May our lives be as a fragrant scent unto our Lord.

Little Country Church on the edge of town.
Doesn't this home just say welcome. It reminds me of homes we've seen on the coast of Maine.

It's hard to believe we've been home a week already, the days go so quickly.

When I worked in banking, I had many retired customers who would tell me that they were busier after they retired than when they worked. I didn't understand it until I was in this season of life. But it is good to stay busy isn't it. We should be thankful for every season of our lives and every day. I'm ready to start planting and getting my yard looking pretty but I've got other pressing things to do today so it will have to wait.

Have a blessed day!

Hugs, Noreen

Once A Golfer

While on vacation we took a hike to the Queen's Bath; the trail in is overgrown and the day we went the path was wet and slippery. You can imagine our surprise when we got out to the lava beds overlooking the ocean and we saw this old golf cart. We think some kids must have pushed it over the side of the mountain to get it down here. Hubby and his closest golfing buddy couldn't resist taking photos in it; when you are passionate about golf, the extent you'll go to for the game is simply amazing.

Happy Monday my friends.

Happy Saturday dear friends! We have settled back into our routine and are staying busy. Yesterday a friend and I joined a small group to celebrate another friends completion of radiation therapy for breast cancer. I can tell you that I think everyone that undergoes any sort of treatment should have a party at the end of it. It was so touching! We were able to spend some time with both girls and their families yesterday as well.
This morning, in fact any minute now, our youngest daughter will be dropping off her oldest three daughters because they have a wedding to attend and will just take the baby along. Our day should be quite busy with all the activities of the under 6 set. I am hoping to get out this afternoon and walk 2-3 miles as I've been determined to make this a regular part of my day. Yesterday's weather was quite cold so I didn't get out but I may just have to bundle up and go for it.
I hope you are all enjoying good weather where you are-signs of spring are everywhere, birds are singing again...yippee!
Hugs today,
Noreen

More Of My Favorites

I love the beauty of the Islands and the majesty of my Father's creation.
The Heavens declare the glory of God.

This canyon was the sight where Jurassic Park was filmed.

I am thankful for God's people and their habitation.

Have a wonderful Thankful Thursday my friends.
Noreen

Happy Birthday Peanut

Today our precious granddaughter turns three. Mackenzie was nicknamed "Peanut" when she was a baby because of her small size but this name has stuck. She is such a delight to us and like all of our babies, has her nana and papa's heart wrapped her finger. She has grown so much in the last year-both mentally and physically. As many of you know, our Peanut has had several health issues from five months old and finally made some headway. Thankfully her parents found a doctor who practices not only traditional medicine but also alternative. Although she still has some challenges, this little girl has a strong will and determination.

Last night we celebrated both Miss S and Peanut's birthdays. Our sil is so very gifted artistically and created this cake for his girls. What a joy to have two sisters whose birthdays are so close, I pray that they will be the best of friends throughout their lives. Now, with our little Buttercup here, there will be one more birthday that is celebrated around the same time-oh the love of families.

We are settling back in~ getting mail sorted and laundry done. It seems like our area is greener this year than the past two, which makes me enjoy spring even more.

Hugs, Noreen

Our time has sadly come to an end here in beautiful Kauai and we will be heading home tomorrow. We have had a great time here and Saturday we got to explore parts of the island that we haven't seen before. We got a good hike in and then on Sunday walked three miles down the beach~hopefully I'll be in a bit better shape when we get home.

These photos are of an area called the Queen's Bath; it is a bit difficult to get to but so worth the hike.

In the coming days I'll be posting a few more photos; I can tell you that we had a fantastic time with our friends and my beloved got lots of golf in-which makes him so very happy.

On Tuesday we will be celebrating two of our granddaughters birthday and we can't wait to get home and hold our newest grandbaby.

There is a saying back home that goes something like this "it's not getting out of the storm but learning how to dance in the rain" so no matter what you have going on today take time to find some joy.

Happy Monday!
Noreen

To Alle

Psalm 5:11 (King James Version) 11But let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.

Sunday Blessings dear friends, What a glorious day to be alive and to worship the King of Kings. Today I am so thankful for those friendships that have been formed through our bloggy world; something I think so many of us were surprised at the depth of relationships and the bonds that form without ever seeing someone face to face. Actually, I think getting to know someone heart to heart is better still, so today's post is dedicated to one very special friend whom I've come to know and love. Her blog is http://alleluiabelle.blogspot.com/ and Alleluiabelle is an incredible woman of God with such a deep faith that inspires many including me. I'd love to say I've been reading her for years but that wouldn't be true, but in the time I've followed her I've come to see a deep faith as she walks through the fire. I feel a deep kinship with Alle and so yesterday when she wrote a comment about never having been to the ocean before, it moved my heart. She asked that I twirl in the sand with outstretched arms in worship and I truly couldn't wait to do this little thing for her. I thought that seeing a visible reminder might uplift and encourage her this day....so this is what I did. Today I plan to get out and again spend time before our King lifting holy hands to heaven but yesterday I just wanted some photos for her.

As I threw the sand in the air Alle, I prayed that each grain of sand would represent the weight on your shoulders right now, the trials you are walking though and they would just be lifted off of you. I wish you could be here with me, what fun we'd have and the time together before the Lord would be incredible; but know that many and I mean many, are lifting you and yours up today before our King.

On a side note my friends, it is still winter at home and I had no idea that my Capri's, that were so fashionable several years ago, would look so out of date this year~especially when you had a bit more fluff than you should so I won't be wearing these again. Have a blessed day dear ones. Hugs, Noreen