TheKitchenCookie

So a few weeks ago we braved Shelf Road. What an intense place! In the heart of the mountain. Rugged, beautiful, and just a tad terrifying but not something you want to miss if you have even one adventurous bone in your body!   And yes, whoever gave it its name wasn't kidding! Shelf . Road. Definitely fits!      An above ground Gold Mine just outside the town of Cripple Creek that looks like a small "hill" on the side of the mountain when viewed from our front windows but up close and personal it is much, MUCH larger than it appears from said windows!     Happy Monday!  Be Blessed!

Because of His great mercies we are not consumed      they are new every morning, great is His Faithfulness!                                                                                                We are coming up on two months since our move from PA to CO. We are enjoying it very much! Lack of humidity, "rat race," (that's usually a choice btw) less traffic, (Serena and I laugh when we go to town and meet 5 vehicles on the road that leads to civilization we comment that 'it's really ...

    I reached into the bag of potatoes and was greeted by this gal! Ha I thought of Betsy immediately! It's been a while since she 'met someone' in her kitchen. :)                                                                                           Yes, I adore them!! After several weeks of absence they are back... and just as beautiful as ever! And the perky little sparrow is pretty cute too! Newsboy - His Eye Is On Sparrow - YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=Crq18bnfBpA And a new favorite song to go with...

Happy 16th Birthday to Anthony!     Where, exactly, has the time been going?! I must say that I am enjoying our teen boys immensely and love the stage of life we are in!   A few weeks ago I asked Anthony what kind of party he wanted and gave him a few days to think about it and offered 3 different scenarios. After thinking about it he said he doesn't want a party. I will admit I was rather deflated. I mean, what 16 year old doesn't want a party...all about them... but alas he was adamant. No party!   So this morning I tried a different tactic. I still couldn't quite let it go. I'm a Mom, after all! I love to celebrate my kids! :)   Me: what are you doing at 2:30 at school today? Him: Study Hall. Me: How many kids are in there with you? Him: There's actually quite a few at that time.   S udden realization hits him.   Him: You're not thinking of bringing something are you? Me: ...

  Isn't this cute? ♥ 

..."I am come that you may have Abundant Life". John 10:10b   From the looks of it God intended life to be vibrant and colorful. Nature... ain't nothin' like it!     1,5,9. Blue Birds! They are the real reasons I make homemade suet! 2. Amazing Moon! 3. Compatability. 4. Mocking Bird. I love that the sun brings out the green in it's eye :) 6. Beautiful Sunset! 7. Same sunset, but earlier. 8. Carolina Wren. I love that these cuties roost in nesting pockets on my front porch every night. They have for years .♥

    From this-  To this-   To this- And finally... "There is no one like the God of Jeshurun, who rides across the heavens to help you and on the clouds in his majesty. The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms. Deuteronomy 33:26,27a                                                                            If you enjoy reading stop by tomorrow for a book giveaway!     ♥Be Blessed!♥