Coffee Pot Blues

See this coffee pot? I got it for Christmas. Well it doesn't work! It drives me nuts. The coffee grinds end up everywhere and the coffee doesn't pour into the pot. So it ends up all over the counter. I did take it back to Costco to get another one, only to have the same problem.

A good Wife

"A true wife makes a man's life nobler, stronger, grander, by the omnipotence of her love 'turning all the forces of manhood upward and heavenward.' While she clings to him in holy confidence and loving dependence she brings out in him whatever is nobles and richest in his being. She inspires him him courage and earnestness. She beautifies his life. She softens whatever is rude and harsh in his habits or his spirit. She clothes him with the gentler graces of refined and cultured manhood. While she yields to him and never disregards his lightest wish, she is really his queen, ruling his whole life and leading him onward and upward in every proper path. -JR Miller

A Peak Inside Our Haven

Zachary was very excited to hear the door bell ring at 1:30pm
this afternoon. He had been waiting for his Lego set he order
with his birthday money. Even as I type he is still working hard at
dinning room table.


Chris is out for the evening so we decided this would be a prefect time
for a picnic in the living room. With a spread of turkey/ ham sandwiches, peanut butter and banana as well. A big plate of fruits.
We all sat on blankets watching Little House on the Prairie.
I love catching these moments.

My sweet surprise this week.

Written mail from a very dear friend.

In the wee hours

If we would have a true home, we must guard well our thoughts and actions. A single bitter word may disquiet the home for a whole day; but, like unexpected flowers which spring up along our path full of freshness, fragrance and beauty, so do kind words and gentle acts and sweet disposition make glad the home where peace and blessing dwell. No matter how humble the abode, if it be thus garnished with grace and sweetened by kindness and smiles, the heart will turn lovingly towards it from all the tumults of the world, and home, " be it ever so humble," will be the dearest spot under the sun.

I love the stillness snow brings. It's so white and beautiful out the windows I can't help but stare. I'll be truly sad to see the snow melt!

During each of my pregnancies I tend to not sleep well. It is almost 12:00 am and I am tired but can not seem to fall asleep. The Lord is ever so gracious to me that even though I get few hours in the night I wake up refreshed. We had a wonderful evening meal together and my amazing little men did all the clean up. I must say the kitchen was probably cleaner than I leave it after a meal.

While the boys worked away on that, Chris and I bathed the little ones and did some memory scripture verses with them. Once everyone was tucked into there beds I lit some candles and crawled into bed myself to give my youngest little treasure a snuggle. I am so abundantly blessed to watch her drift off to sleep in my arms. Gosh I just glanced at the clock.....almost 1:00am ~good night~

What Matters Most Again.....

Evening bedtime bath.

This week we had nowhere to be but home. It was so good for the children to forget about the outside world for awhile and just be together. Something special happens when it is just us.

braided hair

imagination

The simple pleasures in my home

Wet snow clothes drying by the fire.

The weather has been so mild, the children spent sometime sledding down the hill in the back yard.

Morning tea and reading.

Homemade Knits

We started our studies a little later today as daddy was home until mid- morning. Once we got him off to work we headed down to our learning room.

Pregnant Mama taking a brief moment to rest.

Afternoon Naps

Lunch Suds

A Cozy Afternoon

Kittens to cuddle.




It snowed all morning. It was so gorgeous out that we did our reading snuggled on the sofa just so we could watch it fall.

Stories that were read.

It was such a calm peaceful day that this really captured the mood of my home. After the schooling was done and chores were finished the lull of child's play took over the atmosphere of the home.

Kissable baby feet.

Sweet Siblings

A sibling relationship is one that is so important to me. From the earliest age I can be heard saying “are you having fun with your best friend?” We want them to know that friends will come and go but there siblings will always be there. Chris and I strive for peace and closeness in their relationships while encouraging time with one another and not with 'peers'. It can be a hard road sometimes. It’s so sad to me to see siblings that can’t stand to be together and would rather be with friends. There is nothing that makes a Christian home sweeter than siblings who truly love and enjoy each other.