I have decided I really need to get better about planning ahead.  I have been avoiding it because of our closet kitchen in our apartment.  I tend to want to pretend that room doesn’t exist.  Unfortunately, this leads to bad dinner choices and boring menus.  So, here’s my attempt at planning ahead.

Monday – Taco Salads with Ranch-style Beans

Tuesday – Crockpot Red Beans and Rice

Wednesday – Sandwiches or something quick

Thursday – Chicken Spectacular (I will have to share this recipe!)

Friday – Breakfast for Supper (waffles or pancakes)

Saturday -  Tilapia and Pasta

Now, let’s see how well I stick to it.  I need to get back to routine whether I live in a house or a tiny apartment.

We are in Estes Park, Colorado for the week.  Jonathan is attending the GMA’s Music in the Rockies Conference.  I am enjoying the surroundings.  The weather is so refreshing compared to the 107 and 108 degrees we left in Texas.  Being up in the mountains, you have to make a few adjustments.  Fortunately, our year living in Longmont (CO) taught us that.  You must realize the air is “thinner” here.  It is easier to get out of breath.  You also dry out rather easily, so hydration is a good thing.

Anyway, I never cease to be amazed by the beauty of this place.  When we moved to Colorado, I wondered if its residents ever stopped noticing the mountains and admiring them.  In our time here, I never did.  When riding in the car, I would stare at them endlessly.  I really loved watching it snow there while it was perfectly clear where we were.  I loved waking in the morning to see new snow on their peaks.  We had a beautiful mountain and lake view from our apartment and I could sit on the couch and stare for a long time.

In this beauty, I know God is so creative!  Think of all the things this planet has that we take for granted.  There is beauty all around that we sometimes tend to ignore.   Maybe it is time we acknowledge God’s desire for us to appreciate His creation and His people.