Search this site:    

Now here is something to jump-for-joy about,

from the inspirational author Joel Osteen– 

 ”God sees you as a champion. 

 He believes in you and regards you as a strong, corageous, successful overcoming person. 

You may not see yourself this way, but that doesn’t change God’s image of you!”

 

 

 

When we exhasted this question book I went on the search for MORE DINNER GAMES! 

We are now loving–

THE UNGAME:   My dad  introduced me to this game when I was a kid. I’ve loved it ever since and it’s perfect for dinner questions!  It comes in several different versions— Christian, Kids, Teens and Families.  I found these are our local educational store.  

and

PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD:  Spin the dial and pick a “food” question card—                 

Ham it UP: Pretend you work in a shoe store. See if anyone can guess who you are and where they are.

Easy as PIE:  What candy don’t you like?

Mixed VEGGIES: Ask everyone… are you feeling sweet or sour today?

Use your Noodle:  T/F Insects are commonly used in yogurt, ice cream and juice drinks.  {TRUE! Carmine is a food dye that is extracted from boiling dried insects.} 

 

“God is in the details.” Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Black and Whites:

[Oldest + Youngest]

 

[Cookies are made with butter and love--- Norwegian Proverb]

 

       And some colors:

[Circa 1997]

 

[Photo by Mason, age 5] I love those little TOES!

 

“When you look at life, the greatest happinesses are family happinesses.”  Joyce Brothers

 

Nonsense [Extravagant foolishness or frivolity]

I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. 

Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living; it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope. 

Which is what I do. 

And that enables you to laugh at life’s realities.

Dr. Seuss

 

 

Dare yourself to believe in your creativity, wherever it may lead you. Trust that were it leads is exactly where you’re supposed to be. Your authentic self knows where you are headed.

Sara Ban Breathnaun

Business Notes:

UPCOMING PHOTO DATES {for my Washington State Readers}:
Wednesday, Oct 21st, Seattle/Tacoma AVAILABLE
Thursday, Oct 22nd, Seattle/Tacoma FILLED

Deadline for Christmas Photographs & Cards {for local readers}:
November 20th

I will be available for out of state travel up to once-a-month starting January 2010! Email me for travel booking rates and/or to see if your city is already on my travel itinerary!

This month I celebrate (in order of appearance):

1. Picking out Halloween Costumes
2. Teaching my kids the ABCs
3. Autumn in Indiana
4. My Baby Bear in the Park
5. A Cow Train Ride?!

“…God has so beautifully orchestrated this memorable event.  After all, He too loves the different and unique, and He wants us to be true to our own peculiarities. “  Marilyn Meberg

These three words sum up my life as of late.

Color. Lots of it!

Fun. Yes, please.

Kids. Can’t get enough.

Dear God,

Thank you for these simple and beautiful miracles. Your rainbow is always on my mind. Your grace-filled love is always in my heart. YOU, God, color this world so wonderful.

Thank You for letting me play along.

Love, me

Goodbye shirtless warm evenings
Fishing until dusk
Nakie runs in the sprinkler

Hello Fall!
Pumpkin patches
Apple orchards
Cool crisp morning runs

I’m over-the-moon-happy for this NEW season to begin…

Next Page »