As I stepped outside into the fading sunlight, I was humbled by the scene before me. This type of setting is commonplace, but this moment was, in the brief second I was able to observe, breathtaking.
In addition to my unwavering love for the Lord...
...this is why I do what I do. These little beings, these givers of love and heartache and headaches and laughter are my joy.
I am privileged to be a part of this family.
(waving hands frantically in front of my eyes to stop the tears from coming out-its a proven method of tear derailment)
OK then!
Thanks for letting me get that little sappy moment out of the way. I promise I will not do one for at least another 24 hours or so.
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Tonight we saw this~
So we just had to do this~
Which brought out this~
Doing lots of this~
and this~
My question to you is this: which is better?
This~
or this~
As I imagine there might be a few of these things being toasted/burnt to a crisp in the next couple of days.
Have a delightful weekend.
And please, please do not blow your hand off in an firecracker accident.
For me - definitely the first - just so much of carbon I can cope with!
Wishing you a wonderful 4th July weekend from your wee irish friend.
Posted by: Janmary, N Ireland | July 03, 2009 at 01:42 AM
Neither for me....I like to cook them but don't like to eat them...the only time I eat marshmellows are in rice krispies treats....then I can eat a truckload! :)
Have a wonderful 4th. You have a beautiful family!!!
Janis
Posted by: Janis | July 03, 2009 at 07:59 AM
Definitely toasted nice and brown!! Yum...we will for sure be doing this the next couple days too! :)
Have a great holiday weekend with the family!
Posted by: Laura | July 03, 2009 at 08:34 AM
I hopped over from the Blog Hop....The first pic of marshmallows is best in my opinion; light toasty brown with warm center, nothing black or crispy. Happy 4th of July to you and your family and hop on over to our blog....www.vaughnfamilychaos.blogspot.com
Posted by: VaughnMom | July 03, 2009 at 08:44 AM
Hands down, "this" is better - much better - than "or this."
But THIS makes this even better:
Put peanut butter on one graham cracker square and set aside. On another graham cracker square, place a piece of chocolate, and set the cracker/chocolate piece next to the fire while you toast (do not burn!!!) a marshmallow to a golden brown. When perfection has been reached, *grin*, carefully remove the toasted (not burnt!!!) marshmallow from the toasting (not burning!!!) stick by holding the marshmallow between the prepared graham crackers and gently pulling the stick out.
For a moment, savor the aroma and enjoy the view.
Then devour your creation and go back for s'more!
(But only go back once. Mom's rules!)
Posted by: Karen@Surviving Motherhood | July 03, 2009 at 09:27 AM
Ahhh...a deep question. I'd have to go with the former because then there is more "mass" and the marshmallow lasts longer.
Posted by: carma | July 03, 2009 at 09:39 AM
yummmmm ;) I will have to go with the first, I am not a fan of the burnt ones lol
Posted by: Dea | July 03, 2009 at 10:19 AM
Did you have to put up pictures of roasting marshmallows!!?? I have been so hungry for those lately!!! The pictures of the kids eating them are so cute.
I like to eat a couple black ones but mostly I like them like the first picture.
Have a wonderful weekend friend!
God bless,
Bethany
Posted by: BP | July 03, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Oh my goodness, this sounds delightful!!! We are DEFINATELY going to try it!
Posted by: Amanda Rettke | July 03, 2009 at 11:50 AM
I'm one of the ones who like them BLACK. I stick marshmallows straight in the fire until they ignite, then blow out the flame and eat! My family thinks I'm crazy. :-)
Posted by: Kristin | July 03, 2009 at 01:00 PM
By far the first one! Looks delicious:) Have a splendid 4th of July!!
Posted by: Molly | July 03, 2009 at 03:23 PM
I so want marshmallows now. Your pictures are amazing quality. Great camera. Mine doesn't take those quality shots.
Posted by: Maria@Conversations with Moms | July 03, 2009 at 07:44 PM
Hoppin by to say hello! Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Sheila | July 03, 2009 at 10:55 PM
I would pick the toasty ones not the burnt ones :) You have a beautiful family. Happy blog hopping
Posted by: TooManyHats | July 04, 2009 at 09:09 AM
Out Blog Hoppin today! Nice to meet you!
I'm a homeschool / SAHM to 3 Living in Louisiana -- Hope you come by to visit. What a beautiful moment -- I really love the first picture. Oh I love the burnt ones.
Have a Happy Fourth!
Posted by: Anissa | July 04, 2009 at 11:56 AM
I like both and the burnt ones bonus is that the inside is all gooshy and melted.
I’m Blog Hopping! Hope you have a happy and safe 4th of July.
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Posted by: Lola | July 04, 2009 at 05:11 PM
Hopping in from the blog hop to say hello. Have a fun and safe Independents Day :)
Posted by: Mommyof2girlz | July 04, 2009 at 10:32 PM
Hopping by from the blog hop! I am a fan of "on this side of burnt" I little more toasted than your pic, but not burnt either.
Posted by: Brandi | July 05, 2009 at 08:39 AM
Stopping by on the blog hop...hope you are having a great weekend. Love the pictures...maybe will have to have a campfire tonight.
Posted by: Aimee (Journey2Learn) | July 05, 2009 at 02:22 PM
Hmm, I like them anyway I can get them. Is that bad?
I love the pictures of your family as alway. They are beautiful and the light you use to capture them always puts your thoughts into perspective. I only dream of being able to use light like that someday. Teach me, great one!
Posted by: bethany | July 06, 2009 at 08:47 AM
I like Marshmallows any way I can get them, but best of all is homemade and then toasted to a nice light brown. The outside is crispy and the inside all gooey. Yum! What a delightful blog with wonderful pictures and fun stories!!
Anjeanette of the R&W girls
Posted by: Anjeanette | July 11, 2009 at 12:40 PM
mmmm I just LOVE roasted marshmallows..brings back so many great memories as a child. I can't wait until my baby girl gets older so we can roast some together :)
Posted by: Mama Plays Mozart | October 19, 2009 at 12:23 PM
I so want marshmallows now.
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