Lovely fall weather in Arcadia...a lazy, leisurely cat...and the first update in over 8 years! #122-123

 

#123

Lovely Chinese maple tree with moss growing at its roots

#122

My sweet, lover-of-comfort cat, Jasper

Way overdue #109-121: 2013 Highlights

#121 A mesmerizing view of fall leaves down our street

#120 Silly smiles with Julia and Camille

#119 One of my favorite babysitters, Olivia, and Camille's bestie

#118 Darling Carmela when she was much littler

#117 Precious little Jasper when he was just a wee kitten

#116 Happy Graduation Elena!

#115 A sweet shot with my honey

#114 Graduation fun with my oldest girls

#113 Fun with my girls celebrating Elena's 18th birthday at Angeles Crest Camp

#112 Daisy's beautiful dive on the last day of swimming lessons for the summer

#111 Fireside fun with friendly neighbors at the end of summer

#110 An accidental bump from a very honest many yielded fair compensation

Summer Swimming and Diving: #106-109

106....And there she goes!

107. Nick, pictured here with Julia and her Tiny Tots class, taught all of my girls (except  Leanne) either diving or swimming. He's a great instructor and very sweet.
Thanks, Nick!

108.Gotta' have goggles!

109.All of my girls loved swimming this summer; best exercise EVER

Juicing Joy!: #'s 101-105

#101: Thank you, Lord, for generous neighbors who have a very productive orange tree

#102: Thank you, God, for all my eager helpers

#103: Squeezing delight!

#104: Thank you, Jesus, for this beautiful and functional juicing pitcher from Aunt Wendy

#105: Thank you, God, for a great loaner juicer and a creative way to easily store juice for freezing

A Trip to Victory Park: #'s 95-98

#95: Thank you, Lord, for a healthy girl who climbs so happily

#96: Hopping, skipping, jumping, happy!

#97: Thank you, Lord, for new friends

#98: Thank you, Lord, for beautiful nearby parks

My Favoritest Flower in the Whole Wide World: #'s 92-94

#92 Their intoxicating fragrance, their lovely shapes, and their vivid colors...

#93 ....enrich my life with a delight and a pleasure that few other things bring me
Thank you, Jesus, for my abundant, prolific sweet peas this spring. You know just how to say, "Look my Beloved! Your favorite flower! Just for you in lavish display!"

#94 I doesn't get any better than this folks!

End of the School Year Events: #'s 99-100

#99 Sovereign Grace Academy Promotion - Elena singing in the middle

#100 Leanne's 4th grade "Gold Rush" play at Sierra Madre Elementary