With great joy, I share that we have completed another delightful year of home schooling. The last couple years the teens have worked diligently to be done with lessons so that their summer break could start May first. No teens may be heard celebrating in the background because, they are sleeping in today!When I sat down at my desk Thursday morning, I saw the first bloom on the Lady Banks rose and I immediately grabbed the camera and went outside. I had been anticipating the blooms since we ... Read More about Last Day of School Bouquet
I don’t want to go through the motions
It has been one of the happiest and craziest weeks ever. I tend to think that quite often. I absolutely love to be at home. But this week, we have been home very little and the fast paced activities have at times made me think my head would spin much like a cartoon character. But Sunday was a slice of peace and rest. We went to *The Falls* after worship and I reclined on a quilt and read while everyone else enjoyed the water and Lilly Belle picked up a various assortment of dried leaves and ... Read More about I don’t want to go through the motions
Family, Franklin & Further Education
Last week we met my dear brother and his family in the historic town of Franklin, Tennessee. We had *the best* time together.My sister-in-love took this picture of the salesman and me. I love this picture. I love the salesman. I love my sister-in-love. I love my family.Here Victoria Leigh and I are being entertained by my dear brother and nephew AND at the very same time, I'm taking pictures of my sister-in-law and niece. I now know why those pictures of my sister-in-love and niece did not turn ... Read More about Family, Franklin & Further Education
New Growth
We are home from a most wonderful visit with my dear brother and his family. We met in the historic town of Franklin, Tennessee and had the best time together. We are blessed, really blessed to have a sweet relationship with our family. I dearly love them all. My dear nephew has grown so much since our last visit - we are seeing eye-to-eye. And my darlin' niece has grown and changed so much since our last visit. The last time I saw her, I held her in my arms. This visit, she was a toddler on ... Read More about New Growth
Traditions and A Trip
One of my favorite traditions is singing before a holiday meal. This year The Salesman led us in He Lives!From where I was seated, I had a lovely view of the Easter Tree which we incorporated into our traditions last year.These red and white tulips have bloomed every year since we planted them just in time for our Passover or Easter celebration.We're heading to the Nashville area to with my dear brother and his family and we are so excited to visit with them and hug their necks and enjoy the ... Read More about Traditions and A Trip
