So often we rush about our busy lives, not seeing the wonders God has created to help us know and praise him. So often we are too busy, busy, busy to pay attention to God in either his Word or his world. A teacher friend of mine asked her students to take a fall photo […]
Nature Walk
Projects, Books, Everyday Life, and Wonderful Encouragement
Right now, Mr. 20 is taking his three younger sisters out for Chinese food. The girls, especially Miss 15, are thrilled, and so am I. It is such a joy when siblings love and enjoy each other! Earlier in the week some of us were suffering from headaches, sore throats, and dizziness, but with good […]
Rain, Fog, and Floating Down the River
So far, this week has been all about water. Not only pool water, but mostly water from the sky, and even river water. We’ve had slow rain, heavy rain, and a cloud burst (> 1.5″ of water in 10 minutes!), as well as mist, fog, and humidity so high my husband feels he should be sprouting mushrooms. Our […]
Halfway Through the Summer: Some Highlights
We’re halfway through the summer, and rather than moan about it, we’ll celebrate by sharing a few highlights of the past weeks. I’ve got all sorts of beautiful, cute, and funny pictures of the kids, but since my husband doesn’t want any of our pictures online, I can’t share them. That’s too bad, but I […]