Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Summer Menagerie

 The lazy hazy days of summer have slipped by once again.  Thank goodness for my camera to capture all these wonderful moments that filled our days.  Friends, family, nature, and blessings abound.

 One of my favorite times of the day is when Leui and I would meet for coffee and devotionals on the front porch.  He is so sweet to surprise me with little flower clippings from around our yard accompanied by a strong cup of java.

 This moth was HUGE!  And friendly!


 Hands down Mr. Gabriel enjoyed our pool more than anyone in our house.  The mask and snorkel he got for his birthday was the best $20 I ever spent!

 Doug chillin in the top hammock listening to his tunes...

 Some member of my clan would grab my camera and snap away at whatever captured their attention, those things usually fall under the category of God's creation.
 Our junior inventor
 What do you get when you give a boy a box?

 Punchy anyone?


 Lots of friends to come and play and swim.


 Front row seats
 V JAM, victorious Orange Crush
 New baby Liam





 After 7 straight days of no electricity, a swarm of BGE guys were hanging out by our swingset trying to hook us back up to voltage!

For years I prayed for the Lord to give my son a 'Jonathan'.  As usually, he answered me in abundance with some of the best buds I could ever dream up for him! 1 Samuel 18:3 NIV "And Jonathan made a covenant with David because he loved him as himself."


To the Farm

 A visit to the farm
Conway, Frank, Papa, and Grammy
 Picture perfect weather
Lots of space to play







 A trip to Lake Anna Nuclear Power Plant
Interactive learning



 Made pesto
Picked cherry tomatoes, cucs, squash
Inherited Aunt Ethels bulbs to plant at home
The farm is quiet
the farm is restful
the farm holds family

Sunday Twist

 I bought a box of Aunt Anne's pretzel mix.  You know the pretzels that hypnotises you in the mall.  Today we decided to make a batch.
 It was oowie and gooey, perfect for a 9 year old boy!  Then you have to wait and let it rise, a lesson of patience for said 9 yr old.
 After dividing the batter (math skills are necessary) you roll out the dough a yard long and an 1" thick.  Twist, then dunk it into a chemistry bowl of sodium bicarbonate and water then bake.  After they come out of the oven you need to decide salt or cinnamon sugar...

 Spending time together is precious and I love making these Norman Rockwell moments but after creating these treats I think it's a beautiful thing that the mall has these curb side and ready to go (that can be a family event too)!

Coram Deo,
E.W.