Rambling Friday: And That's Enough

God is love, 

and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, 

and God in him.

I John 4:16b

I'm always looking for ways to show my love to my family and friends.

It not only gives them happiness and joy (I hope),

but it also gives me satisfaction and peace

to know I've again shown I love them.

So...

recently I saw this picture:

and decided immediately to do this for my youngest grandson's

class for Valentine's Day.

I wanted to make sure it would be okay with him (Jonathan).

I sent him the picture and asked if he'd like me to make these for his class.

He faced timed with me and emphatically declared,

YES! 

I said, but what if some didn't like applesauce?

No, he assured me, everyone in his class liked applesauce.

Now, whether he really knows or not,

his enthusiasm gave me the answer.

This week I'm gathering the materials for this simple project 

and plan on delivering the Valentine Applesauce cuties

to him when its time.

How I love that boy!

But even more so, 

how God loves me.

A fumbling, mistake-making,

sometimes selfish, sometimes hesitant

sometimes asking forgiveness

person I am,

and...

God loves me.

And that's

 enough.

Rambling Fridays: Birds and Puppy Dogs

It's always relaxing and fun to enjoy time spent with people you love. Recently I was able to spend an evening with my youngest grandson. I allowed him to choose the eating place and we visited one of his favorite places: a pet shop to connect with some of the animals. 

It's not only rewarding for me to savor throughout the following days, but it builds rapport between us, making memories, solidifying our relationship, and establishing a pattern of enjoying creative activities that are good for both of us.

Here are a few pics of that evening:

Enjoying his choice of food for the evening

Interacting with a friendly parakeet

Puppy Time! Sweet couple...

Building important relationships with children is important!

What do you do to enjoy time with your loved ones?

Sunday Sunshine: Caption This!

Caption This! 

My caption:  Such an easy shot!

Summer blessings:

Playing Putt-Putt on vacation at the beach.

Sunday Morning Peace: The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Music

Christmas trees

The wonder in a child's eyes.

Have a Merry Christmas!

Tidbits of My Life

Highlights from this summer and September!

Smiling at the grandboys swim and play! 

Wild water creatures. :)

Enjoying watching hubby 

work in the snack shack at camp

Grandson Jonathan making 

his own invention at S.S.

Making Memes for book promotion!

Book Table at the Dayton Scribes one day conference 

where I spoke this month.

Finished third book in 

Appleton, WV Romantic Mystery series

Waiting on release date!

Soon!

Monday Morning Gratitudes

Today, I want to express my gratitude for the last two weeks of summer fun hubby and I've experienced. What a privilege and challenge to share some of those days with our amazing grandboys. I can't begin to thank God for the privilege of having them in my life and for their parents who allow us to enjoy them.

Splish, Splash--Fun in the pool! Blake and Wes

VBS week! Three year old Jonathan helping in the singing.

Wes looking for a fish! :)

Jonathan won the local fishing tournament for his age group! 

Got to choose a new fishing pole. 

Blake, the fisherman THINKER. 

Fastened safely in the Polaris! Adventure approaching. 

Just cruisin' along . . .

Thank you, God, for my grandboys.

Blessings!

A Little Bit of My World . . .

"This is MY machine now!"

My darling grandson on Gramps big monster backhoe.

Taking over, he is!

 

 

 

"Who can I hit with water first?"

Easter

Squirtgun investigation

At Grandmama and Gramps home

 

 

Blessings

Happy Birthday, Little Man

 

One year ago today,
God blessed us with your arrival.
He knew how much joy
you would bring us.

And though we give you gifts to celebrate,
by far the gratitude we feel for our gift OF you,
is much greater.

Thank you, God!


Blessings