Well, it's been awhile. So I decided to write. I figured the returning readers were getting sick of staring at that Christmas tree clip art.I am on my last month-long "break" of my life. Next year at this time, I will have a job, and there will be no such thing as having 4 weeks off to run around and do as I...
Everyone has a favorite Christmas pastime. To me, the excitement of the holidays is everything we do to prepare for the day itself... such as decorating, baking, and caroling. It's the joy that is in the air that is contagious. What is your favorite Christmas delight?Top Ten Christmas1. Putting up your Christmas tree and hanging ornaments on it2. Singing Christmas carols3. Making Christmas...
Good, it's Tuesday and I am going to bring you an excellent post!This top ten is going to honor my most dedicated Top Ten Tuesday reader who at times is freakishly prompt at letting me know how many more minutes are ticking a way in my Tuesday before I have become a failure at NOT posting and top ten. But where would we...
Here are some pictures of my newest nephew, Beau Richard. He was born last Friday night, 3 weeks early. He has had a few complications with oxygen levels because of how early he was, so if you could keep him in your prayers that would be great! Otherwise, he is a healthy baby boy who is what his name says- BEAUTIFUL!!Love you all,...
One of the main reasons I am writing this Top Ten is because otherwise, I will get a furious e-mail from my most avid top-ten-tuesday reader demanding that I post something. So I better beat her to the chase before she sends me a log of how many times she has pushed "refresh" on my blog (which last time was close to 100)....
Per GR's request, I am going to conduct a Top Ten Tuesday. Seeing as it is Halloween, let's stick with that topic...You must pick the costume that you most likely would, at your current age, pick to dress up as and go trick-or-treating in if a big group of your friends decided to go.Top Ten Halloween Costumes1. The color white2. A giant bowl...
I rolled over in bed this morning and glanced out the window, only to let an overwhleming sense of bright sunny blue envelope me and tempt me to get up. If I was a crowd of people watching fireworks, I would have "Ooed" and "Ahhed" about the amazing contrast of the vivid orange and yellow leaves against the Fall day sky. My joy...
2 Corinthians 4:16-18"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but...
My blog is stale.I have let it sit in the cupboard too long, and now it is dull, flavorless, and ignored. It has been awhile since I last posted because my time is precious these days, and unforunately, or perhaps fortunately, blogging has fallen to the bottom of the to-do list. Today started off cloudy and cold, and has now developed into a...
"What is a miracle?"Last night, we had girl's bible study at our house, and I led a group of girls in a study centered around "God is Speaking... Are we Listening?" The central theme was that often, we misinterpret God's "silence" as Him being completely absent, or not caring. Too often, we disregard what the Lord is really trying to say to us...
Announcement: Anyone interested in seeing pictures from the Labor Day weekend in Michigan (if you, perhaps, went on that trip and want to relive the excellent glory), please head over to Kristi's blog, as she has some great pictures posted.Answers from my previous Tuesday's Top Ten:1. T2. B3. C4. B5. C6. C (note- when I calculated the %, I took into account all...
Guess what... it's that time of Tuesday again... time for a Top Ten!!Today's Top Ten is better titled "Top Ten Who's of Random Trivia." Test yourself on the top ten trivia and see how well you do... post your answers. Winner gets a surprise.True or False1. Central Illinois is "the center of the universe" (socially).2. Who wants to help me make m&m pancakes?a....
I am sitting here on a new kitchen chair in the new room of our new house. In a new neighborhood. But fortunately, the campus isn't new :) or else I'd be in trouble. When I think back to how "new" everything felt last year at this time, I shake my head in awe of how quickly it all flashed by. Life only...
I have had multiple requests to update, so I best please the crowd. I have also had a few topic suggestions, but the one I am going to go with is actually close to brilliance, because the timing is astounding.As I sit here and think about school starting back up in ONE week, I become extremely excited about my living arrangements for the...
I took my two nephews towards the front of church today and sat with them during the morning service. Actually, I offered to take one of them, and Noah was the first to jump at the suggestion, but as he trailed along behind me, I glanced back to see an upset and left out Oliver. Needless to say, I cannot turn away sad...
Tonight in church, the minister told a story about an old lady he was visiting in a nursing home. He said that she stated, "I love everyone- I do. I don't like some people, but I love everyone." The minister then pointed out how we all should have that brotherly/sisterly love for all, even if we don't all always "like" the same things...
We worry about what a child will become tomorrow, yet we forget that he is someone today. ~Stacia TauscherYou can learn many things from children. How much patience you have, for instance. ~Franklin P. JonesA child can ask questions that a wise man cannot answer. ~Author UnknownThere was never a child so lovely but his mother was glad to get him to sleep....
I went to Les Mis this weekend in St. Louis, and on the car ride there, we played "Would You Rather..." My Top Ten is going to be in "Would You Rather" style, so pick what you would rather do...Would you Rather...1. dive into a giant bowl of peanutbutter and jelly holding pieces of bread to be pictured on the cover of a...
As I would expect, this past week has flown by, and it is already Wednesday again. Is it not interesting how quickly time goes when you stay busy? It's time for another edition of Wednesday's Wisdom.Proverbs 4:23..."Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life."In order to stay alive, you must have a brain. However, even if your brain...
I am happy to announce the newest section in my blog called "Wednesday's Wisdom." Before you know it, each day of the week will have it's own title. You just wait. :) Anyway, each Wednesday (or a little before, as I may need to plan ahead for scheduling purposes) I will cite a verse from the Proverbs and then a short little commentary...
I am going to post an early Top Ten of some of the photos that I took in Arizona and edited a bit. Vote for your favorite.1. Stop Wining2. Curly Green3. Through the Window4. RYG5. The Walking Sisters6. Pool Balls7. Peeking Pink8. The Van with Something to Say9. Coke 10. Night LightsHave an excellent Fourth! I love you all! T ...
Days 6-9 of the Western ExpeditionWednesday…Well, I don’t really want to bore you with details of this day… because basically, it was our “shopping” day. ☺ Come on- a vacation with a bunch of girls… it’s to be expected. Anyway, we did meet my cousin, Stef, and her 2 daughters for lunch at Le Madeline’s.As if the day wasn’t centered enough around being...