Alive

Quote of the Day:  Life is what we are alive to... Be alive to ... goodness, kindness, purity, love, history, poetry, music, flowers, stars, God, and eternal hope. - Maltbie D. Babcock (still quoting from Bobby's travel journal)

I know I've been MIA this week. I'm still recovering from the fabulous Grad Party for #1 son! Plus, the kids are home and the summer schedule is busy! Trying to find a little creative space for myself. It takes some effort at the start of summer.

"We" embraced the Texas theme

with decorations and the best food this side of Texas!

Thanks to a couple fabulous friends who went all out for our party.

The spicy guacamole was the hit of the party.

We celebrated on a hot, summer day.

A few great friends helped me clean up (actually, did the clean up. I was exhausted). All in all, it was a great day.

Feeling grateful.

I'll have a guest here on this blog on Friday, and I've been invited to hang out on the Journaling Woman's blog that day.

Go. Create. Inspire!

Journaling Prompt:  What have you been feeling grateful for lately?

Savor the Moments

Quote of the Day:  Savor little glimpses of God's goodness and His majesty, thankful for the gift of them:  pathways through the woods, a bright green canopy overhead, and dappled sunshine falling all around. From the Travel Journal I found to give Bobby on his Graduation.

I am guiding you in the way of wisdom, and I am leading you on the right path. Proverbs 4:11

A new path lies before us; we're not sure where it leads; but God goes on before us, providing all our needs. Linda Maurice

I think I'll use this sweet Travel Journal as guest book for Bobby's party.

Favorite Photos Friday: BHS Graduation, Class of 2012

A long line of graduates dressed in blue wound its way down the hill and onto the football field.

The speeches were well delivered and meaningful to the Graduates.

It was a gorgeous night to throw your hat in the air and celebrate!

There he goes.

Hatless and happy.

I didn't think I'd find him in the crowd, but he found me.

Go. Create. Inspire!

May we always find each other in the big crowd of life.

Journaling Prompt:  Write about your graduation.

2012 Graduates Honored at Lord of Life

Quote of the Day:  from Quote of the Day Archives

If you can give your son or daughter only one gift, let it be enthusiasm.-- Bruce Barton

Don't limit a child to your own learning, for he or she was born in another time.-- Rabbinical Saying

It's easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.-- Frederick Douglass

Good parents give their children roots and wings. Roots to know where home is, wings to fly away and exercise what's been taught them. -- Jonas Salk

From little pumpkin

to

Graduate

in 18 fast years.

High School grads were honored this past Sunday at Lord of Life church. They shared memories, gave them blankets, and blessed them as they go on the next road of life's journey.

I didn't cry. I am amazed at my grown son and how willing he is to spread his wings and venture out into the world. He knows he needs to carve his own path and is doing so with enthusiasm. That's nothing to cry about. I feel blessed.

Thank you, God, for my strong and daring son. May he always have the courage to...

Go. Create. Inspire!

Amen.

Journaling Prompt:  Are you feeling brave enough to journey down a new road? I hope so.