Let's Hear it For the Boys

OK, so it has been a while since I have posted anything, but this week over at I Heart Faces, it is "Let's Hear it for the Boys" week. I had to post this one. My son is all boy. We have little lizards at our house called skinks. They are very cute when they are outside the house. Inside is another story. My son loves to catch them. Usually they immediately drop their tail, but not always. This one is only missing the tip of its tail. On this day my son caught this little fellow and carried him around forever. Of course I had to take their picture together. I think they make a cute pair.

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A Forest of Snow

Last week we had an awesome snowfall. Usually we have to wait until mid-February, but this year has been different. We even had a dusting of snow on Christmas eve. This snowfall was about 4 inches or so and just perfect for making snowmen and sledding. We also enjoyed snowcream. Yum. My friend and I spent some time in the woods admiring God's handiwork. The snow really brought out all the intricate designs of our Creator. It was gorgeous! Enjoy.

Winter Wonderland

Our first big snow of the season made for a great day. My children and I went sledding with several of our friends. It was exhausting to have to climb the hill over and over, but it was worth it. My friends daughter is the subject of this photo. It was her first time sledding and she could not get enough.

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Over My Head

This week at I Heart Faces the theme is "Over My Head". I wasn't sure I was going to enter this week, but as usual the theme got me thinking. Today we went to the zoo. A new exhibit there allows you to feed birds with seed on a stick. The kids loved it and I did to. The birds are just beautiful. My daughter was amazed when these stopped buy her stick for a bite to eat.



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Pet's Week

The category at I Heart Faces this week is pets. My children went to spend a week at their Granny and Papa's house just a few weeks ago. The second day they told me of a litter of kittens that were, "sooo cute". (You must say that with a high pitch in your voice.LOL) The next day they told me the mama cat had moved all the kitten except this one. The next day was the same story. "Mama, can we please bring her home?" Not what I bargained for. No, was my answer. You see we have one big, fat lazy cat that sheds and really isn't a cuddly kind of cat. I didn't want another one. However, we couldn't just leave her there. The kids had to run for the car with her chasing them just to get away. She was hungry and scared. Mama cat didn't come back the next day, so we decided they could bring her home the next day. Granny got a bottle and some kitten formula. Who know they made such stuff. When I saw her for the first time, I was in love, as was my hubby. She was so tiny; only about 5 weeks. She is now about 8 weeks old and fully weaned. She is a playful sweet kitten. My daughter named her Faith. (Her sisters were Hope and Love). Today she went on a ride with us and was a bit thirsty on the way home. She started chewing on the straw in the Sonic cup in the trash. She knows where the good stuff is. LOL I couldn't resist posting this one.


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Baptism

Well, it has been a week and I just realized that I never blogged about Tyler's baptism. Time sure flies when you are busy. Tyler is 7 (and 1/2) and a couple of weeks ago I sat him down and explained, with the use of a tract, how to get to Heaven. He has heard this all his life, but I wanted it to be personal. In fact, lately we have been reading from the book, "Leading Little Ones to Christ", which is a great book that just takes baby steps to tell you about Jesus and what he did for you. I had felt for a while that I should do this with him, but the right time never came. So, on this day, after he finished his math work we sat under a table (he is a boy, you know) and I read the tract to him. It was a children's version and very good. At the end I asked him if he would like to ask Jesus into his heart. He said yes. We prayed and he acknowledged he was a sinner and asked for forgiveness. It was so sweet. Then he had to call everyone and tell them what he did. Now my little boy has the assurance of going to heaven. What a wonderful gift God has given us. I am so thankful for my assurance as well. How about you? Do you have that assurance?


His dad helped him out that day. Doesn't that look like one proud Papa.


Sister had to lend some moral support.


I thought he looked like an angel in his robe, so I had to play with this picture. LOL


A view from our vantage point.

Thanks to Mary Ellen, we got this picture.

Yellow

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Here's my entry. Believe it or not this was take outside Wal-Mart. I love the yellow and green leaves.

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Fix it Friday

It's Friday again and her is another photo that needs fixing. I use Photoshop Elements 8. This was a geat picture. Here is the original.



Here is my edit.



I use Coffeeshop's Baby Powder Room action first. Then I got rid of his boo boos with the healing brush. Then I ran Coffeeshop's Barista action. That's it.