An Illumination

Let there be light...

To fill our days with industry

and our nights with interest.


To communicate with those near

and far.

 

Let there be light to see the world through each other's eyes,

and to guide us along this intriguing path of life.
  

"May it be a light to you in dark places, when all other lights go out." ~J.R.R. Tolkien
 

A special thanks to Marcia at The Shop Around the Corner for inviting us to her White-Themed Party and inspiring us to illuminate our lives.
 

☼ Jess ☼

Sunday Drive

We took a ride to Grass Valley recently and had lunch and walked around in their old town.   Here is a picture of the historical Holbrooke Hotel.

Every old town has a time clock.

I thought this wolf sculpture was interesting.

While driving in the country, these horses grazing in the field were so pretty.  It takes me back to a time when I rode my brother-in-law's horse at his ranch in Oregon.

Remember these old style mail boxes? 

Grass Valley is always a fun place to visit.
 

~Sheri

Special Little People

It seems to me that children have alot more to deal with today than when I was a kid.  It was a simpler time back then, and our idea of having fun was going to the fields and building dirt forts with our friends.  Now, it's easier for kids to get into mischief, and sometimes adults can be very harsh with them.  They are unique individuals who are still learning every day.

I'm not saying we shouldn't discipline.  Nel and Jess will tell you that I was the first to discipline them.  I'm just saying that kids will be kids.

They are carefree.

And they get scared, just like us.

They make us laugh.

They are curious.

And they are real.

Let us not forget what it's like to be young, and be more patient with the kids around us.

Children....they are God's special people.

They are to be appreciated

They are to be taught

They are to be protected

They are to be heard

They are to be loved

Thank you for listening.

~Sheri

A Birthday Wish

Today is a special day!

Happy Birthday Nel!!

When you were a baby, Mom used to sing this song to you and together you would dance.  It still reminds her of you to this day. 

Frankie Valli: Can't Take My Eyes off You

You are caring, (even for your little sister who used to get you in trouble ;-)

intelligent,

hard working,

and beautiful,

and you strive to make the world a better place.

May you enjoy an entire day as lovely as you are.  And may all your wishes come true.

~Jess and Sheri (Mom)~

What To Wear?

And regardless

of what else

you put on,

wear love.

It's your basic,

all-purpose

garment.  Never

be without it.

~Colossians 3:14

A Nice Place To Visit

We spent the day in Sacramento this last weekend, and had a nice time seeing all the sites.  First, we stopped for breakfast at Ernestos, a favorite of Jess'.

Then, we took some pictures of the California State Capitol.

This statue was on the Capitol.  It's a warrior fighting off a grizzly bear with his spear.

These are a couple of ancient statues near the Capitol.

Let's stop and smell the roses.

Off to Old Sac.  I love the historical buildings here.

The Delta King, an old steamboat from the
1800's that cruised from San Francisco to Sacramento.

The red brick buildings are so charming.

This costume shop is a favorite of ours.

I always smile when the stage coach passes me.

Stopping at my favorite sweet shop is a must.

Remember the alley I told you about where
my husband first kissed me?

After reminiscing about our first kiss, we noticed a wedding in the midst.  What a sight it was!

Old Sacramento is always a fun place for us to visit.

 

~Sheri

Happy 4th of July sweet friends!

Have a wonderful day.

Freedom

Family

Fun

~Sheri, Jess, Nel~