Success

to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and to endure the betrayal of false friends. To appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded." Ralph Waldo Emerson

The Beast

Well it happened the BEAST got a hold of my precious daughter!! That said, she antagonizes him to no end with all of the fishing pole toys and ooooops he got her arm. I told her that if you want to be a CAT owner you have to buck up and face all of the challenges!!! Neosporin was applied and kisses were given....................Why couldn't a sweet little demure cat find us?????

Hang on

Patrick has been working A LOT of hours this past month and I know that he is exhausted!! All done with absolutely no complaints!! I love him so. Just 6 more months till vacation, filled with lots of water, sun and sand.

Taming the Savage Beast

The girls for a moment and I do mean brief moment were able to tame the CRAZY Tommas. This cat is so FRISKY, and full of vinegar at times, but today for a moment they got to mother him....so sweet.

God's Word

To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified. (Isiah 61:3)

Daily

"Then do not grasp at the stars, but do life's plain, common work as it comes, certain that daily duties and daily bread are the sweetest things in life." -Robert Louis Stevenson

Safe

Lord I ask in the precious name of Jesus to place a hedge of protection around my two precious children. Lord I ask that you comfort the hearts of families whose children are missing.

trinity of love

On this Valentine's Day I celebrate the trinity and the love of my husband and 2 daughters. Peace, Love and Joy !!!

The County Fair

We went to the county fair and found out that we have an adventrous one in the family, never in a million years would have thought that my Rylee would attempt the slingshot....... SHE LOVED IT!!!!!!

Why?

I homeschool because my girls are worth it!! I saw a light in them when they were very young, and I knew that the brick and mortar school was not going to work for my Littles!!! So here we are reading, writing, spelling, memorizing scripture , and learning about clouds, time, money, family, love ....... Oh don't get me started as to why this is sooo right for our family!

Kindness

On the Lord's Day my heart is bursting with "Acts of Kindness". Help me Lord to teach my children to be kind and expect nothing in return!! I love you Lord.

Changing

These two are changing before my very eyes, I wish that I could slow the clock and try to soak in all of their littleness.

Tommas

Tommas has won the heart of many, but especially my husband.

Missing

It is hard to live away from a best friend, I am thinking that a visit needs to come soon.

Sabbath

Thank you sweet Lord for all that you have done and for all that you have given me!! You are precious and wonderful and awesome!!! I love you!!!