, cowboys, footballs, semi-trucks, etc. Of course, my girls did not notice, they just enjoyed the story. The book does a fine job conveying to a child the depth of God’s eternal love as told in Ephesians 3:17-19.

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

The North Pole Musical

Tonight's the night and we're feeling fine....North Pole Musical!

This is the heart of Christmas....

Our Sugar Plum Fairy!

Great job girl!

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The First Cross Country Race

Bigs and Mimi are members of their elementary school cross country team.

They both ran great races for their very first races ever!

The event was packed - several hundred runners from schools all over the district.

Yay! Runners! I can't wait to train with them when they are older :)

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My Christmas Gift

My dad gave me a GREAT gift while my parents were visiting last week - a freshly weeded and planted garden! Since I was not home at all this summer, my garden was completely overgrown. Going back to work part time has given me a lot less free time and the garden wasn't even on my near future to-do list. I'm so excited that it looks so nice and that two of the three beds are planted. This is purely experimental, as we just don't know what will do OK, even though planting is supposed to be fine this time of year. We'll see! Mimi has said that she will be out there 10 minutes every day to keep up on the weeds :)

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

My daughters love mint chocolate chip ice cream so when I came across this recipe on the Betty Crocker site, I knew I had to try it. They were quick (used a mix) and very good. I'll be making these again and again for my mint loving girls.

Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix (I used the Krusteaze mix that is a little less volume but were only .19 at Publix last week with coupons!!)

1/2 cup butter, softened

1/2 tsp mint extract

7 drops green food coloring (I would make them without color from now on but when giving them as gifts, it's nice for the colored hint that they are mint)

1 egg

1 cup creme de menthe baking chips (Andes!)

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips (I did not use these - they really are chippy enough without them)


Heat oven to 350. I large bowl, stir cookie mix, butter, extract, food coloring, and egg until soft dough forms. This is thick dough so feel free to use your hands to get it all mixed up. Mix in chips.


Using a small cookie scoop or teaspoon, drop dough 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.


Bake 7-10 minutes - take out when they are just getting a little brown. Don't over bake them for soft cookies! Remove from over to wire rack. Store in tightly covered container.



YUM!! YUM!! YUM!! A very festive cookie.

This post has also been linked to:

Mouthwatering Monday at Southern Fairytale

Tempt My Tummy Tuesday at Blessed with Grace

Tuesday at the Table at All the Small Stuff

MERRY, MERRY MUNCHIES 2010 at Dining With Debbie

Recipe Swap at Prairie Story (Thursdays)

Christmas Recipe Party at Simply Sweet Home (Thursday)

Colleen's Fall Recipe Swap at Colleen's Kitchen (Fridays)

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