These little chicks were breaking out of their eggs two days ago. Aren't they cute? You hear a lot of people talking about their “peeps” lately but they are usually talking about children. But today I want to share a little about some real “peeps” that say “peep” whenever they are excited. My husband mail ordered some baby chicks a little over a week ago and they have been so much fun to watch. And it seems like the perfect
My first book signing at the Hemingway Library I have enjoyed a variety of opportunities since my book The Creation was published two months ago to share about it and the vision I have for my Bible storybooks and Bible quilts project. I am looking forward to several more in the next two months. Here is what is on my calendar at present: Friday, November 4th @ 10:00 a.m.: Speak to senior citizens at the Florence County Nutrition Site in Johnsonville, SC. Tuesday,
Jill Roman Lord, inspired by her experience with her new puppy, has written a guest post for us today on the joys of learning obedience. Joy in Obedience By Jill Roman Lord She runs, she jumps, she nips. She stands when I say “sit”, she jumps when I say “Down” and she runs away when I say “Come.” Yes, We have a new puppy named Poppie. We have a lot of training ahead and she has a lot of learning that must
You can’t miss with children if you have a live butterfly they can touch. This is what happens when you follow through with a butterfly project unto completion. In my previous post I wrote about catching a Monarch caterpillar and bringing it indoors on a potted milkweed plant. The caterpillar ate and ate until it was time to change into a chrysalis. This morning the chrysalis split open and this beautiful Monarch butterfly emerged. I first noticed that the chrysalis was
Here is another caterpillar/butterfly project that can make a great family project. With a little planning in the fall or spring to set out the right kinds of plants to attract these caterpillars, anyone can have success with this project. My husband and I choose flowers that attract bees and butterflies, nearly without exception. One such flower, a wildflower called Butterfly Weed, or Asclepius, is a favorite of ours – and of the Monarch butterfly. In the past three weeks we