He Will Rejoice Over You

"The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love."

Zephaniah 3:17

Last Leaves

These leaves, like the corn, are by now long gone, especially considering the sweeping effect of our many prairie winds. Still our giant cottonwood holds onto its glorious golden tresses.

Who Ate the Corn?

Our farmer-neighbors did it. The corn is gone around our home, and the open view is back!

Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Success

I baked a new recipe of gluten free chocolate chip cookies for Dad. They seem to be a hit! Even though these cookies are off limits for me, they were a great treat to make. Oh, the joy of baking!

 

(Recipe from Deliciously G-Free, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, 2012)

Sweet Yellow Watermelon

Vernon is known for his muskmelon growing skills. His son, Joel, is the watermelon expert. Somehow some of that watermelon skill passed up to the father. Vernon's yellow watermelon was the sweetest and most beautiful thing I have eaten in months!

Travel #2: Museum of Marine Art

We hope to visit the inside of the Museum of Marine Art, but until then we have enjoyed their rustic plantings.
 

 The serious photographer kept his shutter busy.

 

 And the amateur photographer did her best.

 

Where's Waldo, er, Maren?

Travel #1: Floating Cabins

I promised scenery from my recent trip to the doctor, so here is installment number one!

 

Floating cabins on the shores of the Mississippi. So quaint and cozy!