Idyllic

An idyllic Autumn afternoon in the country. 
Everything right about the season. 
Shared together. 
All this, and later a freshly baked apple pie.  Perfect.

Finally.

It's been a long time coming.

So much waiting.

But he's finally his.

Sleeping Beauty

Grace, on the second day of our little trip, we spent the night with Aunt Reta.  You were tired.  You slept in.  Really, really late.  Late.  And I thought you were precious.

One Track Mind

I sat down to edit about 100 photos not long ago, and it was late, and when I saw this one, it just sliced me open. In a good way, I suppose. And so I spent the next hour with just this one. For whatever reason, I couldn't look away.

God does not call us to ease, but to faithful joy. -John Piper, Don't Waste Your Life

Love it.

Lily, no matter how many times you get one, no matter how many times you hear it the "right" way, you always call it a Flushie.

Frosted Peacock.

Oh come on, don't tell me you can't see it!

Burning Love

This morning, while I was downstairs up to my elbows in dirty laundry, my firstborn shrieked and ran downstairs claiming I had to see something, like, RIGHT NOW!!!



I run upstairs, stinky laundry left behind, and saw the big commotion was over... The wick on this candle burned itself into a perfect heart.
For the love.

Art Appreciation

See this post on Home Schoolin' Mamas for a fun indoor activity you can do with your kids

Before Mice

You were piled with the other things no one might want

And I didn't want you either.

But you made me think

About a time before mice

When we actually had to talk to people

When we wanted to talk to people

And we waited more than seconds for a letter's arrival.

I'm not saying I wish for that back,

Or that it's right or it's wrong,

But you made me think.

So I took your picture, and left you there for no one.

And I still wonder what happened to your D.

And an X for Grace, Because the G was MIA

X is for kiss, of course.

Grooming.

Train up a child in the way he should go...

Steamer Time

Our first truly chilly and rainy day... Meant it was time...
Mmm...Hmmm....
Bring it, cold weather.
We've got sweatshirts, and steamers heavy on the foam,
Oh, and fresh, whole grain, orange biscotti too.

You go ahead and make our day rainy. We'll stay inside and have milk and cookies, Italian-style.

Oh, but if you come back any time too soon, I'll smack you in the face. Ahem.

Flat Opinion

Someone I love very much hates these shoes. I still wear them all the time.

Three Little Piggies

Or is it six?

Many Hands Light Work

Pull Off the Tops...

Grace said this one was like a sunshine...with only three legs.
You have to wash them, of course.
Squeaky Clean and Ready to Be Chopped and Frozen.
Weak-ly entertaining post about my home state tomorrow...

WWWAT: A Different View

Now, I had a lot of inspiration for this week's WWWAT. But you know, there are two budding photographers in this house that are just shakin' in their flips to be discovered. Today is their day. Hand your little photographers an old camera, if you have one- we do- and you'll be amazed at the insights you'll have into their world.



A Different View: Photography by Grace and Patience



They really love to try out poses for photos, just like mom. Here, Patience has captured Grace's thoughtful side... I think Patie took this- look how little she is! How big the world must look!
Grace took this one... They LOVE using our old digital camera, so they can see the picture before they take it. This is me. Of course. I should try to get on their level more than I do when I'm talking. I must look so big to them!Grace's watch.Honestly, they got like, 10 pictures of my butt. Here's just one. That's enough.
Fake flower from their toys, taken off it's stem, and photographed, upside down... I always have them use the flash, so the pictures don't get as blurry...
Then they ventured outside. Here's our empty birdfeeder.
Daddy and the H. I'm just amazed at their perspectives in their pictures. I really, really want to try to get on their level more! Most of the time, they're getting lectured by a pair of knees!
Head to American Mum's site and check out all the other participants- and vote for your favorite! And if you want, take part too!