Hubby just sent me this picture that he took while he was working in the woods this afternoon. Isn't it beautiful!?!What a difference from the last picture he sent!
In the Woods Today. . .
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Saguaro National Park
"S is for Saguaro (suh-WAHR-o), the cactus with branches like arms.It can live for centuries in the desert. Sharp spines protect it from harm."~ G is for Grand Canyon : An Arizona AlphabetOur last field trip, during our visit to Arizona this past November, was to the...
Wordless Wednesday ~ A Reindeer Sighting
Young Hunters Day ~ 2010
Today we attended another annual Young Hunters Day. What a perfect field trip as we get ready to start "X/Y" week on Monday!!Young Hunters Day is a free fun filled day, sponsored by our local Hunters Association. The children could participate in archery,...
A Trip to the Coast
Although Hubby and I went to the Coast for our 10th anniversary last year, it has been a LONG time since we have taken our children to the Ocean. So long, in fact, that the three oldest (who were only 3, 1 1/2, and 1 month old at the time) only "remember"...
Wordless Wednesday
The Oregon Coast ~ Another Beautiful Sunset
~ October 3, 2009 ~
The Oregon Coast ~ Whale Watching
Whale Watching Center ~ Depoe Bay, Oregon California Sea Lion • Harbor Seal • Harbor PorpoiseWhile at the whale center we heard that a couple whales had just been spotted near Rocky Creek State Park, 2 miles south, so we headed that direction. We were able to see two...
The Oregon Coast ~ Devil’s Punchbowl and Cape Foulweather
~ Devil's Punchbowl ~ "During winter storms, water from the restless ocean slams with a thundering roar into a hollow rock formation shaped like a huge punch bowl. The surf churns, foams, and swirls as it mixes a violent brew. The punch bowl was probably created by...
The Oregon Coast ~ The Sea Lion Caves
One of our stops along the Oregon Coast was the Sea Lion Caves just north of Florence.The caves were discovered in 1880 by a local resident who allegedly was marooned in the main cavern by storms and had to shoot and eat sea lion to survive. The man eventually bought...
Prayer of Mothers
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.
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