Let's Try This Again!

We are still alive! Breathing and having such fun! Thought I’d give you all a little glimpse as to what we’ve all been up to…

Two years...  Two very, very full years...

 There have been special days...

...busy days...

...creative days...

....fun days...

...and restful days... 

...but most importantly, one day towards the end of 2011, this gentlemen arrived on the scene...

 Richard is Captain America, Richard the Lion Hearted and Rachmaninoff all rolled into one...

...he was on a quest for her heart... 

...he captured her...

There was much rejoicing and preparation.... 

...and on the 8th of September, 2012, Mia became Mrs. Richard Löwenherz. 

  

 

 

We see them sometimes... 

They now live in their own little place several hours away in a land of mountains, rivers and valleys much like here, but very different and marvelous in its own way.

...and have crafted a sweet little home... 

...but that is not all...

...New Years Day, they should be welcoming a sweet little baby! YAY!!!

 On more ordinary notes, we in our present little valley are having a grand time with many new ventures...

Just because I couldn't resist...

A short video of Murray's Cake!

Murray's Day...

As I had no photos when I last posted, here are some of my favorite shots taken of Murray's day....

 Here is the cake Murray designed, and Mia help become a reality...

Please take careful note of the solders slogging on...

Love this angle...

 Our resident aircraft expert telling us about this plane...

Couldn't decide which of these photos I liked best, so I posted them both!

 

And finally, the birthday mascot... ;) 

Happy Birthday, Murray.

We are so thankful to have you as ours. We look forward to what the Lord has planned for you and what He has called you to do. We delight in your company, and are fascinated where your interests will take you.  We love you, Brother, forever, and ever, and ever….

What a Lot of Fun We're Having!

This Month will be our 4^th Homemaker’s meeting. Our meetings were established for the purpose of teaching young ladies skills they might not have the time for otherwise. Right now they are all decorative, but useful in their own way.

Thus far we have covered:

sewing a very useful bag (led by our dear friend, Mrs. Radost).

 

icing roses,  (courtesy of Miss Joy)

 

simple embroidery on a felt pincushion – pattern from Pretty Little Pincushions  (led by Miss Lynne - me).

June’s topic will be card making. Miss Ana will be leading and guiding our class. I’ve seen some of her work before and am greatly looking forward this. J

A great many thanks to the two families we’ve been working with to establish these classes and give glory to the Lord! And HUZZAH! to the ladies who come! J

Spring Keeps Peeking Around the Corner...

... smiling on us with her warm sun, gentle breezes, and promise of buds. Only to duck back with a giggle, while Winter sprays us with his snow-blower again. I'm delighting in each twist of the weather, but won't it fun when all the buds open, the flowers smile about, and every morning is full of birdsong?  

 The apartment complex next to my window (also known as a pine tree) is fully of noisy tenants. While I know there are house sparrows rooming in the pine, I'm also fairly certain there are mourning doves and chickadees. A few nests are visible - how fun when the chicks hatch! 

Last week, we had our first Homemakers Meeting. The goal is to encourage and teach young future homemakers in lovely and useful abilities. This time bags of varying difficulties were sewn. Each girl chose her own material, pattern, and embellishments. Such a hive of joyful activity! The brothers, according to Murray, had a marvelous time learning about computers and cables (they made their own Ethernet cable) by one of the fathers. I believe I can say with Joy that it was "a roaring success."  Next time, we're making icing roses - care to join?

This week, a friend should be coming over and staying a few nights.

Spring break is over, so Kate will be recommencing her physics studies.

Our German friend will be returning....Oh! she's not a war bride! Apparently, she was an older school girl during the French occupation. But she did marry an American soldier... She's delightful, has soo many stories, and we trust that we will be rewarding students.

I didn't think I'd like living in a neighborhood, but ours has opened us up to many more opportunities for fellowship and service.

How thankful we are for the Lord kind Providence and tender mercies...