{These Moments} with a New Friend . . .

Megan and Grace.  Instant new best friends!!  Wouldn't this world be a much nicer place if grown ups made friends as easily and unconditionally as children??  : )


Happy Saturday!!  ~ Wendy

This Moment . . .

{this moment} ~ A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

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Working on a masterpiece.  : )

Many blessings for a happy Friday and a beautiful weekend ~ Wendy

This Moment . . .

{this moment} ~ A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

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Many blessings for a beautiful Friday and a happy weekend ~ Wendy

A Busy Day . . .

After a day of being stuck inside due to pouring rain and wind, we were happy to jump into the car and take a road trip to my Mom's little cottage in the woods to help her celebrate her birthday.  It was a chilly but gorgeous day, filled with lots of sunshine and blue skies!!

The kids are off from school for spring break this week and our "adopted" son, Jakhai (our Fresh Air Fund child who has been a part of our lives for almost 4 years now!!!  So hard to believe!!!) is staying with us for the week.  Brendan and Jakhai are joined at the hip when they're together.  It truly is a beautiful thing to see.

The Universe works in the most incredible of ways and it certainly worked its' magic the day our family was introduced to Jakhai's family.  Amazing Grace at its' finest!!!  : )


Many blessings for a Thursday filled with Amazing Grace ~ Wendy

{ this moment } . . .

{this moment}

A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

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Joining along with SouleMama today!! : )


 Many blessings for a wonderful weekend filled with lots of special "moments" ~ Wendy

Over the Weekend . . .

we had lots of ten year old boys hanging at our house.  After two years of promising to let Brendan have a camp out in the backyard, it finally came to be!!

 Jim was able to get the pool opened up on Saturday with the help of a few friends.  The water was amazingly clear but the water was FREEEZING as you can tell by the look on Brendan's face!! 




 



 After a dip, the kids thawed out on the driveway.  They all wanted to cuddle up to my husband because he was so warm from setting everything up in the backyard.  My husband's new nickname is "Furnace" which was given to him by one of the boys.  LOL!!  
  

Hotdogs, cheeseburgers, french fries, chips and watermelon were on the menu for dinner.  S'mores for dessert.

A tent city was built in our backyard.  It was the perfect nite for sleeping out.  Jim left the tent ceilings open so the boys could see all of the stars ~ in between wrestling matches and scary stories, of course!!  : )


You're never too old to play in a sandbox, especially when it's with army guys and legos!!

 This is where the s'mores were made.  I'm sorry I didn't get a photo when it was lit up at night.  It looked so beautiful and did a great job at keeping away the bugs.  : )

 Our "First Annual Backyard Camp Out" was a HUGE success and great memories were made for the boys.  I wouldn't be surprised if there ends up being another one before the summer is over!!


Thank you to my husband who made it all possible.  And God bless him for sleeping in a tent with all of those 10 year olds!!!!  : )


Many blessings ~ Wendy

{this moment} . . .

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.


Many blessings for a happy and peaceful weekend ~ Wendy

A Typical Weekend Around Here . . .

. . . is filled with lots of good friends.




. . . is filled with lots of good food.

. . . lots of playtime.

. . . and lots of just laying around the house doing nothing. : )



Many blessings for a happy Monday ~ Wendy

{this moment} . . .

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

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Many blessings for a happy and peaceful weekend ~ Wendy

{this moment} On Follow Me Friday . . .

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. As inspired by SouleMama.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.



Best of friends playing in the flood waters left by Hurricane Irene.


Many blessings for a safe and peaceful weekend. God bless America.


~ Wendy

Blue Skies and Great Friends . . .

When you have a day that looks like this . . .

I can't think of a better way to spend it than with wonderful friends!!

My friend Kathy and I have been trying to get together all summer.

Even though it took us all summer to finally make it happen, I think we picked the perfect day!!

The sky was absolutely gorgeous!!

The lake was dancing!!

Fun was had by all!!

Before we know it . . .

These are gonna look like these . . .

The picnic area . . .




is gonna look like this.

And the swings are gonna be all alone.

So go out and enjoy what's left of the lazy days of summer!!

Many blessings ~ Wendy