Bookfactory.ch, rock climbing, and a good man

Today I've been trying out the free photo-book-making software downloadable in four languages from bookfactory.ch. I chose English, fancy that. I like the software - I'm making friends with it, and I'm up to April 15th in my 2009 family photo album which I shall try to finish and have them print and mail to me. Until this year, I have made a photo album in the traditional way for each year of our family's life: with scissors, double-sided tape squares, and page protectors. We'll see whether this move into the digital age works for me, after I finish this project and receive the printed version in my hands. It doesn't seem to be any less work so far, and both ways are fun; with this digital method, I am more likely to develop Carpal-Tunnel Syndrome and bad eyesight...but on the other hand, I don't have to order any materials or guess how many pages I'll need, or throw away any clippings.

The kids hopped on the train today and went indoor rock climbing with friends at Pilatus Indoor halfway between Zug and Luzern. I'm so glad God has provided such nice friends here for fun stuff like that. And tonight Emily has another great friend over for a sleepover. For dinner, I made another new recipe pointed to by my friend Laura: Macaroni & Cheese with Mushrooms and Bacon. Quite tasty. Thanks to my finding that link for you, I made the discovery that I was tricked into cooking a Bon Appétit recipe!!! I've always left these things to David before, preferring easier, simpler recipes. Now I see why it took an hour to prepare!!! Funny. I modified the recipe by using whole wheat pasta, skim milk instead of whole milk, and regular mustard instead of dry mustard. We still found it could have used more liquid. Other than that, it was great.

I'm so thankful for a husband who comes home from a full day's work and asks if I want any help in the kitchen, chops mushrooms, grates cheese, does dishes, and gives me hugs and kisses in between. I am so undeserving of such abundant love, but I'll take it and express my delight and joy to be his, all his forever.

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