Fall in South Carolina

I love this time of year!
What about you?

Special Surprises

Children just have the sweetest hearts!
I opened my drawer the other morning and this is what I saw.
Two tiny hearts!!!
Knowing that the child who put them there was filled with excitement as she imagined my surprise,
brought tears to my eyes.
I also was moved to be passionate in serving others.
Just as Chloe was so happy in my joy, I want to be full of joy in "surprising" others.
How have you been surprised lately?

You are 8 today!!

8 years ago you made me a mother!!
When you came into our world, we were overjoyed.
We spent most of our time awake just gazing at your face, your tiny fingers and toes...
it nearly made our hearts burst with love!
You have grown into a lovely young lady full of curiosity and creativity.
What a gift you have been to our family and we know God has great plans for you.
Happy 8th birthday precious Chloe Grace!!!

Wednesday

But let the godly rejoice.
Let them be glad in God’s presence.
Let them be filled with joy.

Psalm 68:3 (New Living Translation)

Peace

Even in the middle of the mess and chaos,
there can be peace.
If for only a moment!!!
I'm unwrapping this peaceful minute/second with Emily at Chatting at the Sky!!!

How was your weekend?

This weekend was full of...relaxing and having fun!
The weather was perfect!
There are finally enough leaves in our yard for jumping.
Hope you're ready to face the week with anticipation and hope!!

Philippians 2:5-11 (New Living Translation)

5 You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.

6 Though he was God,[a]
he did not think of equality with God
as something to cling to.
7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges[b];
he took the humble position of a slave[c]
and was born as a human being.
When he appeared in human form,[d]
8 he humbled himself in obedience to God
and died a criminal’s death on a cross.

Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day. ~Author Unknown

The Pirate and the Princess

The kids participated in a project offered by the local library to decorate pumpkins.
After searching through book after book on "How to Decorate Pumpkins", Chloe and Sawyer finally decided that a pirate and princess their pumpkin would be!
Whadda you think?
I'm joining Julia at Hooked on Houses!!