Creaky Old House , a children’s book by Linda Ashman, arrived in Simon’s Easter basket and we are loving it! The whole story about how to fix a very loved old house when a doorknob breaks is told in bouncy rhyming verse. Michael Chesworth’s illustrations are gorgeous! I love this … Continue reading
I’ve posted my homemade salsa recipe before, but here it is again. We’re going through it quicker than ever these days! Somehow, hot weather just calls for salsa and guacamole. For the tomatoes, we use a big (102 oz) can of tomatoes from Sam’s wholesale, so it is super inexpensive … Continue reading
In small and large ways, when we create beauty–in our environment, relationships, music, cooking, poetry, and celebrations–we push back the effects of the Fall and express our hope for the new heaven and new earth that God promises. When we give artful attention to detail, we point people to a … Continue reading
This post from one of my favorite bloggers keeps coming back to me. I loved it the first moment I read it a few weeks ago, and I went back to it this morning. And I’m sure I will go back to it again… So I’ll be glad to have … Continue reading
Five Little Ducks So remember last year when I posted silly videos of Simon singing his favorite songs from Bible Study and you all humored me because of the many purposes this blog serves, one of them is to be a sort of scrapbook of memories. Well, it’s time for … Continue reading
A new surprise bunny! Hearing both my daddy and my husband tell the story that never gets old. Singing Victory in Jesus with middle school students who had never heard it before. Norhaine’s first Easter. So many gifts in one day that it’s hard to count them all. Hope your … Continue reading
On Friday evening, Whitney took Taido and me to one of our favorite places along with many of our favorite delights to do a photo shoot that was so uniquely wonderful. We packed up some of our favorite books, a new notebook, a yummy picnic and a borrowed quilt. The … Continue reading
Simon came home with fever yesterday so I had some time at home today. Today was a good day for cleaning out. I have been putting away winter and pulling out spring. I was happy to find a flowing spring skirt to put on since the spring sunshine is warming … Continue reading
