Brrrr ~Its Cold~ Relatively Speaking

Taking the chill out of the air

First day we have used the fireplace this year.

The dog followed me around until I figured out what he wanted...for me to get his bed out of the garage! 

(Then he settled in for a long winters nap.)

The one bloom on our small cactus plant...almost a month after its name.

The wind chill factor was below freezing, though the temperature was above freezing. A few family members thought it was great.... *not me*! If there had only been snow....but drizzly rain... was yuck.

The Knots Prayer

Dear God:
Please untie the knots that are in my mind, my heart and my life.
Remove the have nots, the can nots and the do nots that I have in my mind.

Erase the will nots, may nots, might nots that may find a home in my heart.

Release me from the could nots, would nots and should nots that obstruct my life.

And most of all, Dear God, I ask that you remove from my mind, my heart and my life
all of the 'am nots' that I have allowed to hold me back, especially the thought
that I am not good enough.

Amen.

~ Author Known to God

Story in picture

At 3p.m.

At 5p.m.

Measuring...16" !! Shortest ever remembered.

All in a Day

Babysitting my favorite kids

Making batches of waffles for freezer

Laundry--8 loads

Making bread

Add a 3 mile walk= a productive day.

Something to Remember...

"But be ye doers of the word and not hearers only deceiving your own selves." (James 1:22)

For Today...

"Bless the Lord oh my soul, and forget not all His benefits: 

Who forgives all your iniquities,

Who heals all your diseases, 

Who redeems your life from destruction,

Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies, 

Who satisfies your mouth with good things, 

so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.

The Lord executes righteousness And justice for all who are oppressed.

The Lord is merciful and gracious,

Slow to anger, and abounding in mercy.

For as the heavens are high above the earth,

So great is His mercy toward those who fear Him.

For He knows our frame; 

He remembers that we are dust."

Psalms 103 (in part)

New Years Celebration '11

R & J had great fun making choices at the super center.  The cart depicts the final choices for the upcoming event.

The sunset was gorgeous at our country property

Enjoying the fire

Lights from the police car that came to check out our gathering.  Someone saw the fire and activity. Good to know the not so near neighbors were watching! The policeman stayed for a little while and joined the fun...after determining there was no alcohol or drugs or foul play involved in our party.

The adults played with the sparklers...

...while the boys set up the fireworks station

The girls sat by and watched the activity.

and we all had a good time watching the display and visiting with one another.