Day Eight 2013

My back yard was invaded by giant birds today. I’ve never seen anything like it. I mean, what have these things been eating? Not really. But you already knew that. This is my decorative winter flag that hangs on the fence beside the bird feeders. Neil finally filled them up with seed, but we haven’t had many takers so far. I think the giant birds might be freaking out the real birds. Either that, or the bird word hasn’t gotten around yet about the free food. And heaven help us when the squirrels discover the full feeders. Maybe I should get a giant squirrel flag.

Day Seven 2013

Grandson Elijah and I stopped along the path to the house after school this afternoon long enough to snap a gratuitous self-shadow-portrait. The sky was blue and the sun was bright, stretching our shadows out on what’s left of the grass in the back yard. Not as cold today—another major plus for any winter day, but especially for a winter Monday. The year is already one week old.

Day Six 2013

Postcards From A Sunday Afternoon Stroll Around The Neighborhood

Day Five 2013

Vision Basketball ~ Grandson Elijah’s First Game
"Give me the vision to see what God wants me to be. I will do my very best and let God take care of the rest. No matter the outcome of this game, I will give glory to Jesus's name."

They began with a short devotional.

After some initial chaos, all of the players fell into the rhythm of the game.


Elijah is #3




Elijah shoots!

He scores! Nothing but net.

We won!   Each player did very well. This was the first time Elijah has played a basketball game, as I’m sure was the case for most of the players. We had fun watching him play. He had fun playing, even more fun than playing T Ball. I’m looking forward to the next game.

Day Four 2013

Signs Of Winter

Neighbor kitty Lily hunkering down in the sunshine this frosty morning

Dirty Snowman wishing for snow

A blazing fire in our wood stove keeping us toasty on this cold night
Happy TGIF, everyone!