The Aforementioned Professional Shots

Ruthanne has a few pictures of some really cute kids over at her blog.  Can't wait to get my hands on my copies!

Then and Now: Where Baby Steps Can Lead

'Tis the Season . . .

. . . to enjoy a bit of history.  Since I probably fall into the categories of both amateur foodie and amateur history buff, I liked this overview of the background of the gravy packet (and other mixes, too):

It's All Gravy: The Industrial History of a Thanksgiving Favorite

HT: Rick at Dry Creek Chronicles

Shutterbugs

The talented G family came over yesterday to help us with Roman shade hanging and photography.  During the photo session, Jocelyn was inspired to grab our little camera and shoot along with Mrs. G.

The professional pics will be posted soon, but above are a few of the four-year-old shadow's results.

Means and Ends

Conversion Diary  has a great quote posted for today:

Peter Kreeft, in his excellent book Jesus-Shock . . . writes:

What is precious in believing-without-seeing is not the not-seeing but the believing, the strengthening of the faith muscle when the crutches of seeing and feeling are removed. Seeing Him was not enough, for thousands saw Him yet turned away, and even shouted, “Crucify him!” Feeling Him in the heart is not enough either, for that is subjective, that is ours, that is fallible. Furthermore, we are self-centered experience addicts. We are so addicted to our own positive experiences of joy and happiness that if we experienced Christ more joyfully than we do, we would almost inevitably come to love our experience of Christ more than Christ Himself. We would come to worship our experience, that is, ourselves.

Double Digits

Fun roller skating, hot dog roasting, and movie watching with friends . . .

. . . and a banner made by younger siblings

What more could a ten-year-old want? 
Thanks for a decade of parenting OJT, Ian.  

Looking forward to what God has in store for your next ten years!

Blessing or Burden?

Yes, They're All Ours has some more well-articulated thoughts on family size--and the picture at the top of her blog alone is worth the click over there.

HT: Amy's Humble Musings for both my recent links on this topic

Pumpkin Patch Memories