A little harvesting

Wondering through the vegetable patch, searching for dinner.




"God Almighty first planted a garden. And indeed, it is the purest of human pleasures"
~ Francis Bacon

A table well set

She fluttered through the garden looking for things to put in her basket to bring beauty to our table. Then she set about laying the table with her own style.



'So mama, what do you think?' I think it's generous and beautiful, baby girl.

Weekend grazing

Weekends are for slowing down and drinking in the beauty... the farmer's cows milling about and grazing in the fields next door.

Stability and freedom

One of the best things we can do for our children is give them roots and wings.

'When I think of roots, I mean providing a foundation of security and stability for my children. Just as the nourishment and stability of a plant depends on its root system, so human life is sustained by its roots... entwined with Him, they will have the best possible roots.

My relationship with God, my husband and my children create an environment that can either help or hinder the development of this good root system.
A secure, loving home is the fertile ground their tender roots need.



The height to which they can soar is dependent on their wings... connotes creativity, appreciation, laughter and freedom.
Wings come as my children reach up to God and allow Him to set them free from the fear of others, free from self-imposed limitations and free to become all God intended... from this altitude they gain fresh outlook on life.'

~ Jean Flemming 'A mother's heart'

My family in the kitchen

Oh my gosh... leave them alone for a few minutes and viola!!

Rebecca made a small batch of 'Cookie Dough Ice-cream' like she had in Disneyland, with Turkish Delight biscuit dough - seriously delicious! We all grabbed spoons.




and Wayne made a batch of perfect Brownies (yes, all fudgy in the middle!)... Cranberry and Walnut! Helllooo!!! I should exit the kitchen a little more often.

A rugby playing Ballerina

From practice to play... all in a day's unfolding.

Reading

she gently poked me in the chest... "You got something special in here"...
"Remember there is an inverse relationship between your head and your heart.
If your head swells, your heart shrinks"

~ Charles Martin 'Wrapped in Rain'

I've just started a new Charles Martin... sensitive and inspirational