Happy New Years Eve!!!!

Auld Lang Syne

I hope this year of 2014 was a blessed one for each of you and 2015 will be another wonderful year. Happy New Years.

Merry Christmas!!

How Deep The Father's Love For Us

Stuart Townend - How Deep The Father's Love For Us (Story Behind the Song)

How deep the fathers love for us (instrumental music)

Lyrics

How deep the Father's love for us,

How vast beyond all measure,

That He should give His only Son

To make a wretch His treasure.

How great the pain of searing loss-

The Father turns His face away,

As wounds which mar the Chosen One

Bring many sons to glory.

Behold the man upon a cross,

My sin upon His shoulders;

Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice

Call out among the scoffers.

It was my sin that held His there

Until it was accomplished;

His dying breath has brought me life-

I know that it is finished.

I will not boast in anything,

No gifts, no power, no wisdom;

But I will boast in Jesus Christ,

His death and resurrection.

Why should I gain Hos reward? 

I cannot give an answer;

But this I know with all my heart-

His wonds have paid my ransom. 

-Stuart Townend

I love the tune to this song and I am starting to learn the words.

A Christmas Song

Come On Ring Those Bells - Evie Tornquist

One of our favorite Christmas songs. :)

Happy Thanksgiving 2014

Count Your Blessings - Smokey Mountain Hymns

A Christmas Cantata

The church we are attending is putting on their Annual Christmas Cantata. It's a really wonderful evening of remembering the story of Christ's birth. We hope you will join us and we would love to visit with you afterwards. 

A Fun Sign

My sister knows how much I love music, and she shared this saying with me. I just love it. Thank you, Sis.

Another Beautiful Song

Near To the Heart of God - Greg Howlett

I had forgotten how beautiful this song is. 

I really like this arramgment by Greg Howlett.

Ducks!!

The pictures of our second batch of ducks!!!!

 The picture above is our first three ducks that we hatched.
Below are photos of our second batch and Selina. The very last pic is of Valient and our first three ducks, Noble, Kiana, and Karla.

Marie's Wedding

The High Kings - Marie's Wedding

I have not listened to many of the songs from the High Kings, but when friends gather at occasions Mari's Wedding is one of the songs we dance to. It's a really catchy tune. :)

Our New Rooster and Another Surprise!!

In my former post, I mentioned we have 5 ducks and 12 chickens. Since these chickens are all hens, my dad and my siblings went to get a rooster, who is pictured below. The interesting part is when they got home, they came home with 2 bunnies that were 3 weeks old for free. How could they pass up such an opportunity? Well, Ferdinand is on the right and Isabella is the bunny on the left. Arent't they adorable?

Rudy

 Isabella

 Ferdinand

 Isabella

Franz Joseph Hydn

Franz Joseph Haydn was born in Rohrau, Austria on March 31, 1732. His parents were Mathias and Maria Haydn. His compositional media is orchestra, chamber music, keyboard, choral and opera. Joseph Haydn was the brother of Michael Haydn who was a highly regarded composer and the brother of Johann Evangelist Haydn, a tenor. He was also a friend of Mozart and a teacher of Beethoven. Haydn married Maria Anna Keller, they had no children. The Classical period occurred between the Baroque and the Romantic periods, and Joseph was one of the known composers during the Classical period. Franz Joseph Haydn breathed his last on May 31, 1809, in Vienna, Austria. He was 77 years old.

Allegro Giocoso means lively and humorous.

Lamentations 3: 22-23

Psalms 68:19

The credit of this picture goes to my Dad. He took it from his phone after we had left an event. It was a perfect ending to a really nice day. 

1 Timothy 6: 12

I've Been Tagged The Liebster Award

My friend eden tagged me, so, I'd like to thank her for awarding me the Liebster Award.
For those of you who don't know what this award is: A Liebster Award is passed around to bloggers who have less then 200 followers. It's a way to get to know one another.

Liebster Award rules.

• Acknowledge the blog that nominated you. 
• Answer the 11 questions the nominating blog created.
• List 11 bloggers with less then 200 followers that deserve some recognition
• Write 11 questions for them to answer.
• Notify them that they have been nominated.

Thank you, Eden, for nominating me. I was surprised by this recognition. I enjoyed answering the questions asked of me.

1. What is your favorite verse and why?
Romans 8: 28 "And we know that all things work together for good, to them that love God, to them that are called according to His purpose." I really treasure this verse, because I think this verse reflects God's goodness for those who seek and love Him. God knows what is best and what He grants us is His best eventhough we could have a different answer. There are times it is easy and times I will be learning how to love the Lord with all my heart and accept His version of goodness.

2. How would your family describe you?

Quiet, funny, goal-oriented, loves music, gifted in playing the piano, teachable, faithful, responsible, willing to try new GF and DF recipes, adventuresome, loves to write, loves children, loves photography and enjoy ministering to the elderly and those in need.  

4. Besides the Bible, is there a book that has greatly impacted you?

The book called Making Brothers and Sisters Best Friends.

5. What movie has impacted you the most?

The DVD of Making Brothers & Sisters Best Friends is really good. The information presents practical information to apply to all of your significant relationships.

6. Favorite way to serve your family?

Playing music, doing dishes, singing together and taking trips or long drives together.

7. Favorite Christian artist?

Brian Crain and Christopher Rogers. 

8. Favorite family activity?

My favorite family activity would be Foosball, Frisbee and long drives.

9. Do you play an instrument, and if so, what instrument?

I haved played piano the longest  for 7 years. I am teaching myself to play guitar, harmonica and organ.

10. Is there a passage of Scripture that the Lord used to speak to you?
I would say the Book of James has impressed my heart the most. I really treasure all of the passages.

11. What are some of your gifts/talents?
I am musically inclined, sharing my music at the retirement center, finding scripture to add to photos that I have taken, and making gifts. I love writing that communicates a spiritual message.

12. Describe your fashion Style!
I dress conservatively. I enjoy mixing and matching my outfits. I like to be versatile and dress appropriately for the occasion. I dress to honor the Lord.

Those I decide to nominate the Liebster Award. 

Leanne - The Opportunity

Madison- Dolly Madison Designs

Lindsay- The Young Ladies Magazine

Susanna - Young Readers And Writers

Liebster Award rules.

• Acknowledge the blog that nominated you. 
• Answer the 11 questions the nominating blog created.
• List 11 bloggers with less then 200 followers that deserve some recognition
• Write 11 questions for them to answer.
• Notify them that they have been nominated.

Your questions.

1. If you had the chance to say something about Christ to someone you think you will not meet again, what would you say?

2. What song would you recommend to someone to play or sing? 

3. What caused you to pick the name that you did for your blog?

4. Why did you create this blog?

5. Do you have a bible verse that you would use to encourage someone?

6. What is your favorite saying or quote?

7. Favorite food to make/eat? Please share the recipe.

8. What would be something you would tell someone about yourself? 

9. What Christian event would you tell people to go attend and why?

10. How do you serve the Lord and what else would you hope to do for Him?

11. What is one of your goals this year?

Forever There

I wrote this song for my Inspirational Recital. It's called Forever There.

Romans 14: 11

This is a picture that I took last year. I manage to capture this shot right outside my front door. What a great photo to add God's word. 

Psalms 143: 8

This morning I was placing bible verses on pictures that I 

have taken and really liked the result of this one.

 "The Last Dance" 

2009 BBC Emma - Piano Duet

My sister and I really want to learn this song. It's our latest favorite song. 

Happy Father's Day!!

Our Thanks, O God, for Fathers

Our thanks, O God, for fathers who follow in Thy way,

And who, with glad and trusting hearts, exalt Thee every day.

Our thanks, O God, for fathers who show by word and deed,

Commitment to Thy will and plan, and Thy commandments heed.

Our thanks, O God, for fathers who meet Thee often in prayer,

And who, for all life's toil and care, find strength and wisdom there.

How blessed are the children who in their fathers see, 

The tender Father love of God, and find their way to Thee.

Lois S. Johnson

I came upon this hymn as I was looking for new songs to learn. Thank you to my Papa for being a wonderful provider, kind and loving leader, teacher of God's word and walking by God's example.

Sunset at the Beach

My family and I were taking a walk on the beach just after we arrived in Ocean Shores. I was thrilled by capturing these moments. I felt so fortunate to see another sunset created by God. Enjoy!!