You can find me blogging here, now.

flashlight in wardrobe time
rechargeable flashlights
mint.com
slowing down
patience with teaching boy to put on his own clothes
peekaboo with shirt, again & again

lengthening days
extra long weekend with daddy
practicing memory verse with little voices
sister song after lights out
health
too many thanks to keep up with
page boy haircut
big sister corncob dressmaking
quill pen copywork
sunshine, blinding & warm
salad-eaters
giving thanks when down
writing a thank you note
buttercups, buttercups, buttercups
a walk around the land in setting sun

finding summer treasures in winter pockets
early morning snow
color pencils (prismacolor)
scissor glue play
spirit soar to music truths
being loved
being loving


seeing myself through child's eyes
cleaning up a pile of stuff
hand-me-down furniture
(generous in-laws!)
storage boxes
consolidating a mess
husband-provided lunch
finding my "happy self"

a big purple crayon
loud beautiful music
dinner guests
respectful children
homemade soup and bread
Olympic hockey game
inspiring stories

talking husband into resting in the sunbeam with me
oatmeal pancakes with vanilla & ginger
happy hearts creating
an old sticky glue stick
mother-in-law love

overlooking dirty dishes & unmade bed for a quiet moment
deep sleep
snow flurries
Russian ballet beauty
aiding an outsider and getting a new friend

being in the shadow of the Almighty
long tea time talk
burden release dance
heavy snow fall
lunch with tufted titmouse
quilt covers, snow cover

#990 - #1006
morning snow cover
the blue of morn
quiet beginnings
the challenges of lent
that each temptation is also an invitation

my middle child- wild, gentle spirit
watching untouched snow fall
thick covering during lonely time, medicinal

familiar shapes changing
fresh sheets, made bed
first curls in hair
the "I feel beautiful" look on Sunday morn

finding bird tracks in snow
making myself go outside when it is COLD
glory dance with Keith Green
sweeping to music, all together
folded clothed, in drawers

# 949 - #989
learning what a chickadee looks like
red cardinal on snow
tufted titmouse (so cute!)
tiny sparrow
watching the bird feeder deplete
earplugs to focus
finding a desk with a flaw (better price)
roller coaster book
favorite illustrators
witnessing patience
spirit dance sisters
small town pharmacy
local donut dive bakery
small bare feet in the A.M.
pot of coffee
friends to visit
thinking of someone else
(instead of my desires)
circle of friendship
banner play
hungry chickadee, again
lessons from birds
the end of the day calm
togetherness
fast sled ride squeals
husband strength
putting a picture in a frame
seeing in 2D how the kids have grown
a burden-release cry
speaking kindly to the person
on the phone I am angry with
1st hairy woodpecker! so pretty!
morning light on bird friends

creating visual reminders of my priorities
seeing how the years fly by
heart flowing with thankfulness-
so precious to me!
(and how I forget in moments of selfishness).
Lord, help me to focus on Your ways...
give me the patience I am so empty of at times-
restore my eyes...

#931 - #948
Spirit-filled as I am lonely (He is sufficient)
patience as followed by eldest daughter
GRACE to love & live life together
Quiet time "rules"
(3 stories if no interruptions)
earplugs to help focus
JOY instead of rush/snap/nag
smile of a child pretending to be asleep
rough-housing
kneading dough
child's dough shapings


fondness makes the heart grow fonder-
missing his scars, crooked pinkie, his smell...
2 snow days in a row!
teaching the appeal process in love
(for help in obedience)
easy stir fry
table tulips in winter
hopeful thaw
(snow days over and back to normalcy)

#910 - # 930
flowers in the winter
Beatrix Potter accent
stone walls, picket fences, community
written letter stories to children
cabbage and ground turkey
being kind

sharing creativity
very careful squiggles
sabbath rest
writing a poem
playing with words like toys
sufficient grace when alone & stressed
mother encouragement

the gingerbread house test passed
worship of community
Spirit-dwelling filled to overflowing
serving when it is not convenient
heart dance shared
father song, Beautiful Lord
the church, Love outpouring
forgiveness when its not

#895 - #909
soap love notes on mirror
having a husband to miss when away
pile of dishes done in love by eldest
preschool schedules
starting Little House books with a 4-yr-old

nuts, fruit & water
story time
a box of tissues in the winter
cereal and milk

swinging during a thaw
fresh air
rebounding instead of snacking
prayers of friends
beautiful differences seen- Olympics line up
not wanting to be finished with these gratitudes

#882 - #894
window view behind curtain...serene
missing old friends
quiet time in the AM, fire, husband, coffee
handmade quilt, still good with stuffing falling out
"can you read to me?"
sharing Jesus time with a 4-year-old


joined in quiet time together
learning to not push away my children for time alone
walking in the Light with others, learning together
prayers of strength
Strength and Peace given

#852 - #881
dancing dress
child-picked beautiful music
deep breath
sitting still
a piece of fruit in hand
family & fire
new spaces
quiet, full house
Spirit-spoken words
giving up burdens in corporate worship
next day pastries
open prayer

big hugs
quiet love, yelling in my ear
roasted chestnuts
family goals
gingerbread house
country road
a brisk walk
story on tape
warm coat
cozy bed
sister time
boy toes
magnet play while I cook
a day of fasting
cuddle & read by fire
walking a neighbor's goat home w/3 kids
cold walk...hot chocolate
eldest girl dancing in doorway, her & God

#840 - #851
a visit by a special auntie & uncle on birthday 8
2 in a row snow day
reading, fire, fire, reading, cocoa, fire...
child confidence in kitchen
all three bathed
witnessing an adoption process
feeding the birds in winter

corduroy boy
boy and daddy sledding
finishing Railway Children together
natural traditions around table
quiet house, quiet heart

#815 - #839
homemade birthday cake
child-decorations
Swedish meatballs with a Swedish aunt
heirloom candle holders- reminders of a loved one
reflections of the year-s wisdom learned

comfortable conversations
opening my home to surprise guests
seeing my children being loved
traditions
number candles

doll friends at family party

library visits

sweet librarians

long grocery visit, no upsets

book on tape

escape to the Word when too busy

a new women's bible study

insightful remarks from an 8-yr-old

emptying myself of all of me

(so I can be ME)

being able to be hospitable when the house is MESSY

being freed from intoxication to material

dusting of snow

wisdom given

fresh fruit in lemon sauce

#795 - #814
being spoken to through scripture
the opportunity to be hospitable
god guidance
easy meals well-liked
baked goods ready in freezer
comfortable guests
being sleepy
sleep
coffee and daddy toast
sewing machine
new fabric
notions
a patient daughter
birthdays- celebration of YOU
portable heater that follows me
surprise guests while you have guests!
God knows what I need
canceled trips (daddy home!)
excitement of a child...contagious
that god doesn't give too much...EVER.

#780 - #794
sunset warmth
1st successful family movie out
birthday celebrations
warmth of heater
roasted pumpkin

family sledding
the freshness cold air
snow swinging
gleeful squeals of laughter
snow slide

hot chocolate/carob to drink & soup for dinner
happy eaters
thankful hearts
God-strength in the everyday-ness of child training
being prayed over

#748 - #779
peaceful habits
piles of books
doll children...loved
sound of fire roar
soft blow snow
having to love in frustrating situations
prayer mat
drying hair by fireplace

a handmade quilt
high-pitched voice of toddler
child rambling thank yous
a brother's prayer...timely
bonus footage
creatively cleaning out the refrigerator
a sister's advice

warm sunbeam
crackle of fire
old pictures
old recipes...hand-written
snow day
homemade biscuits & ham
playdoh & beads
cranberry scones
laying a fire
food becoming people, trucks, boats

#720 - #747
sisters reading bible together in the morning, top bunk
beginning a hobby
new yarn with blending, happy colors
cleaning up a pile
dishes being done
snow play on a cold, cold day
movie night...popcorn
homemade bread, grandma soup, salad
sweet sounds form the crib in the AM
hearing scripture quoted form memory
Christ-sister prayers
breakfast fire
daddy toast
symbols
happy helping
asking forgiveness
receiving forgiveness
giving up anger...again
a great story
a sweet story
vacation
being comfortably full
being financially able to help hurting people
fasting
pictures on Christmas cards
child smile, bible, a lap
heat
covers

# 707 - #719
kitchen breakfast, small table
Congo stranger in grocery, welfare check in hand
a grocery budget
relying on the Lord for needs
giving up wants
being content with less, even happy
child smile, waking me
a fresh orange
sunny morning
sunbeam on my feet
snow coming, shelter
birthday excitement
little ones pretending people with orange peels

remembering last winter...