Pretty Bird

I took this photo of Molly at the Little Rock Zoo years ago. I just love her.

The theme this week for Melissa's Monday Moments photo contest is "animals."

Voting starts Saturday. (Hint, hint.)

How to Be a Butterfly

So you want to be a butterfly?

Find someone nice to dress up with.

Join the world around you.

Adorn yourself with sparkling wings.

Be graceful.

Appreciate the joy and beauty all around.

Bask in the splashes of color, glowing under lights.

Be mindful of others watching you.

Now dance, Little Butterfly, dance!

Take a grateful bow.

Receive the acclaim humbly.

Inspire others.

And, above all, always remember how beautiful your Father made you.

I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. 

Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well.  
Psalm 139:14

Sweet Dreams

"My son, do not lose sight of these—keep sound wisdom and discretion, and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck. Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble. If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet."
                                                                                                                                                         Proverbs 3:21-24

Project 365: Week 24

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Saylor made her church-singing debut this morning!

What was once a spelling activity and then a mini-tower building adventure, has become a major architectural undertaking.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Gabriel got this mess-free coloring book and marker set for his birthday. He started...and finished it today. (He's a completer.)

And Saylor began work on a mosaic today. Really great activity!

Dress-up time. (For boys.)

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Lizard lovers.

He turned green when we put him in a little cage with grass. He's pretty cute, isn't he?

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

We've been enjoying our ant hill. Truly amazing creatures!

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Blueberry picking: Good times

Shopping at Walmart: Not so good times

Friday, June 10, 2011

I'm packing suitcases for the Rackleys! They are our dear, dear friends and...missionaries in Uganda and are about to have some friends come over for a short-term mission trip. Sadly, it's not THESE friends. (Although, we would be happy to accept donations for the nearly $30,000 it would take to get our family over there and back for a proper visit. Ugh.) So our church is sending what I would call a "care package on crack,"full of things they need and want...and then some. It's my baby to organize, so if anyone would like to get in on this, please email me, and I'll let you know how you can help.

P.S. The stuff flies out on Friday, June 17th.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Gabriel got to attend a birthday party today. He was on the move the entire time!

Look at me! I managed a one-week post AND did it on time! What in the world?! Sara, you must be so proud.  :)