Favorite Photo Friday-A Story Behind Wordless Wednesday

Welcome.  Today I am sharing the story behind a photo I shared 
for one of my favorite days Wordless Wednesday.  I began this 
new feature a few weeks ago and thought it would be fun to share some stories. 

Here's this weeks photo

Doesn't that face make you smile.  And maybe crack you up.  
He can really be silly sometimes.  I have no idea how I managed to get this shot.  But I thought it was so cool with all that hair blowing in the breeze.  
This shot is actually a couple years old when he was in a longer hair phase.  He was watching a lot of the Disney channel and wanted to be Austin from Austin and Ally.  Hence the longer hair.

This shot was taken at the Fall horse show in our town.  And few more pics.  

 This is the "Really Gigi?" shot.  This is the look I get when he's 
done with my 'snapping'.  His hair is a mess because he has had a helmet on all day. 
 
 Some time he doesn't realize I am taking another one. 

 And then there's the 'Ham' again!  These were close to the end of the day after he had ridden.  Enough of that shirt tail tucked in. 

A boy and his horse. 

Always makes me smile!
Thanks for visiting. 
I hope you enjoyed a few older pics.
Have a Wonderful Friday!

Thankful Thursday

Good Morning.  Welcome to a beautiful Thankful Thursday.
My day is going great!  Is yours?  I have a day off today! Yea me!

So I am soooooo very Thankful for a day off. 
I am Thankful it isn't raining either!  I was off yesterday too and it rained all day!  I stayed in and read a good book!  

I borrowed this cute graphic from my friend B.J. over at 

Sweet Nothings.  She writes a fun blog where she shares her 

decorating, family life and cooking/food.  It's always a yummy visit at B.J.'s.  Click here to stop in. 

I am Thankful my mother seems to be settling into the rehab where she is.  She seems to like the staff.  She doesn't do any activities.

But I keep hoping.  She is 93 and fiesty.

And I am Thankful for friends and the patience, love and support I have received from everyone over the last few months.  The bloggers,  the publicists, tour hosts and friends have been real sweet when I've been behind.

I am happy to be able to be a part of Pen Friend again. A new 

Holiday round is starting.    Maybe we can be Pen Friends. 

I am off to the post office to mail long over due packages. 

And I'll be getting stamps so I'll be ready for my new Pen Friend.

Have a Blessed Day!

Wordless Wednesday

Add A Caption _________________

Come back Friday for the story!

Have a Wonderful Day!

Buster's Ears Trip Him Up-Children's Book Review

About the book 

Buster was sure he was the fastest bunny in the meadow. But during a race at summer camp, nothing goes as planned and Buster gets tripped up. After his epic fall, his older sister, Ivy, helps him see that failure is an opportunity to grow. As Buster remembers God’s love, he is able to let go of others’ opinions and accept that it is okay to try your best but not always be the best. Edited by Edward T. Welch, Buster’s Ears Trip Him Up ends with a special section that guides parents in teaching children how the gospel of Jesus Christ comforts and sustains us through failure and turns our focus away from ourselves and toward others. Also included is a tear-out page of Back Pocket Bible Verses that will remind children and adults of God’s love and help for those who get tripped up.

A new series of hardback, illustrated children’s books for three-to eight-year-olds—each centered on an animal family—bring gospel help and biblical counsel to families. The animal characters, colorful illustrations, and the real-life issues each animal family face will captivate children. The first three books address anxiety, anger, and failure, bringing biblical help and hope to issues every child faces. The last page of each book contains information for parents on how God, in his Word, helps children apply biblical truth to specific issues. Together children and parents will be guided by the stories into meaningful conversations about living by faith in the details of everyday life.

- Each story, based on a different animal family, will keep even the youngest child engaged.
- Brightly colored, fun illustrations welcome children into a detailed animal world.
- Each story helps children process a challenging situation with concrete, grace-based, help.
- Instead of moralism, children are offered a practical way to follow Jesus through a difficult situation.
- Based on CCEF’s model of hope and help that encourages a growing relationship with Jesus.

And I thought 
Charming and cheerful.  This was a lovely book.  I loved the illustrations.  I was given the option to read any of the 3 in the series.  

I chose Buster because I love bunnies.

Buster turned out to be quite the guy!  This was a delightful book 
with wonderful illustrations.  Joe Hox did an amazing job in the 
illustrating.  

Although the book is geared for 3 year olds to 8 years olds I would 
consider it more a book parents would read to the much younger audience.  It's not a book I would hand over to my 3 year old.  
Honestly I am not sure I would turn my 8 year old loose with it either.  

Although my children and grandchildren have been raised to have a love for books.  I just think there are books for them to handle and enjoy and then there are books that should be read under supervision or be kept for family time.  This is one I would definitely use for family time.  Or to be read together with the parent at bedtime.   

I liked the Bible verse cards at the end but I just wasn't sure how they could be used other than by the parent.    The page is perforated for easy cutting out.  There are 4 verse cards featuring 
Psalm 40:1-2, James 4:6, Romans 5:8, and Hebrews 4:15-16. 
Although a nice touch I don't see how the Psalms and Hebrews verses in a verse card as a tool for this age group.  The are wonderful expressions of God's love and promises but they are long verses for this age.  

I enjoyed this book immensely and I would buy the others to complete the series.  My grand children would love the series. 

I received a complimentary copy.  
My review will appear on retail sites and Good Reads. 


Buy the book 

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CBC

Book Review-His Promise by Shelley Shephard Gray

About the book (from the authors site)

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray’s latest Christmas novel in her Amish of Hart County series.

It’s set to be a white Christmas in Hart County, and Grace King is pet-sitting in a beautiful home with only a difficult dachshund for company. Just as she starts to miss the bustle of her large Amish family, Grace runs into a familiar face. Living right next door is John Michael Miller. He’s a fireman now, but five years ago, he had courted her older sister, then broke her heart. Seeing him again stirs Grace’s anger, but also reminds her of deeper feelings she’s done her best to deny.

The infatuation John Michael once saw in Grace’s eyes is long gone, though his complicated attraction to her remains. He had walked away all those years ago when he realized he was falling in love with the wrong sister. Now, as suspicious fires are set in their community, that’s not an option. Grace dismisses his warnings, and John Michael vows to keep an eye on her. But he can’t help wondering if he’s reconnected with Grace, only to risk losing her again.

Now all John Michael wants for Christmas is to keep Grace safe, in the hopes that they can one day have a future together.

And I thought

Each one is even better than the last.  This is a series worth checking out. 

Shelley Shephard Gray can spin a tale that will have you unable to put it down.  So plan a few hours to focus on this one and enjoy. 

With some suspense and some sweet romance the reader will be kept interested and turning the pages to the end. 

The characters are very endearing and weave they way into your heart.  

I have enjoyed every book in this series.  

I received a complimentary copy. 

My review will appear on retail sites and Good Reads. 

The series

The Amish of Hart County is a 6 books series with His Promise being #6.  I have had the priviledge, joy and honor to read each of these books.  Each book is fast paced and can be read as a stand alone with completely new characters in each book.  

If you are interested in a good clean book with some romance and some suspense you'll enjoy this series.  

    

   

For more about the books in this series visit the authors site.

Click here. 

Buy the book 

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

What's For Dinner-Menu Plan Monday

 

Maybe I should have called this 'Who's Coming For Dinner?'

I was looking for images to share with my post and fell in love with this one.  That could so be my family.   

Have you seen the amazing photo's of formal dinners in a barn?

One day I'll have to share a few but for today I am sharing my menu for the week. 

Have you planned a menu?

We went shopping and bought some meat.  Our freezer was almost bar!  Got some ground beef, chicken and some fish.  Here's the menu.

Monday - Chili Stew from leftover Chili from weekend

Tuesday - Baked Cod, Fried Shrimp and Cole Slaw

Wednesday - They call it Fried Rice.  My M.I.L.'s recipe

Thursday -  Smoked Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Green Beans

Friday - Chicken Lettuce Wraps leftover Rice, Egg Drop Soup

This week it's going to be a super easy week.   These dishes just sounded good.  We haven't had in a while.  I am hungry thinking about it!

Have A Wonderful Week!

Hello Friends

Good Morning sweet friends.  I have a little different Simple Sunday post today.  I have a few things to share with you.

My computer is probably on it's last leg or gigabyte or something. 

It went to sleep late yesterday afternoon so I was not able to post 
the Fabulous Party till this morning.  It is up now over at 
Our Holiday Journey.  It will be staying there through October 
and return here in November. 

If everything rocks along and I can baby this computer a little longer.  

If not I want you all to know if I disappear it is because of the computer problems.  I am able now to post on the tablet but I have very limited photos.  So I'll try to be around hopefully it won't be boring.  

I am committed to quite a few books so I have to get those posts written and prescheduled before posting here.  Come and see me at My Reading Journeys.  

I'll be here as long and as often as I can.  I'd love to see your comments but that issue is not resolved either.   I can read emails on my phone, kindle and tablet.  I'd love to hear from you. 

Say a prayer for me.  Will ya?

Have A Wonderful Week

Happy Homemaker In Texas

Welcome to my late post.  Today I've been nesting/decorating.  

I love to decorate for Fall.

Do you? 

Well let's get on with Happy Homemaker

Joining Sandra

The weather

I see sunshine.  Haven't seen it in seems forever.  But it's shining 

and there are butterflies in the garden!  I have no idea what the 

week holds I am just happy for today!  

How's your weather?

On the breakfast plate

Skipped breakfast today.  Well I did eat a couple pieces of bacon that I cooked in oven last night to render the fat. 

For lunch I had a warm bowl of homemade Hamburger Soup.  Yum.

What I am wearing

hopes it's not TMI.  Still wearing red plaid p.j. pants and a cami. 

Been working hard moving things around.  P.J.'s are comfy for 

all the work I've been doing today. 

On my reading pile.

Today I'll be finishing up . . 

It's a good cozy read.  Perfect for any audience.  I enjoy this series. 

I'll be reviewing it in a few weeks. 

I'll be reading next to review this week. 

A favorite author.  My first time to read this series.  

Another great cozy to read. 

What I am thinking

I am glad the weather is so nice and I am getting so much done.

I'll have to stop and take pics soon!

Things that are annoying me now.  Things that are still annoying me!

A new prompt of my own because I am annoyed.

For some reason.  I cannot read the comments that people leave on my blog.  I click on them and nothing happens.  I can't moderate 

either.  I sent feedback to blogger.  I hope they fix it.  If you see spam on my blog(s) please ignore it!

Apparently feed back doesn't mean you get help. 

If you know how to fix this I would love the help.

This weeks menu

Haven't even thought of a menu yet.  I'll add later!

Fabulous Party Features

This one looked so good shared by The Bearded Hiker

Click here to read the post. 

And a yummy festive drink

I think I'll try before the holidays.  Click here for the recipe/post.

From the camera

           

We had a great dinner last night.  The Cowboy found lobster on sale.  We shared a huge T-bone and he enjoyed some lobster. 

I ate steak, tomatoes and onion rings.  Would have loved to have 

some of the lobster but it does really, really bad things to me!

Scripture/Devo

Source

Have a Blessed Sunday

and 

A Wonderful Week

Have A Good Day

source

Wishing you a Blessed Day

I'll be back this afternoon with my Happy Homemaker post.

This morning I am moving furniture around.

Putting out Fall decor.

And snapping pics.

Enjoy your day

Have A Good Night-A Lazy Rainy Night

I am playing around on the tablet again.  We are having a lazy night at home. Listening to the rain and watching aPBS show about the circus

When was the last time you went to a circus?

We were talking when our last time was. The Cowboy couldn't remember.  But I did.

It was a small circus in Potosi, Mo.

What is your favorite circus animal?

Ours is the elephants.

I haven't learned yet how to search for photos.  I wanted to add some pics of elephants.

I can only add pics from my blog.  So I still have alot to learn on using this tablet.

Did you know there is a circus museum in San Antonio,Texas? It is a funplace to visit.

So we are watching t.v and enjoying some fun memories.

What are you doing tonight?

I will be back tomorrow with my Happy Homemakr post written on the omputer with photos!

The Story Behind The Photo

Hello I am glad your here today.  I am a bit sad because  I don't know if you've been here because for some reason I cannot open 

comments.  I have tried for two weeks to fix.  I have sent feedback several times and no help. So if you've made a comment I did not respond to please forgive.

If you know how to fix it email me please!

And now on to the story about this photo!

Isn't he cute?  I think so.  This is actually a pin that my mother 

wore.  She loved pins.  This little guy has a stone as you 

can see.  I've taken him out of her jewelry box of costume treasures and he is sitting for now on my desk where the computer 

is.  I set him on the calendar to take this pic. so I could share him with you.  I placed him on Friday so I could share the story today.

Believe it or not that day is the only one the entire month that is 

blank.  I have had a busy month of reviews and book related happenings.  This is the calendar I use to keep track of the books that I am on tour with.  

I haven't been doing very many reviews here on My Journey Back recently.  I've try to keep this blog encouraging with posts that I hope you enjoy and mean something.  

Shrugging my shoulders I am thinking I don't even know which posts you like and which ones don't hit the mark!  

I sure hope I get this problem fixed soon.  I miss you even though 

you've been here!

So thanks for stopping by.  Have a wonderful Friday!

Wordless Wednesday

Friday is the day I'll tell the story behind this photo.  Linking 

with the Wordless parties.  My list is below.  Visit the others and see some amazing photo's.  

Have a wonderful day!

Have A Wonderful Week

Simple Sunday

Have A Blessed Day.

The Fabulous Party is over at 

Our Holiday Journeys.

Link up there.

Click Here to link

Happy Homemaker In Texas

Good Morning.  

Welcome to a rainy day in Texas!  Is it raining where you are? 
Today it's HHnT.  Know what that is?  The day I join Sandra over at
Family Corner for her Monday party.  But I do it on Saturday because I can. LOL.

Sharing a few things from last week.  And a few plans for the new week.    Sandra provides prompts but I add a few of my own. 

The Weather

More rain.  It's cooler too.  That's nice.  I am glad I live in Texas.

Our weather most of the time is really nice.  Really hot sometimes.

But no snow.  I think snow is to 'look at'.  I'm a wanna be beach girl.

On the breakfast plate

This is one of Sandra's prompts I don't usually do it.  But today I thought I would.  Mainly because I am hungry.  I am about to cook some bacon and eggs. Domino will have a plate too. 

What I am wearing

Sandra's prompt again.  Black yoga pants and a cami.  It's a stay at home day. 

On my reading pile

I have a huge pile right now.  Mostly for tours.  But a few that I am reading for fun.  

 for the Beck Valley Tour.

   Can't wait to read this one for the I Read Tour.

What I am reading now

 I stumbled onto this on Facebook.  It's a clean sweet romance.  Reading this one for fun.  I'll still post a review. 

What I am thinking

I have a lot to do.  I am glad I can stay home and catch up on a few things.  

On today's To Do List

Breakfast I said I was hungry ✔

Clean the Cowboys bathroom sink ✔ It's too scary for a before shot

More sorting of stuff from mothers.  Box up for donation.  

Work on transitioning outdoor room from Summer to Cabin theme

Clean/Laundry

Put away clean laundry from earlier in week ✔

Whew that's enough.  Don't you think?

Things that are annoying me now

A new prompt of my own because I am annoyed.

For some reason.  I cannot read the comments that people leave on my blog.  I click on them and nothing happens.  I can't moderate 

either.  I sent feedback to blogger.  I hope they fix it.  If you see spam on my blog(s) please ignore it!

On a better note... Things that are making me smile right now

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Lovin' this even more now that it is white.  I came home from work the other day and the Cowboy was in the backyard spray painting this treasure.  It was green.  Now it is all sparkly white.  This was with the first coat.  Sadly it's still sitting under the tree.  No break in rain when we're home!  Maybe tomorrow it can come in. 

In the kitchen 

This looks so yummy want to make it to go with the Chicken on Tuesday.  The recipe is here.

On the menu

Monday BLT's and Potato Soup

Tuesday Lemon Chicken, Pasta Salad, Bread

Wednesday Roast, Potatoes, Carrots 

Thursday Take out with M.I.L.

Friday Stew from leftovers

Last weeks menu...What worked/What didn't  

Monday  Plain 'ole Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Salad, Bread

Tuesday  Split Pea Soup, BLT's maybe dessert. Yum.

Have no idea what we had. Just know it didn't include dessert.  Dawng it!

Wednesday Taking 'Take Out' to M.I.L.  ✔

Thursday  Briskit from freezer, Potato Salad, Corn ✔

Friday  I think there's a pot roast in the freezer 

No roast! Fried Cat fish and Onion Rings.  Soooo healthy.  I did add a fruit salad!

I cut/paste from last weeks post.  I have no idea why the font changes.  It is also grey but I can fix that. 

In the craft basket

  I've been wanting to make some Fall leaves since I found a pattern on Pinterest.  I shared it a couple weeks ago.  It didn't work.  I even had a seasoned crocheter that's not a word is it? Look at the pattern and yes there is a mistake.  Neither of us have taken the time to correct.  I found this pattern it's not as pretty.  But might work.   

My first attempt is a bit wonky.  But it was an easy pattern and works up fast. 

Features from the Fabulous Party

A couple caught my eye 

Dragon Fly Treasures came back and shared a Whimsical nest. 

She repurposed a tree trunk in her garden. 

Click here to visit her blog and read the post. 

My friend Fabby came over again and shared her tea party. 

Click here to read post. 

From the camera

Scripture/Devo

Source

Thanks for stopping in. 

Enjoy your week 

Wordless Wednesday-Add A Caption

A couple from the archives.  Posting on the tablet.

Add a caption    ___________

Test Playing With Tablet

I've been playing some today.  Proofed a review for tomorrow and published.
Typed the above sentence normally instead of with 2 fingers!

I figured out how to have more than one tab/window open.

Now I wonder if I can cut and paste a photo.

I found the instruction manual then lost it.  Looks like I'll have to look again.
I figured out how to take pics and found the gallery.  Just need to take a pic and see if I can get it into a post.

Let's try.

well some succes.  I took a couple of pics but couldn't find the gallery.  But a drop down showed up and said camera, came corder and some other stuff.  I clicked on camera and it went to the camera so I took this pick.

I got this book in the mail today.  I'll be reviewing for the Beck Valley Tour.

Learning wow the top one was on my blog the other in my Google album.

Very cool maybe I am going to like this!