We traveled back to Western WA this week for a very special occasion. I am sitting here just two days (one really) before child number three of mine, my oldest boy, is united in holy matrimony to the love of his life. My boy…now a man…married. Or will be. Quite soon. It’s a bit surreal.… Continue reading The Cultivation of a Boy
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Going “Home”
Last Friday, September 3rd, I left home to begin a 3 week adventure. James and I had a nice dinner together and then early Saturday morning I boarded a plane. Our view at dinner the night before my flight. Normandy Park, WA. I took off bright and early Saturday morning and landed in St. Paul,… Continue reading Going “Home”
Uncle John and the Farm
This was before my time by about 3 years. Yesterday my uncle John was “in town” (3 hours away as opposed to 1800 miles away) and I got to spend some time with him and my aunt Mary Ellen. The time went way to fast and I regret not clearing my entire day to be… Continue reading Uncle John and the Farm
Praise the Lord!
We just got back from a big family camping trip. It was so wonderful and fun! But this explains my silence. Praise the Lord from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights! Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts! Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all you stars of light! Praise… Continue reading Praise the Lord!
Seasonal Table for TBT
Don't we all love to look at old pictures? It is so fun and brings such joy! Some time ago I was reading another Gretchen Rubin book called "The Happiness Project". She was working on her project which included creating a "seasonal table" where she kept pictures of her girls from the past. She would… Continue reading Seasonal Table for TBT
Slides on Throwback Thursday
No not the playground kind! What could I mean then? Does anyone remember these... Recently I went through a box of slides from my childhood and earlier. The first picture above was from before I was even thought about. The second picture is of my mom in 1971, I was born but not in the… Continue reading Slides on Throwback Thursday
These Boys of Mine
Today for Throwback Thursday I just HAD to share these pictures. Even though I did another post already. I had thought I'd try to weave these into my last post but I decided they needed a place of their own. When I go back in time and reminisce of these little guys my heart soars… Continue reading These Boys of Mine
Guest Post
Today, the Orthodox Church celebrates the joyous feast of Palm Sunday, the commemoration of the Entrance of our Lord into Jerusalem following His glorious miracle of raising Lazarus from the dead. Today, my husband, Dn. James, gave the homily. As I listened to him I realized how perfectly his sermon fits in with this blog.… Continue reading Guest Post
Throwback Thursday
Welcome back to another Thursday of fun. This week I decided to dig out my first 2 photo albums I ever created as a child. This was so fun! I decided to share some pictures from the early 70's and some important people in my life. This is so fun! What memories will you dig… Continue reading Throwback Thursday
Throwback Thursday
Most everyone knows what TBT stands for right? Or even FBF? According to Wikipedia it is a "popular internet trend" where users "post nostalgic pictures of their past accompanied by the hashtag TBT or ThrowbackThursday. It is used by people all over the world to share and relive their past experiences with anyone they want." … Continue reading Throwback Thursday
Kindler of Joy! 