Here is a picture of them looking darling...
And another looking like they might be plotting something...
Showing posts with label Fall. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Fall. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
My Pumpkins
These 2 have become so close. They play together, they laugh together, they get in lots of trouble together.
Here is a picture of them looking darling...
Here is a picture of them looking darling...
Thursday, December 2, 2010
A Apple Pickin' We Went
It started snowing on Tuesday, which reminded me that fall 2010 is just about officially behind us!
Although I wasn't able to post as many pictures as I would have liked, let the record show: our family had a beautiful fall this year! With moving into our first home, keeping up our family tradition of going to the apple orchard, and having a terrific costume-themed party for Noelle's 5th birthday, I think this is one fall our family will cherish for years to come!
Thankfully, my good friend Tiffany took some great shots of our trip to County Line Orchard this year!
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thankful
I'm thankful for many things in my life. However, today I have a one track mind.
I'm thankful...
...that God bless me with the money to buy want I wanted to eat.
...that I didn't have to cook it all.
...that it taste good.
...for the teeth to chew it.
...and the tongue to taste it!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
I'm thankful...
...that God bless me with the money to buy want I wanted to eat.
...that I didn't have to cook it all.
...that it taste good.
...for the teeth to chew it.
...and the tongue to taste it!
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
What's for Dinner?
After many trips to various stores, I now finally have everything I need to start cooking our Thanksgiving Dinner.
Here's our menu:
Here's our menu:
- Turkey
- Pot Roast
- Macaroni and Cheese
- Greens
- Sweet Potatoes
- Dressing
- Dinner Rolls
- Sweet Potato Pie
- Vanilla Ice Cream
Mmmm...I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!
So, what's for Thanksgiving Dinner at your house?
So, what's for Thanksgiving Dinner at your house?
Sunday, October 18, 2009
County Line Orchard~Hobart, IN
Apple picking and donut eating...need I say more?
Among other things, both contributed to the great time we had last weekend at the County Line Orchard!
We, along with my parents and our good friends the Grimes family, drove about an hour to visit the apple orchard in Hobart, Indiana. Although it was a bit chilly, we enjoyed everything from apple picking to riding the "moo choo" train!
Hubby and I took the kids to the same orchard last September and wanted to go back because there is plenty to enjoy! There is a kid's farm, a corn maze, wagon rides, live music, face painting, shopping, good food, and apple picking, of course! If you haven't visited an apple orchard like this before, I highly recommend it!
Below are some pictures for your viewing pleasure!
Among other things, both contributed to the great time we had last weekend at the County Line Orchard!
We, along with my parents and our good friends the Grimes family, drove about an hour to visit the apple orchard in Hobart, Indiana. Although it was a bit chilly, we enjoyed everything from apple picking to riding the "moo choo" train!
Hubby and I took the kids to the same orchard last September and wanted to go back because there is plenty to enjoy! There is a kid's farm, a corn maze, wagon rides, live music, face painting, shopping, good food, and apple picking, of course! If you haven't visited an apple orchard like this before, I highly recommend it!
Below are some pictures for your viewing pleasure!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Boots and Apple Orchards...
...are what I like best about fall.
Spring has always been my favorite season. Nevertheless, I am becoming more and more a fan of fall.
Since I haven't been able to resist a cute pair of boots for some time now, I wouldn't say my growing excitement around the autumn season is a result of the boot shopping involved. Actually, I'd have to attribute it to my new-found passion for apple orchards.
Hubby and I first became acquainted with the whole idea when we visited The Franklin Cider Mill, in the fall of 2006. We had such a great time, I vowed to make visiting an apple orchard our fall family tradition. There's just something appealing about families getting together to pick apples and to bond over apple cider and those delicious apple-cinnamon donuts...YUM!
Now that autumn is finally here, I know I am one giant step closer to our apple orchard visit!
How about you? What do you like best about fall?
Word Cloud by Sarai @ Sweet Sassafras.
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Thankful Thursday-Happy Thanksgiving!
What am I thankful for today? There are so many things, but what comes to mind is:
-Turkey
-Dressing
-Cranberry Sauce
-Macaroni and cheese
-Green Beans
-Sweet Potatoes
-Sweet Potatoe Pie
Also, I'm thankful my husband did most of the cooking, while I've done most of the tasting this year. Let's just say we have not "officially" sat down to eat yet, but I'm already full. Oh well...gobble, gobble;)
Enjoy your turkey-day!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?
My mom, being the festive being she is, made sure we celebrated EVERY holiday to its fullest extent! Yes, we were Catholic at the time and attended mass every Sunday; however, we participated fully in Halloween (and had alot of fun doing so, I might add:) It wasn't until I became a born again Chrisitian as an adult, that I thought about whether or not celebrating Halloween was conducive to "virtuous living."
Now that I know more and am trying to raise my own children to know what is acceptable to God and what is not, I've had to put alot more thought into the moral implications of what seemed to be innocent times of fun, such as Halloween.
The article below is an interesting one, and suggests that while Christians should stay away from the aspects of Halloween that have their roots in paganism and the occult (ie."ghost, witches, goblins") we still have the freedom to make of it what we want. For example, he explains that some families dress their children up in more wholesome costumes (ie. "princesses, cowboys, clowns, etc") and have a "Harvest Party" instead. You can read the original article here.
Do you agree with the author? What does your family do around Halloween, if anything?
"Should Christians celebrate Halloween?"
Answer: Whether or not Christians should celebrate Halloween can be a very controversial topic. Some Christians celebrate Halloween simply by dressing up in a costume and having fun, seeing it as innocent and harmless. Other Christians are equally convinced that Halloween is a satanic holiday established to worship evil spirits and promote darkness and wickedness. So, who is right? Is it possible for Christians to celebrate Halloween without compromising their faith?
Halloween, no matter how commercialized, has almost completely pagan origins. As innocent as it may seem to some, it is not something to be taken lightly. Christians tend to have various ways to celebrate or not to celebrate Halloween. For some, it means having an “alternative” Harvest Party. For others, it is staying away from the ghosts, witches, goblins, etc., and wearing innocuous costumes, e.g., little princesses, clowns, cowboys, super-heroes, etc. Some choose not to do anything, electing to lock themselves in the house with the lights off. With our freedom as Christians, we are at liberty to decide how to act.
Scripture does not speak at all about Halloween, but it does give us some principles on which we can make a decision. In Old Testament Israel, witchcraft was a crime punishable by death (Exodus 22:18; Leviticus 19:31; 20:6, 27). The New Testament teaching about the occult is clear. Acts 8:9-24, the story of Simon, shows that occultism and Christianity don't mix. The account of Elymas the sorcerer in Acts 13:6-11 reveals that sorcery is violently opposed to Christianity. Paul called Elymas a child of the devil, an enemy of righteousness and a perverter of the ways of God. In Acts 16, at Philippi, a fortune-telling girl lost her demon powers when the evil spirit was cast out by Paul. The interesting matter here is that Paul refused to allow even good statements to come from a demon-influenced person. Acts 19 shows new converts who have abruptly broken with their former occultism by confessing, showing their evil deeds, bringing their magic paraphernalia, and burning it before everyone (Acts 19:19).
So, should a Christian celebrate Halloween? Is there anything evil about a Christian dressing up as a princess or cowboy and going around the block asking for candy? No, there is not. Are there things about Halloween that are anti-Christian and should be avoided? Absolutely! If parents are going to allow their children to participate in Halloween, they should make sure to keep them from getting involved in the darker aspects of the day. If Christians are going to take part in Halloween, their attitude, dress, and most importantly, their behavior should still reflect a redeemed life (Philippians 1:27). There are many churches that hold "harvest festivals" and incorporate costumes, but in a godly environment. There are many Christians who hand out tracts that share the Gospel along with the Halloween candy. The decision is ultimately ours to make. But as with all things, we are to incorporate the principles of Romans 14. We can’t allow our own convictions about a holiday to cause division in the body of Christ, nor can we use our freedom to cause others to stumble in their faith. We are to do all things as to the Lord.
Now that I know more and am trying to raise my own children to know what is acceptable to God and what is not, I've had to put alot more thought into the moral implications of what seemed to be innocent times of fun, such as Halloween.
The article below is an interesting one, and suggests that while Christians should stay away from the aspects of Halloween that have their roots in paganism and the occult (ie."ghost, witches, goblins") we still have the freedom to make of it what we want. For example, he explains that some families dress their children up in more wholesome costumes (ie. "princesses, cowboys, clowns, etc") and have a "Harvest Party" instead. You can read the original article here.
Do you agree with the author? What does your family do around Halloween, if anything?
"Should Christians celebrate Halloween?"
Answer: Whether or not Christians should celebrate Halloween can be a very controversial topic. Some Christians celebrate Halloween simply by dressing up in a costume and having fun, seeing it as innocent and harmless. Other Christians are equally convinced that Halloween is a satanic holiday established to worship evil spirits and promote darkness and wickedness. So, who is right? Is it possible for Christians to celebrate Halloween without compromising their faith?
Halloween, no matter how commercialized, has almost completely pagan origins. As innocent as it may seem to some, it is not something to be taken lightly. Christians tend to have various ways to celebrate or not to celebrate Halloween. For some, it means having an “alternative” Harvest Party. For others, it is staying away from the ghosts, witches, goblins, etc., and wearing innocuous costumes, e.g., little princesses, clowns, cowboys, super-heroes, etc. Some choose not to do anything, electing to lock themselves in the house with the lights off. With our freedom as Christians, we are at liberty to decide how to act.
Scripture does not speak at all about Halloween, but it does give us some principles on which we can make a decision. In Old Testament Israel, witchcraft was a crime punishable by death (Exodus 22:18; Leviticus 19:31; 20:6, 27). The New Testament teaching about the occult is clear. Acts 8:9-24, the story of Simon, shows that occultism and Christianity don't mix. The account of Elymas the sorcerer in Acts 13:6-11 reveals that sorcery is violently opposed to Christianity. Paul called Elymas a child of the devil, an enemy of righteousness and a perverter of the ways of God. In Acts 16, at Philippi, a fortune-telling girl lost her demon powers when the evil spirit was cast out by Paul. The interesting matter here is that Paul refused to allow even good statements to come from a demon-influenced person. Acts 19 shows new converts who have abruptly broken with their former occultism by confessing, showing their evil deeds, bringing their magic paraphernalia, and burning it before everyone (Acts 19:19).
So, should a Christian celebrate Halloween? Is there anything evil about a Christian dressing up as a princess or cowboy and going around the block asking for candy? No, there is not. Are there things about Halloween that are anti-Christian and should be avoided? Absolutely! If parents are going to allow their children to participate in Halloween, they should make sure to keep them from getting involved in the darker aspects of the day. If Christians are going to take part in Halloween, their attitude, dress, and most importantly, their behavior should still reflect a redeemed life (Philippians 1:27). There are many churches that hold "harvest festivals" and incorporate costumes, but in a godly environment. There are many Christians who hand out tracts that share the Gospel along with the Halloween candy. The decision is ultimately ours to make. But as with all things, we are to incorporate the principles of Romans 14. We can’t allow our own convictions about a holiday to cause division in the body of Christ, nor can we use our freedom to cause others to stumble in their faith. We are to do all things as to the Lord.
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