2012 - Page 9 of 29 - Lines From The Vine

Many of you know Emma has had a long-time love for those Wizard of Oz red sparkle shoes. We found her a pair a couple of years ago. Of course, she’s grown and they have not. She wore them proudly, pretty much everywhere we went for that period of time. She’s missed them. I’ve looked for a replacement and finally…

Just for Laughs

Jessica is constantly coming up with new outfits for Zoe, our youngest cat. Playtime or torture? You decide.

This Week on Pinterest– Pumpkin Pictures (October 2, 2012)

We don’t celebrate Halloween, but I’m a sucker for fall decorations! About a year ago, we screwed little cup hooks into each of the bedroom doors. They are specifically for hanging little seasonal decorations. Just something to add a warm touch to the hall. 🙂 In any case, I loved this idea on Pinterest for fall. (Don’t you just love…

Jon, Emma, and the Culture of Littles

Jonathan got sick at church last Sunday. I mean, REALLY sick. I think it was a combination of he just got too hot, he had just consumed a large amount of water, and he was running around with all the other kiddos having fun. As it would happen, this event occurred at just the spot where everyone gathers for fellowship…

Missing Joshua

It’s an odd thing to be missing Josh this week. I think I hear him walking through my home at times. I miss hearing his voice from his office. Everyone misses him. The older children miss visiting over lunch where they all congregate mid-day. The littles miss playing with him in the evenings. Jon sat on Sunday night to paint…

Emma, age six

I pray she is always full of joy, always lifting her face to the Lord and walking with Him…. Psalm 118:24 – “This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (NIV)