flowers for your birthday

c. Emily Barish 2013

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Romans 15:13

Happy Birthday, Mom! I love you!

ally/baby/art

This beautiful woodland princess is my uncle's wife, Ally. She is just a gem and over this past year has become such a dear friend. She is such a kind, lovely, open-hearted person and I am so blessed to call her family. I just love her so much. So grateful to God for her.
 They are is expecting their first little one, due in a few weeks ( happy dance!) and we just found out IT'S A GIRL!  I am so happy to finally get to meet and hold this little one. The whole family is so thrilled, this is going to be one LOVED baby. New life is so exciting. Praise God!

I made this for her baby shower. I loved painting it. I really wanted to make something for her because she has been such a graceful pregnant mama, and I know she will be a graceful, natural mama once baby is here!

Much love,
Emily

c. Emily Barish

c. Emily Barish

c. Emily Barish

the pleasing rhythm of everyday

c. Emily/song of the sea

Life has just started to slow down into the pleasing rhythm of  ( almost, not quite) ordinary days.
My sister Hannah's graduation was beautiful and so much fun! I am so proud of my big sis and the beautiful,godly woman the Lord is fashioning in her! ( Pictures of the ceremony are coming!!!)

My life this week has been full of taking pictures, going for walks with my two favorite littles in the world ( brother and baby sister), cooking, chores, tea, lots and lots of drawing ( want to see some?), family Bible time, singing, studying,history with my brother, music, talking, leftover graduation cake ( =, flowers, coffee, pondering, dish-washing, smiles, sniffles, light, wonder...more comes to mind as I write.

You know, life is simple and wondrous every day.

We just need to recognize it all comes out of our Father's loving hand.

Much love,
Emily

infinitely wonderful

c. Emily/the song of the sea

The goodness of God is infinitely more wonderful than we will ever be able to comprehend.
A.W. Tozer

Amen! That quote is so true of my life right now...no matter what happens, God's goodness is always there. I just want to praise Him for His love and mercy!

Valentine Greetings//You Made Me Love You

Happy Valentine's Day, dear ones!




In honor of love day, I thought I'd share one of my favorite songs done two charming ways.
First, by the talented, incomparable and darling Judy Garland. My sister and I found this a few months back and it's just so sweet. I love this rendition... her young voice is so pretty, and the whole theme simply could not be cuter.

                                                                                

And second, by the incomparable, talented and not-so darling...Cookie Monster! Mama bought my little sister her first Elmo movie, and Hannah and I were just delighted to see this hilarious rendition of Judy's fan letter and song.

Pretty great, yes?

Sending love to you all this delightful day!

You know you made me love you!

Much love in Christ,

Emily

xo