The earth is the LORD'S, and all it contains, The world, and those who dwell in it. -Psalm 24:1
Contact
In honor of My Love’s birthday today, here are 39 reasons why I just can’t stop celebrating him: 1. He never grows complacent. 2. His strongest rebuke is always accompanied by compassionate eyes. 3. He works out while he reads, and prays while he bikes. 4. He has perfected how to doctor my coffee down to a science. 5. He gets after a toilet ring with a pumice stone. 6. He’s not afraid to be different; in fact, he welcomes it. 7. He is miserly with himself, but generous with others. 8. Overcoming fear is a favorite pastime. 9. He never misses an opportunity to instruct his boys. 10. Sometimes he cries when he’s preaching. 11. He believes in things this society has long forgotten. 12. And he believes he can jog their memory. 13. He’s always learning something new. 14. Like celtic flute, 15. Like cooking, 16. Like Latin. […]
We are savoring the down time and making time for the most important things. I hope you’ve had a blessed Christmas celebration, and are preparing your heart and mind for 2012. It’ll be a bit quiet around here this week, but I’ll be back for the New Year!
It’s the first day of December, the beginning of the Advent season. Did you know that the word “Advent” comes from the Latin word adventus, which means “coming.” (We love us some Latin around here! ) Despite what it may feel like at the mall, Advent is the commemoration of the coming of Christ–the Messiah, and the anticipation of the Second Coming of our Lord! It’s what all the hustle and bustle is ultimately all about–it’s what we are preparing for…in our hearts and in our homes. Have you ever wanted to sneak a peek into someone else’s home for Christmas–their traditions, their decorations, their strategies for focusing the hearts of their children on the true meaning of Christmas? Starting next Tuesday, I’m teaming up with the lovely Annalea Hart to do just that! We are bringing to you inspiring and wonderful guest posters throughout December that will welcome […]
I could reflect today on what fun it is to celebrate my birthday. I could reflect today on what I have accomplished…or not accomplished in 36 years. I could reflect on how loved I am by friends and family in my life. I could reflect on how thankful I am to be alive. I could reflect on how it feels like time is speeding up, and the slow half of my life is over. I could reflect on all my hopes and dreams for the future… But, instead, I’ve been reflecting on this: 22 Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face in a mirror 24 and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. 25 But whoever looks intently into the perfect […]
We celebrated Number 2′s birthday last week in style… Okay, not exactly. We boarded a Lear 45x for a tour, but we never left the ground. Number 2 requested a trip to a local FBO to watch the planes come in and take off. The Preacher has instilled a great admiration of planes in the boys, so it wasn’t surprising to find ourselves spending a birthday morning at an airport. (Don’t ever underestimate free activities on birthdays!) The Lear 45x was the corporate jet for the execs of Dillard’s department stores, and its pilot was so intrigued by our *little* family hanging out at the airport for a birthday, that he offered us a tour while the big-wigs were in a meeting. I told The Preacher that we needed one…who needs an 8 passenger SUV when a jet can seat just as many!? The birthday boy was grateful and surprised when […]
I’ve know for awhile now that a Man Vs. Wild birthday party was in my imminent future. The day finally arrived a few weeks ago, and I’m happy to say: I survived. Convincing, isn’t it. Best of Man Vs. Wild video… Fire starting and Knot Tying 101: My kids are proficient at making knots when they aren’t trying to. I had fun coming up with unappealing survival food… Swamp and slime jello jigglers were in order. Gummy worms and toads lurked beneath the surface… …which was made more swampy with the help of dollops of Cool Whip while the jello mixture is still warm. I bought crickets and juicy night crawlers to keep company with two of the kids’ party favors. I was going for coolest mom of the year award. Slithering worms when you reach in to grab a carabiner? Brilliant, I know. One particular dad may or may […]
Everything beautiful about Easter, everything alive and fresh…everything joyous and cheery about the celebration on Sunday…is on account of the pain, the suffering, and the price paid on Friday. In anticipation for what Sunday brings for family and festivities, let us not fill today with mere cooking and cleaning preparations. May we be mindful of what the great mercy and sovereignty of God accomplished on the cross, that we may call this day–indeed–Good Friday. A Spring Salad for Easter Sunday -organic spring mix -organic baby spinach -fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced -trimmed fresh asparagus, steamed until tender but crisp (about 8-10 minutes), then sliced diagonally -red onions, thinly sliced -cucumbers, thinly sliced -crumbled feta cheese -sliced almonds -Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic Vinegar + Oil, or my fave: Ken’s Lite Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette Toss altogether. Everything beautiful, everything fresh, everything cheery…because we’ve been given the gift through which all things can be […]
Dearest Cinco, Though a manly bear-cub you may become one day, you were celebrated this past weekend with sweet confections, dainty finger-foods, hand-picked flowers, and lots of warm conversation and laughter among some lovely ladies that will one day be a significant part of your life. A hand-crafted owl mobile made of felt, a delicious cake with an owl topper made of fondant, and cute little owl napkins all served to remind us that the nest is awaiting your arrival. So as you find yourself running out of space in your current abode, know that many who already love you have contributed much to make it a cozy and comfortable transition to all that awaits you. So, go ahead. Come along. We’re ready and waiting…to welcome you home.
Please take a moment to visit the kind sponsors of GraceLaced. Please contact me if you are interested in more information about advertising.
.gif)
