Fishing

Papa (my dad) took Gabe and Zeb, my nephew, fishing. They had a great time and although they got a lot of nibbles, they didn't catch anything.

Gabe and Zeb are only three months different in age and they enjoy each other's company, usually spending a lot of time wrestling and playing some sport or other.

After fishing, Papa took the boys out to lunch and they met Uncle Walt there. It was a very full day.

Tree Swallows

The tree swallows are back. They are so beautiful with their iridescent blue/green color and their cute chortle song.

Of course, that also means plenty of squabbling over the bird houses, but we have plenty of houses around the yard and the swallows and bluebirds will sort it out and settle into good housekeeping.

Now if I could just get rid of the House Sparrows.

Weekly Daybook

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For Today...April 14, 2010

Outside my window...beautiful spring day. The sky is blue and clear, the birds are singing and all the plants are bursting their buds.

I am thinking...about curriculum and what Gabe should work on next year. This has been a year of re-establishing some routine and normalcy in his homeschooling after a few years of upheaval. I am excited by the possibilities for this coming school year.

I am thankful for...second changes, and thirds and fourths, etc. God is so faithful to give me a brand new start each day to strive to follow Him more closely, to look to His plan and to enjoy His presence.

From the learning rooms...basics, basics, basics. That has been our theme for this year. Gabe is progressing well and we are getting caught up. Bess is winding down and getting ready to graduate. When did my little girl grow up?

From the kitchen...beef soup for dinner and maybe some home made bread...if I get motivated.

On my mind...so many things right now. What situation is best for all the children and for me...what project to tackle next on the house...my gardens, our camping trip this summer. I'm a bid of a jumble, but it is all good.

I am creating...a new fireman themed cross stitch block, continuing with my socks and hoping to start a new embroidery project.

I am going...to Gabe's boy's group, Bessie's piano lesson and to run a few errands. And in there somewhere, I hope to enjoy some outdoor time on this gorgeous day.

I am reading...Dorothy Sayers and Stepping Heavenward for a study I am doing.

I am hoping...that Dad's hand heals well from his injury. He cut the end of his little finger off yesterday while using the log splitter.

I am hearing...the birds singing outside, Gabe on the other computer and Bess in her room.

Around the house...always laundry in various stages and school books spread out on the table.

I am Pondering...
"Praise the Lord! How blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who greatly delights in His commandments." Psalm 112:1

I have been thinking and praying a lot about being content with where God has me right now and about staying closer to Him. I tend to get off the trail and try and do my own thing, which only causes me untold trouble and then I complain about it all. I want to walk closely with God, day by day and be content in that walk and just enjoy the walk, even when it is a tougher trail, but knowing that I am walking with my God and am safe and secure in that place. Oh, I want to be there and not in this constant state of rebelling, coming back, rebelling again because things are not going the way I want them to go.

I am wearing...jeans and a long-sleeved red shirt.

One of my favorite things...an unexpected surprise...something out of the blue and pleasing.

Here is a picture I'd like to share

Easter Morning

We had a very full Easter morning. We headed up to the church for the breakfast at 7:30. What a terrific breakfast we had and sweet fellowship with our church family.

There was a time of praise and worship between the breakfast and the regular morning service. I enjoy singing with the praise and worship team.

Pastor gave a terrific message. I love our church family.

The annual Easter family photo session was a bit more comfortable this year than last. I can remember last year the weather being cold and windy. This year, it was warm and balmy.

Here is the best of the shots.

And of course we have to have a goofy one.