Fireflies in the Garden

Here come real stars to fill the upper skies,
And here on earth come emulating flies,
That though they never equal stars in size,
(And they were never really stars at heart)
Achieve at times a very star-like start.
Only, of course, they can't sustain the part.

~Robert Frost

Few things are quite so pleasant, as sitting snug beneath afghans on a chilly evening, while your daughter reads poetry aloud. The best part was ~ I didn't have to ask her to! She offered! She likes to read scripture, aloud, to me, also...and I really enjoy that too!


Xavier, my handsome little fella, donning his new haircut (and sunglasses ~ very important since they are "just" like daddy's!)...

Yesterday, the sun shone gloriously and brightened my spirits! The windows were opened and the breeze blew in! It was a smidge chilly....but warmed up as the day progressed. I was thrilled to get a couple loads of clothes out on the line, to dry!

The children were just itching to show me something they had created...so, with camera in hand, I went out to see this...

Xavier-the-horse was pulling Madelyn around in their very own *buggy*! They were having so much fun with it and I couldn't help but laugh...I just love their sweet imaginations!


There were a few times the, uh, horse pulled too fast and dumped that poor little lass out of the buggy! Whoops! ;)

We have had that stroller for over 9 years (since Madelyn was wee) and honestly, I have no idea what we have been saving it for all this time! It's held up quite well though! When the children found it...those gears in their heads started turnin'!

*Old* man, Jaxson, and his walking stick...


Below are essential oils I have gotten, recently! I already had the cinnamon...but I now have clove, peppermint, lavender, orange and lemon too! They smell absolutely wonderful! They have so many fantastic uses (here are an example of some)! Do you use essential oils? What are your favorites and how do you use them!?

I definitely plan on using the orange and lemon while cleaning (and maybe the lavender too), the peppermint will be great for my headaches and the clove and cinnamon are anti-septics and also smell great when simmered on the stove in water! :)

I have had an email (and maybe others are wondering as well) about why I wear skirts. To be completely honest...I just *like* them! They make me feel more feminine, submissive to my husband and they are *very* comfortable! I don't believe that it's biblically mandatory. I think Tasha Tudor really sums it up well:

“Why do women want to dress like men when they’re fortunate enough to be women? Why lose femininty, which is one of our greatest charms? We get more accomplished by being charming than we would be flaunting around in pants and smoking. I’m very fond of men. I think they are wonderful creatures. I love them dearly. But I don’t want to look like one. When women gave up their long skirts, they made a grave error….”

The Private World of Tasha Tudor

Now, of course, just because women wear pants doesn't mean they look like men. But...there is great enjoyment in wearing long, flowing skirts. There is something gentle and pretty about it. :)

So glad you had the time to stop by today! I need to get moving! There is much to do! Today is my dad's birthday...my sister,Devon, and Eloise are coming to town and we will all have lunch together! It will be a great time to celebrate another year of life for my dad, whom I love immensely! :)

Before I go (I always do this, don't I?) I just wanted to share with you THIS. Eloise is rolling over! Goodness, the days are turning into weeks and the weeks are turning into months! Just love my little niece, I do, but my how the time flies by much too quickly!

Enjoy your weekend, friends. Thanks for visiting!
Warmly,
Katy :)

He must increase, but I must decrease. ~John 3:30