I was all ready to post these thoughts complete with pictures, but for some reason the sight wasn't working. So now you just get the thoughts and not the pictures. They weren't that great, anyway. Recently I have been thinking a lot about how blessed we are to have this beautiful, wonderful world to live on. There is so much beauty here; so much endless variety; so many things to delight us and provide moments of wonder and awe! I am so grateful for a loving Heavenly Father who gave us this wonderful place to live! Not to mention the infinite variety of plants, animals, fish, birds and other things that he placed on the earth for us to enjoy! I hope all of you will take a moment when you read this to reflect on which of God's creations you enjoy the most and give Him a word of thanks!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Thought about being "non-photo-genic"
April commented that she thinks she gets her "picture qualities" from her mom so I thought I would share my mom's idea of having her picture taken with you. I am beginning to think that she had the right idea!
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Music
There are those who say that there has been no decent music produced since the 60's. There are those who insist that the music 'died' in the 50's, 40's or even earlier. To all these I say, "Pish-tosh!" There has been wonderful music in all ages and there continues to be wonderful music!
Granted, my tastes in music are not very 'high-brow', as will become evident. But I find great enjoyment in some of the music of today, just as I have done in every decade since I can remember music, which for me goes back before I was born, since my parents were still listening to the music of the 40's well into the 50's. I 'remember' the Big Band songs as well as the songs from World War II. The only lullaby I remember was the Marine Corps Hymn which my father sang as he bounced all of us at one time or another on his knees.
I won't bore you with a count-down of my favorites from each decade. Suffice it to say that I have a playlist for each decade since the 50's on my iPod and have already started the decade of the 10's. Admittedly, the first entry there is Michael Buble's (pronounced boob-lay) 'Crazy Love', which is a collection of hits from other decades, but he brings a new voice and face (which is pretty dang cute!) to the whole thing. The other two entries so far are 'Fireflies' and 'Vanilla Twilight' both by Owl City. Very cheery and up-beat!
My very favorite music for right now is almost any song on the 'New Moon' sound track, but that is from the 00,s decade. Even though it's 'old' it is still great stuff...especially "Meet Me on the Equinox' by Death Cab for Cutie and 'White Demon Love Song' by The Killers. Try them...you might like them!
Granted, my tastes in music are not very 'high-brow', as will become evident. But I find great enjoyment in some of the music of today, just as I have done in every decade since I can remember music, which for me goes back before I was born, since my parents were still listening to the music of the 40's well into the 50's. I 'remember' the Big Band songs as well as the songs from World War II. The only lullaby I remember was the Marine Corps Hymn which my father sang as he bounced all of us at one time or another on his knees.
I won't bore you with a count-down of my favorites from each decade. Suffice it to say that I have a playlist for each decade since the 50's on my iPod and have already started the decade of the 10's. Admittedly, the first entry there is Michael Buble's (pronounced boob-lay) 'Crazy Love', which is a collection of hits from other decades, but he brings a new voice and face (which is pretty dang cute!) to the whole thing. The other two entries so far are 'Fireflies' and 'Vanilla Twilight' both by Owl City. Very cheery and up-beat!
My very favorite music for right now is almost any song on the 'New Moon' sound track, but that is from the 00,s decade. Even though it's 'old' it is still great stuff...especially "Meet Me on the Equinox' by Death Cab for Cutie and 'White Demon Love Song' by The Killers. Try them...you might like them!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Sme thoughts about children
I am feeling quite mellow this morning and am reflecting on children of all types, sizes and ages. I am thinking about how we were all children of God long before we were anything else (daughters of earthly parents, wives, mothers, friends, etc., etc., etc.) That means our very first relationship was with our Heavenly Father. So, who knows us and loves us the best? Who knows and loves our children and our husbands and our friends (and enemies...not that we have any!) best? Who is most qualified to help us solve those tough relationship problems we all have? Think about it! In the eternities my children and I are peers. We are the same. I just got to come to earth first. I don't know about you, but to me that is a very humbling thought. My husband is a son of God! And sometimes I don't treat him very well. Seems like it's time for some changes!
Friday, January 1, 2010
A Word About Christmas
Once again I have blogged in perfect reverse order, in spite of my best intentions! So, if you care about reading things in order go to the end before the beginning! In any case, we had a lovely holiday from beginning to end and are now spending a very quiet New Year's Night, Sid in front of the TVand I alternating between the computer and the TV. Such high excitement!
Happy New Year everyone!
Christmas Eve at the Stockings
Pre-dinner fun!
Where is that turkey leg going with that little boy?
Dane enjoyed delivering goodies to his friends. Bethany (I'm sure) enjoyed making them!
This is me...just trying to hold my head up, or keep it on, or something. I take such lovely pictures!
Christmas Eve at the Stockings (#2)
The magic of Christmas Eve!
Dane entertained us all with a little Christmas music. And, was that the Wedding March I heard?
Slater just enjoyed relaxing...for about 30 seconds!
The Boy in The Box!
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