Double Blog Hop: 4 Seasons and 10 on 10

 The kitties kept climbing up my legs into my lap (and, yes, they still have claws. ouch!).

 

I was pretty sure this plant died in August. The three main, big leaves were completely brown. I actually sat it on the dryer in the dark until I could toss it out and use the pot for something else, but THEN I noticed it was green again, and now? Pups are growing all around it!!! I'm sure there is a great spiritual lesson here.

 Morning Bible study. I need to clean my screen! Haha!

 Sleepy kitty

 I spent A LOT of time with this legal pad and many, many lists the past couple weeks!

 Sweet treats for the harvest festival games.

 Our brightly colored, fall bulletin board.

 

I love good markers. Aren't they fun colors?

 Love the fall purply-red of my lilac bush.

 

Spray painting fun with my boy.

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Double Blog Hop: 10 on 10 and Four Seasons

I always enjoy doing a 10 on 10 post each month. Some of you know I miss a month here and there, but I was able to get some fun photos this month! I've been trying to keep up with a Four Seasons: 30 Days photo each day as well, so this post will count for both blog hops. I hope you enjoy this post!

 This helicopter flies over our house all the time! This was taken in Columbus on Ohio State's campus.

 Urban photos are a nice change. We don't miss living in the city, but it is fun to visit!

 Ava making photo taking interesting, as usual.

 That's better. 

 First time to wear flips this season!!!

Love these little tufts of green getting greener and greener each day.

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March 2014 10 on 10

 I snuggled under this cozy blanket during my quiet time. It's a family favorite. It was Lukas' bedspread for several years. His Grandma made it for him when he was 2, and she did a great job because now we argue over who gets to use it!

 We are reading The Hobbit together.

 There are several notable things about this photo that I enjoy and wanted to share. First, this is one of the planters that I received when my parents passed away (I don't remember which one since they passed so close together), and it is my favorite plant combo of those planters. It is also sitting on an antique washstand that belonged to my parents. I know I should refinish it, but that burn mark that is obviously from a hot iron is actually a little endearing to me these days. Maybe someday, I'll refinish it (and maybe someday, I'll dust it too...haha).

 Within that mess is a little bit of life that looks like the leaves of my mama's bleeding heart!!!

 A girl, a shovel, and rainbow wellies.

 I know it's just a cupboard, right? But it isn't. It looks just like some of the cupboards that were in our house when I was a teen, both inside and out!

 Lilac roses in a Mason jar. :)

 One of Ava's projects from art class. I love it!

Steaming kettle ready to fill my daily pot-o-tea. Please ignore messy stovetop.

This will be gone to my sister's house soon, so I thought I would snap one last photo. Mama's yard swing holds memories for all of us. Eric and I sat on this swing in my mama's flower garden the night before our wedding so that we could season our marriage with prayer. All of the grandchildren were rocked and played with on this swing, and my sister and I had many conversations with my mama on this swing.

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July 10 on 10

 Buttermilk spelt pancakes to start our day. So good!

 Kiddos hanging out in their PJs.

 Keeping busy while the others played Wii

Girlies having so much fun together!

 My favorite shirt of Robbie's needed to be in this month's photos.

Learning about Jesus

 Singing about Jesus

Crafting

Something ate the purple basil in the top, but I love my strawberry pot this year!

Mama's lilac bush moved to my house and showing new growth!

June 10 on 10

 Mom bought me this mug when Ava was born.

 Monopoly kind of day. Notice the Lego Star Wars figurine.

Incredible rain storm! This was taken from the front porch.

 

 Could have angled this better, but I still love it. Rain on the old train stop.

 Math time

 Blue sparkly pedi. Disliked by both my dad and my mother-in-law in two different summers. Heehee!

 Ava's peony looking pretty floating in a bowl.

If you look back at previous 10 on10s, you'll see a photo of these roses when I first planted them. Can you see how tall it has gotten and the teeny-tiny rose bud at the top? So excited!

 

 More rainy day fun!

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