20 down, 40 to Go!

Tick, tick, tick. It’s time to get my list completed. 60 things I want to do to celebrate turning 60 this March. I’ll be taking this whole year to do the things on my list. So far I’ve come up with 20… 1. Finally make it to the top of the Space Needle. Completed on [...]

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We Shall Shine as the Stars ~ Hymn

We Shall Shine as the Stars We may tarry awhile here as strangers, Unnoticed by those who pass by; But the Savior will crown us in glory, To shine as the stars in the sky. Refrain We shall shine as the stars of the morning, With Jesus the Crucified One; We shall rise to be [...]

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FFF ~ The Needle & The Dress…

Time to look back and find 5 favorites from the past week. If you want to join in visit Susanne at Living to Tell the Story and sign in with your link. The Space Needle, Wedding Dress and the family time around them were my favorites from this past week. 1. On Saturday Katie and [...]

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How Precious is This!?

Our future son-in-law Andrew who is a Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune received this letter today. He really appreciated it and got a big kick out of it. I think you will too! Any teachers out there who want to make someone who is serving in the military feel appreciated this would be a worthwhile [...]

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Wedding Show Tablescapes

On Thursday you can click over to Susan’s at Between Naps on the Porch to peruse many tables set for all of us to enjoy. We’re planning a wedding around here and as soon as the U.S. Marines let us know when that will be possible we will hit the ground running. Until then we [...]

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Monday Photo Shoot ~ Garbage Day

Carly is the hostess for Monday Photo Shoot. Click on the logo above to see other participants or to join in after you read the rules. The theme for today is Garbage Day. Here’s what I spotted today to share with y’all. Driving down the hill from my house this lovely scene meets my eye. [...]

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A Dry Day…

…at Seattle Center made for a nice walk with my camera. On Saturday Katie and I went to a Bridal Expo at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. It was a small expo and we finished up before noon so we decided to walk across the grounds to the Pacific Science Center to try to get [...]

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Before the Lord We Bow ~ Hymn

Before the Lord We Bow Before the Lord we bow, the God who reigns above, And rules the world below, boundless in power and love. Our thanks we bring in joy and praise, our hearts we raise To Heaven’s high King. The nation Thou hast blest may well Thy love declare, From foes and fears [...]

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At the Center…

Saturday morning Katie and I headed to Seattle Center to attend a Bridal Expo. They handed out those pink heart shaped badges that said BRIDE on them so the exhibitors would know who to smile at. We were happy it was an expo on the smaller side and that we were able to see every [...]

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FFF ~ Celebrating, Good News, and Sunshine

It’s time to look back over this last week and share your favorites. Visit Susanne at Living to Tell the Story to join in. ~ 1. Having a good time celebrating our son’s birthday on Saturday and then celebrating a day off with my sister Lana on Monday. Lana and I made our traditional trip [...]

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