My Loves

Captain Awesome just before his very first volunteer appreciation dinner. I am so thankful for a child who sees the value in serving other people even when it means less 'alone time'- something he greatly values.

Trooper and I don't often get an evening to ourselves so we made the best of it with an impromptu date night. I'm am enchanted with his infectious smile. In his own words, "It's a weapon. A very useful weapon."

Are you my mother?

Our young silkie chick has taken on a maternal role with our new arrivals.

harsh words

I see nowhere in my bible where we are given permission to name calling and harsh speech. Rather, the scriptures are full of admonishments to "season our speech as with salt" and in all ways maintain a gentle tongue and heart, for "out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks". Perhaps this is because most truths are hard enough to swallow without allowing our words make them completely unappetizing to those who are hungry for the goodness of God.

-Zonoma

Adorable and Edible

We have started this experiment with raising our own meat chickens out of a resolve to know what, exactly, we are eating. We have them in a separate coop and run and are doing everything we can not to get attached. Even so, it is hard to ignore that they are amazing creatures. They have tripled in size in ten short days and are handsome if gawky.

Cloud of Blooms

Sweet Autumn Clematis

right vs true

Love remembers that it doesn't have to be 'right' to be 'true'. Cherish your loved ones.

-Zonoma

Lantana