Beautiful Frost and Snow

The view from my kitchen window.

 

Our backyard.

 

I love the two lampposts that are on the back patio.

 

He giveth snow like wool: he scattereth the hoarfrost like ashes. Psalm 147:16

You Are Blessed

You are blessed, not just with what you need for today, but with everything that matters for all eternity. You are blessed, not just with good things, but with the best of all God has to offer. You are blessed, not just because you're alive, but because you're loved by One who's Life Himself.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ~Holley Gerth

Making Pies

The other day, Lydia, went down for a nap and I decided to do some baking.  I had a basket of apples needing to be used, and seeing it was close to American Thanksgiving, I thought I would make a couple of pies; pumpkin and apple. :)

 

Apple and pumpkin pies, hot out of the oven.

 

Making the pie dough. Don't have a rolling pin? No worries! :) Use the side of a cup; works great!

 

Smooth Pumpkin filling.

 

Pour into shell for pie #1

 

In the process of cutting and pealing the apples.  BTW, if you've never tried using Rada knives you should! Graham bought me a few awhile back and I love them! We also had them when I was growing up.

 

Pouring the carmel type filling over the apples. Delicious.

 

This little darling slept the whole time so I was not only able to finish the pies, but I also got to clean the kitchen and get a good start on supper prep for later.  Love this baby girl! :)

Three Years :) :) :)

Three years ago I married Graham, the love of my life and best friend.  The first three years have been amazing.  Lord Willing, I am looking forward to spending the rest of my life with him! God has blessed us so much I am so thankful He brought us together. Here are a few pictures from our wedding day. :)

 My handsome man waiting for me at the end of the aisle.

 

Mr. and Mrs. :)

 Graham with the groomsmen and ring barer.

  

 My dress.  My sister-in-law made made it for me. She is an amazing seamstress! :)

 

 Our rings

 

 The church where we were married. 

 

 I loved our cake! :) 

 

 Me and my bridesmaids.

 

 So happy then, (and even happier now)! :):) God is good!

"Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh."  Genesis 2;24

Photo credit: All photos were taken by our photographer Ruth Ann

Breakfast

Doesn't this look delicious?! Steak, (grilled to perfection), with sauté mushrooms, the best scrambled eggs you could ever eat, (made with cheese, cream, and green onions) raspberry yogurt, two chocolates, and chocolate milk. The picture is not sharp, but trust me, it was really good! :)

What made it better was that it was made by my husband, and brought to me in bed this morning. :)And this isn't the first time he has done this for me; he treats me better than a queen.  I am spoiled and don't deserve such a amazing man, but I sure am thankful for him, and love him so very much!  Thank you Graham, you are the best! 

Our Sweet Baby Girl

Praise the Lord

Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children: Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven. He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD. Psalm 148:12-14

Pretty in Pink

The Winner!

I had a lot of fun reading everyone's guesses before Lydia was born! :).  She had us all wondering for awhile there! Anyway, the person who's guess was the closest was my younger brother Andrew's. He guessed:

September 27th, 6:47pm,   Only off by about two days:).  Congratulations Andrew, for winning the $10 prize! :)

A Little Girl!

Our sweet bundle of joy has finally made her appearance! Six days past her due date, she was born early Saturday morning ten minutes after getting to the hospital.  Because of the shortage of midwifes in  Saskatchewan, our midwife was unable to come to our house for a home birth, which is what I would have preferred. But God blessed us with a healthy delivery after three hours of labor and we are so thankful for our precious little girl!

Here she is! :) 

Lydia Faith

Born September 29, at 5:50am

8lbs. 10 oz. 

Almost 20 inches long

Our new little sweetheart :)

For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. Psalm 139:13-14