{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week*. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

Linking to Soule Mama

 

New Additions...New Animals

Long awaited, nearly forgot, my daughter wanted me to post our new animals we got on our way to Cali in November, then just today her new duck pair came in...Her passion is her animals, our whole family enjoys them, loves them. Each so very different, their own personalities. She enjoys them not only at home but bringing them to 4H and open youth shows to compete as well.

East Indie Pair

 Teddy Cavy

 Silver Fox Rabbit

 Black Rose Comb Bantam Chicken

 Silver and Golden Seabright Chickens

When asked what she loves raising the best...at this moment, she says her Poultry.  In addition to these new birds, she has Serama's, a Silkie and a Showgirl (Turken/Silkie mix).  But coming in with a close second is her rabbits....she especially loves her little showmanship dutch bunny who is more of a house pet than a show rabbit- and loves wondering her room and jumping amongst her pillows and blankets on her bed.

Animals bring such joy and love to your heart, taking care of them, raising them.

Cherished Moments

A cherished moment I peeked in on...tucking it away in my heart full of memories I want to never forget...

Christmas Blessing, Love our Family to Yours

Prayers, Blessings, Merry CHRISTmas

In this moment...
I am sitting warm, snuggled up with my blanket with a hot cup of soothing green tea.
Listening and watching the big flames of the fire in the fireplace rise and pop, lighting and warming my home.
Smelling apple cinnamon candles that I just blew out...
Hearing my children quietly whisper and giggle beneath the covers...past bedtime.
Missing my husband who is in bed soundly sleeping before a long shift at work, appreciating his dedication and hard work he puts in for our family.
Reflecting on the week...

This week I received bad new, that will cause us hard times, this week I prayed, several times...and I prayed, in thankfulness and gratefulness, I prayed for guidance, support, love.  This week I received blessings, wonderful moments with my children, meaningful talks with friends, support of my husband and my family, love from everyone I know, and even some guidance...a pointer in the direction my path will go. It may be the holiday's speaking, the stories I read of Christ to my children each night, but at the end of the day, I know I am not alone, I know everything will be okay. 

Merry Christmas, to all, Blessings to all as the holiday's take us through to the new Year.

{this moment}

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

Linking to Soule Mama

Winter Vacation...Projects

Winter Vacation...
With the move and the Christmas holiday, it seemed the perfect time to take a 'school' break, if you can call it a break- we still read, we still life learn, with the exception we've been very busy- I will be so happy to be living in our new home this weekend and we can finally slow down and regain our pace to have time to breathe, to learn, to just be.

 Project Time

Our first project at the new house...a temp fence for the pups since the property is not fenced we needed an area that they could roam around, close by.  Between my husband and I, it took under an hour, not bad!

The day before we had done fencing...but Yesterday we lit a fire for the first time in the home, I cleaned and put things away while my husband was in and out between the garage and the house while the children played in their rooms together, laughing, giggling, then would come out to the piano and tink around with some Christmas Music...happiness...and I smiled, feeling complete.

Buying a Home: A Year of Blessings

Our family is so excited to be buying our first home. It been chaotic the last months, house hunting- those emotions you go through when something feels so right then it doesn't work out, or your worry if you are making a good decision, fixer uppers versus perfectly fixed, the right potential for the future. So many thoughts your mind goes through as we looked at each of the houses. The first time we saw this house was months ago- it felt so right the first time we visited it- almost scary..I could see our family in this home, then it almost seemed like it wouldn't work to be able to be in this home and we'd have to look at other options...now we are finally moving in this weekend. It seems surreal. A dream. One we've dreamed about for many years and never knew if it would become a reality.

Blessings

I can't help believe that its the timing of it all when I look back, it feels like the past year of blessings has just guided us to where we are... It feels spiritual in an essence. Our marriage is at a great place, so strong and connected, with so much love and respect, after some rough spots this past year. Our jobs are stable and schedules work perfectly- I working from home and my husband working graveyard, we can both be home during the day with our children- our children finally being at home- being home schooled.  I have spent the past year, truly from my heart, daily acknowledging, praying, being so very thankful for all of the blessings for our family- even in the tough times, the hard days, the difficult obstacles, finding the happiness, the light, the gratitude for this life, my life- it changes you. Our family has changed since we have moved out of state, several years ago from the hustle and bustle life to the slower pace, we are stronger, closer and life is in perspective and cherished more deeply as it should be.

New beginnings in our new home...new memories to make.

A perfect Christmas blessing for our family, a new home.