Psalms 93: 4

American Heritage Girls

Back in the spring, the big girls joined American Heritage Girls.  Have you heard of it?  It's sort of like Girl Scouts but with a Christ-centered worldview.  Here's the mission statement:  American Heritage Girls is the premier national character development organization for girls ages 5-18 that embraces Christian values and encourages family involvement.

AG - Explorer, Edy - Tenderheart

Edy putting in some service hours by helping her daddy at the church.

Closing ceremony...

Joining Award

Joining Award

American Heritage Girls Closing Program from Leslie Hale on Vimeo.

Since we joined late in the year,  the girls are really looking forward to next year when they will be able to attend family camp, overnight at the zoo, enjoy more crafts, attend cooking classes, etc.

My 35th

A few weeks ago, I celebrated my 35th birthday.  Graham and the girls were so good to me...

turtle ice cream cake

sushi

Birthdays are fun around our house and this one was no exception.  It was a special day and I'm thankful that my family took the time celebrate with me.

Five on Friday | Phone Photog

This Five on Friday is all about iPhone photography...

| ONE |

a foggy country road in East Texas

*in front of our house*

| TWO |

junkin' with AG

 | THREE |

good day.

 | FOUR |

one more because...new shirt

| FIVE |

sister and banana pops

| ONE MORE |

coloring contest with the girls--I won.

Plant. It.

Have I told y'all how bad I am with plants?  YEP!  I am terrible.  Each and every spring, I bring home a whole bunch of beautiful flowers and expect them to flourish.  What's the definition of insanity again?  Alas...I did it again.  This time, I did a little more studying and my plants are still hanging in there.  

I planted all of my flowers in April and I haven't killed any yet!  I HAVEN'T KILLED ANY YET!!!!  I HAVEN'T KILLED ANY!  It's still early in the summer, but I am optimistic.  I'll keep you posted.

random pic of my bathing beauty

Back in April, I spruced up our porches for the spring and summer months...

got me a $12 dollar piece of junk coffee table

just a little paint

The plants look much better now that they have been growing for a few months.  I may update later on this summer.

Did I mention that we live in East Texas--the no. 1 best place for plant life?  We shall see if this climate and my newly mad skills will keep those plants thriving.  *crossing fingers*