{this moment} ~ A simple, special, extraordinary moment.
Linking with the lovely Amanda
Embracing the Full, Hard and Good Life, While Pausing Often by Quiet Waters
By Michelle
By Michelle
By Michelle
This Moment ~ capturing this wonderful evening in one picture. An evening of mother/daughter serving an organization we are deeply involved with and enjoying the live music played by some of our favorite bands.
Linking with SouleMama
By Michelle
This Moment
Lately I haven’t been on the computer much until late in the evening, and some things are getting left on the back burner. Late last week I woke the kids (late) and told them we were heading out for the day. Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park are 2 of my favorite places and we have not made the 3.5 hour trip in a long time, so we loaded up and headed north and west.
With the late start and a little dwaddling we arrived pretty late in the day, but still had time to walk to Alberta Falls. With “baby kitty” the little short legged toddler with us, some of us were moving very slow. My two longer legged girls were itching to go for a run, so off they ran.
It was a blessing to hear their laughter and chatter as they dashed off. It was also a joy to walk along with Mae and “baby kitty”. I am so treasuring these days with my teen and preteen daughters. The years are passing quickly by so I will continue to grab them from time to time and head out away from homework and screens to just enjoy a little outdoors time together.
Linking with SouleMama
By Michelle
What I’m INTO August 2014 Edition
This month has been full of dust, sun, new starts, laughter, frayed edges as the remodel work continues, as new school year gets going and summer dwindles down. Week four of no kitchen left me feeling out of it, and I discovered that while I am not frustrated or discontent, the adventurous energy that I started this venture with has dissipated and I feel as though I have frayed edges. Still holding it together and pushing forward, but with a little less gumption.
Read and Reading:
The Antelope in the Living Room by Melanie Shankle This book was a delightful piece of comic relief as my home continued the craziness of kitchen & bathroom remodel and sending the kids off to new school situations.
Sheba’s Song was another quiet time blessing.
Currently reading:
Where There Was No Church, Families Where Grace is in Place, Clutterfree with Kids, Generous Justice
(I completed _2_ books this month, but read a chapter or 2 or more in several others.)
TV:
We turned Netflix back on and started where we left off with Dr Who. Slowly, the 5 of us have become Whovians to varying degrees.
Music:
I’m really enjoying the classical station on the way to school on Monday morning, and listening to the Newsboys as we continue to work on the house.
Things I Love:
This bench and these plans. Thank you for sharing Ana White!
In the Blogosphere:
~ “I’m slow to process, slow to think, slow to respond. Rather than fight against that, I’m learning to celebrate it in my own way.” Oh Emily, thank you for the admonishment to stop fighting my slow processing thoughts and responses! Spending some time this month pondering the idea of celebrating that aspect of introverted me.
… take no relationship for granted.
My sisterinlove recently shared a link on facebook that led me to The Imagination Tree, oh my. This playdough looks like a recipe for fall fun with a precious little one I get to spend a few days a week with! I just can. hardly. wait. for the new kitchen!
On The Blog:
I shared
why my family is committed to child sponsorship
and my “back to school” plan for September/October
Your turn, what are you into this grand month of August?
Linking with Leigh Kramer
By Michelle
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