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I ♥ Faces Photo Challenge: Wind
This week's theme at iHeartFaces is Wind. This photo is from last summer at Braves' Homeschool Day. Because of the afternoon heat, I'd asked for shady seats high behind home plate, and they took me seriously. We kept climbing and climbing until we found ourselves on...
A Song for Sunday
Spirit of God, descend upon my heart; Wean it from earth; through all its pulses move; Stoop to my weakness, mighty as Thou art; And make me love Thee as I ought to love. Spirit of God, Descent Upon My Heart, words by George Croly, 1780-1860
Camera Phone Collage Week #8
Prepping for the season's 1st lemonade stand | Got my impatiens potted | Getting back home before rain Spring in the South | Love how my little girls walk through the mall holding hands | Chick-fil-a lunch Silly girls (on the real cam) | Swirly skies | Love it!...
This New Lens is the Bee’s Knees (and eyes, legs, and wings, too)
Earlier in the week I told you about my new bargain basement lens. Today I stalked a bee to see how much detail I could get. Same image, even closer: See his big googly eyes? His translucent wings? The pollen on his legs? I'm enjoying this lens so much, especially...
America’s Pastime
Five games in six days this week. Do your kids play?
Great Deals at DaySpring, and a Giveaway for a $50 Store Credit!
DaySpring's products adorn my life: from canvases on the wall; to the tiny jewelry box that holds my wedding rings; to my favorite mugs; to the vase on our mantel. They're running some great sales this month that I want to share with you. Using discount code SPRING25...
Lovin’ My New Lens: Check Out the Price Tag
It's hard to believe that August will mark two years that I've owned my Nikon D700. Upgrading from a cropped sensor D80 to a full-frame D700 rocked in all but one department: lenses. The Nikon 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens that I had coveted for so long and only owned for...
Going Green: Every Little Bit Counts
Over the next four weeks I will be partnering with Scott Naturals and The Motherhood to share ideas for green living—more specifically, what green living looks like for me and my family. One commenter on each week's post will win a Scott Naturals Kit, which includes...
Today at (in)courage: Claim the Blessings in Your Marriage
Sex within marriage can be a touchy subject (no pun intended). There’s no denying that men and women are wired differently; your wants and needs probably aren’t the same as his. Understanding and appreciating these differences is crucial to making your marriage work...
Camera Phone Collage Week #7
Fresh pineapple with breakfast | Hydrangea | Actual unedited photo. Really. Don't you believe me? Work and play at the library | Sweet tea, with style | Gummy gifts: my husband rocks C.S. Lewis | Cutest. Crackers. Ever. | Cheap date night On Wednesday night, one of my...















