Author: Joyce

Thanksgiving Assignment

As we get ready for Thanksgiving in a few weeks, I gave the kids an assignment.  They need to think of one thing they are thankful for, take a picture, and then write a blog about it.  They need to try to do it everyday until Thanksgiving, though I might have them do it all month.

The “rules” are, in case you decide to join us, are easy.

  • Everyday, think of one special thing that you are thankful for
  • Take or draw a picture of it
  • Tell why you are thankful
  • Write a note about it
  • Praise God for his wonderful blessing!

Today I am thankful for simple things, like an old jar decorated with rock candy.  It is bright and colorful. It did not cost much, and requires very little maintenance. Clean up is easy too!

 

Boyfriend

Before church this evening, we went for a walk at Cobus Creek Park.  It is still very pretty with all the fall colors.

Just before leaving, I asked Mark if he could please take a picture of my boyfriend and me.  I think  he did a great job!

I am so very thankful for Allan.  He is a wonderful husband and a great father.  He loves Jesus and is trying hard to raise our family (me included) in a way that helps us to know Jesus better too.  He works hard, but makes the time to play with us.

He is also extremely good looking and a lot of fun to be around!

 

Tree

This tree and all the assorted colored leaves still clinging to its branches caught my eye at the park today.

Trees
By Joyce Kilmer

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the sweet earth’s flowing breast;

A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;

A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

Two Year Old Hat Pictures

When Mark was little, he was given a denim hat.  He wore it often, so when I took him for his two year old pictures, I had him wear the hat and his favorite pair of overalls.  When Andrea got her two year old pictures, I had her wear the hat and overalls also.  Of course, now I had to get pictures of all the kids wearing the hat and overalls for their second birthday.

The place we got matching pictures from is not here anymore.  So, we set up our own studio today and attempted matching pictures. The colorized picture will eventually be put into a frame with the other two year old pictures.