the Singleton's eat a bird

 Back in December Joshua smoked a turkey.  It came off the smoker right at bedtime for the kids.  I needed the meat for a couple different recipes.  Joshua sat down to pull the meat off the bone for me, but it was just hilarious to me how our kids just could not resist that yummy smokey flavor. 
They surrounded the table and I captured these pictures that reminded me of the guys in the musical 'Seven Bride's for Seven Brothers' - they were all just digging in like they had never seen food -
Had it been dinner time this would have

not been ok - but oh boy did they have fun cleaning up this bird with Dad!

 Yes he is crying over the turkey leg - "my turkey leg"

Childrens Books

Tonight we read some very sweet stories.  I would recommend all of them.


Thanksgiving in the White House, Gary Hines 

The Cat who liked Potato Soup - Terry Fazish

Anno's USA, Mitsumasa Anno

A Tired Supergirl - Must Read!!!

A few years ago Joshua and I were honored to host Dick Foth and his Wife at the General Council in Iowa.  He was our main speaker and just an amazing man.  While out with them one night after service He gave me his daughter's book.  Let me tell you that I wish everyone of my girlfriends would read this.  It is so refreshing and encouraging.  I feel like I am a tired supergirl more days of the week than not.  This book is that one that sits by my garden tub that I pick up and can read over and over.  I think you will find it to be just as encouraging.   Upon checking out her blog tonight I see that she has another book out and I can't wait to get it as well!