Summer brings such simple pleasures. Amongst all the business of growing food, planning for a new school year, home projects, and in our case, bringing home a new baby, there is still time for simple things…. Meredith received a new bottle of bubbles (her first, ever!), for her birthday…. it’s amazing how such a simple thing can be such fun:…
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While We Were Away….
Saturday afternoon, a quick “little” storm blew through. The children called to tell us the power was off and they were going to the basement. We had suffered minor tree damage during the recent tornado activity in our state. Time had not yet allowed us to clean up those trees…looks like we’ll be making time. Saturday’s storms left us with…
A Very Thoughtful Great Aunt….
I’m blessed to call one of the kindest women, my Great-Aunt! The house erupts with excitement when her letters arrive…and from time to time we see her. Everyone is charmed by her smile and her words. She is a gem!! Anyway, I was so surprised when she showed up at the hospital (she lives out of town), to see the…
If Only….
I posted this on my Facebook wall this morning. I found it while glancing through the Sunday paper yesterday. If only it could be redeemed for REAL labor!!! *Smile!!*
“Here Kitty, Kitty….”
I’m not sure she knew what was coming:
Playing Chess….
or “chest”, as Benjamin calls it– When Ben first started playing, everyone went easy on him (he is a little guy, you know!!). Now, now amongst others, his Grandmother and Papa have both been playing him. They both had the same reaction saying, “I was letting him win until I realized he could really play”. *smile* BTW, my VERY talented…
Gardening Projects
Last year, when we were in the midst of our very first spring in this new home, I decided to plant our first garden boxes. Between chickens, and really being too busy, things just didn’t click. This year, Joshua has been busy building more garden boxes. We still have a few left to plant, but so far, so good. We’ve…
Sleeping Kitty
Zoe…
May 5, 2011
We’re here. The weather, in Alabama, was horrible last week. Paul and I sat around our table on Thursday morning with tears as we counted heads and both agreed how thankful we were to God for protecting our family on Wednesday. I’m not sure I can say some parts of this state will ever be the same, but I’m so…
April 15, 2011
Spring has brought so many beautiful changes in our home…. Courtney snapped a few photos this afternoon and was so kind to allow me to share them! Zoe, continues to grow and find trouble each day. She’s just as cute as can be….and I think, she thinks, she owns the house! The trees are all blooming…this yard is absolutely beautiful-…
Tadpoles and Homeschooling
Tadpoles and homeschooing make sweet memories on a spring afternoon. Ben brought me his latest “find” in the backyard. He says they tickle his hand when they swim. He is constantly bringing in some critter. He watches and learns. He asks lots of questions and I’ll admit, I don’t always know the answers so we look together. One of my…
April 7, 2011
What a full day! I’m so thankful to the Lord for days when we feel like we’ve accomplished our goals. More importantly, I’m thankful when we feel like we’ve accomplished HIS goals. I hope we have- I think He continually shows me places where I need to focus. It has been an absolutely beautiful day at our home. We’re expecting…