"Explorer Spirit…Servant Heart…"
Posted in MISC. on May 27th, 2011
Our good friend Eric invited us to attend his graduation from William Jessup University, an incredible Christian college near us. It was a special day to share, and ‘A’ asked if he could wear a tux when he graduates! Eric is the one in the glasses… This is Bryce Jessup, the President Emeritus (he was […]
Posted in MISC. on May 27th, 2011
I just completed a lesson on finances with the boys. One of the things they learned was to allot a certain amount for spending, short term saving , tithing, and long term saving (for a car). I just found these cute piggy banks that have four separate compartments to help them divide their allowance appropriately… […]
Posted in MISC. on May 8th, 2011
The boys cleaned up nicely to attend a memorial service for the husband of a friend of ours. We took this opportunity to capture well groomed boys on film…
Posted in MISC. on May 8th, 2011
Here is a cute little guy we have seen lately in our backyard. I really hope our cat does not find him. He’s been on a killing spree and has killed (at least) a bird a day for the past four days!!
Posted in MISC. on Apr 29th, 2011
I am excited to see the roses in bloom in our yard! Here are a few pictures from the ones in our backyard…
Posted in MISC. on Apr 29th, 2011
A mama duck and her eight babies have taken residence on the golf course. Here she is walking them along our sidewalk…
Posted in MISC. on Apr 29th, 2011
I have friends who make Resurrection cookies every Easter. I forgot about them until our friend Jeff sent us an email on how to make them. This year, I decided to make them with the boys. It was a special addition to the significance of the holy-day. Easter Story Cookies To be made the evening […]
Posted in MISC. on Apr 16th, 2011
Posted in MISC. on Apr 16th, 2011
I bought some birdseed flowers and placed them in a shrub. It’s been such a joy watching the bird come and peck at them. I particularly enjoy the second picture, with the birds lining up on the fence rail, waiting patiently for their turn…
Posted in MISC. on Apr 16th, 2011
I have a friend who lives in Livermore, about 2 hours south of us. We decided to meet in Berkeley at the Tilden Regional Park. They have been there before, but this was a new adventure for us. As we ascended the road that leads to the park, we were excited to discover these incredible […]