The Legend of Josie Crank

The other day, I asked Josie to go get her hat so we could go outside and play...this is what she came back with!!!!!! She might live in California but she has got Texan in her!

Momma's Little Helper

In this photo, I was making cookies for christmas gifts and Josie had been outside swinging. She came in and immediately needed to help. So this time (you learn this parenting thing as you go) I gave her, her own bowl and her own ingredients to make Josie's cookies. She did a great job! And of course we all had "bites" when the cookies were ready.

Josie always wants to help whether I am loading the laundry, unloading the dishwasher, sweeping...she wants to be apart of it. Which is very cute, however there are days when things would go alot faster (I wouldn't have to redo things) if she wasn't helping. But when I she hears me loading the disherwasher, I hear little feet coming my way with eyes that ask...hey don't you need MY help. =) Well of course I do..even though you are unloading what I am loading.

It was on the first day I let her help with cookies (in the pink a few weeks ago) that I realize how much patience God must have for US! We always want to help...take part in His work..even though we probably just slow Him down. But He allows us to serve so that we can have joy in our work and have purpose. Some days as a stay at home mom, you wonder what your purpose is....on that particular day, I was the student. Josie gave me eyes to see just a little more of God's character.

Morning Side

The right side of the backyard.

The left side holds a nice view of Mnt. Snt. Helena which had snow last week.

Even though I have an adorable alarm clock with dark eyes, I am still not a morning person. But there is always a little ancipation as I walk into the family room....I never know what my windows will reveal to me...God surprises me each day. This particular morning was indeed a "wow" moments.....I just couldn't take it all in...or capture on film. I am thankful for the beauty God creates. Beauty promotes hope...new life....and reminds me of Matt 6..if God can create such beautifully dresses wildflowers and care for the birds who are free and unfettered...how much more does he care for me? Delight in me. A good reminder for me as there are days...like today when I worry about silly things....or I just feel older. This view also reminds me of the old hymn..."How Great Thou Art"...morning by morning...new mercies I see...I am so thankful for God's mercy and love for me.