an inspirational photoblog discovering beauty all around us

It’s got to be done, so make it fun!
Slip on those fancy gloves and high heels
and have a blast with that duster!

A babe in the house is a well-spring of pleasure,
a messenger of peace and love,
a resting place for innocence on earth …
~ Martin Fraquhar Tupper
– my newest nephew at 1 week old; I’m smitten!

Every good and perfect gift is from above,
coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,
who does not change like shifting shadows.
~ James 1:17

This 8 day old newborn is so vulnerable and yet so confident,
ready to take on the world
as he trusts in his Father’s strong hands
and leans into His unquestionable love.
{Matthew 18:3}

I couldn’t resist sending you all some Joy today!

The new year is here!
I enjoy taking some time to slow down and
prayerfully think, evaluate, plan, strategize,
and set some goals for 2012.
It’s always good to have a game plan.

Keep alive your inner child’s sense of wonder ~
for nothing is too ordinary to be fascinating.

My niece is wildly delighted to hold her 1 month old little brother!
I spent 4 days visiting them and experienced newborn bliss for myself.
Newborns are so tiny and soft and cuddly and perfect and wonderful.
I highly recommend holding one – it’s absolutely therapeutic.

Happy Summer!

a mother’s love is like the Shepherd’s:
tender, nurturing, constant, wise, protective, always leading us into the best path.
Happy Mother’s Day!