01.31.24

"The LORD is my shepherd;

I shall not want"

Psalm 23:1

Thankful for my friend who encouraged me to read this book that another friend gave us.

Two chapters in and the repeated theme - the LORD is with me- 

is very, very GOOD and encouraging news indeed!

01.30.24

Sometimes love looks like a surprise full tank of gas first thing in the morning!

01.29.24

Thank you, Dr. Kate for giving so much of  your time and encouraging future Dr. Ellia today!

01.28.24

So happy to have "just right ripe" bananas this morning so I could use my new mini loaf pan!!

I didn't know cute, tiny, little loaves of bread could bring me this much joy!!

 

01.27.24

Just finished reading the preface and feel like I've made a new friend.

I can tell I'm gonna be keeping this book close by in the days to come!

01.26.24

TGC's 2nd Annual Variety Show

So many entertaining acts...of course ENOCH would be one of my favorites 

01.25.24

Sometimes love looks like a surprise delivery from the pharmacy!

01.24.24

Friends who encourage me to look at what the LORD has already done are good friends indeed.

Thank you, Kim for being this kind of friend to me today. 

"So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing."

1 Thessalonians 5:11

 

01.23.24

 

Thankful for the opportunity to continue loving on our TGKiddos

01.22.24

A quick outing with this one supplied enough joy for the rest of the afternoon!!

(Looks like the camera knew to focus on the *real* sweet 😍)

 

01.21.24

Grateful to God for this day

"Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued,

not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.

They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.

And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons, if they prove themselves blameless.

Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.

Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their households well.

For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also 

great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus."

1 Timothy 3:8-13

 

01.20.24

Full day Friday means Slow Down Saturday

Glad for this entertaining book, a cozy blanket, and my heating pad!

01.19.24

YAY!! After too many days off for icy road conditions, I got to walk with Rachel again!!

Thanks to 4 Wheel Drive for helping me navigate her driveway, 

but the real gratitude goes to my friend for sharing her time and joy today!

01.18.24

Loved getting to share some time with my friends at Dominion today!! 

This book and some Silverstein poems may have made us laugh, 

but their Snow Day shenanigans stories sure did warm my heart!

01.17.24

Another perfect day for staying Home!

and also a long distance tea time with Melanie!

"For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them."

Matthew 18:20

01.16.24

Winter Wonderland

Thankful for a quiet, peaceful day of rest at home

 

01.15.24

❅✨ Our first Snow Day at Quiet Oaks ❅✨

01.14.23

Preparing for Snowmageddon '24

 I'm thankful (and shocked) that we timed this grocery trip just right!!

01.13.24

Cinderella 

presented by:

Armfield Dance Academy

Bravo to this talented cast and crew, especially these high flying, hilarious stepsisters!!

Thank you to all the ballerinas for sharing their talents to entertain us and bring joy this day!!

01.12.24

It would be lovely if this was a "scratch 'n sniff" photo!

I sure enjoyed having this candle burning for most of the day!

01.11.24

Thankful my best guy keeps choosing me.

On the good and the not-so-good days too

Grace upon Grace upon Grace

"Dear friends, since God loved us that much,

we surely ought to love each other."

1 John 4:11

 

01.10.24

My Best Guy chauffeured me like the royalty I pretend to be...

my "spa" nurses, who are the Very BEST, lifted my spirits and took great care of me...

and I guess I behaved, because I got *this* after my appointment today! Ha!

Yay for a yummy treat and a happy Tulsa memory!!

01.09.24

Grateful for a day filled to the brim with Good Gifts!

~Coffee fellowship and birthday celebrating with Kay

~Lunch and a Jeans Finding (!) Mission with Emma

~Energy at the end of the day to enjoy each ornament as I took it off the tree

Many good gifts and God's abundant Grace to enjoy each and every one!

01.08.24

Grateful for a double walk day!!

Lots of frost and words in the morning...so glad to be back in our routine!

 

01.07.24

I'm a sucker for a good sale...what a cute find this book was!

01.06.24

Glad to be at my slicing station as we prep tonight's meal together

01.05.24

Thankful for a warm afternoon and time to enjoy much Fun on the Farm with Friends!!

01.04.24

Checking the daily growth on this little guy is bringing much joy!!

Thank you, Emma and Bess for listening to all my not-so-subtle hints about a Christmas gift! 

 

01.03.24

FaceTime Fun with Friends

And my photo memories revealed we shared this same book together last year on this day too!!

It's one of my new favorites.

Great Joy

by: Kate DiCamillo

Frances smiled.

"Behold!"

she shouted.

"I bring you tidings of Great Joy!"

And because the words felt so right,

Frances said them again,

"Great Joy."

01.02.24

Baking Banana Bread sure was a lovely way to start the day!

01.01.24

~New Year's Day is Brought to us by the Letter C~

Thankful for a Cozy day in front of the fireplace,

 wearing Cute and Comfy Hometown Created socks, 

while Cheering my College team to a Celebratory Victory!!