Joy in the Ordinary

Look around, really look around and you will find joy... joy in the everyday... joy in the ordinary things.

 May your day be filled with joy and contentment!

  

Straight to the Heart

The other morning I was having my quiet time and there was a quote that really struck me. 

  "Sometimes I feel guilter for what I am not than thankful for what I am" 

I guess that shoots straight to the heart of the matter. I don't know anyone that doesn't judge themselves according to others. Or sometimes sigh and think that life must be better for the person next to them.

It is easy to look at others and see their worth. I know many times I judge myself harshly and can't see my own worth. It's a huge struggle for me. I am thankful for a husband that gently reminds me from time to time that I am my worse critic. :)

I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14

Dear Heavenly Father,

Help me to celebrate who I am made to be, and not who I wish I were. You had a plan for my life before I was formed. Please help me to see my worth through your eyes.

Amen

 May your day be filled with joy and contentment!

  

One Room Schoolhouse

Megan adores the Little House books. You can find her making a covered wagon out of kitchen chairs and blankets, galloping through the yard on her horse, pulling out her rifle to hunt and building a homestead with Lincoln Logs. I received notice that there was a field trip to a one room schoolhouse with costumes. Yes! Just the encouragement needed to make a 1800's outfit. Thanks to my wonderful mom this became a reality.

 Saying Megan was delighted is an understatement.

 Lunch was packed in a cute pail and it was time to hit the road.

This desk is original to the schoolhouse. It was the only one they could salvage. The cool thing is that it is mixed in with the reproductions and is still in use today.
 

 They used pen and ink for all of their school work.

 Can you guess the state?

Here a little history of the pledge. The above version was used from 1892-1922. In 1923 my flag was changed to the flag and United Sates was added. It wasn't until 1954 that under God was added. Interesting!

 Everyone made a batch of homemade butter to enjoy on crackers.

This has been declared the best field trip ever! Her favorite part was recess where they played with wooden toys and tried out stilts.

The third grade class of 1894 gives me hope for the future!

May your day be filled with joy and contentment!

  

Easter Snapshots

What a wonderful Easter we had! It was full of family, food, fun and worship. 

We colored eggs. 

I did a little cooking and baking.

Eggs were hunted.

Most importantly we celebrated the Resurrection!

He is Risen indeed! Because of that I have hope and I am grateful.

May your day be filled with joy and contentment!

  

Eight Years Ago...

Eight years ago today I held Megan for the first time. She was 9 months old that day and so happy. It humbles me to think that out of all the women in the world God chose me to be Megan's Mama. I thank Him often for the my family.

Megan has brought so much love and joy into our lives. She is funny, loving, stubborn and creative. I love you, Megan Moo, and am thankful you are my girl!

May your day be filled with joy and contentment!

  

Joy in the Ordinary

Look around, really look around and you will find joy... joy in the everyday... joy in the ordinary things.

May your day be filled with joy and contentment!