Lately it's been so much easier to share a peek at our day over at Instagram and I feel like I've been neglecting my Daybooks on the blog! Here is some of what we have been up to this October. Outside my window...We had new gravel delivered this month for...
Outside my window...The sky is filled with smoke again and I'm dreaming of going back to the ocean… or anywhere with clear blue skies. I have discovered that the smoke triggers my anxiety/panic attacks. It seems to be affecting our oldest daughter too, who is...
Outside my window...We arrived home again yesterday afternoon, after spending four beautiful days and three nights with some friends and family at Willow Lake, a wooded escape set at the base of Mt. McLoughlin.I am thinking...The last (and only) time I had ever...
Outside my window...I ignored my never ending to-do list yesterday, took the children to the library to turn in their summer reading check lists, and then headed out to my parents home for the day!My mom made lunch for all of us and the kids had so much fun visiting...
A beautiful picture my husband took and emailed me recently while working "In the Woods" Outside my window...Fire season is in full force in our area. Sean spent Saturday on an engine, and then left early yesterday morning for a wildfire assignment in...
Outside my window...we've been enjoying our daily visitors. "Why, don't you know? They're twitterpated!"I am thinking...about Melody's post on Discovering God's Purpose for Your Blog, Charlotte's break, Katherine's post on authenticity and ambition, and Mary's...
Outside my window...an ultraviolet water filtration system is being installed in our nearly completed new well house! We have been purchasing bottled spring water for a couple months now, which has been getting expensive for our large family, after discovering...
Outside my window... Our family arrived home Monday night after spending four days and three nights at a beautiful, secluded campground in the midst of an old growth forest along the river. This particular campground is a favorite of my parents and they suggested...
Outside my window... We have had contractors working outside again this week. Our garage is on hold while we work on getting permits, but we have made progress on the patio outside of the dining room addition! We have been putting this project off for the...
— 1 — It was so nice to finally meet my newest godson - and spend time with his mama and siblings this week! Isn't he just adorable?!? Snuggles and Rose kept asking if we can "please have a baby just like this!" Rose would add that she'd prefer "a girl baby like...
Father in heaven, grant me the grace to appreciate the dignity which you have conferred on me. Let me realize that not even the Angels have been blessed with such a privilege—to share in your creative miracle and bring new Saints to heaven. Make me a good mother to all my children after the example of Mary, the Mother of your Son. Through the intercession of Jesus and Mary I ask your continued blessings on my family. Let us all be dedicated to your service on earth and attain the eternal happiness of your kingdom in heaven. Amen.
