Community Booklover

I saw this cute little fellow at the library this morning, and got permission from his mom to put his picture on my blog. It made me happy to see moms and their tots braving the March wind and rain to come and hang out at the library, then go home with stacks of books.

Sign of Spring

Debris and thawing from the recent ice storm as well as extra water from a spring rainstorm called for the posting of applicable signs and closure of gates. This "buggy bridge" is quite familiar to Ken and me; it is practically next door to our first home after we were married.

Ants on a Log

I know this food invention was designed primarily for children but I, adult that I am, will admit that sometimes it is still my go-to snack.

New Word

This photo illustrates the new word I learned today from an article on decluttering: tchotchke. It is pronounced choch-kuh, and it means a small object that is decorative rather than strictly functional; a bauble or trinket. I think it could also mean "a little item that meant something to you at one time, but now it doesn't as much, but you continue to dust around it anyway." So there you have it. Some of my tchotchkes, as well as the dust around them.

Easter 2016

A day of celebration...rejoicing in our Risen Lord, and spending time with my two lovely daughters. (as well as other people dear to me) The young lady on the right had a birthday today; Kerra is now 17. She gives our family great reason to celebrate!

                                                                                Guest photographer: Renee Shantz

Good Saturday

Playing big checkers with someone as fun as Ainslie, eating lots of good food, having relatives around to laugh at his comical antics/expressions and hanging out with lots of cousins (some from far away)...no wonder my four-year-old nephew Carter hates to leave Grandpa and Grandma Martin's house after a family gathering.

Glass Orchard

Because of the effects of the March 2016 Ice Storm, our Good Friday morning service at church was cancelled. With some family and friends coming to join us for lunch and games, we had a good Friday in spite of the change of plans. By late afternoon the ice finally started to melt, and the sun turned the apple trees into a glittering expanse of beauty.