Painting with Cara

I've been watching Cara watercolor today. I love how kids paint what the want to paint and do not worry about how people view it. I think I struggle with painting because I want it to look "pleasing" to others. I'm going to try to start being creative without trying to please. Creativity can get stifled when we try to make it popular.

Also, yesterday was my mother's 84th birthday! Yay!

Sweet Caraline

My sweet Cara, her heart is so big. She wrote this during the Refuge Sat. night.

Nurse Cara

I had one of my nasty migraines yesterday...I get very sick with them. I haven't had one this bad in a long time. My youngest child has been so worried about me. She was making me smile even in the midst of pain. Cara brought me a washcloth for my head, put it on my head, hugged me, prayed for me, and sat with me until she went to sleep.

This morning she said "is it better now" and then she said "my mindbrain says your migraine is better"...It is better, thanks to migraine meds and lots of love and prayers from my children. :)

The Beautiful Weeds

What some might think of as ugly weeds, others can understand and help them grow into beautiful flowers!!
Cara sees these "weeds" as "flowers" every spring and every spring it reminds me to look close to appreciate the beauty and the differences of people.
She picks them in the car line while we wait on Ellie to get out of middle school. I love to learn from the hearts of kids.

Daisy Girl Scouts

Meet the Daisy Girlscout group!! WooHoo, they got pinned last night! Go Daisies!

Wordless Photo

Happy Birthday Caraline Rose

Sweet Caraline!!
From the moment I first saw your face

I have been smiling

You are so sweet and kind

so cuddly and fun

you never meet a stranger

you love everyone

I am so blessed God chose me

to be your mommy!!!

Happy 5th Birthday my little Angel!

I love you,
Mommy