Gluten Free Brownies

This Easter we had a good friend I have gotten to know through my work, for our family dinner on Sunday. Beth also came to a few of our Church services with us that weekend. It was a joy to get to know her better. A few of our family members (myself and Beth included) have health issues when we eat wheat so I made this recipe of Nana's. They are delicious... and very quick to whip up!

Gluten Free Brownies

1/3 Cup Butter (I used coconut oil)

2 squares unsweetened Chocolate

1 cup white Sugar

2 Eggs

1 tsp. Vanilla

2/3 cup white Rice Flour

1/8 tsp baking Powder

1/8 tsp. Salt

Melt chocolate and butter over low heat in a saucepan. Stir in sugar well and let sit for 5 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla and beat until light and fluffy. Stir together dry ingredients thoroughly and add to pan. Do not over stir.

Pour into well greased 8x8 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until they are pulling away from the edge of the pan. These freeze well.

Passion Sunday+

Today is Passion (Palm) Sunday. It's when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. When He started the most important week in the year. Holy week.

Holy Week is the week between Palm Sunday and Easter Sunday. In that week we have Maunday Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday. It's a wonderful time to explore more thoroughly Jesus' Passion and Death on the Cross.

Our family goes to Mass the four days leading up to Easter. It's a great experience. I would very much encourage anyone to go ... you walk out a different person at the end of the four days, on Easter Sunday.

The fact that Jesus died for our sins makes me forever thankful, and I am praying that throughout this holy week you will experience Jesus like never before.

God bless+

Palm Sunday Art

This morning as it was Passion Sunday, we had lots of palm branches to bring home. I made some palm "art" this afternoon. Here are a few of the best ones.

Back to the 80's

On Thursday evening, we went to see my cousin Leah perform in the lead female role at her school play "Back to The 80's"! She did a great job. Here is a picture of her with a few other cast members.

"Tiffany" and myself..

I'm so proud of you cuz! You did a fantastic job.

Goodbye

This past week we had our friends, the Barries for lunch. It was great to see them again.

Lexi and Lina both love playing on the piano... "note" their little feet.


Leah with her girls


They just moved yesterday to Newfoundland.. we will miss them, but wish them well in this new season of life. God bless you guys!

Do you like maple syrup?

I asked... you answered... and the answer is YES. Everyone loves Maple Syrup :D

Musings

For me, my blog is something that is always there... somewhere that I can share my thoughts, family news and pictures, hopes, joys and dreams. I love having a record of what is going on in my life. One day I can look at a picture and say "I remember where that was taken". Something I would never remember otherwise. I love being able to share also what God has been doing in my life and different scripture verses that He has revealed to me.

Today my new laptop arrived in the mail! It will be great to have all my pictures and music together on the same computer. It will also add ease to blogging... being able to say things as they come to mind.

I love blogging... can you tell? (smile)

My life the past few months has been busy with work. I am working just over part time now since my boss has been slowly returning to work after the birth of her second little girl. I am continuing to enjoy learning new things about the health food business.

I have been spending a fair bit of time looking for and praying about College and University opportunities.. wow there are alot of options out there... I think this fall I will be continuing to live at home while going to school somewhere in Ottawa or taking an online course while still working. I have looked into nutrition but I am also looking into business as well. So many decisions! Your prayers would be kindly appreciated.

Well, I don't know about ya'll but I can't wait for spring to come! I can already smell the air after the first grass cutting, the smell of burgers grilling on the BBQ and driving to work with the windows down... hair blowing in the breeze... summer is the best!

It is "sapposed" to warm up the next few days according to the weather man... that would be great for all our friends and neighbours tapping trees for syrup!

What are you all up to this week? Wishing you a joy filled one!

Blessings,
Erin

2 Years of Blogging!

2 years, 256 posts and lots of wonderful memories...

Skating and Uncle Robin's 50th

Last weekend we celebrated my Uncle Robin's 50th Birthday! We first joined their church in an afternoon skate that they were having. Here are the newlyweds!
Skating

Uncle Robin and Aunt Gwen

Blowing out all the candles

Just another 'cause they are so photogenic :)

Church Dance

A few weeks ago our Parish hosted a fundraiser dance for our twin Parish in Peru. Here is some members of our youth group, Julia, Victoria and Olivia (little sister), Gabe and myself. We had a blast dancin' to all the oldies music!