My back yard is home to several house wrens. For some reason we call them Jenny Wrens. They have the most beautiful songs to share with me. I learned yesterday that the male wren bu...
My girls and I are always looking for something fun to do together during the summer. We recently saw several photography challenges listed on Pinterest, and we decided to come up with our own ...
It seems to take a long time to be comfortable in who you are. I never would have guessed it would take me this long, 40 some years, to be comfortable in my own skin. But it feels good to...
TODAY IS THE DAY!!Husband and I are jumping in with both feet to join over 200 other people to read the Bible in 90 Days! Im super excited to be on this adventure once again, and even more exci...
Schools out for summer!!sing along with us.....Schools out for summer!!This is always a day that we celebrate around here, with three kids done with school, plus one husband! Life changes aroun...
The Texture Tuesday challenge this week was Light. I pulled my bible into the center of the room to take in the morning sunlight and snapped away. I thought it a perfect representation of...
I love photos of trees. I dont know what it is, but they always capture my attention. I took this photo about 3 years ago and spent over 30 minutes searching the archives to find it. I kn...
For the first time this gardening season, yesterday I spent most of the day in the garden. It is my refuge and brings me deep joy and satisfaction. Its one of those things that God planted deep...
I am very excited to once again be embarking on the adventure of reading the Bible in 90 Days!! It takes some discipline, yes, but YOU CAN DO THIS! I am the worst at self-discipline, and ...
I love Texture Tuesdays with Kim Klassen because it makes me really focus on my photography and forces me to learn and grow in Photoshop. Todays challenge was an easy, one texture assignment.Iv...
Despite spending a ton of time in the car over the weekend, my family spoiled me rotten for Mothers Day! We started the day having breakfast with Husbands mom and sister. They live about ...
Just playing around in Photoshop with templates. Super easy to do!!
ALL thingscreatedfor HIM.Dont miss it. Can you see it? The detail? The all knowing Creator, who made the ants, the fleas, the birds, the leaves, the colorful rainbow, the deer, the ...
Kims challenge this week was to simply use two of her textures, easy peasy!!I used two layers of Revolution, both at 100% Soft Light and Chase at 57% Color. Below is my original photo.I just lo...
Over the weekend was National Scrapbook Day. Why yes, it is ok to stand up and cheer! It had been a very, very long time since I had done any scrapbooking, and I was really looking forward to i...
I just love old barns. I frequently make quick requests in the car to stop and take a photo! This lovely lady was on the road next to our beautiful cabin in Tennessee when we visited the Smoky Mounta...
Last night was the Award Ceremony for my youngest daughter, A at Awana. She was only 2 lessons away from completing her entire book for the year. I dont know how many scriptures she memor...
You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.Revelation 4:11 As our church began a ...
My beautiful and amazing friend Brooke McGlothlin just started a brand new blog today called "Surprised by Life". You must head over to get to know her, for she is an amazing woman with...
Fairy gardens are all the rage in our area. What is a fairy garden, you ask? Well, its a place you create that the fairies can come and live, of course! If you havent seen all of th...
At an art show two summers ago my jaw dropped open when I saw this kind of gorgeous photo manipulation called Mandala. The artist had them printed on aluminum in all kinds of shapes. I wa...
I love Thursday mornings, as gardeners around the country gather on twitter under the hashtag #gardenwalk to show photos of what is happening in their gardens. It always intrigues me of the man...
The king is enthralled by your beauty; honor him, for he is your lord.Psalm 44:11 Maybe today you could call that someone in your life who adds beauty to your everyday. That friend with th...
Do you have any of these in your bathroom cabinet? Something you need to take every day to stay healthy? Me too. I’ve had to be on the same medication now for over 16 years. I...
When my grandmother died several years back, I was thrilled to inherit not only her china hutch, but her tea cup and saucer collection. Honestly, they dont fit my decor, nor do I have a special...
Right now, at this very place in your life, you are at a crossroads. Do you feel it? A fresh start, a new beginning. Its a chance to refocus, breath, and rest. Youve been running....running from the ...
Dahlia Linking to Cultivating Life & Roses today with Chris VanCleave.
I found a great new meme called Photo Art Friday that I am excited about participating in because it forces me to play in Photoshop! Thats hard luck, right?I took this photo a few years ago at ...
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