Posted by Jessica | Posted in Photography, The Handmade | Posted on 22-02-2009
In Order:
Sledding in newly fallen snow
Painting for the sake of getting messy
Watching a dormant summer patio
Reading, watching, admiring…all the fantastic blogs out there (blog in my reader? The Inspired Room’s post Quick Room Makeover)
Freezing my fingers off taking photos of the fresh layer of snow
Studying and writing a presentation about loving kids for my MOPS group
Merry Happenings
Thanksgiving kicked off an attitude of gratitude in my heart. I had no grand plan, daily read or assignment.
I am just keeping my eyes open and more importantly my heart open to contentment, peace and thankfulness.
Here are some of the little things that have helped make my season merry.
- A handmade set knit by a friend just for my little guy that Ry absolutely adores.
- A trip to Ikea that offered a close parking spot on a very bitter cold and dreary day followed by a kind woman in the Ikea cafeteria that cleared my tray for me because she’s “been there” and Molly discovering the free cookies while Ry played in Smal-land (Ikea’s play place). All of which led to the purchase of new bins and an organizing frenzy that suited my needs quite nicely.
- Lunch and story time with a friend. Ry, Lucy, Becki and Molly.
- Sharing the wonder of Advent season with Ryan. Every step of Christmas (Jesus’ birth) and Christmastime (snowmen, candy canes, etc.) seems to bring him overflowing joy for which I am very grateful.
Posted by Jessica | Posted in The Holy Word | Posted on 19-10-2008
Sometimes I feel over run with good books.
Study guides, self-helpers, pretty books and spiritual books.
All good. But there really is only one Good Book.
The Holy Bible.
Molly with her milk crate "bookcase".
The Bible, Book of 1Peter, Chapter 1, Verses 24-25
All men are like grass,
and all their glory is like the flowers of the field;
the grass withers and the flowers fall,
but the word of the Lord stands forever…
