My Sweet Valentine

February 23, 2024February 21, 2024 / scbilder / 2 Comments

Although Valentine’s Day coincided with Ash Wednesday this year, the hubby still made sure to get in a little celebration. I came home from work on the 14th to this beautiful bouquet and on the 15th we enjoyed a delicious dinner at a local favorite downtown. Afterward, while tootling down the street in search of a little dessert we passed the ice rink where two pewee hockey games were underway and couldn’t resist stopping to watch the adorable chaos of kiddos on skates. We even bumped into one of the hubby’s coworkers who’s son was playing. Neither of us could resist wondering aloud if our own little one might one day take to the ice. I thank God everyday for this romantic man He sent to me.

A Closer Look

February 16, 2024January 28, 2024 / scbilder / 2 Comments

Often in life it’s easy to get caught up in the tedious day-to-day tasks and forget to praise God all together. Even when we’re surrounded by His blessings we have trouble seeing them. Sometimes all we have to do is stop and smell the flowers.

Edge of the World

February 2, 2024January 31, 2024 / scbilder / 4 Comments

Sometimes it’s only when we’re standing on the edge of the world and looking out that we glean a bit of perspective. God in His infinite goodness, who created all this, also knew that the world needed one of you.

Emerald Green

January 26, 2024January 4, 2024 / scbilder / 4 Comments

As the silver Midwest winter stretches on, it’s nice to recall the emerald elven kingdoms that will return in Spring. God blesses us with new miracles every single year.

Mirrors

January 19, 2024January 3, 2024 / scbilder / 3 Comments

Sometimes it’s easy to look in the mirror and not like the person looking back. The image is always somehow distorted and the lighting is never quite right. Sometimes it’s difficult to recognize ourselves at all but even on these days there is comfort in knowing this is exactly how God made us. Of course, we’re human, imperfect in this life. We are flawed and fallen and ever seeking eternal salvation but, so long as we know that we are also entirely His, there’s a good chance we might just look in the mirror one day and be inspired by the person we see there.

Blizzard

January 12, 2024December 15, 2023 / scbilder / 2 Comments

If you’ve never been snowshoeing in the mountains in the middle of a blizzard I highly recommend a new adventure, one that is sure to work up an appetite and make the hot cocoa and cookies taste all the better. Even amid stormy skies and howling winds, there is so much joy and beauty to be found in nature which, I believe, is just as God intended.

Baby on Board

January 5, 2024December 4, 2023 / scbilder / 2 Comments

Although we’re waving goodbye to 2023 it was a year of abundant blessings. I’m thrilled to say that it was the year that my husband and I learned that we are now parents though there are still many months left before we meet our baby. We are thanking God for this beautiful life.

Dashing Through the Snow

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 / scbilder / Leave a comment

Although we aren’t able to make it to Colorado for Christmas this year I’ll always remember fondly chilly days like these. Even if we did return to the house looking like the abominable snowman with ice sickles dripping from our hats, there’s nothing like a romp through the winter wilderness to set the world right again. I feel so blessed to have grown up in a place where hiking truly is an all seasons sport. Snow, rain or shine, with the proper footwear, there’s nothing to stop you from having a little adventure.

The Hills are Alive

December 1, 2023November 13, 2023 / scbilder / 4 Comments

I can’t help feeling a bit like a member of the Von Trapp family when surrounded by scenery like this. More than once while out on some lofty alpine trail we’ve broken into song despite our amateur musical talents. Drinking in blessings like this just makes a person want to sing.

Blessed November

November 24, 2023November 13, 2023 / scbilder / Leave a comment

After a very surprising and substantial snow on Halloween night which hindered trick-or-treaters from fully flaunting their costumes, Indiana has experienced a bit of a warm spell in November. Although I’m partial to snowy white frozen winters in the mountains, there’s no denying that the Midwest has it’s charms particularly when dressed up in its’ autumn colors. Throughout the month we happily enjoyed crisp afternoon strolls like this one. I pray everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!