"A horse doesn't care how much you know,

until he knows how much you care."

Pat Parelli

Whatever life gives you,

even when it hurts,

just be strong and

act like you're okay.

Strong walls shake,

but never collapse.

50 Rules for Dads of Daughters

Daddies, read this tonight.

Mommies, pass this to dad.

"Good friends, good books,

and a sleepy conscience:

this is the ideal life."

- Mark Twain

 

my post on our family blog

took me to Jenny's family blog

which took me to reading
from the first

year of that blog
~ 2007

now i'm wrapped in memories

of noah's chubby legs and hands

ian's fascination with books

noah rolling christmas ornaments

ian leaving the little stage

and becoming more of a boy now

the old say memories comfort

i must not be old

they make me long for the days

of noah's chubby legs and hands

ian's fascination with books

noah rolling christmas ornaments
ian leaving the little stage
and becoming more of a boy now

Isn't our Lord simply amazing?

You know, He didn't have to give such beauty.

I am so thankful for many things,

but the beauty of nature can overwhelm.

I am so thankful, Lord, for this delight.

You are an awesome God,

an amazing Father,

and I love you.

little tiny fingers, little tiny toes

little baby eyes, little baby nose

little baby gurgles, little baby sighs

mommy & daddy singing you lullabies

life has changed, but that's okay

spending happy hours each day

making time for all the good

that comes along with parenthood

~Welcome, sweet Owen Heath Taylor~

have a blessed weekend ~

a merry, happy spring

Lucky has nothing to do with it. Christians are blessed {smile font}. Praying your weekend has been filled with love and laughter and that the coming week finds you closer to Him and  moments that take your breath away~

"We need to turn off the wrinkle cream ads, stop dousing our heads in dye and start looking in the mirror to tell ourselves we are beautiful. Those gray hairs you are starting to see? They are amazing. Those laugh lines you always look for in photos? They are wonderful! You are a ravishing Queen in your own right and don't let anyone convince you otherwise. So smile, laugh, ham it up for the camera and know that your joy is more beautiful than boxed color or Botox could ever be!" ~ Lauren Richwine

Spring is on her way!

1) I am thankful for the birds outside my window each morning.
2) I love that they always settle in the trees over the azaleas!
3) Our azaleas apparently bloom year round! Not used to that!
4) To know that I am loved makes me feel safe and happy.
5) To know Heaven is my eternal home makes me beyond happy.

think of what's at hand

not what's behind you

the Lord your God

will sustain

and keep you

He will give His angels

to watch over you

you love

and you are loved

What a comfort ~

"And in the end,

it's not the years

in your life that count.

It's the life

in your years."

~ Abraham Lincoln