And then Seth's best man and his family came for the weekend. Seth lived in a Christian dorm with them in college, so there was plenty of reminiscing about prior antics! Who knew you could hurt yourself repelling off the roof, or that water-balloon launchers break windows?
Their youngest son is the cutest, chubbiest little guy. Don't you think so?
At six-months old, he is a future line-backer for sure!
Now back to the topic at hand - company (You thought I was going to say brownies, didn't you!). Last night we had our usual crowd - some young people who are working here for the summer. Young people who could use some good food, friendly fellowship, and of course some time on the Wii!
I do have something important to say before we talk chocolate. But it's coming.
Seth and I love having people over, in part because we both grew up in very hospitable families, and also because we have personally been blessed by the hospitality of countless friends and family. We want to pay it forward, in whatever small way that we can.
Scripture makes it clear that hospitality is a must: "Practice hospitality." - Romans 12:13. And it also makes it clear that we are to do it with a good attitude: "Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling." - 1 Peter 4:9. I'm not saying it is always easy, but it is a command.
Of course, there are a lot of blessings for those that practice hospitality too. We were joking last night with our company, that the only reason we invite people over is so we don't feel guilty about making (and eating!) an entire desert. Maybe that is why hospitality is so important to God, He wants us to have a sweet life!
And with that in mind, here it is . . . the best-ever . . . quick . . . company-approved . . . brownie recipie. I found this on the internet somewhere, when we were "ovenless" for a short time. I wish I could find it again and give credit where credit is due, but its too easy/good for me not to go ahead and share it. Enjoy!
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7 -Minute Microwave Brownies
In a 9-inch glass (microwave safe!) pan melt 1/2 c. butter. Add 6 Tbsps cocoa and 3/4 cup sugar and stir until smooth. Add 2 eggs, 2 Tbsps milk, 1 tsp. vanilla, 2/3 cup flour, 1/2 teas. baking powder, and 1/4 teas. salt. Microwave for 5-6 minutes or until top is no longer wet. Cool brownies on a flat, heat-proof surface for 10-15 minutes. The trapped heat will cook the bottom of the brownies - but if you are like me, you won't be opposed to eating them straight out of the microwave for total ooey-gooey goodness!
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