What I love about Spring

Yes! Take it in! This is one of the reasons why I love spring. Flowers begin to bloom and it's just sooooo lovely and breathtaking. God made every single flower and all the different kinds show God's creativity, beauty, and intricate care and design. And to think He made it all by speaking a word. Ahhhh...sooo amazing! These are the prettiest flowers I've seen yet!

Craving Chocolate Shakes

After having been sick for a couple of weeks, my family and I were craving something cool, something smooth and delightful! :) So, Papa requested to have chocolate shakes. We have our own ice cream maker so we decided to try to make the chocolate ice cream ourselves!

Papa headed off to the store to get some toppings and arrowroot, to use as a thickener; and when he got back my sister Andrea got to work making the ice cream. She also made a homemade chocolate sauce too.

Later on after dinner, we were all able to enjoy the ice cream. It was out first time making chocolate ice cream and we thought it would have been better if it was a bit more chocolaty, but once we put the chocolate sauce and toppings on top it was perfect. We all thought that it was a wonderful treat!

 

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

I started school again this week and though I am excited to see what the Lord has in store for me to learn, I know how challenging school can be at times. :D So, I just thought I would share a few verses with you that have encouraged me when I worry about tests or grades or when I get discouraged.

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
-Philippians 4:13

"Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you"
- 1Peter 5:7

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with Thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
-Philippians 4:6-7

 Something I have to remind myself often is what Corinthians 10:31 says, "So whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God."  When you are doing your school and you don't particularly like it or you feel that you aren't particularly good at it, all you can do is your absolute best and do it for the Lord!

I hope you all have a wonderful school semester!

-Madi

   

                                

The Finished Beret

Hello everyone!

I thought you might like to see the beret I posted about a while ago, and what it looks like when it's finished! Perhaps this will inspire you to try this pattern out in the new year. :) 

Here are some pictures my friend took. Enjoy! And I hope you all have a MERRY CHRISTMAS rejoicing in the birth of our Savior!

~Madi