Happy Sunday

from my list of one thousand gifts :

peace that surpasses all understanding ::  Safe travels :: Health :: family time :: dinner with friends :: rainy days followed by sunny skies ::

:: crisp evenings :: 

:: fall ::

Blessings, 

Happy Sunday

In the mood for pineapples recently and sketched this one while journaling last week. Then decided to add a little color. 

from my list of one thousand gifts:

:: family :: Holidays :: safe travel :: family time :: health :: friends :: Duber :: random acts of kindness :: afternoon walks ::  

Blessings!

Happy Sunday

Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will rest in hope.

Psalm 16:9

from my list of: one thousand gifts

homecoming :: safe travel :: family time :: smooth move-in :: tasks completed :: BBQ & game night :: goals accomplished :: 

Blessings,

Thankful Hearts

Good news late last night inspired some journaling however it is still a work in progress.  After receiving a long awaited answer to prayer it was hard to sleep as my heart is so full of joy and thanksgiving. 

Give thanks to him and praise his name.

Psalm 100:4

from my list of: one thousand gifts

:: late night phone calls :: answered prayers :: perseverance :: determination :: hope :: JOY :: family :: children :: nurses :: doctors :: healthcare workers :: First Responders :: neighbors :: acts of kindness :: birthdays :: Tele ~ Suppers :: 

Blessings!

March SNOW

from my list of: one thousand gifts

Health :: family :: Saturday morning calls :: March snow :: date nights :: personal cheerleader/coach/teacher/counselor/advisor :: Sunday Suppers :: safe travel :: patience :: perseverance :: health ::  Online Gathering for Sunday worship & teaching ::  

Blessings, 

Thankful for Fall

Enjoying: Mothers quilt and fall roses.

Listening to: Spotify 

Also enjoying: Autumn leaves from our parents trees. 

Counting my Blessings!

from my list of one thousand gifts:

fog :: falling leaves :: family weekend :: interviews :: safe travels :: holidays :: birthdays :: rain :: baking :: organizing ::  

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Home Sweet Home: DIY card

There's no place like home!

And what better way to celebrate the purchase of a

1st Home

than with a "home"made card!

This is a traditional single fold card with hand cut shapes which are outlined by hand. I used rubber stamps for the lettering on the front and the border around the edge is machine stitched.

HOME is where the HEART is!

from my list of: one thousand gifts

family :: home :: Sunday Suppers :: coffee klatch :: lunch dates :: interviews :: safe travel :: health :: birthdays :: friends :: coffee dates :: 

Blessings!

Fond Memories

Have a beautiful day!

Bundtlettes & Rolls

I baked some goodies to take to a

Saturday Morning Family Coffee Klatch

at my younger sisters house today. 

First I made Almond Poppy Seed Bundtlettes drizzled with an orange glaze and then topped with toasted almond slices.

{ which I decided to add after I took the photo above }

I also baked some Pecan Breakfast Rolls covered in a honey vanilla glaze which are similar to cinnamon rolls however they have a lighter texture than traditional cinnamon rolls and take less time to make.

It was a wonderful relaxed morning sitting around the kitchen table drinking coffee and tea, nibbling on treats and chatting it up while unbeknownst to us, 

afternoon had replaced morning and before we knew it

it was time to bid adieu, however, 

I think we would all agree 

that we had savored every minute of our day together

as we always do. 

For the Pecan Breakfast Roll recipe go here.

from my list of one thousand gifts

:: family time :: laughter :: relaxation :: good coffee :: tasty snacks :: hospitality :: sharing :: quality time :: 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Polly Wolly "Doodle"...

...all the day!

from my list of one thousand gifts

:: family time at BBR :: surprise visit :: catching up with friends :: long walks :: mountain air :: neighborhood potluck :: sunday suppers :: new roof "november" :: a few days of sun :: dad & daughter time :: extra special text :: long distance phone calls :: caring, helpful, thoughtful, amazing kids :: solid food :: hot spiced cider :: pumpkin pie :: rain storms :: tea with a friend :: smoothies :: time to sew :: thoughtful friends :: foggy days :: 

Happy Sunday!

KEEP CALM

from my list of one thousand gifts

::  prayer warriors :: enjoying a spectacular sunrise together on the way to church :: a BBQ in January :: a walk in the sunshine in flip flops :: tea before Friday night church :: team meeting :: Sunday Supper :: calls from the kids :: the view of Mt. Hood on a crystal clear day :: 

Blessings~

JOY

from my 2014 list of 

one thousand gifts:

clever/funny gift to A that makes me smile every time I see it::visits and emails from boys::recipe requests from J&C::coffee date and shopping with Miss E::CG dinner::encouraging voicemail::decision on TO::L&R women's event::early signs of spring::the rain::a break in the rain::

Blessings,

Be GLAD

Count your many blessings,

name them one by one...

from my list of one thousand gifts

::  Octobers :: a gift of 4 little pumpkins :: flowers on the door step :: a special visit to see our college kids :: new routines :: glue, paper, glitter, scissors, ribbon :: sunshine :: deer at 5:30am :: full moon :: clear starry sky :: piles of leaves :: colorful trees :: a gift of red tulip bulbs ::

Blessings!

a week at the ranch

While the cookies finish baking I run back upstairs to grab some extra jackets in anticipation of some chilly September evening bike rides. Salads, biscuits and gravy