Saturday, November 29, 2014

Friends!


Such a blessing to have these sweet ladies in my life!
Tori & Tiff, you are always welcome in our home.

Thanksgiving 2014

part of David's prayer.......

Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name. 

1 Chronicles 29:13




Grateful today for quality time spent with Hunter in Houston.  
I'll always remember 
our Thanksgiving dinner together baking, cooking and laughing together.
My life is overflowing with blessings!


Friday, October 31, 2014

Honoring Mom October 31, 1941

Mom's favorite "pumkie" pie

Love you, Mom thanks for your love and kindness.

October 31, 1941-April 19, 2010

Saturday, October 18, 2014

street v-ball and rip sticking







California







Archery

One quick lesson and the instructor trusted me 
with a bow and several
arrows, however the lesson did not yield a 
bulls eye.  Must have been the instruction : )

Camp Olympia

As I walked the camp grounds, I visited it's permanent residents.
 These huge sows, snorted and grunted their approval of 
my short visit, following me along their sty fence.
 This guy greeted me very enthusiastically, when he
relaized I had no food to offer him, he quickly 
left and climbed
his ramp.
 Another curious billy.
 For Rachael: a Texas sized chicken coup.
The tranquil, beautiful horses

Lake Livingston retreat

 Texas beautiful live oak trees with hanging moss
Lake Livingston
 I stayed in Apollo cabin through the trees.
 Nice fresh air to breathe.
 Peaceful lakeside place to journal, read God's Word and prayer.






Sunday, October 5, 2014

Sweet baby girls





Greek Festival 2014

 Waiting for shuttle bus next to downtown.
 Costume jewelry, pottery and colorful lanterns

Houston mural

Our President and Mrs. Bush represented in this mural

Greek Festival 2014


 Tour of Annunciation Greek Orthodox cathedral
several Byzantine-style tapestries and paintings.


 Amazing stained glass throughout
cathedral


New frig sign


Words of a peaceful home and healed hearts.  
Praying I use them often.

Door curtain final



top view
A finished project!  A big thank you to Cheryl for her advice and priceless 
sewing direction.  She saved me time and project failure.

Glass panel door curtain

 Ikea tree with birds curtain attached with sash rod at top, waiting 2 days to install
 bottom rod because of humidity loosening the fabric.

Thursday, September 25, 2014

throw-back Thursday


Hello 1980's
Please hide the Aquanet.
What a blessing to have a loving family!

homemade powder laundry detergent

 Recipe:
3# Oxi-Clean
17.6 oz. Zote
4# Borax
3# 7oz. Arm & Hammer super washing soda
4# Purex crystals
1 Home Depot 5 gal. bucket
cost $21.42
(excluding bucket)

Detergent should last several months, use 1-2 tablespoons per load.

#LUV2SERVE



Memorial is embarking on a service program designed for our elementary aged kids.  We're pushing the envelope and asking God to generate hearts of grateful service in our kids.  They are eager to participate and possess wonderful energy and ideas to share.