Books~

One of my favorite pastimes is reading to my children. Yesterday I started reading a beautiful book on the history of Oklahoma to them, which they are enjoying. Did you know that Oklahoma has 67 Indian tribes represented in their state?

The other book I started is my all-time favorite childrens' book. I heard it first read out loud to me in fifth grade, and from then on have re-read it many, many times. The book is titled, "Where the Red Fern Grows" and is written by Wilson Rawls. Also set in Oklahoma, this poignant story shows a beautiful and sacrificial relationship between a boy "Billy" and his Redbone Coonhound hunting dogs "Old Dan and Little Ann."


The only problem reading this book is that I am choked up with almost every paragraph! It's hard to read when I am having to clear my throat at regular intervals.

What are your favorite childrens' books?

April Fool's Day

Jim was wakened this morning with water dripping on his face~by a sponge, squeezed gently by an oldest child

The children woke up early, went outside and tried to scare us through the sliding glass door in our bedroom. Egads.

Julia just made cookies for Papa King. ONE, however, is filled with red chili pepper and tobasco sauce, stuffed discreetly in the middle of a lovely looking chocolate chip cookie. We can't wait to see them today and continue the April fool's tradition.


I THINK the greatest laugh is from the Lord as He showered us with snow all night. It is a beautiful gift~


We parked at the top of the driveway, just so we wouldn't be stuck today as we head down to my folks.


I couldn't resist a walk through the neighborhood today, snapping pictures before the wind blew the snow off the trees.


So intricately beautiful.

Another six inches today~

Snow flakes.
by Emily Dickinson

Snow flakes.

I counted till they danced so
Their slippers leaped the town,
And then I took a pencil
To note the rebels down.
And then they grew so jolly
I did resign the prig,
And ten of my once stately toes
Are marshalled for a jig!

Interesting breakfast~

Breakfast took a bit longer this week~until we finished the box of Alphabits.

"The heavens declare the glory of
God,
and the sky above proclaims
his handiwork.
Day to day pours out speech,
and night to night reveals
knowledge.
There is no speech, nor are there
words,
whose voice is not heard.
Their measuring line goes out
through all the earth,
and their words to the end of
the world.
In them he has set a tent for the
sun,
which comes out like a
bridgegroom leaving his
chamber,
and, like a strong man, runs its
course with joy.
Its rising is from the end of the
heavens,

and its circuit to the end of
them,
and there is nothing hidden
from its heat."

Psalm 19

Is Dr. Seuss visiting?

Look who's five!

Five years ago, March 5th, our little Andrew James was born. How the time has flown!

a few days old, held by Papa Johnston

First birthday

Second birthday

Third birthday

fourth birthday

Look who's five!

Andrew is now very aware of what happens on birthday celebrations, look at this enthusiasm!


Thrilled to have another 'Busy People' book~


Andrew's favorite game, "Dutch Blitz" (which he has shortened to 'Dutchy') and which he is always available to play~

Thank you, Lord for Andrew! Happy Birthday Buddy~