Notes to God

I don't know how I got out of the habit of journaling during my quiet times but somehow I did.  I recently started up again and how I love it!  I often find myself flipping backwards a few pages to read what I wrote.  Oh, how I enjoy seeing my "prayer requests" turn into "prayers answered."  Not all of them, but most.  Some are still in the "love suffers long" compartment.  I've found my thoughts and feelings poured out onto paper seems to release them into God's heart.  Kind of like little wisps being drawn into God's presence.  I've found no one listens as attentively as He does.  He never tires, He never is in a rush to go somewhere, but rather He's always waiting, eager to be with me and you, too!  

Oh, how faithful He is and how thankful I am to be His child. 

Spring has Sprung!

What glorious weather we had this weekend!  It's so funny how fast weather can change.  We went from dreary and cold to sunny and warm just within a short time span.  For the first time in many months I was able to throw the windows open and savor the sounds of our children playing outside.  

We also enjoyed our first cook-out this weekend.  I love getting a break from cooking in the kitchen while hubby takes care of the meals.  The smoky taste of ribs and hamburgers was a refreshing break from my mundane cooking!

But, my favorite part was soaking up the sunshine sitting on the porch and watching my kids running and laughing.  How sweet is that??? 

Spring has really sprung!

Thank you Lord for Spring!

"Therefore be imitators of God as dear children.

And walk in love, as Christ also has loved us 

and given Himself for us, 

an offering and a sacrifice to God

for a sweet smelling aroma,"

Ephesians 5:1,2

Late Night Crocheting

image and pattern found  here

This very cute shrug caught my eye one night as I was up too late perusing the free patterns that lion brand yarn offers.  My, oh, my what a lot of patterns they have!!

Why, I do this to myself I don't know!  As if I don't have enough projects to do!!!!  

I think I have as much fun starting a new project as I do completing one.

Homespun Yarn - Ambrosia

Once I got the rhythm of the stitch it went pretty quick.  One reviewer of the pattern said she did it in 2 hours.  I could only wish to accomplish it in that time!  No, this took me several days.  But, it was kind of fun to make something new for my spring wardrobe where the mercury on the thermometer is anything but steady!  It's a lightweight shrug that keeps me warm without the bulk of a heavy sweater. 

I also "stumbled" upon this cute little chick pattern.

image and pattern found here

Wouldn't they be cute for Easter?  

Sigh . . . not until I get a few other things off my list first!


Happy day!

The Gift of Smell

Thank you, Lord, for the gift of smell.

You know the saying you don't really appreciate something until it's gone?  It's so sad but true!  Since I've been battling a cold for 3 days I haven't been able to breathe out of my nose.  Let alone smell!  Which has me thinking of my favorite scents.

Some of my favorite smells are babies,

flowers,

and fresh baked bread.

What are your favorites?

Sunday Scripture

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"I will praise you with music,

telling of your faithfulness to all your promises,

O Holy One of Israel."

Psalm 71:22

Our Spring Break

Beef Barley Soup

My boys have been home this week on Spring Break.  We haven't been able to do anything exciting since they've been pretty sick.  Cold, flu, earaches, you name it!!  In an attempt to nourish them back to health I made beef barley soup.

Rolling the bread dough.

 They perked up even more when I told them we were going to make cinnamon rolls.  Sorry, cute little doughboy the ones in the can just don't cut it!!

Yummy Cinnamon Roll!

These are much better!  My boys loved helping me through the whole process.  These will have to be a regular more often because the 2 pans we made are nearly gone!!

Children's Museum in Indianapolis

 We got out a little bit and spent an afternoon at the Children's Museum in Indy.  It was great for our 5-year old who had a blast but my 10-year wasn't quite so amused.  Pre-teen already??  Say it isn't so! 

Spring Training

We are also gearing up for baseball season which starts on Monday.  Our weather still has yet to feel like spring.  Hopefully, it will arrive this month!!

What have you been up to?