The South Platte River...
Charlotte enjoyed 'fishing' with daddy & picking dandelions.
Jon fly fishing along the shore.
On our way home.
Tuesday, April 12
Friday, April 8
Wednesday, April 6
a happy sewing diversion
My vintage sewing machine hand-me-down
that I LOVE.
New place mats created on a whim.
I now need to refinish our breakfast table to make the colors pop. My round
pedestal table has a light maple surface with white base, but I'm thinking
darker with reddish hints for the surface & either white or chartreuse
(the funky green in my placemats) for the pedestal!
Depends on how bold I feel that day.
And then...I would love to add these scoop-back chairs from west elm.
Monday, March 28
my sweet li'l nieces in oxford
Two dear little ladies, Norah Jane & Harriet Dyne, I wish
I could hug & kiss them right this minute, and I wish they
could play with their cousin Charlotte Mae any old day.
Norah
Harriet
Saturday, March 26
a little wine tasting & scenery
The Ciatano Winery at Rock 'n River Day Resort in Lyons, CO was an excellent place
to stop and take a few sips in the wine tasting room on our way to Estes Park with our
great friends Jesse & Andrea Wald, who came all the way from Fargo, ND for a visit.
The pond is filled with trout. In the summer you can catch and keep
for a dollar an inch. They'll fillet 'em and fry 'em with herbs over a
wood fire grill. A little spendy, but that's about as fresh as it gets.
I enjoyed this quaint little patio.
Charlotte absolutely loved the resident cat, who happened to be quite
friendly and didn't seem to mind a little girl's endearing squeezes.
Friday, March 18
look, listen, & live
Today I was looking at this picture of road signs that my husband Jon had captured during his travels. My mind wandered, thinking of the signs of the times in which we live, specifically the struggle in Japan as devastation sweeps over their land. I thought about Bible prophecy which speaks of natural disasters occurring with more and more frequency as the time of Jesus, when He comes to obliterate evil and to rescue His own, draws nearer and nearer. My simple existence often seems untouched by the drastic things happening around me, but every now and then I catch a glimpse of how disasters such as this seem to be happening at a quickening pace. And hitting closer to home (radiation possibly even reaching the coast of California). I am compelled to look at the signs; listen to the warnings.Looking for answers, I checked out where the word hear appears in my Bible. This simple small word sheds abundant light and truth on our present and future reality.
Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one.
You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart
and with all your soul and with all your might.
Deuteronomy 6: 4-5
He is the one true God. He deserves all our heart, soul and might. Forget all the other stuff we worship in our daily lives--money, prestige, possessions. Get over it. God is so much bigger than any of those things!
If my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn
from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14
The God of the ages makes us this huge promise. Why don't we immediately take Him up on it?
Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge,
for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.
Proverbs 22: 17-18
And again He pleads with us:
He who has ears to hear, let him hear.
Matthew 11:15
Why don't people listen?
Whoever is of God hears the words of God. The reason why you do not hear them is that you are not of God.
John 8:47
But how are they to call on him in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in
him of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching?
Romans 10:14
Those of us who have heard the good news need to share it for the benefit of those who don't know simply because it has never been told to them. All signs point to the fact that we have a hope.
He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.
To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.
Revelation 2:7
God will clean up our mess!
In that day the deaf shall hear...and out of their gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind shall see.
Isaiah 29:18
The world under Christ's rule, will not experience the gloom and darkness of our current world. It will be safe and protected from sadness, disease, evil, and despair. The alarming events around us are meant to cause us to turn to God, make us realize what a mess we've made, make us run to His arms, seek His face...the only place where it is safe. Let Him rule your heart, mind and soul already. If you let Him do this, even in this crazy world, you can experience the peace of God.
All the signs point us to Him.
Thursday, March 17
Friday, March 11
a visit from Courtney & James
Auntie Courtney.
A most fantastic omlet...Mmmm.
Adorable newlyweds...and some gorgeous wintery foliage.
Sweet little lady.
Three chickas.
Monday, March 7
style
I have to say that I am thoroughly entertained by these non-functional
yet incredibly fashionable (debatable) glasses. They are a Charlotte favorite.
Sunday, February 20
"In the spacious love of God, our souls can lie down and rest. This love from him is not something we must struggle for, earn, or fear to lose. It is bestowed. He has bestowed it upon us. He has chosen us. And nothing can separate us from his love. Not even ourselves. We are made for such a love. Our hearts yearn to be loved intimately, personally, and yes, romantically. We are created to be the object of desire and affection of One who is totally and completely in love with us." -John & Stasi Eldredge, Captivating (p. 124)
Tuesday, February 15
Harper Grace
I am pleased to announce that I have a new niece! Emily & Ben have been blessed with a gorgeous baby girl. She arrived just yesterday...Happy Valentines Day. We are so excited for their new joy in becoming parents. And we are thrilled with the miracle of God bringing baby Harper into their lives.
Tuesday, February 8
a strange tradition
Charlotte has decided it is fun to bring the snowman into the house.
We informed her it would melt, but that sounded especially
brilliant to her. Now, each time we're out in the snow, even
if we don't build a snowman, she requests to bring some in
and put it on a plate. Three cheers for cheap entertainment!
Sunday, February 6
mmmm, more coconut please
Recently learning about the health benefits of eating certain kinds of fat and having decided to take a next step to prove it, today I purchased my very first jar of 100% pure organic coconut oil. The recommendation was to put 1 to 2 tablespoons (I just did 1, since it isn't cheap--ha, ha, I was almost going to say, 'since it doesn't grow on trees') into hot herbal tea and to drink it twenty minutes before each meal. I tried it in my peach green tea & was surprised to find that it was quite tasty.
Off the top of my head, some of the known benefits include:
Increased energy
Better digestion
Weight loss (yes, people, I'm not kidding!)
Healthy skin & hair
After only one day & two servings of my special tea, I am feeling very nice in my tummy. For long term results, time will tell. Cooking with other parts of the coconut will be the next small step to creating a healthier lifestyle.
Coconut oil has not been the only implementation in my Eat Fat Lose Fat experiment, three other notable changes have occurred. One, I have been adding more vegetables to my diet. Two, I am now on a very nice exercise regimen. Finally, three, I have eliminated the words 'low-fat/non-fat' completely from my diet and have been eating fattier cuts of meat & even butter. You would think I'd be gaining weight by the barrelful--not so! I have not gained a pound! On top of which, I am losing inches. The whole endeavor has been actually quite fun. I feel more satisfied after each meal and am finding myself eating smaller amounts without trying! And get this, NO CRAVINGS! In light of such favorable findings, I am excitedly awaiting future results. Meanwhile, I am loving how I feel. Smile.
Saturday, February 5
Friday, February 4
Thursday, February 3
food for thought
"The body can use coconut oil for energy more rapidly and efficiently than any other fat source. Special fats in coconut (called medium-chain fatty acids, MCFAs) are not normally stored in your body as fat. Instead, they're quickly converted to energy, making coconut ideal for weight loss." (EAT FAT LOSE FAT)
photo via julianbakery
Wednesday, January 26
assortiment
I love the irregularity of this arrangement. And the colors--so calming. Oh to be a delicate, little egg so I could nestle up in one of the compartments for awhile.
via .m0iseau.
Tuesday, January 25
the ben tyler trail
We definitely need to come back and visit this trail Spring, Summer, & Fall as well. It offers gorgeous views on the small portion that we were able to hike with our 2 1/2-year-old! The trail is named after a guy who operated a lumber mill in the area during the gold rush days. Perhaps after hauling all that lumber over the ridge, he deserved it. Here is one serious hiker:
...some of the scenery...
...and two of my favs.
She's still smiling. Good. There is so much to explore out here!
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