Faith ~ Family ~ Outdoor Living
I'm proudly married to my best friend, an active duty US Marine. I'm happily taking care of our homestead and our ever growing entourage of animals. I enjoy writing, reading, cooking, crafting, diy projects, and various outdoor activities. It's all about enjoying the journey of life with my family.
Posted in Family, and Photography
I have to admit that I have nothing new for this week. I just couldn’t get out and about to snap pictures of some of the interesting buildings and homes around here. Instead, I offer some pictures from when we were at the Grand Canyon. All these images were taken at the Desert View Watch Tower. For more Foto Friday Challenge, head over to Renaissance. You can also see my past Foto Friday Challenges here.
Posted in Photography
I heard squeals coming from outside. The front door flew open. “Momma, Momma… you can… come see… outside.” I tell Munchkin to slow down and repeat what she is saying. At first, I thought something bad had happened, but I quickly realized that she was super excited. The momma bird was off the nest, and they could see the babies. She wanted me to grab the camera, so I could take pictures of the baby birds. These little chicks were peaking out from the nest. Obviously, the momma bird has been sitting on these guys for a while as they…
Posted in Christian Life
Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp! Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes! Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with clashing cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord! ~Psalm 150~ Find more Word Filled Wednesday at 160 Acre Woods
Posted in Gluten Free, and Homemaking
Oriental Trading Company has lots of fun different food picks which add a little fun to a simple wrap. By using a fish cookie cutter on the watermelon, I was able to create a fun, simple under water lunch for Munchkin. Using fun food picks and cookies cutters to make a fun meal works for me. You can see my spring fun lunch idea here.
Posted in Reviews
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