Friday Photos

Hello! Happy Friday! These weeks are passing so quickly, don't you think? This one was rainy here. Rainy and chilly with a touch of darkness. Did I hate that? Not at all. Cozy weather in March is something I will never complain about. It gives me a few more weeks of my self-imposed exile from the outside. I left the house exactly one time this week. We went to a Lenten service at our new church. It was beautiful. And gave me the little nudge I needed to continue a fruitful Lent. 

We cooked some good meals this week. Steve made one of his mother's staples, Hunts Burgers. They were delicious! We had them two nights in a row.

I made a new soup recipe on Tuesday because I knew we would be at church, and I wanted something good and warm when we got back. Earlier in the day, I threw lots of vegetables and chicken into the crockpot. 

And then, I snapped this picture with my phone because I often think it is nice to show a behind-the-scenes photo. Life is messy, and I never want to give the impression that my house is perfect! I will link the recipe for this down below, but I must say, we felt it lacked flavor. I found salt, pepper, and freshly grated parmesan cheese helped. I think maybe making it on the stove would, too, by sauteing the veggies first. 

Now, these were delicious! Flynn and I made beef enchiladas on Wednesday night. They were super easy and super good. I didn't have anything planned to serve with them, but luckily, when I put them in the oven, I thought about frozen corn. Perfect.

Last night, we had frozen pizza—just keeping it real. We also watched the State of the Union address, and that is all I am going to say about that. I spent some of the rainy days adding some touches to this house, not too much, because clutter makes my head hurt.

This is my bedside table. The flowers are artificial, but look really real! I got them and the clock at Target. The candle is a really light lavender scent that smells like a spa. Unfortunately, the scent of the all-natural, soy, safe wick candle bothers Steve's sinuses, so the lid is on. For now. : )

Here is a little corner of the family room. I literally moved that lamp there this week. I keep rearranging things, but this is finished. For now. : )

And cozy candles on March evenings make me happy. Remember, though, that we turn the clocks ahead this weekend!

Have a lovely weekend, my friends.

Thanks for visiting! I am always happy you do!

Billie Jo

Oh! Here are the recipes!

Hunts Burgers

Chicken Vegetable Soup

Beef Enchiladas