Sunday, October 28, 2012

Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012

Church started off with an awesome Collect:

Let us pray.

Almighty God, Creator of heaven and earth, we praise you for the wonder, beauty and goodness of your creation, for the order of the universe, and for the rhythm of work and rest you establish. We thank you for making us coworkers with you in your ongoing creating. Guide us as we celebrate this privilege and reflect upon the meaning and joy of working creatively with you all our days, that the work of our lives may be pleasing to you, through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

Amen

And it closed with this final blessing:

God of abundance, you  have fed us with the bread of life and cup of salvation; you have united us with Christ and one another; and you have made us one with all your people in heaven and on earth. Now send us forth in the power of your Spirit, that we may proclaim your redeeming love to the world and continue for ever in the risen life of Christ our Savior.

Amen


Sunday, September 30, 2012

Photo Project 2012 - Days 251 to 269

Day 251


Zelda started lounging on the couch after doing a special 'dress-up' dance for a friend. Cinna decided the dress was a comfy place to rest.

Day 252



I took the girls to the pet store to pick up food for the kittens. I couldn't stop laughing as we passed this container of lizards. Or were they geckos? I don't know. But, they were really funny looking.

Day 253



As irritated as I am by Portia taking up residence on my computer, I usually stop to take a picture before setting her back on the floor.


We couldn't capture a great image of Cinna freaking out for his dinner, but if you look closely, you can see his paws splayed out ready to grab the bowl.

Day 254



I finally bought a new saute pan for making our fried eggs. Annalee and I both got tired of the last pan where the eggs stuck and then the yolks broke.


They're just so cute, I couldn't not post this picture.


And, then, we saw this dog in the car early that evening. The girls and I cracked up. So, it gets posted, too.

Day 255



If Portia isn't on my computer, she's on Ron's desk, making herself at home.

Day 256



I found this ginger ale at a local bulk food store. It reminded me of the way ginger ale used to taste, when I was nine years old and it was all my grandma had to drink at her house. I didn't care for it then, but, oh, how I savor that flavor now.

Day 257



I raised the kitchen blind at dawn to find a crescent moon (lower near trees) and Venus in the eastern sky.

Day 258


Are you sick of pictures of the cats? I'm not...yet. I'm looking down at them as they snuggle together in the top of the cat tree.

Day 259


Friends asked me to take a family portrait. I think this came out pretty nice.

Day 260


Yes, that's Portia reclined on my laptop.

Day 261



Ron and I returned home from dinner with friends to find Annalee and Portia getting cozy in my bed. She should have been sleeping in her own.

Day 262





Day 263



I moved some containers around in the kitchen and realized we had an abundance of fruit. Bananas and peaches and pears, oh my!

Day 264



When all else fails, take a picture of the kittens. Aren't they so sweet?

Day 265



Gretchen can't pass up an opportunity to hold Cinna (or Portia, or both).

Day 266



I love the shadow of this image.

Day 267



When Portia can't sit on the laptop, she sits on the lap of whomever is in the chair. In this case, Annalee.

Day 268



Dad and Pat came over to watch Zelda. They had a chance to meet Portia and Cinna, too. At separate times, each kitten took up residence on my dad's chest. Shocking, since he really doesn't like cats. At all. I'm beginning to think it's all talk.

Day 269


Zelda has been very concerned lately about the life of Tubby, her little hippo. She's starting to recognize how much wear 'n tear he's endured in the past three years. So, I'm taking more pictures of the two of them together.

Zelda Goes Back to Preschool

On Friday, Sept. 7, Zelda returned to the park district preschool program. This year she began the four-year-old program; she'll attend three half days a week. No need to rush her into school five days a week; full-day kindergarten will be here soon enough.

Can you tell Zelda just loves to pose for the camera? (Photo Project 2012 - Day 250)





Photo Project 2012 - Days 247 to 249

Day 247


Portia wanted to get a closer look at Annalee playing the piano.

Day 248


On Tuesday, Sept. 5, Ron left on a week-long fishing trip to Canada with friends. He landed a muskie, but it got away before they got it into the boat.

Day 249


I was so charged up by the Democratic National Convention, I took a picture of the TV.

Monday, September 24, 2012

Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012

Live without fear: your Creator has made you holy, has always protected you, and loves you as a mother. Go in peace to follow the good road and may God's blessing be with you always.

Amen