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Camera Phone Friday: Another Driver’s License in the Family
1. Proud owner of a new driver's license, 2. Birthday cookie cake with chocolate chip lettering, 3. Chocolate mustache, 4. "On Joy" from Something Beautiful for God, 5. Put on a happy face :), 6. My jumbo mug makes me feel like Alice in Wonderland, 7. Photogenic food...
The Power that Lives Within Us Today at (in)courage
Do you struggle with issues that you can't handle, that are simply bigger than yourself? Stop by (in)courage today and I hope my post will remind and encourage you to trust the power that lives within you: Christ Jesus.
Desktop Wallpaper, Anyone?
I have not one, but two desktop wallpapers to offer you for February! To download the one above, just visit (in)courage and look for the row of links under the blog header at the top of the page (it starts with "Home"). You'll see a link called "Calendar (Feb)"...
Tips for Shooting Landscapes
Here are a couple of quick tips if you like to shoot landscapes. First, place the horizon line—the point where sky meets land or water—either 1/3 from the top or 1/3 from the bottom of the image. It's much more interesting than perfectly centered. You'll usually be...
My Quality Time Lovin’ 10-Year-Old Son
I've studied Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages (separate test for children) enough to know that my 10-year-old son's primary language is Quality Time. He wants to run errands with me—even boring ones. Last week he surprised me in such a sweet way. I'd said goodbye to...
The “Good and Good for You Challenge”
I'm trying to lose some weight using the 30 Day Shred, however it's apparent that my diet needs to improve, too—a win-win prospect for both me and my family. Lean meat like pork provide the protein we need with less fat. I'm participating in the National Pork Board's...
Camera Phone Friday: Did I Actually Instagram 28 Pictures this Week? Edition
1. "She's a fatty with juicy bits" (@inspiredbryant made me say that) #campcreativpreneur #imabouttoeatthebiggestcinnamonrollever #canyoudeciferthis?, 2. Tea for 2 with @inspiredbryant & my huge cinnamon roll, 3. Squee!!! #campcreativpreneur with @inspiredbryant...
The 30 Day Shred Facebook Support Group
I was in a state of blissful ignorance when I ordered the Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred on a late September day. I'd heard it was effective, but not much else. I lost my innocence in a hurry when I ran out and threw up in the middle of Day 1. Yes, I did. Obviously,...
Psalm 46:1-3
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the...
Camera Phone Friday: Arkansas Adventure Edition
We were actually at Moe's four straight days last week. #TrueStory #MoesQuesoIsAddictive And, drum roll please . . . I got a new Tote & Shoot from Shootsac and I LOVE it. I was a little nervous about traveling with only carry ons (you're limited to one suitcase...
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