GRAND-BABIES

Just had to add a few more photos of the cutest little boys I know.

Trees...BIG Trees

Trees
by Joyce Kilmer

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed,
Against the sweet earth's flowing breast;

A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;

A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

I do like poetry and have many "favorite" poems.  I have even written a few, but I strongly agree with Joyce Kilmer; there is no comparison between God's creation and any poem written by mere man.  

 

Mike and I recently went to an area in the Central California foothills named "Big Trees" where giant sequoias grow.  It was very impressive!!   Here are a few of the photos we took:

this is a grove of "new growth" where a fire allowed new trees to grow about 100 years ago

2 pictures of the same stump/tree from different angles; it was cut down
in the mid 1800's; the stump is 25 feet across and it was 280 feet tall

We walked a 1.7 mile trail and had a printed guide telling about various trees along the path.  It was fascinating and was the highlight of our day.  There are some truly amazing trees and the overall beauty of God's creation can't be beat.

October

 Some changes around the house:
a new kitchen faucet,
I love the way it looks
and the way it works! 

and some fall decor;
this is my favorite
time of year and I do
enjoy changing up
the colors and feel

of the house as the
seasons change.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

BABIES!!

 

JUDE;

sits in his boppy, loves to play on his mat and go for walks in the stroller. 

During the day he sleeps in his swing.  He is so full of personality

 ______________________________________________________________________________

              

 

JONAS;  Loves being held (we get lots of snuggles);  he has discovered his hands and is a great little sleeper.

 _______________________________________________________________________________

 QUILTS

A while back I altered a twin sheet to fit Jude's crib. With the left over fabric, a pillow sham and some blanket fabric I had on hand I made him a quilt.

More recently I finished a quilt for Jonas. I wanted to make a nautical flag quilt, spelling out his full name.  His mama helped me pick out the fabric. 

I love having the opportunity to make something for these little guys!!