The Picture of Me

The Prompt: Share a photo that captures who I am...

The following photo is one that captures who I am at heart.

It is not a current picture. I was camping with hubby and we were enjoying the peace and serenity of the spot we had found.

Note the smile, the relaxed pose, no make-up, no fancy clothes. No pretenses here and there is little to hide (don't let the crossed arms deceive...the temperature was cool). That is me.
I am fairly comfortable in my own skin.

I am a nature lover and I like to sit and be with others. It represents my kind, compassionate and more mellow side. I am bit silly and a kid at times and hints of that exist in the picture as well.

BUT...if you want to understand how it feels or looks to follow God, to be in a secure, loving relationship with Him, well that is so exhibited in this photo: there's peace, joy, hope, grace, I am forgiven, no rules, no religion, I am unconditionally loved and accepted. Even in the hardest of trials I have experienced, the Lord has still been worth believing and following.

Being a Christian is the very essence of who I am now. Has been for 17 years. I can't imagine ever going back to how it was before.


Just curious, but what do you see in the photo?

Trying Something New...

I am a big fan of trying new things. No wait, no I'm not. Well, okay...depends.

I was super excited about sewing my son's baby blanket. (I am in no way a sewer...just for clarification) Then again, I felt overwhelmed and thought, what am I thinking? Sure, I know how to cut fabric and run the machine sort of, but to actually make a semi-decent blanket...ummm,hmmm.

Do you ever find yourself torn like that? You don't want to be fearful, but you don't want to experience rejection, failure or pain? Yeah, me too!!

So I am trying something new again. (Sweet hubby is sweating in panic at the moment). I know, this could end in disaster. Somehow, I don't think that will happen in this case.

Party For Two

Two years. Really?
I get the privilege of raising two sons. Trading dolls for trains. I don't know if words can truly describe Grant. My brown-eyed cutie with the best dimple in town! His sweet grins and infectious laughter fills my life, my rooms daily. You are tender and silly. You came into the world differently than your big brother, but at least you came into the world! You have a quiet strength. I love that about you. You are a great hugger!

A party for two.

We celebrated Grant's 2nd birthday today. We let Big Brother share the day since their birthdays are so close.

I borrowed inspiration and ideas from two different blogs I found to create a unique cupcake decoration using a Thomas the Train theme. Tinalamong.blogspot.com and ibakecupcakes-sarahlyn.blogspot.com. Thomas, Edward, Dennis and Mavis are hauling some important cargo. Animals, fish, and the number 2 for Grant!

See pictures below:

You grabbed a cookie before a cupcake and that just makes me smile. The party was a success.

Grant, I am so glad to have you in my life. Daddy and I love you so much.

Happy Birthday Grant!