These themes are getting harder and harder…this week was a self portrait. I don’t even like having someone else take my picture let alone taking one of myself. But I did it, as hard as it was…and I ended up with two.
Author: Lezlie
P52…Week Three
So the theme for this week was “I Dreamed a Dream” in honor of Martin Luther King Day. I really struggled with this, but after a few days of thinking about it, I came up with this…
I bought this wood carving when I went on a missions trip to West Africa in 2010. It was an experience I will never forget and I have dreamt of going back ever since. If all goes well I will be returning this summer.
P52…Week Two
This week’s theme…”Made With Love.” This is my 15 year old son and I took this picture this morning. Becoming a man but still very much a boy…
P52…Week One
I really want to become a better photographer. I got a new camera (DSLR, my first) and I am trying to figure out how to use it. I stumbled upon this blog and a 52 week photo challenge. Since I only found it last night I am already a week behind. The theme for the week ending 1/6 was resolution. We can be as creative as we want (or not). Here is my picture for the week…
I read Ann Voskamp’s “One Thousand Gifts” in 2011 and in 2012 I have resolved to write down 1000 gifts. And now I have resolved to post one picture a week!
happy new year
I can’t believe 2012 is here, but I guess we say that every year. So much to look forward to this year and I just want to savor all of it as it comes.
merry christmas
[finally finished…]
Olivia and I have been working on an advent calendar that I saw here. It took us a while but we finished it!
[1000 gifts]
I am currently reading Ann Voskamp’s book “One Thousand Gifts.” I started writing those gifts on Thanksgiving Day. I don’t know how long it will take to get to 1000 but I will keep writing until I get there. There are so many things to be thankful for…big things but so many more little things that I just need to take the time to listen and look for. Won’t you join me?
[weekend to remember]
The hubby and I are headed to Family Life’s “Weekend to Remember” for the weekend. Click here to check it out and see if there is a weekend near you.
[busy, busy…]
Incredibly busy weekend, but overall really good. Friday night my husband and I went out to dinner to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We had a great time but I was wiped out from a pretty stressful week at work. It was nice to go home and relax and watch a movie just the two of us.
Saturday morning my daughter and I hit the road to buy new jazz and tap shoes. Our goal is to make it from September to May (recital) without having to buy new ones. At the rate she is growing I hope we can make it. We then treated ourselves to manicures and pedicures. And finished up with Target and Kohls before heading to a birthday party. Spent the evening cleaning out my office…no easy feat and it is going to take another day to finish it.
Sunday was spent worshiping the Lord and getting our kids room ready for our new Word of Life club to begin. My good friend Lisa helped me clean out our room and closet. We just about filled up the dumpster. We are ready to tackle the year and help these children learn about God and grow spiritually.
I mentioned in an earlier post that September is my new year so I am starting it off with a couple of Bible studies and new routines. Last Thursday I began a new program called “Maximize Your Mornings.” It is about starting your day right by getting up early and spending time with God. I am not a morning person but I have gotten up early and completed my quiet time everyday since Thursday. Saturday was the hardest but so far so good. I have found that my days are going better and I am praying for resolve to see this through.
I joined an online book club that started on Friday called “The Resolution Revolution” based on the book “Resolution for Women” written by Priscilla Shirer. It is based on the new movie “Courageous” coming out on September 30th. My Sunday school class is going to see it and I can’t wait.
Tuesday night starts a 6 week study by Priscilla on Jonah. I love women’s Bible studies, especially those done in someone’s home. Learning about God’s Word with other women over coffee and yummy goodies strengthens me spiritually.
Add in time with hubby and kids, homework, dinner, laundry, housework, etc., and the days are full.
My memory verse this week is 1 Samuel 12:16 – Now then, stand still and see this great thing the LORD is about to do before your eyes!