Autumn is Here

Our giant old Maple tree is in it’s Autumn glory now.

Our Weekend

365/48 – Daddy’s Home

Daddy returned home from his first week of business travel and brought the sun with him!  He and John Charles enjoyed relaxing in the warm sun after a lot of outdoors play.

 

365/49 – At the Park

We spent time at the park soaking up the sun this weekend!

 

365/50 – My Shelter

John Charles playing in the fort that he built with Daddy’s help.

 

Little Hands

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I wanted to capture a shot of John Charles’ hands while they’re still baby hands.  Soon those dimples will be knuckles.

Fun and Games

365/46

John Charles learning to play a game from my own childhood.

Our Week So Far - Mommytography

365/43 – Spring is Near!

I was so excited to see the daffodils, tulips and other bulb plants coming up.  That’s a sure sign that spring is near!

 

365/44 – Good Morning Sunshine

I love the morning sun and the way it spills into the house in the morning. 

 

365/45 –  A whole new world

The economy has had a devastating effect on Randy’s business.  As a result, he has found it necessary to accept a position with another company.  He went on the road with his new job this week.  He’s been in Indiana and while traveling too and from he’s experienced snow storms like he’s never seen.

This Week’s Photos - Mommytography

365/37  - Hearts and Cardinals

John Charles’ circle time activities for the week focused on Valentine’s Day and hearts.  We studied Cardinals during nature study.  Here are 2 of his coloring sheets from the week – a cardinal and a box of chocolates.

 

365/38 – Thomas

Thomas and Friends ready for playtime.

 

365.39 – Hearts

Hearts are everywhere!

 

365/40 – Legos

Look what I made!  Ok, Dad did most of the work, but John Charles doesn’t realize it.

 

365/41 – Sunshine Cottage in the Snow

Here in the south metro Atlanta area we got 4 inches of snow!  It was beautiful, but I’m glad that it’s melting quickly.

 

365/42 – Winter Berries

I love the bright red amongst the white snow.

Photos - Mommytography

Here are the latest photos that I have to share.  Hope you enjoy them!

365/31   - Blue Eyes

Zach’s Husky Jasper has the most beautiful blue eyes.  Besides the fact that he “talks back” when he doesn’t want to obey our commands, he has a wonderful disposition too.

 

365-32 – Nature Table

We’ve found so many wonderful treasures from nature this winter that our nature table can’t hold much more!

 

365/33 – Dessert

A crystal stemmed glass makes even a less than ordinary dessert seem special.

 

365/34 – Valentine’s Table Top

Our wedding invitation, velvet boxes, candles, and Willow Tree ornaments  from Valentine’s past all adorn a side table decorated for Valentine’s Day.

 

365/35 – Toys on the Table

 

Some of John Charles’ toys left out on the coffee table.  I believe that one day he’ll remember to clean up after himself. Until then, I’ll try to be thankful for a home with toys left here and there, and remember that it shelters a happy child.

 

365/36 – Blue Sky

Beautiful blue skies are such a delight after so many grey and rainy days.

Mexico Beach Photos - Mommytography

This week I’m sharing photos from our stay in Mexico Beach, FL.

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Seagulls in Flight

 

365/24

Gulls on the Beach

 

365/25

Marina

365/26

Shell Island

 

365/27

Beautiful Beach Morning

 

 

365/28

Sunset

 

365/29

The Boys

 

365/30

A Sunny Spot

Beach Photos - Mommytography

We’re enjoying time at the beach.  I hope to be able to take a few good photos while we’re here.

 

365/21 – shells

 

365/22 – shore

Random Shots - Mommytography

I didn’t have a theme for this week’s photos.  These are just random shots from around the house.

365/16 – Flash - Monday

Who couldn’t love that face!

 

365/17 – Shadow and Light - Tuesday

Just a shadow on Sunshine Cottage that caught my eye.

 

365/18 – Ready for Spring! - Wednesday

The sunny and warm weather that we’ve been enjoying this week has me longing to clean these pots and planters up and start Spring planting.

365/19 – Yum! - Thursday

I had never made a homemade chicken pot pie until this week.  The crust on my first one was crispier than we like so I had to get Mama to send me her recipe.  One cup flour, one cup milk, and one stick of butter. Simple enough and delicious too!

 

365/20  - At the Lake

John Charles pretending to fish

Red Week - Mommytography

I haven’t been feeling very inspired with my photography lately.  Last  week I needed a challenge in deciding what to photograph.  I gave myself an easy challenge too!  I simply chose the color red.  I chose that color because I was in my bedroom at the time and the walls of my room happen to be red!

365/9 – Above Our Bed - Monday

This sign hangs above our bed.  It comes from one of Browning’s poems.

 

365/10 – The Red Letters - Tuesday

There is life in the red letters!  I couldn’t make it through a day without them.  My Bible is so worn, but like they say “If your Bible is in good condition then your soul probably isn’t”.

 

365/11 – Red PJ’s - Wednesday

John Charles bathed and ready for bed.  I love that smile!

 

365/12 – Red Jacket - Thursday

Zach doesn’t wear read very often, but I think he’s very handsome in it!

 

365/13 – Valentine’s Decor - Friday

The house is decorated for Valentine’s Day and love is in the air!

 

365/14 – Music Man - Saturday

John Charles is our music man.  He loves making up his own songs for us and playing his red guitar.

 

365/15 – Red Wagon - Sunday

John Charles with his red wagon.  Yep, those are pajamas he’s wearing.  It was a beautiful and warm Georgia morning so we enjoyed breakfast on the back porch and John Charles played while we ate.

Catnap

365/8  - Catnap

John Charles and Beauty sleeping.

 

Mommytography – Weekly Wrap up

I began the Mommytography challenge this week and posted a few photos earlier in the week.  Here are the rest of the photos I took this week.

365/4 –Wednesday – Winter Activities

We usually have a mild winter in Georgia with little snow or ice.  That means that we don’t get to enjoy a lot of activities associated with winter.  One thing that I consider a favorite winter activity of ours is read-a-louds.  I think that the Little House series of books makes wonderful winter time read-a-louds.  We are currently reading Little House in the Big Woods.  I hope for us to be able to re read the entire series this winter.

 

365/5 – Thursday – Winter Nature Table

I cleared the Christmas items from our nature table this week.  We’ve added a few winter items to the table instead.

 

365/6 – Friday – Baking Day

I don’t know if it’s the Little House books or the cold weather, but I’ve been in the mood for baking.  Baking just makes the house feel so homey.  The scents, the warmth, the goodness – I love it all.  John Charles enjoyed helping me mix a batch of brownies on baking day.

 

 

365/7 – Saturday – Party Time

John Charles has thrown several parties for us this week.  Here’s the table at one of those parties.  Pizza, cake, cupcakes, and there’s also cookies behind that cake.