...Creation sings God's praise

I love rainy days. Bundling up and keeping warm by the fire while listening to drops of water dancing on the window is a welcome retreat from the typical sunny California days.

Yesderday as I walked into the front yard to bring out the trash, I was struck by the beauty of the billowing clouds. Not a minute later I was inside sitting at the kitchen table and there in our backyard was a spectacular rainbow.Moments like these cause me to pause and breathe in the astounding beauty of creation. They force a reflection on the greatness of our Creator.

...Grandma came to visit

Last Friday Marty's mom drove out from Palm Desert to have some quality time with Jayden and Zachary. It was wonderful to have her fresh energy and helpful hands especially because Marty and I came down with yet another strain of illness. On Sunday we celebrated her birthday with a ton of chocolate and Jayden's hearty rendition of "Happy Birthday". We can't wait for Grandma's next visit.

...the rain has gone.

Between the fires, 60 mile an hour gusts of wind, and torrential downpours it often feels like we live in a disaster zone. And our flooded, wind strewn back yard is the proof. But at last the rain has stopped,the pools of water are receding and perhaps today we'll be able to play outside! As you can see Zachary and Jayden are anxious to run around with our dog, Don Vito.

...the tradition continues.

I grew up attending the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena and this year we brought Jayden and Zachary to experience the floats up close. We actually watched the parade on TV and then met my parents to walk the display route.