Gibson Family Challenge

Originally my plan was to post every couple of days about the different things we had committed to do  as family for 30 days.  But you may also remember that I had the not so brilliant idea to do 30 things for 30 days.  [Every day I thanked the Lord that I listened to the Holy Spirit and did NOT do 30 things, but instead whittled my list down to a measly 11 items.]  I was so busy with the challenge that there was no time for the blogging!

My favorite and most consistent goals were acts of kindness, missionary cards, and new recipes. So I thought I'd give a little recap of some of the great things we had going on...

Wonderful garden helpers!

 

Ellie Rose, learning how to cook some scrambled eggs.

 

Daniel was super excited to help snap some green beans.


     
Samuel has corn on the cob for the first time!
Verdict is in:  LOVED IT!

     

Plum. Jam.  (There are no words for how much I love this!)

This is the recipe that I used, but I left the peels on to enhance the flavor and color.

 

First comes the peach...

  

Then comes the jam...

  

Then comes a happy camper!

 

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pancakes 

 

This is the recipe that I loosely followed.  Love butter beans! 

        

One of our good friends from church works so faithfully, 

so we made and delivered some fresh peanut butter cookies.

This recipe was truly perfect.  I just added a splash of almond extract.

    

We made come muffins for the ladies in the finance office 

of the dealership where we got our "new to us" cars.

    

Surprise birthday tea party for Ellie...

Cucumber dill sandwiches, angel food cake with peach topping,

Strawberry cream cheese sandwiches, and pink covered pretzels.



First try of canning tomatoes, sauce, and salsa.
Looking forward to winter! :)

Freezer full of strawberries, peaches, and blueberries.
Smoothies, anyone?!

I loved listening to my children pray for missionaries, friends, neighbors, and people we don't even know yet.  Daniel and Ellie were so faithful to draw pictures, write notes, and send treats to a variety of people.  I must admit that participating in acts of kindness is certainly something that I want to incorporate into a regular part of our family life-- perhaps on a weekly basis now that school is underway.  I love seeing my children bless others!