6

There is a line in one of my favorite movies, It's A Wonderful Life. The Father tells George, "You were born older." This has definitely been true of my girl, now 6, going on 30. There are so many things I LOVE about this girl. Recently though I have been thinking about the things that she does that make her so different from me. She loves mustard - I can't stand it. She loves to draw - she is clearly better than me. She loves dresses & skirts- I avoid them at all costs. I love that this is how God made her. She isn't this way because I've trained her to like these things - she loves them because she is her own person, fearfully & wonderfully made by God. Being the selfish, self-centered person that I am it is so much easier for me to like being around people that like the same things that I do but here is a person, different and yet amazing to me. She is a gift and I can not imagine living this life without her. I love seeing the world through her eyes, hearing her thoughts, sharing her joys and her sorrows. Karis, it is a privilege to be your Mother. I love sharing life with you!

Edward Tulane

Karis and I just read a wonderful book called The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. I am sucker for anything touching and this did it for me. Now, I need to read some other books by this author.

Conversation

Today I gave the kids lollipops after lunch. When Jotham had finished his he said, "Mom, can I save this (the wrapper)." I said, "Sure." He said, "Thanks, I'm going to put it in my drawer." At this point I think he is talking about his "secret drawer" that he keeps his special toys (or random items he gets attached to). But then he said, "I'm going to put it in my drawer so my underwear smells good."

Cracked me up, not sure where he got the idea that underwear needs to smells good. And in case you are wondering, I do not have fancy lavender or anything else in my drawers.

Budding Photographers

Yesterday I let Jotham and Karis take turns taking pictures with my camera. Since I am usually taking pictures of them they both wanted to take pictures of me. I am not posting any of my solo modeling job but I thought these were cute.

By Jotham

By Karis:

Mary Jones

This is such a provoking story.

Quotes

There is a blog that gives a daily quote from one of my favorite Christian authors.

I was especially blessed by this one, today:

“The happiest people in this world are those who make the Bible the rule of their lives. They read their Bibles often. They believe what the Bible says. They love that Savior, Jesus Christ, of whom the Bible speaks. They try to obey what the Bible commands. None are so happy as these people. They cannot prevent sickness and trouble from coming to them at times. But they learn from the Bible to bear them patiently. Children, if you would get through this world happily, make the Bible your best friend.”

~ J.C. Ryle,
[Addressed to Children]
Boys and Girls Playing, 126.

Pumpkin Pie

If you are looking for a yummy pumpkin pie recipe try this one from all recipes- it very very good.