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!

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

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.

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.

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.