Olive You, Bokeh!

Olive You, Bokeh!

Originally uploaded by Phisch

Playing with the new toy that hubby allowed. Besides trying to get interesting photos of light, I’ve been blessed to take photos for VBS.
Talk about “trial by fire” though…most of the shots are indoors, low light and on top of that my subjects are moving kids (what kids aren’t, [...]

VBS

Hello blog,
I know I’ve been slacking. I know, I know, the vacation stuff hasn’t been posted and it’s been a while. On the other hand, that does mean real life is very busy.
We’re literally in the middle of VBS today. Would you pray for us? We have several kids who don’t attend our church [...]

Rain

It’s hard to be truly submitted to the Lord, isn’t it? Can I really say that I want trials and tribulations that I may develop patience, character and hope? But that’s what the Christian walk is like. It’s not all roses and sunshine and rainbows. We also need to see the Lord in our hard [...]

Zucchini Patties

Based on this recipe at Allrecipes.com
I made a few changes based on some of the feedback
Ingredients:
2 cups grated zucchini
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup minced onion
2-4 cloves of garlic, very finely minced
2/3 c. potato flakes
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. italian spice (used a mixture of thyme, oregano and [...]

Change is gonna come

note to self on bible study verse:
Rom 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
transformed = Greek = ????????????? metamorfusthe - root of the word metamorphosis
transformation, think caterpillar [...]

Inner Space Caverns

2009-06-18 Inner Space Caverns
Originally uploaded by Phisch
So, much delayed post, sorry!
Three weeks ago, we had the blessing of a visit from my MIL. Unfortunately, hubby couldn’t take the days off while she was here (he made up for it the following week though).
I honestly can’t remember what we did on the Tuesday she was here.
But [...]

Babette Squares

Babette Squares

Originally uploaded by Phisch

So here’s what I have so far for this blanket. I was going to run out and buy yarn, but that sounded like a silly idea when I checked what I had. I’m really liking the colors here and am working hard on making more neutral-ish colored blocks to help the [...]

Independence Day

Happy birthday, America! Remember the circumstances that brought about your birth? Some quotes from a few witnesses to the events:
Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case with the Greeks and Romans, and must be that of every free state.
Thomas Jefferson
Every generation needs a new revolution.
Thomas Jefferson
Our contest is not only whether we [...]

The Blind Man and the Elephant

(no, it’s not a political thing, really)
So, yesterday, a pair of uniformed young lads knocked on my door to tell me of another “testimony” of Jesus Christ. Our conversation ended with them asking me “Oh. Well. Then, is there anything else we can do for you, ma’am?”  I can only wonder if they would actually [...]

Vacation Days

It has been slow around here, hasn’t it? So sorry, to be honest, Facebook has been a time leech for me. Figures, doesn’t it? But also, we’ve been in vacation mode for the previous two weeks. And this week? Well, we’re recovering from said vacation.
Briefly: my MIL came to visit us here in Austin for [...]