farewell to the pine

A little glimpse of what's happening at our place right now.

See that huge tree? Years ago, a tiny pine tree was given to my great-grandmother, a thank-you from her co-workers from the hospital where she was employed as a nurse. She planted it in the yard lovingly, and over the years it grew. And grew, and grew, until it reached behemoth proportions.

Recently, our neighbors requested that the tree be removed for various reasons. Well, my grandpa and parents decided yes. A tough decision, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do sometimes. And it is pretty cool to see how such a, er, shall we say large tree gets cut down...everything is a learning experience, riiiiiight? YES! ( Even more so if you're a homeschooling bunch like we are!

Love you in Christ,
Emily

Post script: I'm taking a two week 'blog vacation'. See you soon!

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

Overruled

It is frightening to imagine the world with the U.N in control of our families! Watch this short movie to find out how this is happening and what you can do to help. Let's all commit to pray for Parental Rights, and that we, as a nation, would return to the LORD and His ways.


Much love,
Emily

A Christmas Treasure//Christmas music at our house.

For as long as I can remember, this beautiful record has been the first Christmas music listened to in our home. Julie's warm, clear, lovely voice, coupled with the excellent arrangements by Andre Previn and the reverent and joyous selection of Christmas songs makes for an incomparable Christmas record. Especially if you play a real vinyl on a record player, like we do. Doesn't get much better than that!

I could honestly listen to it all day long. The music is so, so beautiful. To me, it represents everything glorious about this holiday...the birth of our Savior, the love of our God, the joys and warmth of the season, the festivities, the traditions.  I can't say enough good things about it.

Here are a few songs for your enjoyment. I'm pretty sure you'll love them.

The graphics on the videos are a little cheesy, but they're the best ones I could find!

Aaaaaaahhh. I love Christmas music.

I hope you are all having a cozy December!

P.S. Stay tuned for the next Christmas music at our house. What will it be? Here's a hint...think jazz.

'captivated'

This is the trailer for a documentary made by some very dear friends of ours. The message is very powerful and so needed in our media-craaazed society. I can't wait to see this film's impact. I'm  excited!

Media discernment is a topic dear to my heart. We need to glorify God with our media choices, and also to use the time He has given us wisely!

Watch the trailer and tell me what you think!





"Captivated" Official Trailer from Media Talk 101 on Vimeo.

over the rainbow

 A favorite song of mine...this just makes me happy. A joy to listen to, and just so infectious to sing! I always feel so free and beachy hummin' this tune.Who can resist Hawaiian music?? Not my family, that's for sure!

                                         

''Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.''

Genesis 9:16

                                            Enjoy!