Last month, a friend of ours offered to teach a mini-class on arranging flowers, and she thought the little girls would especially enjoy it. Of course, it also called for an opportunity to make and share fun treats.
We all had a sweet afternoon of fellowship and learning. Thank you, to Mrs. K, for taking the time to share with us.
Love, Sarah
Cheesecake bites thanks to Anna and Mary. Sugar cookies: very child-friendly!
Supplies we could pick from on our flower arrangements.
Anna, Drew, and Bethany Elissa (and Baby) and Abby The whole group (thanks, Nathan for the picture)
“Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what he hath done for my soul.” Psalm 66:16
Brood IV, the 17-year cicadas, launched last month in Kansas and in five other states. These cicadas have been in the ground in their nymph stage for 17 years before they finally emerged. The females then lay eggs, which when they hatch, will drop to the ground and burrow for 17 years. I marvel at our wonderful Creator, who has intricately fashioned even the smallest insect.
Christopher captured a time-lapse video of one emerging from its shell, and I thought you’d enjoy some pictures with Abby too.
Love, Sarah
Just so you don’t think your speakers have a problem, this one does not have music.
The shells left behind.
“And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good.” Genesis 1:25
My dad gave his life to the Lord 39 years ago! He is a godly example of a man sold-out to Jesus. Dad’s been an amazing husband to Mom for 40 years and a dad for 38 years.
He loves his grandchildren, and you’ll often see him holding one.
Dad is a determined guy, and even arduous 14er hikes he pushes through.
He loves to encourage families through the Titus2 ministry.
Happy Father’s Day, Dad! We love you!
Also a special “happy father’s day” to my brothers, Nathan, Christopher, and Joseph. We delight in seeing your love for your families.
Love, Sarah
“… to love the Lord your God, and to walk in all his ways, and to keep his commandments, and to cleave unto him, and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul.” Joshua 22:5
Little details in life amount to bigger things. For example, many people read through the Bible multiple times throughout their life. Wouldn’t it be neat to keep track of each time?
In 2011, I decided to start documenting that myself. I don’t follow any special read-through-the-Bible plan; it’s simply a certain amount of time I spend reading God’s Word each day. Some days I read more chapters than others because there are parts that go much quicker (aka: genealogies!) than the New Testament. I will also occasionally take a break and read in a different book such as Psalms.
This week, I finished another read through. I keep track of the beginning date and end date in the front of my Bible. It’s a special way to chronicle journeying through the most precious book in the world! Try it!
Love, Sarah
“Thou art good, and doest good; teach me thy statutes.” Psalm 119:68
Like Aunt, like Niece, matching down to their pink Chuck Taylors. Such a cute mix! Pink, blue, and green–what a colorful array! Smiles and joyful hearts! Anna and Abby Special thanks to my amazing helpers with the photo session. Mary was great with posing and Bethany helped too. Who can’t help but smile with this precious load? Bethany wanted to carry my camera bag.
“A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance…” Proverbs 15:13