Do we really believe?

Have you ever written down the stuff you usually only say to yourself? You know...the stuff that runs through your mind as you go about your day? You know...the stuff you would NEVER say out loud? I did that today. It was shocking. I rant about my irritating life, family, home... in my mind....WAY TOO MUCH! I must not REALLY believe that I have an amazing life. When I was younger, I would have never imagined the life I have. A sweet hubby. Three beautiful daughters. A comfy home to keep us safe and warm. I share this "truth" often, but I do not I say it to myself...in my mind...nearly as much. Why? Why is my mind occupied with such trivial, negative, energy-wasting thoughts...instead of the TRUTH of my life?

Do we really believe what we say we believe? Do we really see and understand the truth of our own life?

These questions lead to me to dwell on this: Do we really understand the extent of the gospel? Can we possibly fathom what it was that Christ actually endured, and then accomplished on the cross? Do we really BELIEVE...do we really LIVE...the truth of the gospel? Pastor shared these verses last Sunday. Perhaps you might dwell on them today.
But He was pierced through for our transgressions, He was CRUSHED for our iniquities, the chastening for our well-being FELL UPON HIM...and by His SCOURGING we are healed. Is.53:5

All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way:
But the LORD has caused the iniquity of us all...TO FALL ON HIM. Is. 53:6

He was oppressed and He was afflicted, YET HE DID NOT OPEN HIS MOUTH. Is 53:7a

CRUSHED. SCOURGED. OPPRESSED. AFFLICTED. and yet uttered NOT A WORD!

What is it about Irene Dunn?

I adore her! Do you know who she is? She was one of Cary Grant's leading ladies...I discovered her one day while watching "The Awful Truth." What is it about her? She is simply lovely...she seems to be one of these people who can laugh at themselves. She can be very pretty, feminine, and delicate one moment...and then a total clown the next.

She is the perfect lady to me, but hardly that at times....but even when she is misbehaving, her misbehavior is terribly "lady-like!"

That is the only way I know how to describe her. If you are looking for a good laugh, check out that Cary Grant flick, "The Awful Truth." Want a good romance? Try "Love Affair" (Ever see "An Affair to Remember?" Same story, but this one came first!) For those mothers out there who need a lift...watch "I Remember Momma," a sweet film about a Norwegian family. It has become one of my NEW favorite OLD movies!

Our first week of school

It is hard to believe that summer is over, and school has begun. We are very excited about our studies this year. The girls will be learning all about American History. We have been reading about Native Americans this week! The girls cannot decide if they would rather live in a tepee or become cliff dwellers! We remember visitng Mesa Verde and the amazing dwellings discovered there!

Mac's first reader is The Corn Grows Ripe! It is a story about a Mayan family, a 12 year old boy, and his journey into manhood! We are learning about making milpa (cornfields). Corn is an extremly important crop to the Mayan culture. We are also learning about how they used astology to keep a calendar.

Mae has been learning about the five senses. Oh, what fun to chat about goosebumps, eardrums, and those cones and rods that help us see. Her first reader was a little story about a boy named Silent E! And she is so excited to finally have spelling like big sister Mac!

One of the places we love to visit while we are in Door County is Plum Loco Farm. It is well maintained and a very relaxing place to spend the afternoon. The girls love to feed the ponies and mess around in the play area. We always meet interesting animals at Plum Loco, too! The girls befriended a turkey named Opal by feeding him popcorn. Opal likes to have his head rubbed, and will follow you around hoping for more attention! Have you ever touched a turkey's head? Be sure to check out Poppa's blog to see some of the fish we reeled in!

The Little Man occupied the hammock the most!

Everyone's favorite spot when we camp is the hammock! We managed to snap this pic just before we packed up to head home! Can you tell we have been living in the woods for a few days?

So we spent a few days in Door County, WI! What a glorious time we had...the weather was pristine, and the sunsets amazing...another perfect Labor Day weekend in Peninsula State Park!