All Things Home and Family
Fall has arrived. Cool nights and crispy days under blue, blue skies are here. We love it. One of these afternoons we hope to pack a dandy supper and a tablescape and eat supper by the lake near to where Elv is working. I have dreams of setting up the camera and catching… Continue reading Harvest Time Stuff
Zinnia, grapes, rose hips, bees, poppies and hollyhock. Awesomeness of Autumn. … Continue reading September
Yesterday, after a long day of working on apple sauce, we had a nice candle lit supper of taco soup and salad. At ten when the guys got home we enjoyed Amy's warm apple pie and ice cream by the crackling fire in the living room. Yes, it is officially fall now. Hurray! Let the… Continue reading Is It Fall Yet?
Someday I hope to be all grown up. To have no burning questions. To be able to move beyond indecision. To not worry. To know what is the right thing in every trouble. Someday. But now and then I gain another rung. Like this one: We have discovered that happiness in marriage is more… Continue reading Growing Up
1. Jesus reigns. If this feels dubious to you; it is not His fault. Victory is found in clinging to Him moment by moment.2. Happiness is not just an event. It is relationship. Same with faith. Commitment, too. With our Creator.3. Eternity is now. How are you spending this minute? Answer this question with destiny… Continue reading Ten Things To Know Today
We visited these amazing gardens on our way home from Ryan's wedding. I wanted Amy to see how this was done.Hanging gardens over the entry to the gardens proper.The children and a friend. :)I took this one for you Clark. You will want to go here fully equipped for a year and a day...they sailed away.... … Continue reading Chicago Botanic Gardens 2013
It came, Lisl! Your beautiful package made my day. Who wouldn't enjoy a package containing soft, white fabric, lace, and fun wooden buttons all done up in charming home made envelopes and handwritten notes. Lovely!You didn't know it, I realize, but I wanted fabric for a much needed jacket for Ryan's wedding. God knew that… Continue reading Thank You, Lisl
Elv and I had opportunity to be in Duluth yesterday, and we grabbed at a chance to see The Rose Garden in full bloom. Garden roses were everywhere in groupings of colors and kinds. There were mowed paths and water fountains and benches to sit and look or dream or visit as you wish. The… Continue reading Don’t Waste Your Life
The wild grapes are yielding bountifully this year in spite of our ignoring them consistently for many years. We tried to make juice one year and a couple of times we tried jam. Failure on all the tries. These grapes are wild and sour. But this year, I can ignore them no longer.… Continue reading The Neglected Grape Arbor
Lance moved into his own house last weekend. He is pretty excited. I am posting these pictures for the part of the family away from home. I hope this helps you all to see what you wanted to see. We equipped the house with lots of quick window treatments. It seemed as though God was smiling… Continue reading What’s Happening At Home Again
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