Friday, October 19, 2012

Grateful for Everyday Graces

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, with gratitude in your hearts to God.
And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:15-17

Learning to read - a whole world opens up and one can learn anything!

The joy of teaching her to read, her eyes lighting up in excitement, hearing her laughter in the story


Pumpkin Patch picking

trips to the Farmers' Market

fresh colourful produce

a son begs for brussel sprouts

fall is in the air

cool evenings, windows open, fresh air



learning something new

ballet! and ballet shoes - the memories

hair in a bun

twirling and spinning girls





his science experiment and mine - homemade chicken noodle soup - on the same stove top



stepping outside his comfort zone

the sound of instruments attempting to play together for the first time

learning new music

being challenged

school with Zanna in the hallway on Saturday mornings

fall flavours

homemade pumpkin lattes

pumpkin waffles with Quebec maple syrup

hot apple cider

Thanksgiving!

harvest center piece

fall dishes and flea market goblets

turkey and Bisto gravy


a houseful of visitors

inspiration found in my dear 85 year old Grandma who travels alone on a plane to visit us here across a border - could I be that brave?

Dad and Mom

flowers given to her at church from Brian

crunchy leaves

nature walks with friends

cold, soup days

fireplace warmth



Sunday afternoon - me, a chick flick, glass of wine, fireplace

warm days spent outside

clear, blue sky and bright sunshine

carmel apple making

baby news - a niece on the way via brother Reid and sister-in-law Brenda! 

the smell of leaves
yellow mums


Parsnip and Ginger Soup

Date night with husband

trips to Costco and the deals, oh the deals....

bowls of mini pumpkins and apples

tea parties with Zanna and Opa

How good He is to us! 

No comments: