A gentle and quiet spirit…

You should clothe yourselves instead with the beauty that comes from within, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is so precious to God. – I Peter 3:4 While we lived in Denton, Texas, He worked on my heart. He provided me a safe place,...

Did I tell you I went on a wildflower hunt?

The Saturday after my birthday in March, I was determined to find wildflowers here in the desert. {i know, i know… when will i learn?} It was a beautifully, cloudy day. Perfect for taking afternoon pictures. We hiked the Gateway Trailhead Loop here in Phoenix....

Mother’s Day

{Repost from Dec. 8 2010} Mom. Aside from the gentle, kind encourager, she remains the unyielding example of strength in my life. Her many hats have included hair-clip maker, cupcake baker, school teacher, Sunday-school teacher, field trip goer, sleepover chaperon and...

Coffee Date: Super Moon

If we sat down today over coffee, I would tell you about last Saturday. After the kids birthday party, we decided to drive up to Fountain Hills and look at the Super Moon. We were going to head to the Lost Dog Trail, but we were worried we wouldn’t make it in...