Coming Tomorrow...

Join me tomorrow as I start the venture of the 31 days project!

Fall Is...

Making apple pie in a new red bowl.



September Wedding

Kate and Alex's wedding was beautiful! With banners, herbs to throw at the bride and groom when they leave, fans, fruit preserves for favors, and dulcimer music.

Congratulations Kate and Alex!

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I love thee to the depth and breadth and height
My soul can reach

~ Elizabeth Barrett Browning

Holy, Holy, Holy

Holy, Holy, Holy
words by Reginald Heber

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
Early in the morning our song shall rise to Thee;
Holy, holy, holy, merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity!

Holy, holy, holy! All the saints adore Thee,
Casting down their golden crowns around the glassy sea;
Cherubim and seraphim falling down before Thee,
Who was, and is, and evermore shall be.

Holy, holy, holy! though the darkness hide Thee,
Though the eye of sinful man Thy glory may not see;
Only Thou art holy; there is none beside Thee,
Perfect in power, in love, and purity.

Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty!
All Thy works shall praise Thy Name, in earth, and sky, and sea;
Holy, holy, holy; merciful and mighty!
God in three Persons, blessèd Trinity!

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“Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty.” Isaiah 6:3

Charming Charlie

We just recently got a Charming Charlie store in the area. I had heard about it from several people. I didn't expect what I saw when I finally went there. Necklaces, bracelets, rings, scarves, purses, shoes, earrings, hats, hair clips... Wow! It was amazing. Displays with blue items. Displays with silver items. Displays with blue and silver items. Displays with green items. Displays with turquoise items. Displays with pink items. Displays with earth tones. Displays! Displays! Displays! You just might want to think about leaving your wallet at home when you go. ;)

I went in there looking for silver flip-flops to wear to the wedding reception of my dear friend Britni. They had some. And guess what. They were even on sale! The flip-flops were dressy enough to wear to a dress up occasion (because of the bling) yet casual enough to wear with jeans.

So if you like accessories, try to find one close to you using the store locator on the website.

Rejoice, the Lord Is King

Rejoice, the Lord Is King
words by Charles Wesley


Rejoice, the Lord is King! Your Lord and King adore;
Mortals give thanks and sing, and triumph evermore;
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

Jesus, the Savior, reigns, the God of truth and love;
When He had purged our stains He took His seat above;
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

His kingdom cannot fail, He rules o’er earth and Heav’n,
The keys of death and hell are to our Jesus giv’n;
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

He sits at God’s right hand till all His foes submit,
And bow to His command, and fall beneath His feet:
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice;
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

He all His foes shall quell, shall all our sins destroy,
And every bosom swell with pure seraphic joy;
Lift up your heart, lift up your voice,
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

Rejoice in glorious hope! Jesus the Judge shall come,
And take His servants up to their eternal home.
We soon shall hear th’archangel’s voice;
The trump of God shall sound, rejoice!

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Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. --Philippians 4:4

Photo Shoot

Refreshing

My Jesus, I Love Thee

My Jesus, I Love Thee
words by William Featherston

My Jesus, I love Thee, I know Thou art mine;
For Thee all the follies of sin I resign.
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

I love Thee because Thou has first loved me,
And purchased my pardon on Calvary’s tree.
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

I’ll love Thee in life, I will love Thee in death,
And praise Thee as long as Thou lendest me breath;
And say when the death dew lies cold on my brow,
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

In mansions of glory and endless delight,
I’ll ever adore Thee in heaven so bright;
I’ll sing with the glittering crown on my brow;
If ever I loved Thee, my Jesus, ’tis now.

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“We love Him because He first loved us.” 1 John 4:19

Black Swallowtail Caterpillar

Chowing down on the parsley in the herb garden.

Just a Closer Walk with Thee

Just a Closer Walk with Thee
by Anonymous

I am weak, but Thou art strong;
Jesus, keep me from all wrong;
I’ll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee.

Through this world of toil and snares,
If I falter, Lord, who cares?
Who with me my burden shares?
None but Thee, dear Lord, none but Thee.

When my feeble life is o’er,
Time for me will be no more;
Guide me gently, safely o’er
To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore.

Refrain:

Just a closer walk with Thee,
Grant it, Jesus, is my plea,
Daily walking close to Thee,
Let it be, dear Lord, let it be.

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We also are weak in Him, yet by God’s power we shall live with Him.
~2 Corinthians 13:4

Pinky's Close-up

Look how crisp the pictures are on my new camera. Pinky is a good poser...as long as it doesn't take too long.