playing with light

gratitude

The Books of the Beginning by John Stephens ~ Sloane

mani-pedis ~ Relyn

Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers ~ Jeffrey

outside the Phoenix Art Museum

gratitude

books ~ Sloane

good conferences tonight ~ Relyn

a chance to spend time with Sloane this afternoon ~ Jeffrey

close up of Spring Flowers in the Conservatory

gratitude

the puppies ~ Sloane

how well Sloane is doing in school ~ Relyn

the garage being clean, the book Redeeming Love~ Jeffrey

shoes

gratitude

Harry Potter ~ Sloane

a comfy sofa and great music ~ Relyn

our church ~ Jeffrey

hugging Papaw goodbye

gratitude

Star Trek ~ Sloane 

we found some great clothes for Sloane ~ Relyn

pleasant, quiet day, a chance to read ~ Jeffrey

view from Mt. Scott

gratitude

We only had a four hour school day today. ~ Sloane

I am looping with my kids to third grade next year. ~ Relyn

thankful for really good stew tonight ~ Jeffrey

Ginger

gratitude

snow day! ~ Sloane

lots of time to read and nap ~ Relyn

snow day ~ Jeffrey

butt rock

gratitude

It might be a no school snow day tomorrow. ~ Sloane

homemade Chinese food ~ Relyn

not having to go to WalMart today ~ Jeffrey

Papaw's house

gratitude

big, comfy bed and my own room at Ibu and Bapak's house  ~ Sloane

Jeffrey took me to the Montana Reperatory Theater's production of Bilouxi Blues. It was wonderful! ~ Relyn

Bilouxi Blues ~ Jeffrey

Whataburger

gratitude

no school ~ Sloane

day off after a traveling weekend ~ Relyn

a day off ~ Jeffrey

great display

gratitude

I am glad to be home. ~ Sloane

great visit with Papaw, playing with my new cameras, finding my favorite (dark chocolate pomegranate) treats, fun on Mt. Scott, adorable prairie dogs, the guy who unlocked our van was so quick, safe travels, lots of time to talk to Mom while she drove, my foot is doing very well, we still have one more day off ~ Relyn

I continue to be thankful for Relyn's foot not being a severe injury. ~ Jeffrey

an old letter

gratitude

I got to see Papaw. ~ Sloane

a very good visit with Papaw and his generosity in giving me his vintage cameras ~ Relyn

that Relyn's foot injury was not worse than it was ~ Jeffrey

close up of a student's Valentine box

gratitude

that I got to help with the banquet at Ibu's church ~ Sloane

tickets to the Montana Rep's performance of Bilouxi Blues from Jeffrey for Valentine's Day ~ Relyn

three day weekend ~ Jeffrey

Yoda-Sean

gratitude

I won third place for my Valentine box. ~ Sloane

It was a great Valentine's Day at school. ~ Relyn

I am glad Sloane enjoyed our family celebration tonight. ~ Jeffrey

Monster Box of Monster Valentines

gratitude

the we got my Valentine box done and it is so cute ~ Sloane

Sloane's Monster Box of Monster Valentines ~ Relyn

we got Sloane's box done ~ Jeffrey

Valentine gifts for Sloane

gratitude

my valentine box ~ Sloane

the real friends we've found in our small group ~ Relyn

small group, people opening up their hearts for prayer ~ Jeffrey

upside down

gratitude

we had a good idea for my Valentine box ~ Sloane

our little adventure to go buy box supplies ~ Relyn

being home with my family ~ Jeffrey

the sofa

gratitude

Star Trek Next Generaion ~ Sloane

good fellowship with our small group at lunch today ~ Relyn

good prayer time before Sunday School class this morning ~ Jeffrey

pretty package

gratitude

a bunch of stuff from Aeropostal from my Ibu ~ Sloane

fun day with Krista and great night with my parents ~ Relyn

hanging out with Randy all day ~ Jeffrey

lost in a daydream

gratitude

Read N Feed ~ Sloane

another no-work weekend (Well, a little grading, but I can do that at home.) ~ Relyn

going to bed early ~ Jeffrey

Sloane at almost 10

gratitude

tomorrow is Friday ~ Sloane

a good teaching day ~ Relyn

being at Rick Wormelli's seminar ~ Jeffrey

silly Bapak

gratitude

Chinese ~ Sloane

fun talking to Sloane on the way home today ~ Relyn

how much Sloane enjoys Star Trek Next Generation ~ Jeffrey

my class

gratitude

small group ~ Sloane

God carries me through the rough days. ~ Relyn

small group ~ Jeffrey

Kamden

gratitude

Monday is over. ~ Sloane

a quiet evening at home with my family ~ Relyn

chicken tortilla soup ~ Jeffrey

hanging around

gratitude

Buckinghams ~ Sloane

home to my loves ~ Relyn

Relyn getting home ~ Jeffrey

Mason

gratitude

Lauren spending the night ~ Sloane

Paula Rinehart is a terrific speaker! ~ Relyn

watching Star Trek Next Generation with my little Trekkie ~ Jeffrey

Wheeler's grin

gratitude

time in the woods ~ Sloane

lots of time to talk to girlfriends ~ Relyn

time in the woods ~ Jeffrey