Getting ready for the scavenger hunt...

very off topic for these pics
but....

I am always humbled and brought back to my senses
when I read those stories
of families losing a child
I just read one this morning

it humbles me
and reminds me what I am here for today
to glorify Him
to love others because He loves them
they could be gone tomorrow

do I need a balance of funerals and
life celebrations?
or do I just need to celebrate life
today
the funerals will come
they always do
until then
loving today
and the ones I have to share it with
the hope I have in eternity
the invitation that is given to all
I pray my kids choose it

July Birthday People

I would love to post more pirate party pics Dana
I will try...

More looking back

ok.....I am in love!
one of favorite places to
photograph
is at the cottage in the bedroom
over looking the lake
(the bottom image)
the frontal light is always
beautiful
I love the simple look
of black and white
portraits

"Finally, brothers,
whatever is true,
whatever is noble,
whatever is right,
whatever is pure
whatever is lovely,
whatever is admirable-
if anything is excellent
or praiseworthy-think about such things"

Philipians 4:8

MJ Last Summer

"Do not worry about anything but pray and ask God for
everything you need, always giving thanks.
And the peace of God that transcends ALL
understanding with fill your heart and mind."
Philippians 4:6-7


that means everything!
do not worry about anything!
that means anything!
and through all of it
giving thanks

I 've had to continually remind myself
of this verse
do not worry about ANYTHING
as I have been worrying about much this week
I've had to just stop
STOP! and recite these words
over and over
He knows
his plans are not mine
He has got it all in control
not me
I just need to stop and take the time
and think on these things

this has been our memory verse
this week as it has applied
to the kids in all the new things
they've been doing

His truth the only truth
is only thing
that settles my heart and mind

what joy and freedom
that truly is!!

New Life

Just a boy we love
waiting for a new life to love

the buddy just found out how
babies get in there

he was grossed out
and quite shocked

trying to figure out what happens if
our dogs don't want to have a baby....

hmmmmm....

Bliss

This is my oldest playing with my youngest
I cannot help but giggle every time I look at it


Bliss.....

other images are posted at http://www.iheartfaces.com/

enjoy!

Joyful

mornings are definitely a better time
for me to write
fresh
sunny
ready for the day

doing house chores
having friends over
helping people with work
just a different pace
on this Saturday

I love home with my family
there is no other place to be:)

My Groupies

On a lighter note..........

This sums up my day

taken on our curb tonight

I don't think writing posts in the evenings suit me
I get too grumpy and I think that might be why
my thoughts tend to be more moody
more negative?
it is too late and I often feel like a failure at the end of the day

I should try writing in the morning
hmmmmm
interesting thought

I have just downloaded pics from August
and finally got a chance to sit down and go through them

the house is quiet
even the dogs are sleeping

it has been a week of insane change
I have been hyperventilating all week

past of this verse keeps coming to me

"the Lord is my Shepard I shall not want
He makes me lie down in green pastures
He leads beside cool waters...."

I have heard I love today and I hate you
I have had to give forgiveness and seek it
I have seen those loose their temper
and I have lost mine (big time !!! so 80's)
I have wept for my kids a lot this week
and have wept with them

never a dull moment

hot hubby keeps me grounded and offers
wise counsel
I need it cause I stink at problem solving through tears

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