Couch Time

We did surprisingly well on my most recent library run--especially considering the fact that I arrived at the library ten minutes before closing time and promised I would only take five minutes choosing books if they would let me turn the LIGHTS back on in the children's section.

George's Store by Frank Asch has been an unexpected favorite. Charming little story!

We knew we liked Peekaboo by Allan Ahlburg and his wife. Though paired with a different illustrator, the kids all like Treasure Hunt, too. Sweet and fun.



I'm surprised Lewis didn't choose to have his picture taken with Mad About Madeline, the complete collection of all six Madeline books. That has been a another favorite with everyone. However, the Christmas transformer from Uncle Jeff and Aunt Candi won out.
Boys will be boys!

More Luther Fun

"In domestic affairs I defer to Katie. Otherwise I am led by the Holy Ghost."

~Martin Luther

Quoted from William J. Petersen's Martin Luther Had a Wife by Carolyn Mahaney in her excellent book Feminine Appeal p.186

God Is Good--Psalm 145:8-9

The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

Success!

Daddy brought home a treat for the family from his outing today--a dozen glazed doughnuts. The box was unveiled with much fanfare, and Lewis (who will be turning five in May) asks, "What are THOSE?!" We wished we had a camera ready to capture Eva's reaction to her first bite. Some smiles are priceless.

God Is Great--Psalm 145:3-4

Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.

Eva's Library Pick

David Shannon's Duck on a Bike was a winner in our last round of library books. Vivid illustrations combined with a cute story made it fun to read again and again.

Amazing--Psalm 147:11

The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him, in those that hope in his mercy.

Another Version of "Practice Makes Permanent"

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.



--Aristotle

Bugs R Us

We interrupt regularly scheduled programming for a brief message from our local malevolent microbes. Tune in next week (hopefully) for more of the cute kids, good quotes, and miscellaneous tidbits we're all looking for.

Happy New Year from the Christmas Crew

Ian (8), Lewis (4), Anna (6)

Jocelyn (almost 3), Eva (16 mos.)