D Family Fun

What a precious time we had the the D Family.
And Colorado showed off for our guest with cold, snowy weather! That didn't stop us though...we dug out some coats for all the children and headed to Garden of the gods. What a beautiful place. I never get tired of the unusual rock structures and the children loved the chance to run and chase each other.
I was so thankful to have this chance to meet Laurel and some of her children "in person"...what fun they are! How very special to have the LORD bring us friends through the blog world and what a blessing to share each others lives and passions! They were so gracious about eating beans and rice with us also!!
We went to Wendy's for lunch...what a hoot to walk in with 16 children. I ordered 4 of the 10 pack chicken nuggets...and the guy filling the order in the back yelled out "hey, does she know that is FORTY nuggets."
Ha-ha...my answer "yes, and that is only 5 a piece...I hope it is enough."
Thank you Laurel for coming to visit us...God's blessings on the rest of your trip.

Playsilks

I have had a few questions about the playshilks....thank you so much for your interest in them to help bring Keshawn home.
Yes, I am getting some ready...actually, we have the colors, but I am waiting for the dye fixative, which was back ordered.
So I am hoping that I will have some ready by next week...the colors are so fun! I can't wait for ya'll to see them!

One More Time

We wanted to squeeze in one more camping trip before the weather turns cold here. We had driven up a road to find a camping spot when the trailer started smoking. We quickly pulled over to find that the left side had "fallen" down onto the wheel and the wheel was rubbing against the fender.
My parents have blessed us with the loan of this trailer to help haul a family of 12 when we need it, and it has been so helpful for our camping trips!
So, now, with everything in that trailer, we were not sure what was going to happen.

We found someone to take it to someone else to fix the broken whats-it...I know, I sound like a woman....LOL
God provided though....
We needed to rent a trailer if we were still going to make this trip work. We went to the only U-Haul place within hours of us. They were closed...however, after several hours someone reached someone who sooner or later came and got us a trailer....

So, back to the broken trailer to unload and reload. Do you know why this is worth it all?


Cuz, God make this for us to enjoy...isn't is BEAUTIFUL!



Beans and rice for supper....

Bedtime after a wonderful hike....
What can I say...
I love, LOVE Colorado...and I know that God is pleased when we enjoy and take pleasure in HIS CREATION.
So, we left just in time because if turned COLD. In fact, today, here at our home, it has snowed most of the day...it is warm enough to melt quickly though.
We have been busy cleaning up because we have special company coming tonight...some of you know them...want to guess?

Randomness and a Pie Your Don't Want To Miss

I always believe in giving the best part first...why wait, eh?


Here's the best part...I have lost weight on this bean and rice diet...come'on....did I hear a Yeahhhh!!!???

However, I am going to make up for the "loss" with this delicious recipe called Apple Cake in an Iron Skillet...oh my, you must try this...

Caresse and I didn't even wait for the ice cream...and from the "crazy look" in her eyes, you can see that you want be disappointed.

THIS is why I need another baby...do you see how big he is?

Nature journaling outside...I love it when it is nice enough to do school outside!!!



As I was diligently doing school with the others and NOT neglecting the little ones, by any means...I heard, "Mom....look!"...
"Good, job Sweet Heart, could you climb down like a good little monkey now?"


And, here is a sweet moment with my daughter...I didn't say one bad word...I promise....
see, I HATE to sew...I like to cook,
however, Caresse loves to sew!

Here is her beautiful quilt that I helped with only because she has been "pestering", well, "begging", OK, she may have had a tiny tear in her eye....ANYWAY,
I did my part to help with this beautiful quilt that SHE LOVES.


Back to what I love...

Is There Anything More Beautiful?-By Kalyn

A sun set, a sun rise
Truly both are beautiful
But I have seen something more beautiful still
Something of which you can never have your fillWater ever flowing on down steep mountain passes
Across fairy glens, so swiftly and truly does it go
Yet I have seen something that flows more truer than water
This thing of which I speak can go as high as the sun and farther

Fire is a power and a force not to take lightly
It lights up the sky with its passionate dance
Fire though in all its splendor can still be extinguished
And yet this thing that burns in my heart is never finished
It twirls and it leaps
Sometimes soft and slow
At other moments explosive and fiery
Each dance is a precious memory

Sometimes it is rocky and rough
And at other times it is soft and sweet
As strong as iron, as unbreakable as steel
It will get wounded and hurt sometimes, yet it shall heal

It binds two people as close as brothers
As inseparable as family
It is a force that draws us to one another
Once joined in this bond, not even death can separate them from each other

Beautiful, Wonderful, Faithful, and Loyal
Powerful, Unbreakable, Unquenchable, and Unyielding
Loving, Forgiving, Understanding, Unfailing.
Its Friendship

Wordless Wednesday

What If You Where....

This is a continuation of my Isaiah post
if you want to catch up with that 1st...


What if you were:

Homeless....


Unprotected...


Alone...


Hungry...


Waiting...


Scared...


Sick...


Abused...


Had no future...


Had not hope...


"For I was hungry...


I was thirsty...


I was a stranger...


I was naked...


I was sick...


I was in prison..."
Matt. 25:34-36



Over 147 million orphans worldwide...
We are to be His hands extended in caring for the orphans.