Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn

I'm always so excited when my favorite season arrives.

Greeting on the entry table. 

The grandkids are ready for OSU football.

Ethan in his new jersey.

Emma modeling her new OSU cheer outfit.

 Some of our late summer fun activities.

Sprinkler fun . . . 

A visit to Philbrook Museum

Kids night at El Chico.

As we tuck away our memories of summer we look forward to all the fun times we'll share this autumn.  

Words That Inspire

I've got confidence!

The Lord, He is the One who goes before you.

He will be with you, He will not

leave you nor forsake you;

do not fear nor be dismayed.

Deuteronomy 31:8

Confidence is a positive attitude toward the future, an assurance that whatever tomorrow brings, you can meet its challenges. With that in mind, Christians should be the most confident people in the world. As a believer, you have the privilege of serving the God who holds the future in His Hands.

Not one thing that happens to you surprises God or catches Him off guard. And He has promised to see you through every trial, every hardship, every heartbreak, every disappointment. Therefore, you can step into the future with confidence, knowing that the God who knows all and sees all has already paved the way before you and will be at your side until your journey's end. 

"Confidence in the natural world is self-reliance,

in the spiritual world it is God-reliance."

Oswald Chambers

taken from 'God's Daily Answer

Wishing you a beautiful week . . . 

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This is one of my favorite verses.

"What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee."

Psalm 56: 3

KJV

I memorized this more than 5 decades ago.

My little sister, Mary, who at the time was only 5 or 6 years old, quietly recited the verse while we were huddled in a closet.  The tornado siren had sounded. The lightening was flashing, thunder was clashing.  I will never forget that night.

In times like these this scripture is still resounding in my heart.

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I'm going to print this free printable & frame it.  It's going to be displayed on my bedside table.  

If you would like a print, just click on the word source below the picture.  

Wishing you a calm & peaceful week . . . 

Decor For Pre-Autumn

It's still very, very warm here in NE Oklahoma.

I'm slowly adding decor for pre-autumn.

Indian summer is so pleasant.

entry table

dining room

kitchen hutch

  

So glad you stopped by for a visit!  

Words That Inspire

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After I heard the song, 'Let it Go', from the movie Frozen, I said to myself,

 "That could be my theme song!"

My heart & soul knows that God is in control, but too many times my human nature wants to take over.  

My prayer today & everyday,

"Thy will be done, dear Lord!"  

Wishing you a day & week of peace & understanding . . . 

Signs Of A New Season

I've been in a blogging slump for quite awhile.

When the calendar turned over to September I started getting excited about Autumn, my favorite season!

I threw together this little vignette on the mantel.  

Just a few hints of the approaching season.

 I printed this free printable from my Pinterest board for Autumn  Decorating.

A pitcher, a birdie & an amber beaded napkin ring. 

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower."

~Albert Camus

Thanks for visiting!  I promise I'll be back soon!  

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In Times Like These
In times like these you need a Savior
In times like these you need an anchor;
Be very sure, be very sure
Your anchor holds and grips the Solid Rock!

Wishing you love & peace, friends & family . . . 

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This picture by Mary Engelbreit brings back memories of my childhood.  Playing after dark, catching lightening bugs.  Laying on a quilt gazing at the stars.  

We have had cool, beautiful summer nights for several weeks.  Reminds me of the summer nights when I was growing up.  Some evenings it feels like autumn is creeping closer.

To every thing there is a season, 

and a time to every purpose under the heaven.

Ecclesiastics 3:1

Wishing you a beautiful week . . . 

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With all the horrible, evil situations going on in our world right now it's easy to lose sight of the truth.

God is in control.

  "For I know the thoughts that I think toward you,

 saith the LORD, 

thoughts of peace, 

and not of evil,

 to give you an expected end."

Jeremiah 29:11

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Wishing you a week of peace . . . 

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 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,

 and cometh down from the Father of lights, 

with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.

James 1:17

Wishing you a day of giving thanks . . .

Rainy Day Sunshine

What do you do on a cool rainy day in late July?  I decided to create a little sunshine on my two large chalkboards.  I found the ideas on Pinterest.

"You are my sunshine, my only sunshine.  You make me happy when skies are grey."

I love that little song.

I also like this song. 

 "I see trees of green, 

red roses too. 

I see them bloom, 

for me and you. 

And I think to myself,

what a wonderful world."  

Here's the link to my Chalkboards board on Pinterest.

So happy you stopped by for a visit!

Banana Plantation

We are having fun watching our one plant banana plantation grow.

Here it is on July 6th.

July 20th

We are also enjoying homegrown tomatoes from our 2 container plants.

Emma helping Papaw.

Ethan picked a few.  

The temperatures were fantastic last week.  Highs in the 60's & 70's, lows in the 50's.

What a treat that was.  The heat is back this week, but so far there is no mention of temps of 100. 

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The message is simple.

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Do nothing from rivalry or conceit,

 but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, 

but also to the interests of others.

Philippians 2:3-4 ESV

Wishing you a week filled with opportunities to bless others . . .

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 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord,

 “plans to prosper you and not to harm you,

 plans to give you hope and a future.

Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV)

Wishing you a day filled with hope . . . 

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday to our son, Bobby!

Then . . .

Now . . . 

Love you so much!  

Star Spangled Day

Our 4th of July celebration was so much fun.  

The grand kids had a blast!  

We started celebrating with our neighborhood parade.

Beauty queen, Emma, insisted on carrying this faux daisy.  So CUTE!

Ethan & teddy are ready for the parade.

Emma & Ethan's cousin, Levi, came to join in the fun.

Lunch time . . .

Water fun . . . 

Waiting for the fireworks show . . . 

Fireworks everywhere . . .

July 4, 2014 was a blast!