Posted in House & Home, Photography on November 30, 2007 | 10 Comments »
Last October and November the house looked something like this. I remember wishing I could put pumpkins on my porch or hang a Christmas wreath. But I kept reminding myself that next year I’d be able to do that, and all the mess would be worth it.
Well, next year is here.
What a difference a year [...]
Posted in Books on November 29, 2007 | 6 Comments »
Amy Butler’s Midwest Modern: A Fresh Design Spirit for the Modern Lifestyle
If you like design, sewing, houses, gardening, or just looking at beautiful things, then this book’s for you. Amy Butler is a fabulous fabric designer and pattern developer. I loved reading about her design philosophy, the way she works, and seeing her studio. The [...]
Posted in Babyhood on November 29, 2007 | 3 Comments »
There are twins on both sides of our family. Josh’s aunt also has a twin boy and girl who are a little over 2 years old. However, on Thanksgiving the boys got to meet their second cousins, Gabriel and Natalie, who are four months. My cousin had her twins just two months after me. Neither [...]
Posted in Babyhood on November 28, 2007 | 8 Comments »
Over the weekend the boys got their first taste of rice cereal.
Owen wasn’t too sure what he thought about it.
He liked it better on his face than in his mouth.
Duncan was more sure of himself.
So sure, in fact, that he wants to feed himself his first spoonful.
He’s quite determined.
Hmmm.
Posted in Babyhood on November 16, 2007 | 12 Comments »
As leaves swirl to the ground like big yellow snowflakes, it’s hard to believe that six months ago the day was a balmy fresh spring day and I was in labor. That’s right, today is Owen and Duncan’s sixth month birthday.
Their different personalities are really starting to show. It’ll be interesting to see as they [...]
Posted in Food on November 14, 2007 | 4 Comments »
I love risotto! I’ve eaten it several times, but had yet to make it, because I was intimidated by the long “stir process,” so to speak. Standing at the stove stirring risotto for 20 minutes didn’t sound appealing. However, Monday night I made Sundried Tomato and Bacon Risotto and it was delicious. It didn’t take [...]
Posted in Articles, Spiritual Thoughts on November 8, 2007 | 8 Comments »
Radiant magazine online just posted my article, An Unexpected Split. Writing this article was like therapy for me and helped me “process” a lot of stuff. I hope it ministers to those who may have a similar life experience. I hardly found any writing on this topic, despite the fact I have so many friends [...]
Posted in Articles, Spiritual Thoughts on November 7, 2007 | 8 Comments »
Check out ungrind’s new article, Soul-Deep Contentment, written by yours truly. I hope you will find it encouraging. There are other great articles and reviews posted there as well, so take time to browse.
Image from www.ungrind.org
Posted in Babyhood, Design, House & Home, Miscellaneous on November 5, 2007 | 6 Comments »
After yo-yo weather that swung from warm humidity to cold temperatures in October, it seems like the cold weather is here to stay. Glad I switched out all the summer and winter clothes last weekend!
Thanksgiving and Christmas are just around the corner! I can’t believe it. I’ve got my master shopping/Christmas list ready and aim [...]
Posted in Miscellaneous, Music, Spiritual Thoughts on November 2, 2007 | 3 Comments »
This is a short bio about Charlotte Elliot, writer of the famous hymn, Just as I Am. It’s part of a series from Mars Hill Church, The Rebel’s Guide to Joy. There’s more stories to watch in this series, like the story of William Cowper (There is a Fountain) and Robert Robinson (Come Thou Fount). [...]
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