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Foto Friday Challenge: Happy

Posted in Christian Life, Family, Outdoor Adventures, and Photography

As I looked around this week and thought about the theme for this challenge – happy, I realized, once again, how blessed I really am.  A simple photography challenge put my mind in motion.  So many different thoughts filled my head.  This week’s challenge became more of a way to capture the moment of some of the things that make me happy instead of taking “the perfect” shot. Happiness is… My true happiness (joy) comes from within because… I know that no matter what happens in this crazy life that I love I can find peace in my Savior.  I…

Missing the Desert

Posted in Family, and Thoughts

It’s so much fun when we’re able to get away for a long weekend.  I love the family time, the relaxing, and the quiet.  While it was hot this time around, the mornings and evenings were quite pleasant.  It would have been nice if there would have been a little more breeze to cool us off in the evening, but it was still okay once we settled in for the night. The sky was pitch black at night until the moon came out.  The stars sparkled brilliantly above us.  The difference in visibility after the moon was high in the…

Foto Friday Challenge: Architecture

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.

Happy Mother’s Day!

Posted in Family, and Holidays

Munchkin is getting so big.  While you can’t tell it in this picture taken on Easter Sunday, she’s nearly as tall as me now.  She’s growing physically, mentally, and spiritually.  She is truly a blessing to me.  I am so grateful that the Lord trusted us with this precious child.  Children truly are a gift from God. Happy Mother’s Day!!