The Smile on my Face
Brought my coffee into the living room early this morning, and discovered this little Bunny waiting for me. … Read More The Smile on my Face
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Good Old Fashioned Hard Work
We get water in the basement every time a flash flood comes. So I drew out a sketch, and today Mom and I dug out canals and put in drainage pipes to get the rain water to flow out to the alley instead of into our basement.
… Read More Good Old Fashioned Hard Work
Just What the Doctor Ordered… A Weekend in the Country
We follow three major rules: ride your bike and have fun, treat the community with respect and assume personal responsibility.… Read More Just What the Doctor Ordered… A Weekend in the Country
Bring Your Own Sunshine
To bring a smile to my face, I chose the special apricot colored flip-flops with burlap bag and tiny purse for my summer pool days. … Read More Bring Your Own Sunshine
Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue
I love the Fourth of July. Our family celebrates it in much the same ways as any other family in the country: A picnic, a dip in the pool, a campfire with roasted (burnt)marshmallows, and finally, fireworks. But we also celebrate the MEANING of the day. … Read More Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue
Baking with Vintage Tools
Imagine my delight when I came across this mixer at Salvation Army last week. My mind flooded with happy memories of Grandma’s tiny apartment, those irresistible aromas coming from her impossibly small kitchen. … Read More Baking with Vintage Tools
Seeing What We are Made of…
All of our “people” help out around the house. Visitors, children whom I babysit, and anyone who is here must be a part of our morning chores routine. Throughout the day, we continue to work. Children love to help! … Read More Seeing What We are Made of…
When the Sun Shines
Sun of my soul, My Savior dear,
It is not night if Thou be near;
oh, may no earthborn cloud arise,
To hide Thee from Thy servant’s eyes! “… Read More When the Sun Shines
I Dream of Blue
“I thank you, God for this most amazing day,
… Read More I Dream of Blue
Memorial Day
Remembering those who gave all…… Read More Memorial Day
