Simeon Matthias

Simeon Is my "buddy." He and I are the only left-handers in our immediate family.

He dislikes doing his school, but is very good at it when he buckles down and does it. He really likes to play Roy Rogers and rides "Trigger" around the house. He also likes to "race" his sisters around the kitchen counter while "riding" Secretariat or The Black.

I can not imagine life without him! It would probably be very dull. ; ) 

"O sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory."

Psalm 98:1

Mercy Hope

Mercy is laid-back most of the time, loves to be outside, likes to do things herself, loves to help clean (unless it is her regular job ;) ), loves to help cook, and is very giving.

I am so thankful for her. I take my siblings for granted far too often. I was reminded of how much I love her this last weekend when she fell and hit her head while playing. 

It was a very scary experience, but by God's grace, she is fine!

I love you Mercy!

"The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof."

Psalm 97:1

Grace Eliana

Grace is bubbly, energetic, fun-loving, goofy, smart, and so much more, all wrapped up in the body of a four-year old.

I am so blessed to have her for one of my sisters. I would not trade her for anything this world can offer!

Here are a few pictures I took today during an impromptu photo shoot.

"O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the earth."

Psalm 96:1

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Thanks! 

Rose Alora

Born October 3, 2012

6lb 15oz

"Lo, children are an heritage of the Lord: and the fruit of the womb is his reward."

Psalm 127:3

Nature Pictures From...

Camp Peniel!

Here are some of my favorite nature photos from this past summer.

A swarm of honey bees- June 26 @ 10:44 AM-

The path from the A-frames- June 26 @ 8:03 PM-

A lovely flower from one of my "adopted siblings"- July 10 @ 10:16 AM-

Water lily - July 11 @ 10:29 AM- That was Anna's 14 birthday

A beautiful storm- July 18 @ 3:47 PM- 

After the storm-  July 18 @ 4:33 PM-

A dewy flower- July 22 @ 8:25 AM-

Dew drop- July 22 @ 8:28 AM-

The Boys path- July 22 @ 8:34 AM-

A cicada in front of a boy's cabin- July 22 @ 8:38 AM- (One of the benefits of being at camp when there are no campers- being able to go by the boy's cabins)

Jewel Weed- July 22 @ 9:10 AM- 

Tabatha Turtle or Sammy Snapper(depending on who you ask)- July 28 @ 3:01 PM- 

Another water lily- August 6 @ 2:21 PM-

The back lake on a sunny summer day- August 7 @ 4:26 PM-

-August 8 @ 4:15 PM-

Froggy!- August 9 @ 9:19 AM

He/she was so fun to photograph- August 9 @ 9:20 AM

Hope you enjoyed these pictures!

"Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth."

Psalm 57:5, 11

Freshwater Mussels...

At Camp Peniel!

"Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God."

Psalm 43:5