My Desk

We have this desk in our living room, and for the longest it was dead space, purely decorative. Until one day I got the idea to make it a workable space. I filled the drawer with office supplies and important papers. It was such a revelation to put this corner to good use.

Now it is a home to whatever books I'm reading at the time, bills, preschool paperwork, etc. I keep a folder of all Stephen's school work in the drawer.

I used to be irritated by the meaningless of such a large space, but now it is a place with lots of happy clutter and signs of life.

Is there a weird, meaningless corner in your house? Put it to work and see if you like it better.

Veggie Cheese Bagel

This is one of my favorites. PW's veggie cheese bagel. I make it every year around this time. 3rd year and counting.

A Movie, Dinner, etc.

First up, Argo. GREAT movie, true story. Ben Affleck looks fantastic with a beard. Watch it.

On the menu tonight, salmon salad, French baguette, wine.

Recently bought this dress. Naturally, I will be wearing a tank under it.

Read this book - loved it.

I took all three of my kids to the store today. Major life achievement if you ask me!

Pic is of George around his 4 month birthday 4/21. I love that we named him George.

George Baptized

But the lovingkindness of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear Him, and His righteousness to children's children. Psalm 103:17

What a joy it was to baptize our George last weekend!

Do you now unreservedly dedicate your child to God, & promise, in humble reliance upon divine grace, that you will endeavor to set before him a godly example, that you will pray with & for him, that you will teach him the doctrines of our holy religion, & that you will strive, by all the means of God's appointment, to bring him up in the nurture & admonition of the Lord?

We do.

Circa 1987

My sister posted this picture on her blog today. We can't get over how much our girls look like us in this photo. Our daughters are 5 months apart in age. They act (fight) like sisters. But they love each other something fierce. They will be in the same school class this summer and we are hoping they will look out for each other.