Photos and Fun

This past week my nieces (Heather and Rachel) were out of public school for Spring Break, and the kids and I were able to get with them a couple of times. We spent some time over at Grandma and Grand-Daddy’s, and we also went to the Town Park and Clemmons State Forest.  Heather, my [...]

Thursday Thirteen #4

O.k….better late than never, right?! I’m usually pretty prompt, but this week’s been extra crazy! Anyway, here’s my TT list:
13 Things That Make Me Smile–
1. My little boy’s morning “bed-head” and his ear to ear smile when he says, “I LOVE YOU, MOMMY!”
2. My daughter’s peanut butter sandwiches made [...]

Thankful Thursday (3/27)

1. I’m thankful for Easter. I’m thankful for my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ–for His sacrifice, His victory, and His forgiveness. I’m thankful for a wonderful Easter this past weekend.
2. I’m thankful for my husband getting home safely this past Saturday. (He had been gone out of state on [...]

Ba ba, ba ba-ba ba…

My sweet hubby played this cute and happy ditty for me this morning. It’s such a fun little tune. When I hear this song, I just can’t help but dance around and hum along! Check out this video (and don’t be surprised if it has that effect on you too! ) :
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If Dogs Could Pray…

…what would they say?
I’ve seen the photo below ’round the Internet several times now, and I’ve always thought it was so precious! Tonight, I’ve finally found the perfect accompaniment for this adorable photo. Check out the humorous “Dear God” messages that follow:

Dear God,
How come people love to smell flowers, but seldom, if [...]

Kitty Cuteness

Well, if you love kittens and you love cuteness, I’m sure you’ll love these:
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Snuggling

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Kitten-in-a-Can

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Kitten

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**Found above photos at Worlds Cutest Animals.com. Hope you have a blessed day and week!

Great Quotes For Easter

Easter is such a wonderful time for celebration!
May He fill you with the peace, hope, and joy of His resurrection! Have a blessed Easter and check out these great quotes:

Easter spells out beauty, the rare beauty of new life. –S.D. Gordon

For I remember it is Easter morn,
And life and love and peace [...]

An Easter Hymn

Whenever I think of Easter, I think of this hymn:
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Up From The Grave He Arose
(Low In The Grave He Lay)
Words and music by: Robert Lowry
1. Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Savior,
waiting the coming day, Jesus my Lord!
(Refrain)
2. Vainly they watch his bed, Jesus my Savior,
vainly they seal the dead, Jesus [...]

What Does Easter Mean To You?

I know what it means to me–it’s a time of rejoicing, a time of reflection, a time of hope, and a time of thanks. It makes sense to me that Easter is celebrated right around the beginning of Spring. Spring has always been such a wonderful season to me–one of new beginnings, hope, [...]

“What I Wish I Had Known…

…My First Year of Homeschooling” is the Friday meme for “The Heart of the Matter.” (I found it at Tracy’s blog, here).

The main thing that comes to mind for me is that I think I would have stressed a little less and enjoyed a little more. I actually answered this same meme several months [...]