Chesapeake City, MD

As we were walking around Chesapeake City on a crisp wintery day we passed the red berry bush pictured below and commented on how merciful God is to give us color in winter. Ron observed that the color red in winter should remind us of God's faithfulness to us! In our darkest (coldest days) God is faithful to bring forth life. After the flood he promised he would never destroy the world again and tells us in Genesis 8 that "summer and winter and day and night shall not cease." So while some of you might be struggling getting through winter, maybe look for the signs of "life" and be encouraged that God is faithful.





















For as long as I can remember knowing Ron, he has taken me down to Chesapeake City for a walk through town. Inevitably, we would end up at the General Store, which we lovingly call "The Lollipop Store." Ron has taken each of his girls there for a lollipop since they were little. Of all the things in life, for which I can praise the Lord, one of the greatest is the love of my husband which I enjoy and the love he has for our three girls.








The sign above has always cracked me up. It's on the Delaware/Maryland line.

Foundry Music School

Recently, my children began taking lessons at the Foundry School. We praise God for the gift of music and for how this school desires to teach the children to play music to the glory of God: http://epcnewark.org/connect/creative-arts-school-2/

First Snow Since October

Proverbs 3:29 say that your neighbor, "dwells by you for safety's sake." These sweet boys are our neighbors and we are blessed to have them and their parents next to us as they are the "best of neighbors" who do us great good! The girls were out playing with them in our first snow since October. Watching them together is always a great photo opportunity.

Rule of Thirds

My cousin Sam just shared with me a tip that is called the Rule of Thirds. Here's an explanation if you are interested in reading more. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rule_of_thirds

A Drive Through the Brandywine Valley

A Creature Enjoying a Feast

Longwood Gardens at Christmas or Anytime

Ron and I recently took the girls to Longwood Gardens to see their Christmas decorations. I was struck by the beauty in every flower and God's amazing kindness to give us color let alone a diversity of beautiful things at which to look. In discussing this with the girls, we commented how those in charge of Longwood Gardens have done an exceptional job at creating a setting for God's handiwork and they provide a beautiful array of His creation. We began to ponder how amazing heaven will be, far beyond the best attempts of the most imaginative gardener at Longwood Gardens.