TMS Graduation Announcement 2017

It's graduation time for seniors!! I have a few session openings for you to book your portrait sessions! Send me an email if you are interested! treasuredmomentsstudio216@gmail.com

~Merry Christmas 2016~

Merry Christmas to each of you and your families!! Have a wonderful day as you celebrate Christ's birth!!

Christian Heritage Conference 2016

This spring, April 28-30, join thousands of other families who are committed to discipleship and homeschooling in Redmond, WA, for two full days of hope, encouragement and inspiration.

Tomorrow, Sunday, April 17th is the last day to pre-register for $119 to attend the Christian Heritage Annual Conference!! After Sunday, the price increases and you can only register on-site. Hope to see you there!!!

https://www.christianheritageonline.org/

Powerful Praise Music Conference 2016

Link: Powerful Praise Music Conference

I recently registered for the Powerful Praise Music Conference!! It is hands-on conference that quuips church musicans to glorify God by making truly excellent worship music.

Special Early-Bird Tuition: $159

Tuition after 11:59PM, April 30, 2016: $179

The event is being held in Spokane, WA on June 1-3, 2016!!!!

He is Risen.................

He has risen indeed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Reformation Day!!!

On October 31st, in 1517, Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. Reformation Day recognizes this event and other reformers who God mightily used to make known the true meaning of his word. The reformation is a break away from the main religion of it's time, Catholicism. This religion focused on man made approaches and principals that help a person possibly gain entrance into heaven. Reformation emphasizes what is communciated in the bible. By God's grace through faith, a person believes in Christ, repents of their sins, and the Lord becomes their Savior and Lord. The reformed says that God draws you and makes Himself known to you and you repent. Most importantly, God opens man's eyes and heart to desire to know Him more and get right with God. This verse says it so well, Romans 10:17, "So faith comes from hearing, and hearing by the word of God."

Happy Memorial Day!!

Happy Resurrection Day!!!!!!!

Were You There

Memorial Day

                                                             Happy Memorial Day!

This is a day set aside to honor those that have fallen in their service for our country. I would like to thank those that have given their lives and who are serving as they each made sacrifices for our country. My grandfather was one who had been in the Korean War and I thank him for his commitment and sacrifices. 

America The Beautiful - Annie Karto

He has Risen......Yes, He has Risen indeed!!

Happy Resurrection Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Therefore we have been buried with Him through baptism into death, so  that as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, so we too might walk in newness of life. 

Romans 6:4

He Arose

Were You there, When They Crucified my Lord ?

Today's The Day

Provided below are links to listen and see three different renditions of Battle Hymn Of The Republic.
Also, the two links below describe how background information on the writing of the Battle Hymn of the Republic. Enjoy having a patriotic moment.
The Battle Hymn of the Republic
Constantly Abiding

Arranged by Ken Burns

The Irish Tenors

Battle Hymn of the Republic' (Steffe-Howe)

His Everlasting Goodness.

During July of 2012, we were driving home in our camper from a great couple of days with friends. Suddenly, our camper was giving us problems. Well, I don't like to be on the side of the road, so I began praying. After waiting for a couple of hours, we were able to resume driving and headed home safely. On the way home, we saw such an incredible sunset that my brother and I had to capture what our eyes were seeing. God reminded me that He is the creator, in control and watches over His people at all times. I felt a reassurance as I watched His handiwork in the sky. Only He could grant me a beautiful sunset after praying for His help with a malfunctioning camper hours away from home. 

Bill's Berry Farm

This past summer, we had the chance to volunteer during Bill's Berry Blueberry Festival held at Bill's Berry Farm. If you want to pick organic blueberries and visit the Yakima area, this is the place to visit in July. A wonderful atmosphere to visit that provides excellent tasting blueberry donuts, great price for organic blueberries, wonderful fiddling music, rides for children and a wholesome setting. I highly recommend going.

February, July, and August

Ever wonder why February has less days than the other months?
Well, I'll explain.

Julius Caesar named the month, July after himself and there are 31 days in the month. Augustus Caesar named the month, August after himself and this month contains 31 days. However, Julius was striving for some kind of power by giving himself the same number of days as Augustus's month. He didn't want less number of days, so he opted for the same number of days in the month. Julius took a day from February, and he reassigned it to his month leaving February with one less day and the only month with the least number of days in it.

Another fun fact is that we have other months named after people.
January was named for Janus. He was the keeper of the doorways in the Roman times.
February was from a Roman word meaning "Festival".
March was named after Mars. The Roman god of war.
April means "to open" probably because buds opened in April.
May was named after Maia, the mother of Mercury.
June was named after Juno, the queen of the gods in Roman mythology.

I hope you all enjoyed reading this little bit of history.

December. . . . . . .

The last month of the year and its packed with events, birthdays, and Christmas. 
We have already decorated the house and hopefully I'll have some pictures. Anyway, here are some other pictures that I took earlier this year.
Hope you all have a blessed rest of the year.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!!!!!
Maria

~Happy Thanksgiving~

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope each of you have a blessed day.

Below is a picture that my youngest sister took, also there is write up by J. Mark Fox.

  “Gratitude to the Pilgrims for Obeying the Lord”
Men of courage and women of honor,                                                      
Children wide-eyed with excitement,
A journey of 65 days across the Atlantic,
One crewman and one passenger lost, One baby, Oceanus, born.
The Pilgrims landed and the new world was forever changed.
A brutal winter brought sickness and death,
The spring came none too soon,
And found the weary Pilgrims nearly cut in half, 46 were gone.
The Wampanoag Indians came in spring and taught the Pilgrims how to plant and fish and live, and God rekindled hope.
With harvest time, the Pilgrims rejoiced, and asked their new friends to come and share,     
Massasoit and 90 of his people, came and feasted for three days.
The Governor led the Pilgrims in giving thanks to God for His providential care, and the colony bowed their heads.
O God our help in ages past,
We stand in debt to the Pilgrims for their courage to come and their faith to stay,
For their Compact of laws that laid a foundation, for their zeal to teach and reach the lost.
We give thanks today, O Lord, and we commit our lives again to You. Though the path ahead may bring suffering or death,
give us Pilgrim courage and faith to stay in the Plymouth place where You have planted us,
With hope that does not disappoint and love that never fails.

Real Life Moments by J. Mark Fox

Pass Along!!!!

Please come and purchase something for Christmas. All proceeds will go to Mrs. Raymond who suddenly lost her husband past February. The proceeds will help Mrs. Raymond and her son through some very difficult financial times. This is an opportunity to come along side of people in great need. 

2011 - Thanksgiving

Hi All,

I came upon these photos that were taken sometime ago, and since Thanksgiving is right around the corner, I thought I would share them. A young lady and I set it up.

Enjoy!

Happy 4th To You All!!!!!

Hope you enjoyed yours as much as I did mine.

Pictures to follow from our week.

~A Bouquet Of Flowers~

As we were coming home form a wedding last year, I decided to take pictures of the bouquet that the bride gave my sister. Here they are.

 

My favorite