A Time For Every Season....

943. An extra day of rest celebrating freedom. 944. Smiley little curley haired girl digging in the flower bed. 945. Gabers last day of 3's preschool, celebrating his wonderful year with wonderful teachers. We love you Mrs Shelly  & Mrs Shirley. Your love for Gabe and his crazy antics made me sing and smile as I left each Tuesday and Thursday. 946. Daddy and son at the kitchen table working through math problems - both with smiles! 947. I actually am riding my first wave, I'm normally the thrifty one that gets things years after they have gone into style. But, John and I decided to invest in an IPAD with some money we set aside for putting a DVD player in the van. We've been tickled at all it can do - so much potential and a total mind shift from the way we use to do things. 948. Blossoming garden with myriads of color! 949. Spring outfits given to Abby from dear friends. 950. Drew's dentist appointment that went perfectly, he still loves the d...

Good bye Shark Teeth! Good bye beautiful smile and straight teeth! Hello - big boy, who we are now calling "toothless" after his favorite dragon character. 

Life around here has been very adventurous! As school winds down a bit we've been out and about enjoying the beautiful Spring weather, trying to fit all the outdoor fun in before it gets too hot. We spent some time at my mentor mom's farm last week - riding horses, getting dirty, holding baby chicks! We also went to Eagle Mountain and spent some time hiking and visiting with friends. Our homeschool year is wrapping up, we've completed our Bible lessons, geography, our Dangerous Journey read aloud and writing basics. We will spend this summer working on some Math and Reading - since we don't want to loose anything over the summer.  Drew is reading so well, he read me a short story this morning in 3 minutes, where about 3 months ago it would have taken about 10 minutes! Drew loves to learn, he is in love with audio books and Math. We started the Math curriculum a few weeks back to get a little jump start on next year, to my excitement, Drew is whizzing through the lesso...

We've been enjoying nature this month! After a few weeks rest the end of April, we've been more adventurous and spent some time in the great outdoors! I'm reminded of Emerson's quote, " Nature never hurries. Atom by atom, little by little she achieves her work." We spent the last few weeks enjoying God's creation, atom by atom, little by little, exploring what God designed for our pleasure and His majesty. So this week my blessings list will be taken from our outdoor Spring adventures. 922. The trees we climb in! 923. Hugs from Daddy 924. Friends who have big trucks  that we can play rough with. 925. Special  water weapons from Titi and Tio for Easter! 926. The pool is open for business, or at least lots of littles with lots of energy! 927. A little girl who is without fear and LOVES to play in the water! 928. A place to cool off and get rid of pent up energy after a long day of school work. 929. New swimming shorts! ...

This morning I was trying to encourage Gabe to put on his shoes, our conversation went like this: "Gabe, what verse could you say to encourage you while putting on your shoes?" Gabe replied, "Do all things without grumbling and  complaining!" (A great verse since he was grumbling about it!) Yes, that is a great verse Gabe, but how about "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me?" Gabe repeated that verse a few times and I explained that this verse allows God to come alongside and help you with whatever you are doing." Gabe sat quietly for a moment, still not wanting to try and put on his shoes, then he replies " Mom, God said No, so now will you help me!" Then a few days ago Gabe had finished off the jar or apple sauce, I did not have recycling on the brain and threw the jar in the garbage - shame on me! Gabe looked at me and said, "Mommy, don't throw the applesauce away, it doesn't go there!" Wh...

R est is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under     trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water,     or watching the clouds float across the sky is by no means     a waste of time.                                                                                    ~ J. Lubbuck

Do you ever wonder why God choose to put his most intimate and personal details about life into a  book? Psalms 100:3 says that God gave us His Word so we would know who He is - so we would know his infallible character, which was positioned to draw us into God's embrace. Today my son and I spent some time together, reading books while the world outside poured buckets of water down upon the earth. We heard thunder, saw lightning and marveled at God's magnificence. Drew commented at the first hint of rain, "Momma, its a great day to cuddle on the couch with a blanket, some cocoa and books!" I agree! The book I chose was the Dangerous Journey, a paraphrase of Pilgrims Progress which was written for younger children yet uses big living words from the original John Bunion work. The book is written at a 4th grade level, but younger  children will still enjoy the theme of the book, they just might not get the allegorical effects. Over the last month, w...

2 Years Ago Today I took these pictures. I want to cry too, where did the last 2 years go? I miss that pudgy smile and round cheeks!

" T he heavens are telling the glory of God; And their expanse is declaring the work of His hands." Psalms 19:1 901. Catching up on life - filing, organizing, cleaning desk, cleaning out e-mail, paying bills, checking off short 2 minute items. I feel so fresh and light this afternoon! M y desk looks like it is inviting more paper! 902. Talking to my children about the difference between conviction and condemnation, opening doorways to discuss sin and God's grace which washes away our guilt and shame. I hope to entertain more conversations  about repentance and releasing my children from their guilt, oh how I also need to  remember this in my own life. My confessions to the Lord are washed away as far as the east is from the west, if God no longer remembers my sins,  how self righteous of me  to still  dwell on them. 903. Sweet, relaxing Mothers Day spent reading and meditating on God's holy words. Also a nice lunch  with my mom at Panera Brea...

Mission To Motherhood  By Sally Clarkson Book Club Hosted by Clair Rivera & Melissa Williams Location: Melissa William’s Home in Keller Texas Summer Meetings are every other Wednesday from June 29 ~ August 24 8:00 pm ~ 9:30 pm Join us for tea and yummy deserts as we dive in and study this wonderful book on becoming intentional and missional mothers. June 29 Part 1: A Mothers Calling July 13 Part 2: A Mothers Heart For Her God July 27 Part 3: A Mothers Heart For Her Children August 10 Part 4: A Mothers Heart For Her Home August 24 Part 5: A Mothers Heart For Eternity Please RSVP to melissa@williamsmountain.com ~ directions and additional information will be e-mailed to you.