Hunter and Meeko

Hunter and I went outside to look around this morning. Of course, Meeko followed us around and I was giving just a little bit too much attention to Hunter, I guess. So, he made sure that he got his fair play time.

Butterfly Gifts From Heaven

The other day, I was outside walking around, and these two butterflies appeared. I thought, oh, how sweet, TWO butterflies flying around together. As I wandered around our property, they kept following me. So, I grabbed my camera and started shooting.


In the yard...

In the driveway...

On the edge of the hayfield...


At one point, they zoomed up so fast, I barely caught them...but I thought this was a cool shot anyway. Didn't do anything to this...just came out white with the two butterflies flitting around in the sky.





So, then I thought to myself, I wonder if I stand by the butterfly bush, if they will follow me there. I got my camera ready, focusing in on a particular bloom...I kid you not, the first one appeared in my frame.

I then zoomed in, because if it was going to pose for me, I was going to get up close and personal!









Then, the finale...the other one came into the frame. I never moved from my spot! I couldn't believe it! I just about cried, because I truly felt like I had been given this gift from God. It may seem silly, but I felt blessed. It was just God, me and the butterflies and I felt His presence.



GOD IS GOOD!

Jessie & Chris Moon

Our niece, Jessie Stanton who is my brother, Ray's daughter, got married last month, and I just realized that I hadn't posted it! What was I thinking??! Congrats, you two!

Lazy Days

Ahh, summer is here and we're lovin' it! Where we live, we usually have a wonderful breeze, the kind where you can sit in a chair...in the shade...and just close your eyes with a smile and think...this is a perfect summer day. It is also the perfect place to hang out your wash. Sheets are the best. I just love it! It's just one of those small pleasures in life for me! We are grateful to be able to live here and be able to enjoy being outside. Even our kitties like the lazy days of summer.

Change Of Plans

Brittany was supposed to leave for Mississippi last night. It was a short-term missions trip that our church has been planning (along with other churches all across the nation)to help in the continued need to clean up and rebuild after Katrina. Well, unfortunately, the night before, she started throwing up and did so continually all through the night. The morning was a little better...until she sat up. Then everything started all over again. She basically was down, flat on her back all day with bouts of the icky stuff. There was no way that she was going to get on a plane. So, the rest of the youth group left without her, to her dismay. And now, her suitcase sits on her floor, ready to go, but no place to go.

We were given the opportunity (which was really generous) to have her go in a couple of days and join up with them all then, but Brittany made the decision to just stay home. She said, if she couldn't go with the rest of them, that for some reason, God didn't want her to go at all. So, we respected her decision to not go.

Today, she is feeling a lot better, although she still has the typical side-effect of the flu. But, we can all see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Thanks to the rest of the team who were all willing to "baby and take care of her" while she got better, if she chose to go on the plane. You're the best!

Little Additions To The Bathroom

I've actually had these for a couple of weeks, at least, but since I posted the new look of our main bathroom earlier, I thought I'd show you what ended up on the walls.
The wall hanging is actually metal in a distressed look. If you can't tell, it's a starfish in the center. The clock...we've never had a clock in a bathroom. Why is that? Aren't you always wondering what time it is when you are getting ready for...whatever? I always end up getting out my watch to lay out on the counter. Anyhoo, it fit with the rest of the decor, so up it went....by the way...Brittany's wonderful idea!

Lincoln City

Lamar and I decided to spend a couple of days at Lincoln City. Brittany opted to stay home and have some alone time too since she'll be leaving for the Mississippi Missions Trip Friday night. It was nice to stay at Uncle Bob and Aunt Lynn's place once again. We enjoyed the blue skies, but it was pretty windy and cool which kept our actual beach time to a minimum. We got to go at low tide, so went for a walk on the rocks that normally are covered in ocean water. It was great!