This week was filled with chaos as returning from holidays always brings stress because of trying to get back in to routine. We also finished up homeschooling for the year this week. So it all added to convolution of the last week of May which included me missing three Photo Project days. May 29 -... Continue Reading →
Paris - We spent over a week in Paris and I have over one thousand pictures from that time. Here are just seven of those pictures. May 22 - Alstroemeria I have never seen this flower actually in the ground. It is often a part of bouquets but the Peruvian Lily is amazing to see... Continue Reading →
Catch Up #1. Life got very very busy and I just forgot to post this week. We were prepping for our trip to Paris and I just plum forgot. Here are the posts from that week. May 15 - Flower Pot Lobelia My flower pots started taking off. And this bright blue Lobelia started to... Continue Reading →
It was a gorgeous week here. I got all of my flower pots planted. I walked downtown a couple of times, but most of my pictures are from in around where we live. May 1, 2022 - Peony I have not lived in a climate where I can grow peonies for a very long time.... Continue Reading →
Our last week in the desert. It’s been bittersweet as I know when we land back in Germany that it will be rainy and cloudy and I am a sunshine girl. But the sunshine should win out over the clouds as we head into late spring. April 17, 2022 - Cape Honeysuckle This orange flower... Continue Reading →
It’s been an amazing week. My friends who have opened their home to me here in the desert have blessed me beyond all imagining. The family of God is so amazing. I am so thankful God placed them in our lives. April 10, 2022 - Vine Cactus or Ocotillo These very tall (over 10 feet)... Continue Reading →
I cannot believe I have made it to week 14. I never knew that I would keep it up when I first started. Despite the circumstances I am thankful that this rich desert environment has brought such wonderful objects of God’s creation that I can photograph. April 3, 2022 - Bird of Paradise This crazy... Continue Reading →
I flew back to Arizona on Sunday. After a week of cold and rain it was nice to get back to sunshine. Even if Monday and Tuesday were overcast, the hope of sunny weather was tangible. The sunshine and dry air is glorious. March 27 - Too Early Hyacinth It was so cold in Chicago... Continue Reading →
The weather has not been the best while here in Chicago, but Megan and Brennig and Brennig’s girlfriend, Bella and my parents have had a great time. I leave again this morning for Arizona. March 20 - Catan My son, my husband, my nephew, and my daughter all love Settlers of Catan. They played it... Continue Reading →
Another week of transition as I flew to Chicago on Friday, but this is only for a short trip to see my college-age kids. I continue to thoroughly enjoy Arizona. It is so amazing in its beauty. I’ve said this before, but America is so beautiful. March 13, 2020 - Hibiscus I have loved Hibiscus... Continue Reading →
home...hospitality...hope
Homeschooling Using Unit Studies
I will lift my eyes to the hills and their Creator.
Breathe life into your service family
telling the story god is writing for my family
a mom, a dad, four boys, and finally a little girl!
The Red House on the Corner 