9November2015 Quickshot: Snokelfest

There are worse places to go on a field trip.  While the rest of the family was shivering in the rain, Z and his lovely chaperoning mama, got to enjoy some sun, sand and snorkeling at the Red Sea.

18December2014 Quickshot: Lots of Candles

Happy Birthday to this beautiful lady.  Was going to post pictures of the birthday cake but it looked like a Christmas Eve, candlelight service!  :)  Very grateful for D!  The verses below describe you to a "T."

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.  She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar.  She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.  She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.  She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.  She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night.  In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers.  She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy.  When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet.  She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple.  Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.  She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes.  She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.  She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue.  She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:  "Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.  Give her the reward she has earned, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.  Proverbs 31:10-31

29June2014 Quickshot: Camp Life

D had a great time leading a Google Camp Invention this week.

23December2013 Quickshot: Love on a Plate

If you look up the word "love" in a dictionary, this is the photo you should see.  :)  D has been baking Christmas goodies today and OH MY the house smells so good! 

21December2013 Quickshot: Mommy Date

For a mommy-date, D took the 2 eldest to see the Hobbit:  Desolation of Smaug.  They give it 2, actually 6, thumbs ups. 

2December2013 Gifting

Here's a great example of God-given talents in action.  Here's D. demonstrating an experiment for her science clas. 

15August2013 Back to School

4 of our 7 started back to school today. 

J started 7th Grade

Z started 6th Grade

M started 1st Grade

D returned to the classroom and is teaching 6th Grade Math, Science and Literature.

19March2013 Girl's Night Out

Recently D. and M. experienced a wonderful treat, Girl's Night Out.  Along with a bunch of friends, they enjoyed a great meal and then went to a local production of Annie.  As you can tell by the photos, they had a excellent time!