Sunday, July 5, 2026

07.05.26

Seeking and Finding God’s Glory 

O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!
Your glory is higher than the heavens.
You have taught children and infants 
to tell of your strength, 
silencing your enemies 
and all who oppose you. 
When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers —
 the moon and the stars you set in place—
 what are mere mortals that you should think about them?
Yet you made them only a little lower than God 
and crowned them with glory and honor.
You gave them charge of everything you made, 
putting all things under their authority—
the flocks and the herds 
and all the wild animals, 
the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea, 
and everything that swims the ocean currents. 
O LORD, our Lord, your majestic name fills the earth!
Psalm 8 



 

Friday, July 3, 2026

07.03.26


All Kinds of JOY 
Thankful for the start to the 24th Summer of Faithful Fireflies with Tiena 💫 
and a super fun and patriotic day with these friends 
Books, a Parade, and Ice Cream Treats…oh, my! 

“If you are filled with LIGHT, 
with no dark corners, 
then your whole life will be radiant, 
as though a floodlight were filling you with LIGHT.” 
Luke 11:36

 

Thursday, July 2, 2026

07.02.26

What a fun - and refreshing!- way to kick start a day full of Good Gifts!!

 

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

07.01.26

So grateful to live close enough to just swing by to say “Hi” 

 

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

06.30.26

Room with a View
Thankful for all the work Scott has done on the cabin at Quiet Oaks!

 

Monday, June 29, 2026

06.29.26

Spontaneous breakfast dates are the BEST!!!
Especially when a dance party breaks out
AND birthday gifts are delivered to extend that celebration too!! 

 

Sunday, June 28, 2026

06.28.26

Thank you, Paige for this beautiful Tiny Bouquet of Birthday Love ♥

 

Saturday, June 27, 2026

06.27.26

Today was a sweet mix of Old Favorites and New Goodness 
Happy Birthday to me! 

 

Friday, June 26, 2026

06.26.26

I love when these two join me for Stories and Snacks!!
The tiniest volunteer brings BIG joy every time!! ♥


 

Thursday, June 25, 2026

06.25.26


Thanks, Aunt Gayle for helping Charlotte grab a few more essentials for her sleepover!!
Here’s the evidence that she *HAD* to have them at Nana and Papa’s house!! 

 

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

06.24.26

Welcome Thorin of Quiet Oaks! 
Thankful for a beautiful day for a driving date to go retrieve him from Shireford Farms.

 

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Monday, June 22, 2026

06.22.26

Celebrating Aunt Kara in spirit on her special day 
by playing with this fun new to us toy she left for Charlotte!!

 

Sunday, June 21, 2026

06.21.26

I love our backyard Oasis! 
Hooray for Water Lily season!!

Saturday, June 20, 2026

06.20.26

What a FUN week it has been with these three together!!!
Thanks, ‘Mille and Adeline for choosing some great new books for Charlotte’s library!

 

Friday, June 19, 2026

06.19.26

Happy, Happy Birthday to the World’s BEST Grantch!!!
I love you loads, Dad and am grateful God gave me you!!!

 

Thursday, June 18, 2026

06.18.26

Loved visiting our friends for Luau Day and getting to bring Adeline with us!

 

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Monday, June 15, 2026

06.15.26

A quick pop by visit to see Aunt Bessie and Unky Dew Dew at VBS sure was fun!!

 

Sunday, June 14, 2026

06.14.26

Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan for a delicious and delightful dinner date at your home!!

 

Saturday, June 13, 2026

06.13.26

Charlotte and I had a fun “job” while everyone else was painting!

 

Friday, June 12, 2026

06.12.26

“And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. 
For as members of one body you are called to live in peace.
And always be thankful.”
Colossians 3:15

 

Thursday, June 11, 2026

06.11.26

 Time with our friends at Spring Arbor was very sweet and good for my heart!
A Happy Hour treat was the perfect way to end our afternoon together!

 

Wednesday, June 10, 2026

06.10.26

Morning Walk & Afternoon Coffee
Grateful for familiar rhythms and routines with dear friends Rachel and Kay

 

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

06.09.26

“Angels can fly because they can take themselves lightly.”
G.K. Chesterton, Orthodoxoy



 

Monday, June 8, 2026

06.08.26

Hanging out with Bear and his friends in the Big Blue House again makes me smile ♥

Sunday, June 7, 2026

06.07.26

So much quality time together at Chicago-O’Hare!
So. Much.
Thankful that Charlotte found watching planes and people entertaining!

Saturday, June 6, 2026

06.06.26


Old Faithful Geyser with my old faithfuls
Yellowstone National Park 
Ah-mazing!!!

 

Friday, June 5, 2026

06.05.26

 

The bestest of friends enjoying their time at The Fainting Goat

Thursday, June 4, 2026

06.04.26

Congratulations, Mr. and Mrs. Schembri!!!
May the Lord bless you and keep you 
and give you an abundance of His joy in your life together!! 
We love y’all!!

 

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

06.03.26

“Airplane! Airplane!” 
What joy to experience things for the first time through her eyes!!

 

Monday, June 1, 2026

06.01.26

Sweet time checking the status of new growth in the garden 

 

Sunday, May 31, 2026

05.31.26

What a joy to celebrate Abi and Sweet Baby Girl today!!


 

Saturday, May 30, 2026

05.30.26

 

Thankful I could talk her parents into letting me keep my sleepover buddy 
at our house through her morning nap and lunchtime!!

Friday, May 29, 2026

05.29.26

We had a grand time at the Grand Ball with our tiny princess, 
who is quite the Dancing Queen!!!

 

Thursday, May 28, 2026

05.28.26

Very grateful for Rachel making time for walking and talking this morning! 
And God lined our path with lots of colorful beauty!

“Yet I am confident I will see the Lord’s goodness while I am here in the land of the living.
Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. 
Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.”
Psalms 27:13-14

 

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

05.27.26

Thankful for fun and laughs with Kay and Sylvia and the fashionistas in The Devil Wears Prada 2!
Those two are sweet to fold me into their mother-daughter dates, 
and movie popcorn for lunch isn’t a bad thing every once in a while :)

 

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

05.26.26

Pigtails!!! 
And her little voice saying, “Cuuuute” when I show her clothes ♥

 

Monday, May 25, 2026

Sunday, May 24, 2026

05.24.26

Thank you, Caitlin and Cooper for this yummy treat!!
I’m glad the Lord didn’t let me stay in bed and miss church for multiple reasons! 


 

Saturday, May 23, 2026

05.23.26

I’ll miss Aunt Frances, our chats, laughs, and Captain D’s popcorn shrimp lunches ♥

“The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.
He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:
 for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies:
 thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:
 and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.”
Psalm 23


Friday, May 22, 2026

Thursday, May 21, 2026

05.21.26

Two days in a row here isn’t the best case scenario…
But God gave me peace and calm 
and kind, friendly receptionists and Uly is the very best!!
And good news too when she said, “I’ll see you next year!” 

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

05.20.26

Surprise and Delight 
A sweet little gift from a kind employee made us all smile